Comments on: Using Glass Instead Of Plastic http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/ A rich life without a lot of money Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:00:09 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: FrugalBabe http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-27451 FrugalBabe Mon, 25 May 2009 17:49:46 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-27451 dlm - I've been using pyrex for years, mostly without problems. I did have one explode one time, but that was due to user error. It was in my younger years, when I didn't realize that pyrex can't go on stove burners. I had some cooked-on food in a pyrex casserole, so I put water and baking soda in it, and put it on a stove burner. Don't try that at home! It exploded all over my kitchen. But in all the years I've been using pyrex, I've never had a problem with it in the fridge, freezer, or oven. dlm – I’ve been using pyrex for years, mostly without problems. I did have one explode one time, but that was due to user error. It was in my younger years, when I didn’t realize that pyrex can’t go on stove burners. I had some cooked-on food in a pyrex casserole, so I put water and baking soda in it, and put it on a stove burner. Don’t try that at home! It exploded all over my kitchen. But in all the years I’ve been using pyrex, I’ve never had a problem with it in the fridge, freezer, or oven.

]]> By: dlm http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-27450 dlm Mon, 25 May 2009 16:55:20 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-27450 Consumer Reports has information on Pyrex glass blowing up in the cupboard, in the oven, etc etc with extensive reports from injured users!!!! I'm somewhat apprehensive. Consumer Reports has information on Pyrex glass blowing up in the cupboard, in the oven, etc etc with extensive reports from injured users!!!!
I’m somewhat apprehensive.

]]> By: FrugalBabe http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-25005 FrugalBabe Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:55:31 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-25005 Sandra, I have some of that dark rosey colored glass - I think it's Corning Ware - that my mom found in a thrift store. I love it! As far as containers for school, our son is only 4 months old, so we haven't thought that far ahead yet :) I'm hoping that there will be stainless steel containers available by then, sort of like the stainless steel water bottles that we use now. It's light weight and durable - that would be my choice. I have no idea if such a thing exists yet, but if it doesn't, I imagine it will soon. Sandra,
I have some of that dark rosey colored glass – I think it’s Corning Ware – that my mom found in a thrift store. I love it!
As far as containers for school, our son is only 4 months old, so we haven’t thought that far ahead yet :) I’m hoping that there will be stainless steel containers available by then, sort of like the stainless steel water bottles that we use now. It’s light weight and durable – that would be my choice. I have no idea if such a thing exists yet, but if it doesn’t, I imagine it will soon.

]]> By: Sandra http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-25003 Sandra Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:07:57 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-25003 I got a set of Pyrex bowls with lids for a wedding gift 10 years ago and rarely used them, b/c they are a dark rosey colored glass and I can't stand the color. LOL But .. I pulled them out a few months ago and have so enjoyed using them! :-) What do/will you put your kids sandwiches in for school? I do have the plastic sandwich containers so I'm not creating more trash, but am using plastic. Just not ready to have the kids using glass. WDYD? I got a set of Pyrex bowls with lids for a wedding gift 10 years ago and rarely used them, b/c they are a dark rosey colored glass and I can’t stand the color. LOL But .. I pulled them out a few months ago and have so enjoyed using them! :-)

What do/will you put your kids sandwiches in for school? I do have the plastic sandwich containers so I’m not creating more trash, but am using plastic. Just not ready to have the kids using glass. WDYD?

]]> By: Chloe http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-23880 Chloe Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:58:50 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-23880 Target has great pyrex bowls that are cheap too: http://www.target.com/Pyrex-Storage-10-pc-Set/dp/B00005B8K5/sr=1-11/qid=1218484675/ref=sr_1_11/602-3141683-3275834?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Apyrex&page=1 Target has great pyrex bowls that are cheap too: http://www.target.com/Pyrex-Storage-10-pc-Set/dp/B00005B8K5/sr=1-11/qid=1218484675/ref=sr_1_11/602-3141683-3275834?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Apyrex&page=1

]]> By: Susan in CO http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-23868 Susan in CO Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:51:23 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-23868 Or you can just put various sized plates on top of bowls, etc. It doesn't have to be airtight for just a day or two. I also use my canning jars as food storage (with used canning lids or those plastic lids. Or you can just put various sized plates on top of bowls, etc. It doesn’t have to be airtight for just a day or two. I also use my canning jars as food storage (with used canning lids or those plastic lids.

]]> By: Sarah F. http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-23854 Sarah F. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:08:57 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-23854 That's a good idea! Awhile back, my husband and I were on the hunt for glass bowls and lids for storage, but didn't find any, and kind of gave up. We'll have to give this a try. That’s a good idea! Awhile back, my husband and I were on the hunt for glass bowls and lids for storage, but didn’t find any, and kind of gave up. We’ll have to give this a try.

]]> By: April http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-23852 April Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:05:48 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-23852 Great idea! I'm trying to move away from plastic, too. Great idea! I’m trying to move away from plastic, too.

]]> By: FrugalBabe http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-23847 FrugalBabe Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:11:02 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-23847 Harper - I love that you mentioned shower caps. I was talking with my mom about this tonight, and she said that 50 years ago, her grandmother stored leftovers in glass bowls with shower cap lids. I guess this is getting back to basics! My largest pyrex bowls won't work with my new lids - the bowls are too big. So I was thinking about looking on ebay for lids... thanks for the tip! Harper – I love that you mentioned shower caps. I was talking with my mom about this tonight, and she said that 50 years ago, her grandmother stored leftovers in glass bowls with shower cap lids. I guess this is getting back to basics!
My largest pyrex bowls won’t work with my new lids – the bowls are too big. So I was thinking about looking on ebay for lids… thanks for the tip!

]]> By: harper http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/09/using-glass-instead-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-23845 harper Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:03:11 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=473#comment-23845 You can also use those shower caps you get for free from hotels. They're not as reusable as lids but you can get a few uses out of them. Also, my local Dollar Tree sells glass lids for pots in a few different sizes. For slightly more, you can find glass lids for Pyrex containers on Ebay. You can also use those shower caps you get for free from hotels. They’re not as reusable as lids but you can get a few uses out of them. Also, my local Dollar Tree sells glass lids for pots in a few different sizes. For slightly more, you can find glass lids for Pyrex containers on Ebay.

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