Tupperware Midgets-- For The Little Things in Life
Written: Jan 11 '03 (Updated Jan 11 '03)
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Pros: Comes in handy for small items
Cons: Sometimes hard to wrestle the lids on and off
The Bottom Line: Six containers that come in handy for storing small items-- well worth the purchase price.
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| Barefooter's Full Review: Tupperware 6-Piece Classic Sheer Midgets Set |
Long before Pampered Chef, Partylite or Around the World parties, there were Tupperware parties. Women eagerly accepted invitations, not merely to encase their life in plastic storage solutions, but mainly for the social interaction and the food. The durable Tupperware products were a bonus for a woman's night out.
I attended my first Tupperware party when I was in elementary school, at the coaxing of an older sister-in-law who needed bodies to fill up the room. The nice Tupperware lady let me play with the puzzle sorter and the assortment of plastic gadgets. Growing up, all we had in our house was either Tupperware or an assortment of plastic food containers. Naturally, the Tupperware left a nice impression.
Fast forward past several parties and a growing collection of Tupperware. I held a party at my new home and wondered just what I needed at this point to accommodate our first blessing due to arrive that summer. Of course, I purchased the puzzle ball and the stacking toy. My next wisest purchase was the Tupperware Midgets. The six, 2-ounce containers became a staple in my life.
As anyone knows, having kids equals having small items in your house. At first, the Midgets came in handy for storing small items in the baby bag. A couple of squirts of diaper cream so I could leave the large tube at home. Rolled up diaper wipes when I could not find the Huggies travel box. Ten thousand pounds of Cheerios, stored and consumed by three kids. Not to mention the Gummy Bears that were my ultimate bribery item to ward off meltdowns.
One night, the Midget container came to the rescue. I couldn't find the little plastic container for cough syrup and the Midget, with its handy markings for 1, 1 and half, and 2 ounces, substituted as a medicine dispenser.
As the kids became older, the Midgets were delegated to lunch duty. Pudding, fruit, veggies in one, dip in another, chips in one, dip in another, over and over, the containers were a familiar site for my children.
Two of the containers are regulated to my spice cabinet. I look forward to the day I can claim all Midgets from my kids and expand on my spice collection. They have also come in handy for cookie decoration or to top ice cream sundaes. I place the six containers on the table, fill them with chocolate chips, M n Ms, crushed Oreos, or whatever's left in the bottom of the candy jar.
If your kids are older and no longer carry lunches, you can use the Midgets around the house and in your purse. Fill them up with your daily vitamins. If you've got a bunch of popped-off buttons, this is the place to put them. Safety pins, paper clips, cotton balls, necklaces for travel. Good grief, I'm starting to sound like a Tupperware lady!
One of the cons I encountered were the lids. First of all, no choice of colors. The Midgets came with bright blue lids. Woe to those who wanted to color coordinate the insides of their cabinets with their kitchens. The lids were tough to put on, until you learned to angle the lid and then seal around with both hands. Tough to get off, until you learned to push down a bit in the center and work off the lid.
Cleaning is a snap--the items are dishwasher safe. I toss my lids in the enclosed rack that I saved from the days when my kids were babies.
At $9.49, these babies aren't cheap. Considering the amount of use I've gotten out of them, they're worth it. The Midgets are a Tupperware classic best seller. You can order these online from www.tupperware.com.
I've got a friend who fills the Midgets with her dietary amount of sweets. Once one container is gone, she's done for the day. I use the container for sweets too, because it's just the right size to fit in my nightstand drawer. What's more relaxing than hopping into bed with a book and digging into Double-dipped chocolate almonds?
If you'll excuse me, I'm going up to bed.
Recommended:
Yes
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