Paper Plates

Hesterlicious

I'm sick. I'm bored. I have a sleeping baby so I'm ripping off a thread I saw on another site.

How often do you use paper plates? I was shocked at the amount of people that said they use them daily. We pretty much just use them for camping and parties. I make enough trash without adding plates to the pile.

LuckyDad

Camping and parties only.

Good to see you post here! 

Kitiara5512

When we pick them up for a party or something, we will continue using them until gone.

Hesterlicious

LuckyDad:

Camping and parties only.Good to see you post here!nbsp;

It's only because I'm sick! Smiley face.

danieliza1127

Kitiara5512:

When we pick them up for a party or something, we will continue using them until gone.

Same here.  And I'm glad you posted this because I totally forgot to put paper plates on the list for our race party on Sunday.

Hesterlicious

danieliza1127:

Kitiara5512:

When we pick them up for a party or something, we will continue using them until gone.

Same here.  And I'm glad you posted this because I totally forgot to put paper plates on the list for our race party on Sunday.

Yay I came in handy!

ReeseFox

We used to use them daily (along with plastic utensils & cups) then we decided to stop buying them to save money. That lasted a few months. Now about every 3 weeks or so we get tired of the constant pile of dishes and buy a pack and use them til they're gone. 

MrsGoodkat

I use them for snacks and stuff sometimes but not daily. DH uses them more than I do because he's lazy about washing dishes.

scoutkate

I'm sorry you're sick, friend!

We only buy them for parties, and then we mainly use the extras for picnics. 

ferris0906

Almost never.  Just for parties and for craft/paint holding. 

I'm confused as to why people would use them more often than that.

argonne

Never. We have reusable plastic plates we use for camping and get togethers.

ReeseFox

ferris0906:

Almost never.  Just for parties and for craft/paint holding. 

I'm confused as to why people would use them more often than that.

Fewer dishes. Some of us are lazy. 

Disneygeek77

Yeah we are like that too.  Parties or when I just had a baby.

easel feasel

ReeseFox:

ferris0906:

Almost never.  Just for parties and for craft/paint holding. 

I'm confused as to why people would use them more often than that.

Fewer dishes. Some of us are lazy. 

looks at ticker and nods in agreeance

ReeseFox

easel feasel:

ReeseFox:

ferris0906:

Almost never.  Just for parties and for craft/paint holding. 

I'm confused as to why people would use them more often than that.

Fewer dishes. Some of us are lazy. 

looks at ticker and nods in agreeance

F'uck you cowardly biitch.

chardonnay24

Camping and parties. I have used them during a move as well so that I can pack and unpack my dishes, but never for everday use.

tifdaski84

We use them for parties but then we also use them here and there depending what's on the menu.  Smokies and potato salad = paper plates.  Steak and potatoes = real plates.

Fianschneid

Never but we have a small extended family, so we use our real plates when everyone gets together. We don't have outdoor space, so we don't bbq, either.

LaurelBee

Only when I don't have enough real plates for everyone, so just parties. Oh and play dates Bc kids and breakables are always a bad idea. 

For some reason I bought a Costco size package of paper plates. 2 years later, we're still working our way through it.

gnomemom

Only for pitch ins at work. We even use real plates when we go camping.

MrsT0514

ReeseFox:

ferris0906:

Almost never.  Just for parties and for craft/paint holding. 

I'm confused as to why people would use them more often than that.

Fewer dishes. Some of us are lazy. 

Yep, this. Wife of the year right here. We use paper plates daily in my house!

isacdimi10

Kitiara5512:

When we pick them up for a party or something, we will continue using them until gone.

This.

Though my neighbor uses ONLY paper plates, cups, and disposable silverware unless his dad is coming over. Then he uses the 3 plates, bowls and cups he owns.

[Deleted User]

MrsT0514:

ReeseFox:

Fewer dishes. Some of us are lazy. 

Yep, this. Wife of the year right here. We use paper plates daily in my house!

 

[Deleted User]

Not that often, but when we do use them they go in the compost.  So, I'm lazy but in the most environmentally friendly way possible.  lol

Nita2603

Camping, parties, right after I had a baby.

And when we are sick.

mydixiewrecked

Mostly for cookouts. But I have been known to use them for casual family dinners like grilled cheese and salad. Or,if the dishwasher is full and I don't want to wash them by hand. I hate washing dishes.

proudworkingmom82

I guess im one of the bad ones because I use them daily.  

klondikebar

I buy theme dessert plates for the kids' birthday parties for apps and cake. We use regular plates for meals at gatherings.

I had no idea some people used paper plates every day. I can't wrap my head around it.

Hesterlicious

KlondikeBar:

I buy themenbsp;dessertnbsp;plates for the kids' birthday parties for apps and cake. We use regular plates for meals at gatherings. I had no idea some people used paper plates every day. I can't wrap my head around it.

I gave up on the post I jacked this from on page 26. It's a very hot button topic.

fancynewbeesly

Once or twice for parties. We don't even use the leftovers after the parties.  They just sit around for the next party. 

klondikebar

Hesterlicious:

KlondikeBar:

I buy themenbsp;dessertnbsp;plates for the kids' birthday parties for apps and cake. We use regular plates for meals at gatherings. I had no idea some people used paper plates every day. I can't wrap my head around it.

I gave up on the post I jacked this from on page 26. It's a very hot button topic.

There's a 26 page thread about paper plates? If they just ate pouches, there would be no need for plates at all. Where can I find this lovely gem?

Hesterlicious

Good old baby center. I can't do clicky from phone.
https://community.babycenter.com/post/a42148861/eating_all_meals_on_paper_plates

ridesbuttons

mbenit4:

KlondikeBar:

I had no idea some people used paper plates every day. I can't wrap my head around it.

+1

+2

Even camping.  I mean, who wants to haul around enough paper plates, cups & utensils for a week? Very not packing or portage friendly.

Large backyard bbq or kids party, yeah but otherwise....NO.

nanabanana06

Daily. The guys don't use our regular plates. I have no idea why. It's always been that way. DH days they had two sets of played at one time, but they broke it. So they use paper now. Occasionally I will use it for small things that I don't want to dirty a dish for. However, I then feel bad afterwards. I have tried so hard to cut the waste down in this house.

littlestjerry

Scout2005:

Is doing dishes really THAT big of a deal?

I can't quite wrap my head around the waste - both in terms of garbage and money spent - but I guess it's your money to throw in the trash. 

I can't wrap my brain around this either. It seems akin to throwing away your underwear and buying new ones every time instead of washing them. I feel like washing dishes, like laundry and a host of other chores, is just a part of life...

This makes me feel much better about what I thought was my excessive paper towel use, though.