Real plates are for sure better than paper. My tip is, if you have people over often for cookouts and such, stock up on Ikea plastic plates. Ikea has a selection of Melamine plates that cost about ...

The Cubino would go straight into the TV room, where the little boy in my life loves to sit and watch his Thomas.

I love making dips and salsas with fresh tomatoes and corn.

Adding lemon makes it smell lovely as well. I usually do the same thing on a weekly basis, however I stick my sponge in the bowl as well for a good cleaning.

Not. The point is to get rid of clutter and hide cords for a streamlined look. There is no need to draw attention to something so ugly.