Advice on dinnerware?

[conj]

I'm starting to think about buying new dishes - we have NEVER had a new set of dishes, always pass me downs...

 

anyways.... I'd like plates, and bowls, but do not need mugs or saucers. can deal with saucers, but no more mugs.

 

we have a few plates that are slightly more inset than the normal dinner plate, almost quasi-bowl like... I like that.

 

We have 2 kids, a DH who is not the most gentle, a dishwasher and a microwave, so they should be safe for all those things :)

 

I looked around online at walmart, target, jc penney, and bed bath and beyond (oh, and amazon and overstock) and it is so overwhelming.

 

help?

[tokanm]

Christmas Tree Shops had some really nice sets..really cheap. My boss has been going to

Home Goods/Marshalls/TJ Maxx and getting some fancy stoneware that is really marked down

according to him.

[bugsette]

do you have any of the outlet store by you

[conj]

no outlet. Xmas tree is an hour a way, but might be a fun drive :)

 

Anything I should avoid?

[delectable79]

What are you looking to spend? Corelle has great everyday dinner ware and really can take a beaten without any wear and tear. And they range from $20-$70. Check them out http://www.shopworldkitchen.com/index.asp?pageid=240&b=7

 

Also, you can get some great dishes at William-Sonoma or Crate & Barrel (the plain white ones) that you can buy individually.

Edited June 22, 2009 by delectable79

[conj]

I was looking to spend... oh... maybe up to $50 for something I liked...

 

I was at the dollar store today, and we saw some dishes that looked like the ones on the sites above. I bought 8 plates, and six bowls. If they work out, great. If they suck, oh well.

 

we are too far from most stores to look seriously :)

 

thanks all

[berry1014]

A couple years ago I found a set of dishes at Walmart that I really liked and wanted so hubby bought them for me. They are the home trends brand and have held up very well with daily use/microwave/dishwasher.

[biomajor]

If you have a Tuesday Morning near you, they have some cute nice stuff. I avoid Corelle. It explodes if it's dropped after it's been microwaved. That's what we have in our classroom and those little corelle slivers are a PITA to pick up. I like Stoneware--when it breaks, it breaks in bigger chunks.

[JenT1292]

Kohl's has some really neat and unique dishes. Don't know if there's one around you or not, but I have bought dishes from them online and had no problem with delivery (breaking or anything, packed really well).

[debbha]

I saw some really nice clearance sets at Macy's....very nice and great price. I particularly like this one...

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=386460&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results