Comments on: It’s the Little Things

By: Totallyscrappy

Totallyscrappy — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:58:00 +0000

I love these! I have a pretty red set that I bought at the Dollar store. My other set is a summer variety (green, orange, yellow and pink… guess who uses the pink?) that I purchased at WalMart. Cheap, cheap, cheap.
I love them because they do remind me to make sure I am offering all the food groups. And what kid doesn’t like his food separated?
I must warn, however, that some of them look like portion control, but mine all have very large sections for the food, more than one serving could easily fit in there.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:58:00 +0000

Heather- These are plastic and not intended for the microwave. I have seen ceramic ones, but they are a lot heavier and can chip. I just put heated food on these instead of zapping them

By: Chandra

Chandra — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:49:00 +0000

Like some of the previous commenters, I would like an adult size one. I can’t stand for my food to touch! Until then, I know my kids will enjoy them. I’m off to Target!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:34:00 +0000

I was wondering if they are microwave-safe?

By: carolm

carolm — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:12:00 +0000

Ok, I’m an adult and I bought myself one last summer! (its got strawberries on it) It is PERFECT for portion control when I was on Weight Watchers.

In fact, several years ago, Avon sold a similar type plate w/ the compartments sized for portions of each, meat,starch,veggie and fat. I know because I bought one. I didn’t use it all that much and the Target ones are WAY prettier!

By: Nico

Nico — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:32:00 +0000

My son loves it when I serve dinner in a plate that has three compartments. I’ve also started serving meals in Bento kits, they keep everything separated, and he likes the little portions too.

I’ll have to look for the little trays, I bet he would love them.

By: village mama

village mama — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:10:00 +0000

Great post title, ‘little things’ are what often turn meals into licked-the-platter-clean meals.

Those trays do look cute. Anything that offers room for ketchup is something I’ve got to check out.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:07:00 +0000

I do occasionally see these donated, but not in such pretty colors. I would imagine hospitals, nursing homes, etc.. make donations from time to time of the dinner trays.

It definitely is great for portion control and they are so easy to clean up too.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:56:00 +0000

You know, these wouldn’t be bad for adults – built in portion control! You could even have them in different sizes for dads, moms and the kids.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:21:00 +0000

We have these too and I love them! They make meal time so much easier.