Getting Practical: Tupperware & Tools

Tupperware parties are one of those things you don’t really envision holding or attending until after you’re married. I know that before Steven and I got married, Tupperware was one of the last things on my mind! But, as our lives change, so do our priorities. And there’s something about being married that triggers that “household” button in your mind.  Instead of just thinking about “now” things (iPods, iPhones, and other high tech gadgets), you begin to think about the more “practical” things — like Tupperware.

Ok, some of you may say, “what’s she talking about? I’ve always been practical-minded…but I’ve never thought of Tupperware as practical” Yes, gadgets can be practical (not to mention how much simpler some things make life!), but can your phone really do everything, including the dishes? As we begin to look forward more and have more long-term goals, things like dishes, towels, and kitchen items begin to make sense. If you’re like me, you probably didn’t begin thinking about what color towels or dishes you wanted in your place until it was time to begin working on the wedding registry. Steven and I didn’t have a home of our own at that point, so we had to select items based on what we thought we might need somewhere down the road. Our fine china was one such investment. We had no place to display it at first, so our china was stored in the boxes we got them in. Then, bit by bit, we were able to unpack it as we found places for everything.

Ok, so what point am I getting at? Well, life changes… and we change too. Some things are for the worse (e.g. life gets busier), but some are for the better. While I didn’t imagine myself ever holding (or attending!) a Tupperware party when I was younger, that doesn’t mean that doing so now is a bad thing. The important thing is to be flexible, and be willing to grow as life changes. Sure, the more mundane aspects of household upkeep (like chores) aren’t always flashy and exciting, but they do allow us to maintain the home we live in and love.

Getting back to the Tupperware party… Even though I was a Tupperware party newbie, I still knew a lot about Tupperware. How? Well, somehow, when I was growing up, my mom got herself a set of Tupperware — and through the years of use, I learned that (1) Tupperware has a lifetime guarantee, (2) Tupperware lasts very well, and (3) Even though the style of Tupperware changes, the core product maintains the same high standards. So, last week, when at my neighbor’s Tupperware party, I knew I would be getting some of that good, practical, product for my own house. Not a lot, necessarily, but there were some specific items that could be put to good use!

I bet you’re wondering… “Has Betsy held a Tupperware party of her own yet?” Well, the answer is no. But I am considering it, as I think it would be a great way to bring family and friends together — even if they already have Tupperware collections of their own.

Since I feel like there needs to be some sort of “moral” to this story, I’ll put in my $.02 for those of you that are engaged or newlywed. If your fiance doesn’t seem too interested in helping to pick out all those nifty bathroom accessories, don’t force it. Instead, see if there’s a different area of the registry that they might find more interesting. For us, I was the better “accessory” chooser, because of my design background; while Steven was the kitchen authority (his restaurant experience was invaluable when choosing kitchen items).

What if your fiance doesn’t want to help at all? Not everyone will want to be involved to the same extent — but when they’re ready (and at some point they will be!), getting to choose helps jump start the whole process. Maybe you should also register for some tools or home entertainment items — while not the first thing you think of when someone says “wedding registry,” these things can be invaluable. Some of our favorite tools were on our wedding registry — and honestly, we use them much more often than, say, our lovely fine china.

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