Budget friendly durable everyday dishes - The DIS Discussion Forums

sl_underwood · 11-20-2009, 06:41 PM

I am looking for budget friendly durable dishes that are microwave safe and are not easily broken (have a 6 year old who washes his own dishes and drops frequently) Any suggestions?

Redwitch · 11-20-2009, 06:49 PM

Correlle - I'm not sure how it is spelled, but they are "unbreakable." We got ours at an outlet store. Check around, they were not that expensive and we've had them for about 15 years.

Calliaz · 11-20-2009, 06:52 PM

Amazon had a set of Corelle dishes in the gold box for $17.99 today, but they already sold out!

I really like my Fiestaware. It isn't as durable as Corelle, but they are still pretty sturdy. I like buying from Mega China because you can get a set but pick multiple colors. Macys and other dept stores often have good sales on the regular sets.

Hannathy · 11-20-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwitch

Correlle - I'm not sure how it is spelled, but they are "unbreakable." We got ours at an outlet store. Check around, they were not that expensive and we've had them for about 15 years.

I'll second this! They are also lite weight which I like with kids.

DiznyDi · 11-20-2009, 06:56 PM

Corelle - readily available at Wal-Mart, Target. The Corning/Revere Ware outlet store always has them on sale. Huge selection and great prices.

lindsmom · 11-20-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Calliaz

Amazon had a set of Corelle dishes in the gold box for $17.99 today, but they already sold out!

I really like my Fiestaware. It isn't as durable as Corelle, but they are still pretty sturdy. I like buying from Mega China because you can get a set but pick multiple colors. Macys and other dept stores often have good sales on the regular sets.

They still have the sets, but they're now $29.99 which still isn't too bad a price for a 16 piece set...

bjakmom · 11-20-2009, 07:14 PM

Another vote for Corelle

They are literally indestructible! I picked my first set up at Kohls with a 30% discount coupon (that was many years ago, but pretty sure you can still use those discounts on almost anything in the store).

scminnie · 11-20-2009, 07:15 PM

Corelle.. I have had mine for 7 yrs. Mine have been moved 3 times and have been dropped by all my kids at least once and have not broken.

DawnM · 11-20-2009, 07:18 PM

I grew up overseas and my parents took Corelle with them. They still use them today and I am 43!

I asked for a set of white correlle for my wedding 14.5 years ago and they are still great. I got the plain white and the best part is they never go out of style so I can add pieces as necessary.

Dawn

Pixiedust34 · 11-20-2009, 07:25 PM

Corelle does break. Ask me how I know......

But they are good everyday dishes and are lightweight! They are good for kids who help with the dishes and with unloading the dishwasher. They are pretty reasonably priced, too.

pamrob · 11-20-2009, 07:29 PM

I believe Corelle is on sale for Black Friday. If memory serves me correct they are at Walmart. Check www bfads dot net

sl_underwood · 11-20-2009, 07:41 PM

Thanks! I will look for it in the bf ads.

sl_underwood · 11-20-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pixiedust34

Corelle does break. Ask me how I know......

But they are good everyday dishes and are lightweight! They are good for kids who help with the dishes and with unloading the dishwasher. They are pretty reasonably priced, too.

I am curious as to how they break. I am a foster mom so having a kid throw a dish isnt all that unlikely.

lvt · 11-20-2009, 08:01 PM

Corelle dishes breakage. I have done this too. Landing on edge. Shatters like
glass with the same unlovely shards all over. It was from about 50 inches up.
It still is hard to do.

a1tinkfans · 11-20-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sl_underwood

I am looking for budget friendly durable dishes that are microwave safe and are not easily broken (have a 6 year old who washes his own dishes and drops frequently) Any suggestions?

Corelle
They sell it by the piece at Walmart so it can be replaced easily...it is very durable, loads of choices!

11-20-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
sl_underwood DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 959	Budget friendly durable everyday dishes I am looking for budget friendly durable dishes that are microwave safe and are not easily broken (have a 6 year old who washes his own dishes and drops frequently) Any suggestions? __________________ Me DH Kara-16 Jess- 12 and Luke-6 March 2006- Pop Century April 2008- POR

11-20-2009, 06:49 PM	#2
Redwitch DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 832	Correlle - I'm not sure how it is spelled, but they are "unbreakable." We got ours at an outlet store. Check around, they were not that expensive and we've had them for about 15 years. __________________ Redwitch Redwitch DD Ebony Amber

11-20-2009, 06:52 PM	#3
Calliaz DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 529	Amazon had a set of Corelle dishes in the gold box for $17.99 today, but they already sold out! I really like my Fiestaware. It isn't as durable as Corelle, but they are still pretty sturdy. I like buying from Mega China because you can get a set but pick multiple colors. Macys and other dept stores often have good sales on the regular sets. __________________ DH Me The Boy (DS 6)

11-20-2009, 06:56 PM	#5
DiznyDi DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeastern Ohio Posts: 962	Corelle - readily available at Wal-Mart, Target. The Corning/Revere Ware outlet store always has them on sale. Huge selection and great prices. __________________

11-20-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
bjakmom DIS Veteran Tag Fairies DO have a lot of love to go around! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: South Jersey Posts: 3,739	Another vote for Corelle They are literally indestructible! I picked my first set up at Kohls with a 30% discount coupon (that was many years ago, but pretty sure you can still use those discounts on almost anything in the store). __________________ "Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there. . . with open arms and open eyes. . ." - Incubus

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11-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#8
scminnie Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	Corelle.. I have had mine for 7 yrs. Mine have been moved 3 times and have been dropped by all my kids at least once and have not broken.

11-20-2009, 07:18 PM	#9
DawnM Dawn Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Californian living in NC Posts: 5,414	I grew up overseas and my parents took Corelle with them. They still use them today and I am 43! I asked for a set of white correlle for my wedding 14.5 years ago and they are still great. I got the plain white and the best part is they never go out of style so I can add pieces as necessary. Dawn __________________ Dawn DS 12 DS 10 DS 6

11-20-2009, 07:25 PM	#10
Pixiedust34 It's like I'm stuck in a music time warp Hasn't touched an iron in over 10 yrs! I love Target! Where else can you buy candy corn 90% off?! My tags are getting dusty! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,956	Corelle does break. Ask me how I know...... But they are good everyday dishes and are lightweight! They are good for kids who help with the dishes and with unloading the dishwasher. They are pretty reasonably priced, too. __________________ Kelly

11-20-2009, 07:29 PM	#11
pamrob DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 509	I believe Corelle is on sale for Black Friday. If memory serves me correct they are at Walmart. Check www bfads dot net __________________ 1998 - WDW, off property 2006 - WDW, Coronado Springs 2007 - WDW, Pop Century 2007 - WDW, Saratoga Springs 2009 - DCL, Magic[/size] September 2007 - Mommy & Me Mini-Vacation to WDW - Trip report (it's finally complete!) Check out the pictures from Expedition Everest! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1#post21175511[/size] September 2007 - DH & I's first vacation alone in ten years - trip report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1579358[/size]

11-20-2009, 07:41 PM	#12
sl_underwood DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 959	Thanks! I will look for it in the bf ads. __________________ Me DH Kara-16 Jess- 12 and Luke-6 March 2006- Pop Century April 2008- POR

11-20-2009, 08:01 PM	#14
lvt Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15	Corelle dishes breakage. I have done this too. Landing on edge. Shatters like glass with the same unlovely shards all over. It was from about 50 inches up. It still is hard to do.

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