Reddit mentions: The best bowl sets

I'm moving soon too! In a week from today, exactly. I'm moving off to an apartment for college. Because of this, I have an entire wishlist of household stuff that I'll need. It's the wishlist called "Stuff I Actually Need", which is full of cool and cheap household items someone will need when moving into their first place and also school supply stuff- just ignore the school supply stuff.


As for a specific item, you should get one of these shower curtains



Other notably awesome things I've found that you should get include:

• This classic tattoo potholder set
  
  
  
• This sexy classic tattoo duvet cover
  
  
  
• I love this somehow classy skull sheet set
  
  
  
• This awesome key holder or this equally-awesome one
  
  
  
• This bitchin pizza cutter
  
  
  
  
• This comic lover's doorstop
  
  
  
• Cheap, simple bowls
  
  
  
• Cheap, complete kitchen tools set
  
  
  And you're a pretty, pretty dame. I don't know what to link for myself. Surprise me with whatever you think is cool. Thanks for the contest and food luck with your new place!

I’ll join in on the Le Creuset love. I have a dutch oven and a couple braisers that I use as sauté pans, and they are fabulous. Not mentioned here, I also have some Le Creuset serving dishes (specifically the pasta bowls) which I absolutely adore eating out of. The wide shallow format makes some really nice presentations.

One I haven’t seen mentioned is Fiesta Ware. Mostly they are known for tableware, but a few years ago I got my hands on their trio of large baking bowls. They are super duper heavy stoneware that range from large, to larger, to ginormous. The ginormous one is great for really big batches of mashed potatoes, or a double batch of muffins, or any similar item which has a tendency to overflow when mixed. I bought these bowls to replace some older, cheap ones that broke, and the Fiesta set is on my list of “would replace immediately” items if something happened to them. Although I’m pretty sure they are indestructible.

Roku: I have two and use them everyday. They are how I get all my movies/tv. Both of mine have the usb port on the side so I can watch the things that are on my external hd.

Silicone bowl covers: These are freaking magic, I'll never have to deal with hateful saran wrap again! They also can go in the oven, but I haven't tried that yet.

Nail Tek: I have flimsy nails that peel and break, this lets my nails grow without breaking.

Hunter desk fan: Quiet, beautiful, BFIL quality, and powerful. When I say powerful I mean it, like it will blow on me and I'll go to turn it down and it's already on the lowest setting. But that's not really a negative. I used this fan all last summer it worked perfectly.

Salux: I love my salux, dries quickly, never smells bad, and makes my skin glow. I've even gotten the boyface and his family using them.

Train everyone to always put the lid down on the toilet.

Install an automatic closer
https://youtu.be/LWd0oHNI5Co

And put a sticker on the underside of the lid or seat that says “close the lid so stuff can’t fall in”

And then get some opaque “Tupperware” type food storage containers to store things in
Vremi Silicone Food Storage Containers with BPA Free Airtight Plastic Lids - Set of 4 Small and Large Collapsible Meal Prep Container for Kitchen or Kids Lunch Boxes - Microwave and Freezer Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JVT2HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3UHuDb3CZPMD7

Square floral containers that look like a useful shape

Corelle makes them in metal

If you get them in the same design, or in the same color, it will look calm.

You could go with white, and then you could use different designs or items (a bread box for bandages and
a pitcher for combs and a salt box for dental care, etc)

Marie Kondo would have you get clear or frosted so you can see what’s in them. Those would be easier to find.

I keep my wound-care stuff in one, tooth care stuff in another, etc.

Get ones that are identical or coordinating so they look calmer

And then you can wipe the shelf easily because you can just pick up the container.

For Eldritch Horror, it's been a great pleasure to swap the sanity/stamina counters for red and blue d8s. It was also great to upgrade the d6s to 16mm dice - they roll better and feel heftier than the 12mms the game came with.

I also like these pinch bowls for miscellaneous components: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00080FPZM


Also: foam core inserts are great for making the experience better organized and help make the set up faster!

I love the silicone ones. I have a set: https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Mini-Pinch-Bowls/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-8&keywords=pinch+bowl

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I also have a set of glass dishes like these: https://www.amazon.com/Maredash-Kitchen-Stackable-Dishware-Combination/dp/B07DVHDBMX/ref=sr_1_25?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-25&keywords=pinch+bowl

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And some crockery ones like these that are really nice and opaque (when that is important): https://www.amazon.com/Now-Designs-Terracotta-Pinch-Bowls/dp/B06XS1B6SS/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-5&keywords=pinch+bowl

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You can also do those in plastic: https://www.amazon.com/Oggi-Melamine-6-Piece-Assorted-Colors/dp/B001U24ESQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-7&keywords=pinch+bowl

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I'd recommend the silicone ones, but only if you can get big enough ones. Otherwise it can get frustrating not having enough. I think for the bang for the buck, the glass ones above are the best balance of cost, size, ease of use (and non-game utility), cleanup (if needed), and stackability. :) If silicone were cheaper and larger, they'd be my fave.

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In terms of making a good salad, check out this NYTimes article (https://cooking.nytimes.com/guides/43-how-to-make-salad). It gives you all the components you need to make a good one! You should have different flavors, textures and ingredients to spice it up and take it from sad leafs to full blown meal.

In terms of making it cheap - buy everything in bulk, especially dry goods. Also, make your own dressing because it’s super cheap and much tastier/healthier.

Enjoy your salad making.

PS: suggest investing in a nice bowl to eat it out of. Salad is easier to prep and enjoy in a bowl like this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HK5SYK2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_4W-KDb3VBC953)

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I was having the same problems when I 1st started. I was using the standard VDH starter kit that came with brush, soap, and bowl.

You are using a higher quality brush, but are you using the VDH bowl to build your lather? I had been using the VDH bowl as a lather bowl and was having very poor success with it. I switched bowls to a plastic salsa bowl similar to this that I had in the kitchen and the results were night and day difference. Suddenly my lather was thick, rich, fluffly, and very slick. The VDH bowl was just too small to build decent lather.

The best way I've found is the /u/leisureguy method:

Soak brush while showering then pull the brush out of the bowl of water and without shaking it off take it soaking wet to the soap puck with the puck sideways over the sink. Run the brush vigorously and briskly around the soap (the bristles should splay out quite a bit) until the bubbles turn microscopic (not just small, but invisible, it should almost look like lather already). Take the brush to your bowl and whip it around in the bowl. I discovered I had been WAY too light handed at this part and I was basically just trying to stir lather up from nowhere. When I almost mashed the brush against the bottom of the bowl while mixing it made a world of difference and lather built up in less than a minute whereas I had previously been spending up to and exceeding 5 minutes trying to make lather in the past.

If that doesn't work, it could be hard water and you might try a distilled water shave also courtesy of /u/leisureguy

For my first bento, I made a sandwich, haha. I also filled in the gaps with baby carrots, saltine crackers, and a little bit of cream cheese to eat with the crackers.

I don't know if it's a concern to you, but rather than using disposable cupcake liners, you could go green (and save money) with silicone containers. :) I used these for my cream cheese and other little side dishes, but I also use silicone cupcake liners, which come in different shapes and colors (you could get the round ones, but there are ones of other shapes, like squares and hearts).

Your little fruit cup looks appetizing. :)

The best way to use Hornady One Shot, assuming that's what you're using, is as follows:

• Put a bunch of cases in a large plastic mixing bowl, but not so many they're stacking on top of each other.
  
  
• Spray lightly across the assembled cases, as though you're applying sunscreen to someone's back. Not so thin that you miss spots, but not so thick that you're greasing them like a pig.
  
  
• Put a lid on that mixing bowl and then move it like you'd move your hips with a hula hoop so that the cases all roll around the edge of the bowl together.
  
  This makes sure that the cases are evenly coated and there are no spots that are missed when you spray the cases, because you're rolling them around together to spread it out nicely. I had issues with stuck cases using one shot when I tried rolling them on a damp paper towel or when I tried to just rub it on them by hand. I've never had a stuck case since I started rolling them all over in my mixing bowl since they get case lube everywhere that way.
  
  Something like the largest bowl from this set is a good approximation of what I use. It lets me lube about 40 cases at a time without overlapping them, and the whole process of lubing the 40 cases takes under a minute (dump them in, spray, roll them around the edge, dump them out).

“Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.”
― Mark Twain

here is an item but to be honest I don't mind if you pick anything from my wish list :-D

Thanks for the contest

Because it somewhat fits the topic and I'm thinking about buying one: are silicone baking mats useful? Are there differences or will any one do?

Most usefull baking tools for me are a good scale and I really love glas bowls like these.

I think these bowls, probably. I just added them this morning. Pricey, but sooooo cute. That and pretty much all of the food on my food wishlist lol

Cereal bowls would be great. I never seen to have enough. I use storage bowls lol

Thanks for the contest :)

GET TO SLEEP! Actually I need to sleep too. XD

These little pinch bowls will help a lot with prep in cooking in my new apartment. :)

Here is one more thing that can help clean up and setup. Silicone condiment cups. These are great for keeping things tidy during a game. When finished with game just pick up the cup and pour into the ziplock bag.


https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487348874&sr=8-1&keywords=silicone+condiment+cups

I like these. You can get them on sale or eBay for less. I found a set of 4 for $10 for myself. The round bottom make it easy to scoop up bits. They look nice and should you decide not to use them later, you can always wash them and use them for nut bowls.

Yeah I actually like the green one!

NINJA EDIT: Actually I am gonna buy bought these because Amazon. :)

The problem with metal plates is that they act as a heat sink and will make your food cold very quickly. I do a lot of camping and have experienced the many negatives of metal cups and plates many times. However, they now make vacuum plates and bowls (think thermos or coffee travel mug) that keeps your food warmer than a normal plate, and also won't burn you if you touch it.

I bought some at the local asian market and they're amazing! I'm not sure if you'll be able to find them locally, but amazon sells them, too. These are bowls, but I bought "plates" that are pretty much shallow bowls.

I highly recommend these pinch prep bowls
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbrier-Mini-Pinch-Prep-Bowls/dp/B00M6GBK0K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495026085&sr=8-2&keywords=pinch+prep+bowls

They hold around 1/2 cup, are great for cooking prep, and make food servings appear much bigger.

Here is something from my wish list. I just want to be able to seperate all of my small ingredients into these pinch bowls so that when I can cooking I can be, How easy was that?!

They're a little kitschy, but my sister got me these and I think they're just delightful. The proofs are compact but correct!

here's what i do... i find a dish that's low enough and wide enough for me to fill mostly with glitter w/o overflowing when i stick my finger in it. for reference, i usually use these little silicone mise en place dishes i got for christmas. :)

then i dip my basecoated fingernail in glitter and instantly brush off any that's on my skin back into the dish; after waiting a few minutes for the polish to set w/ the glitter, i brush the excess from the nail back into the dish, too. a few gentle pats with the flat of my brush nixes standing pieces and also helps settle the glitter firmly. after it's dried really well, i brush it again more vigorously -- i HATE when i get glitter in my topcoat lol -- to make sure every loose piece is off. then i put a thick layer of glitter food followed by a thick layer of topcoat.

check if the cat's whiskers are hitting the bowl or not. whisker-sensitivity ranges from cat to cat, but banging them on the bowl ends up painful to the cat sooner or later.


try something with a wide rim so the cat can keep his habit of 'pawing' out the food (slows down his eating speed, which helps prevent overeating!) example: deep well wide rim bowl. (amazon link provided because it's less likely to get reddit hugged to death)

I'd say get double convex glass stones, size 36 ($57).
https://shop.gogameguru.com/glass-go-stones-36-biconvex/

You can get a nice table board for $70.

http://www.ymimports.com/products/yn-tb002-c?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=10852197507&gclid=CMDAkcvbkc0CFQ8yaQodv5cNqA

And some nice gosu ($30)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058LTQ1A/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1465158249&sr=1&keywords=gosu

Okay I can't pick just one, so I'll give you a range of prices so you have more options.

Reuseable Shopping Bag

Slow Cooker Cookbook

Noodle Bowl Set

Board Game

Dishes

Clue

Any kind of Legos

Animal Treats

Just some more suggestions. Anything hobby related, books, movies and music are good. Toys, we all need some toys. :D

I put my SSS in these little rubber bowls then just put my whole ear in it. I got mine at Publix but you can probably find them anywhere. They do a better job at suctioning to my ear than dixie cups!

I really like the small glass mini prep bowls. We have 8 of them and use them all the time. You can’t get 4 of them for under $7.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenbrier-Mini-Pinch-Prep-Bowls/dp/B00M6GBK0K/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=VXFZARZH96PQ&keywords=mini+prep+bowls&qid=1551142512&s=gateway&sprefix=mini+prep+&sr=8-6

I ordered these small bowls and I think they work really well. I just throw them in my game bag in case we need them.
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM

These are cute as heck: http://smile.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1417470032&sr=1-3&keywords=miniature+kitchen+decor

These are called ornaments but I would totally display them in my kitchen year round: http://smile.amazon.com/Set-5-Kitchen-Utensil-Ornaments/dp/B00G973AY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1417470135&sr=1-1&keywords=miniature+kitchen+utensils

Some stuff off the top of my head (sorry if anything's redundant):

• White plastic for toony eyes
  
• Heavy duty footpaw construction
  
• Soling sheets (footpaw bottoms)
  
• Electric knife for cutting foam
  
• Clips from a fursuit performance panel

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RL9DMQ/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_api\_2Zq1BbXWH0VG0

this is the first time this has happened to me. thanks for the link, ill remember this forever :)

6.03!

EDIT: ARRRGGH The cost is correct!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RL9DMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2Zq1BbXWH0VG0

Now Designs Terracotta Pinch Bowls, Set of 6, Multicolor(5046001) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XS1B6SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WcisDb1V5ANR8

Generally what they do is they have these small glass prep bowls that they pre-measure the ingredients in to for making these videos so they can just slap shit together quickly and still have it look good.

I think you'll get a lot of waste from an eyedropper. When I made my lip tar lipsticks, I mixed lip tar and a tube of Burt's Bees in a microwavable pinch bowl (which I already had in my kitchen because they're so damn useful!), nuked it for a few seconds, mixed with a chopstick and then poured directly back into the Burt's Bees tube. The pinchiness of the bowl made pouring easy with almost no waste (I scraped up a little with the chopstick).