what Tupperware would you give at a bridal shower/wedding gift?

[lynn]

My nieces bridal registry is full of frivolous stuff. I am most practical, sorry. I want to get her something she'll use. Or should I just give her cash to get whatever it is she wants.

[marbel]

I am not sure I'd give Tupperware.  Many people I know are moving away from plastic for food storage.  

 

Maybe she will use the stuff on her registry, even though it seems frivolous to you?  Of course cash or a gift card is always fine. 

 

Does she bake?  What about baking pans or accessories?   Kitchen linens?  Practical and can be beautiful. 

[umsami]

I agree with people moving away from plastic.  When I was at Sam's or Costco (not sure which), I saw glass Pyrex that has plastic lids.  It was really nice and about $20-30 for a set.

 

If you don't want to get her something off of her registry, you could also give them a gift certificate for something.  I've also given the red plaid "Better Homes & Garden" cookbook along with other useful kitchen things, like kitchen shears. 

[gardenmom5]

modular storage.  and I actually like the Rubbermaid ones better than Tupperware.

 

mixing bowls. etc.

 

I did have one bride ask for this . . . . I've got to order some for me and my girls . . . .

there's also this and this  apparently you can get them as a set as well and individually.  if she wants frivolous . . . . ;p

 

I'm also more practical.  

[Spryte]

I agree with people moving away from plastic. When I was at Sam's or Costco (not sure which), I saw glass Pyrex that has plastic lids. It was really nice and about $20-30 for a set.

 

If you don't want to get her something off of her registry, you could also give them a gift certificate for something. I've also given the red plaid "Better Homes & Garden" cookbook along with other useful kitchen things, like kitchen shears.

We switched to glass storage only about ten years ago, and we use the Pyrex storage sets from Costco. Love them.

[Lady Florida.]

How close are you to this niece? Do you know what she has? Is it possible she has (or her mother will be giving her) a lot of practical stuff and so she put the fun stuff that she wouldn't buy for herself on the registry?

 

I wouldn't give Tupperware or other plastic storage to someone unless I knew they liked it. I'd suggest either cash or a gift certificate, preferably to one of the stores where she's registered. I'd let the bride decide what is and what isn't frivolous.

[Carol in Cal.]

What I like about Tupperware:  It's lightweight and it really seals.  Most plastic ware does not.  

 

What I dislike:  It's opaque so I tend to lose track of leftovers.  It picks up smells, so things like garlicky spaghetti sauce ruin it.  It's plastic.  Most of it is not microwave safe.

 

What I use it for:  Leftovers that I'm going to take with me somewhere, or potluck offerings ditto.  Glassware is very heavy for that kind of thing.  And the plastic doesn't pick up smells nearly as much from cold food as it does from hot food.  Also, picnic or camping items--hugely valuable to be able to transport things in non-leaky containers, and close the dirty dishes up securely afterwards to take them home without making a mess.  The light weight is helpful for carrying hampers around in a car camp setting also.  Also, taking leftovers or composed salads to work--some of the lunch kits have little salt and pepper shakers, and a separate but attached little module for salad dressing, so it's easy to dress the salad at the last minute.

 

What I prefer:  Pampered Chef.  They have the best salad spinner around, and I think if I were looking for a good Tupperware type practical gift, that's what I'd give.  They also have good clear glass casserole dishes with plastic lids--great for leftovers, and the lids can be used in the microwave as long as you don't clip them firmly onto the dishes.  Also, I use canning jars for most of the things that Tupperware suggests modular storage for--I like seeing what I have, and the wide mouthed ones stack, and generally they are reasonably attractive.  I buy them in sizes ranging up to 1 gallon.

 

What I wish Tupperware still sold:  Their fondue set.  I scored one at half off, and it is the best I have ever seen.  It has a metal bowl for meat fondue, with a cleverly designed white ceramic inset bowl for cheese fondue, giving a double boiler effect to the cheese fondue if you put boiling water into the metal bowl.  This means that the cheese does not scorch or harden up because there is no hot spot.  I imagine that that approach would be superb for chocolate fondue also.  I wish they would bring it back.

Edited April 2, 2016 by Carol in Cal.

[lynn]

I guess money would be best. once she's settled she'll discover what she needs and will have the extra $$ to get it.

[AK_Mom4]

Money is always an appreciated gift for weddings.  DH's niece is getting married soon and we are unable to travel across country to attend.  We sent a nice card and a check.  The couple cashed the check and sent us a nice thank you note.   Everyone was happy.

 

ETA: The only Tupperware I ever loved was one I received as a bridal shower gift - a cake holder thing that you could put a cake in to transport it or store it on the counter to keep from drying out.

 

It looked like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005S6IR/?tag=reviewsofbo0a-20

 

It got crushed when we moved cross country...... hmmmm, wonder if I could find another one?

Edited April 2, 2016 by AK_Mom4

[foxbridgeacademy]

We don't use the thick plastic tupperware. I have anchor hocking glass for home storage and cheap throwaway stuff for Dh's lunch. I get her cash or a gift certificate.  

[TechWife]

Practical dishes are a shower gift and China is a wedding gift, so first decide when you are going to give it to her. If you are going to a shower, some glass storage bowls might be nice. If a wedding, a gift certificate or a check would be better than storage containers. Either way, I would defer to the registry whenever possible. Even though you might think something is frivolous, the purpose of the registry is so that the gift recipients can state their preferences. 

[Guest]

If you really want to go off registry, get her something beautiful.  I have used up/broken most of the practical stuff I got but the things that are beautiful, I still  have (unless I've broken them...)  And they remind me of the person who gave them to me, as well.  I'll buy what I *need* but I never would have bought those beautiful things, and I am so happy I have them.  

 

 

[umsami]

Practical dishes are a shower gift and China is a wedding gift, so first decide when you are going to give it to her. If you are going to a shower, some glass storage bowls might be nice. If a wedding, a gift certificate or a check would be better than storage containers. Either way, I would defer to the registry whenever possible. Even though you might think something is frivolous, the purpose of the registry is so that the gift recipients can state their preferences. 

That's neat...I never heard that before. :)

 

If you really want to go off registry, get her something beautiful.  I have used up/broken most of the practical stuff I got but the things that are beautiful, I still  have (unless I've broken them...)  And they remind me of the person who gave them to me, as well.  I'll buy what I *need* but I never would have bought those beautiful things, and I am so happy I have them.  

 

You reminded me of when one of my first college friends got married.  They did not register, because in their culture, cash was the gift of choice.  I didn't know this, so asked my Mom what to do....and she said just pick out something lovely she'd like.  I got her these really interesting looking pewter water pitcher.  We lost touch and when I caught up with her, she had divorced.  She said she still had the pitcher and loved it.  :)

[Guest]

That's neat...I never heard that before. :)

 

 

You reminded me of when one of my first college friends got married.  They did not register, because in their culture, cash was the gift of choice.  I didn't know this, so asked my Mom what to do....and she said just pick out something lovely she'd like.  I got her these really interesting looking pewter water pitcher.  We lost touch and when I caught up with her, she had divorced.  She said she still had the pitcher and loved it.  :)

 That's a smile.  :0)  

 

You reminded me of some pewter goblets we got...and funny thing is, I was just thinking today that I need something to serve a function in my little workspace, and the goblets will be PERFECT...but they never would have occurred to me.  :0)

[Danestress]

I recently looked through a Tupperware catalog. I wanted to buy something for a friend who sells it. There honestly was not one thing I wanted.

 

Buy something off her registry or give money. Or buy something personal and perfect you know she will love. But not plastic ce@p. Spend within your limits but according to her desires. This is not the time to make a statement about what you think she should want.

[My4arrows]

If you ar set on the storage containers, I'll also recommend the glass Pyrex with tops set. We have a set from Costco, kohls and SAMs club and love them all. They work great and nicer than the plastic.

[JudoMom]

I would give her cash or something off her registry.  I wouldn't recommend going off registry unless you are very close to her and know her tastes very well.  I'm sure she registered for what she wanted and would make her happy.  

(I say this as someone who is also practical, and my wedding registry reflected this.  I appreciated the thought behind the gifts I didn't register for, but honestly, most of them were misses.  They didn't suit my taste or personality.)

Edited April 3, 2016 by JudoMom

[lynn]

I recently looked through a Tupperware catalog. I wanted to buy something for a friend who sells it. There honestly was not one thing I wanted.

 

Buy something off her registry or give money. Or buy something personal and perfect you know she will love. But not plastic ce@p. Spend within your limits but according to her desires. This is

the time to make a statement about what you think she should want.

 

I know she'll get many things off her list so I was thinking of stuff she would need.

Edited April 3, 2016 by lynn

[bettyandbob]

I think if you buy a present you get something within the registry you can afford or you get something that is very pretty or something that has special meaning. 

 

Understand that if you give cash, she may use the cash to buy things she'd hoped people would buy from the registry. 

 

If you buy what you think the couple should want, your present may end up staying in the box and then donated somewhere in a few years. Or it may be regifted to some inlaw's shower in a couple years (hopefully she remembers to remove the original card). dh's aunt gave my mil a present who gave it to us. dh and I opened the box to find a note giving best wishes to dh's aunt and uncle. 

 

Seriously, maybe it is a mistake that the bride isn't practical, your post is a bit judgemental. I only registered china and crystal. Some items could be purchased for $20 so there was a range to fit in anyone's budget. I didn't register practical stuff because I knew I would never purchase the impractical stuff for myself, but I wanted my family to have something pretty for celebrations and we've used that china and crystal for the rare special occassions we've had for 25 years. I may not use it a lot, but I glad I have that stuff to make things feel special. Tupperware would never make special times feel as special. 

[Bambam]

For my kids, I liked the tupperware tumbler sets - the ones with the flip-top lids. They are great for sick kids and you can toss them in the dishwasher. Their shape makes it easier for them to be disinfected than most spill proof cups.

 

I much prefer practical gifts too, but I'd like the practical gifts to be liked and enjoyed by the recipient. I refused to purchase a $100 plate when that was the cheapest thing on the registry. I think I gave in and sent money - although I usually prefer to get a more thoughtful personal gift. I like thinking about the people and finding something I think they would like or selecting something from their registry that somehow I think reflects our family.

 

So, is there anything not too frivolous on her list? My youngest really likes baking so some of the items on her Christmas wish list were a little strange - a madeleine pan? but it was something she really did want and has used several times to take madeleines to parties. So, to me (not in love in baking) it was silly, but for her it was a great present. 

 

btw, because I was curious, I did go back and check that wedding registry later to see how many plates she got. Like two. 

[zoobie]

If you want to go off-registry, make it personalized. Deviled egg tray with your favorite recipe and some Penzey's paprika. Cake taker with your famous pound cake recipe and some good vanilla.

[heartlikealion]

I use my pyrex dishes with lids daily. Mainly my bowls. Some of the lids are a pain, but they do better for heating than my ceramic (?) dish set bowls which get too hot. Some of my items came from a set and some were bought individually at Target and Wal-mart. I don't put regular tupperware in the microwave so I like pulling leftovers out of the fridge and heating from the same dish.

 

I might just go with a gift card for the registry place.

[StaceyinLA]

I'd give pyrex. Glass is better for storage, and you can heat in it also - much more practical.

[Carol in Cal.]

I'm leery of giving current Pyrex because I keep hearing that the new stuff explodes in the oven from time to time.  FWIW.