
These faux paper plates will give you the same old fashioned look of a paper plate that you have grown up with, but these also give you the strength and re-usability of melamine. They are dishwasher safe but not microwave safe, so you had best keep these for your outdoor eating needs and not try to use them as everyday plates. The last thing you need is to melt your chicken nuggets into a ball of plastic in the microwave. Cups are available as well, sold in sets of 4.
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As long as you are outdoors cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs, using those same food groups to make it an enjoyable experience is a great idea. These weighted hamburgers and hot dogs will keep your table cloth from blowing away and taking all your condiments and side dishes with it. They will also make your mouth water, these very well may be better looking than anything that comes off your grill.
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Ants are going to invade your picnic so you may as well give them a job. These resin and metal figures are dressed for dining but will spend their time holding down objects that might otherwise blow away. They are also a quick test for how squeamish your date really is.
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