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I've been married for almost 12 years. We, as a couple, have survived (actually thrived) over this time period, but one wedding gift we received--a gigantic supply of Rubbermaid food containers--is coming to the end of its plastic rope. I'm pretty good about only washing them on the top rack of the dishwasher; I just don't think they were meant to go on forever. *Sigh* So, please do a "good deed" today and post your plasticware recommendation to me (and many of you know that I save leftover food and *gasp* we eat all them leftovers!) Thanks!!

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Tressa said…
We use gladware... disposable/recyclable. I don't worry if they get lost at work or forgotten at parties. I like the ones with the interlocking lids for storage purposes.
January 4, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Unknown said…
We use rubbermaid brand as well. we got them from costco in a large pack. i LOVE them because they are tight and because i can use a dry erase marker on the lids (because they are just clear with the gray trim around them) to write the date and them wipe it off before i wash it. it's a great system!
January 4, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Marie' said…
We use the cheap throw away kind now. Costco has Glad or Ziplock. It is nice that I don't worry too much about losing/ruining them, and they stack really well.
January 4, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Susan said…
Over the last couple of months Jeff has been complaining about our plastic food containers. So, Santa this year(who was tired of hearing the griping) brought him a 20 piece sampler set of Rubbermaid containers. In it are 4 types of Rubbermaid. While I can't tell you which ones we like yet, but they were nice to get.
January 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Megan said…
We love the Rubbermaid flex & seal containers we got at Costco a year or two ago. We'd like to replace all our random other containers with this style. The lids snap together to store, the containers are stain-resistant, and the set comes with a good range of sizes for our family's leftovers. =) http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?Prod_ID=RP091260&CatName=FoodStorage Good luck with your container shopping!
January 4, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Shea said…
I don't get special ones but I think costco is a great place if you want a set for a good price. Ours keep disappearing.
January 4, 2010 at 1:35 PM
ldsjaneite said…
Uh. I like the cheapo Gladware. And Tupperware is good. Not that I've had anything for 12 years to test durability, but our family's tupperware lasted quite some time. I was an inheriter and loved them--until I had to downsize.
January 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Matthew said…
We have Rubbermaid Premier. Great lids and it has the Stain Shield technology (prevents the spaghetti sauce stains). Used in microwave, freezer and dishwasher. We've only had them 4 years, so I'm not sure if they will beat the 12 year life of your old ones, but no complaints and they still look good.
January 4, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Melissa said…
You're so funny. I always said we need a reception every six years of marriage to renew kitchen wares and towels. Good luck. I just buy stuff at Target and I never look at the brand.
January 5, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Michele said…
I have been a Tupperware fanatic for ever. I have Tupperware that I will never use but refuse to get rid of it because...it is MY Tupperware. I have had some of it since we got married and the rest since about 1990 and it is all still in great shape. I do have some of the disposable Glad or Ziplock in the smaller sizes because I can't bare to lose my precious good stuff in a lunch bag.
xoxox
January 9, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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