One of the things I love about summer is being able to host outdoor gatherings. Whether it’s a nice picnic at a park or a fun BBQ in the backyard, there’s plenty of sun and fun to soak up. With these outdoor adventures, there’s almost always good company and good food. If you plan on hosting your on summer parties this weekend, consider the new 18-piece Melamine Dinnerware Set from BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Coming in at just $29.99, the 18-piece Melamine Dinnerware set is an affordable yet stylish way to add some color to your meals and table settings. Made of sturdy melamine, you don’t need to worry about chips or cracks from accidental drops or from being toted from place to place. The set comes in beautiful red, yellow and green colors in a hand-painted terracotta design. It includes six dinner plates, salad plates and bowls.
Their bright and vivid colors will add a nice accent to whatever setting they’re being used in. These plates will really liven up the table and are perfect for outdoor entertaining. I love the colors of this set and have actually been using these dishes instead of my “usual” plates. They’re just so much more vibrant and fun. In short, these plates make me happy. What makes me even happier is that they’re dishwasher safe!
BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a variety of great products in their 2012 Outdoor Entertaining Collection. From the stylish melamine set to new patio furniture to decorative lighting, there are many options that will add that little something to your summer entertaining at the affordable BJ’s Wholesale Club prices we all love. Not a BJ’s member? Take advantage of their 60-day FREE Trial Membership so you can take shop their Outdoor Entertaining Collection and save!
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The WiC Project BJ’s Wholesale Club Melamine Set Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive this awesome 18-piece Melamine Dinnerware Set.
This giveaway has ended and is now closed.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Alicia K says
May 26, 2012 at 8:34 amyup we are having a bbq on June 6th!
Rochelle says
May 26, 2012 at 9:08 amI do have a few dinner parties over summer. I use paper plates and some serving dishes. Thanks!
Angie says
May 26, 2012 at 9:10 amIt’s kind of pitiful to say that I only use paper plates for everything whenever there’s an outdoors event.
Jacqueline Ellis says
May 26, 2012 at 9:18 amNo plans, I work all Holidays.
anne hill says
May 26, 2012 at 9:37 amwe love to serve BBQ chicken kabobs. we’ll have a big BBQ for july 4th
Mary Beth Elderton says
May 26, 2012 at 9:45 amI’m heading to Texas to see my son graduate from medical school this week, so we will be doing a reception with food, family, and friends. Later in the summer, we will be having family here for more fun.
jessica hager says
May 26, 2012 at 9:53 amOnce a week my family gets together and we cook out. I usually use ugly plastic containers to serve the food.
Teresa Thompson says
May 26, 2012 at 10:06 amI host multiple cookouts during the summer months and I always use paper products.
Sheila Delacruz says
May 26, 2012 at 10:08 amWe cook out with friends almost every weekend. It is Paper Plates for us
Rise Isom says
May 26, 2012 at 10:13 amWe bbq a lot and are not green about it. We use paper plates 🙁
shelly peterson says
May 26, 2012 at 10:18 amwe do a lot of bbq’s, but usually use paper plates. would be nice to win this
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Lisa says
May 26, 2012 at 10:27 amThese are so cute, I would so love to win them!! We do a lot of cooke overs on the weekend with friends and a few days a week with them as well! This would be perfect!
Karey Cone says
May 26, 2012 at 10:38 amSadly I don’t have anything planed.
deanna hanson says
May 26, 2012 at 10:41 amdepending on the occasion sometimes the good plates and sometimes paper plates
Lorna England says
May 26, 2012 at 11:11 amI actually do use melamine dishware… but it’s in unmatching colors! Ack!
Thanks for the chance to win these!
Lisa says
May 26, 2012 at 11:13 amWe try and host several BBQs over the summer. I use mostly paper plates unless its very small then I use my friends plastic plates
michelle oakley warner says
May 26, 2012 at 11:14 ami plan on having a couple barbecues, i plan on getting some plastic plates and stuff
Stephanie Phelps says
May 26, 2012 at 11:14 amWe do have plans and I use a mixture of paper and my everyday dishes!
Debbie Clauer says
May 26, 2012 at 11:14 amDon’t have any plans yet. Usually use plastic plates for yard parties.
Jennifer Rote says
May 26, 2012 at 11:16 amWe usually use paper plates.
Pauline Milner says
May 26, 2012 at 11:20 amWe have several barbeques at our home with family and friends over the summer. Usually, I just use Royal Chinet because it is easier to clean up.
Thanks for your great giveaway opportunity. ~Pauline
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Brooke Bumgardner says
May 26, 2012 at 11:23 amI don’t have anything planned…but I absolutely love that gorgeous dinnerware!! Can’t believe it’s only $29.99!!
Erin Rok says
May 26, 2012 at 11:23 amI do plan on having a BBQ for the 4th of July, also I have my son’s birthday in the summer. We just use our regular dishes because we don’t really have any “special” serving dishes
Cheryl Abdelnour says
May 26, 2012 at 11:57 amNo plans here, but we will get together at my parent’s beach front and have BBQ’s a lot.
jodi leah baird says
May 26, 2012 at 11:59 ampaper everything..none of my dishes match!!
Annie says
May 26, 2012 at 12:01 pmWe have a couple family parties planned, and could use some more dishes.
Annie says
May 26, 2012 at 12:02 pmWe have a couple of family parties planned, and could use some more dishes
crystle tellerday says
May 26, 2012 at 12:28 pmpicnics
Kathy S says
May 26, 2012 at 12:37 pmWe are having a July 4th party. I like to use creative ways to serve food.
Ashley says
May 26, 2012 at 12:46 pmMy summer entertainment plans include having family over for barbecues. We usually cook when people come over to visit.
Holly Thomas says
May 26, 2012 at 12:56 pmWe do barbecues and use paper plates and bowls,hate when my stuff gets broken!! 🙁
Sandra Beeman says
May 26, 2012 at 1:00 pmWe’ll have friends and family, birthdays and holiday celebrations. We usually use paper items to serve guests and sometimes glass also.
TawndaM says
May 26, 2012 at 1:05 pmwe currently dont have space for outdoor entertaining… but these would be great for taking goodies to friends
Natalie says
May 26, 2012 at 1:11 pmWe have pool get-togethers all the time , we usually use paper plates, so this would be great, thank u!
kindra baron says
May 26, 2012 at 1:21 pmWe have a lot of summer get togethers- grill out, play outdoor games, etc. I’m always looking for cute dinnerware & serving pieces outside!
Melissa Vaught says
May 26, 2012 at 1:36 pmWe do have a couple of parties planned for this summer. For cookouts, we generally just use the ugly paper plates, but I do like to use cute serving bowls and dishes for the food itself. I would love to have a pretty summer set of dishes we could use for outside eating! That would definitely make the mood more fun than eating off paper plates!
deena vanbergen says
May 26, 2012 at 1:41 pmWe have 3-4 summer events, usually use paperplates
Heather Poindexter says
May 26, 2012 at 1:55 pmThis year we not only have a house at the beach, but also we have a pool were I live. So we are constantly grilling out. Normally we use paper plates to avoid breakage and the weight of china/stoneware. This looks much nicer and eliminates those issues!
deb c says
May 26, 2012 at 1:58 pmGlad you asked, I’m having a bunch of friends over tonight for a cookout. I
just use paper goods so the cleanup is super easy.
Gale Nelson says
May 26, 2012 at 2:13 pmcookouts with family and friends and I usually use paper plates
Jo-Ann Brightman says
May 26, 2012 at 2:24 pmwhen I’m outside I use paper plates. These would look so much nicer
chelesa sims says
May 26, 2012 at 2:30 pmI like making hamburgers, hot dogs,chips. I use paper plates,cups.We plan to bbq next week for memorial day.
Denise C says
May 26, 2012 at 2:31 pmWe have a few occasions planned when we’ll be having people over and grilling in the backyard. We’ve been using paper plates, but I want to stop doing that.
Francine Anchondo says
May 26, 2012 at 2:37 pmJust bbq’s and we use paper plates
anna says
May 26, 2012 at 2:41 pmi plan on leaving my dishes out on display shelfs when my kitchen is finished and these would work perfect,
Jo-Ann Brightman says
May 26, 2012 at 2:48 pmI love these colors – so cheerful and welcoming
cheryl degraff says
May 26, 2012 at 2:51 pmwe usually use paper plates
Carmen says
May 26, 2012 at 3:01 pmI love having family and friends over in the summer, usually a couple times a month!
Beth Rayle McCubbins says
May 26, 2012 at 3:30 pmI will be attending baby showers, graduation parties and a 4th of July cookout. I use styrofoam plates.
joanne major says
May 26, 2012 at 4:09 pmwe use paper plates to have parties outside
jamie w says
May 26, 2012 at 4:11 pmwith baby coming in august we are going to have many guests this summer. some new dishes that aren’t hand me downs would be amazing!
denise says
May 26, 2012 at 4:58 pmno plans, like to make the traditional stuff
Sylvia White says
May 26, 2012 at 5:05 pmA 4th party and we usually use paper plates but these look way cool
debbie jackson says
May 26, 2012 at 5:35 pmthe 4th of july and we use paper
debbie jackson says
May 26, 2012 at 5:36 pmthe 4th of july and we use paper plates
Zanita says
May 26, 2012 at 5:55 pmWe have a lot of togethers throughout the summer with family & friends, no real special occasions just hanging out & eating good food..I am platter & serving dish addict so I serve my food on all sorts of different things.
Allyson Bossie says
May 26, 2012 at 6:27 pmI use some melamine and some plasticware to serve my dinner parties during the Summer. I will do July 4th and Labor Day parties if not more
debbie says
May 26, 2012 at 6:49 pmWe have a end of summer party, and I use plastic plates and cups.
Nancy says
May 26, 2012 at 8:05 pmWe entertain more during the year rather than in the summer months. We use nice plastic plates.
Kimberly Schotz says
May 26, 2012 at 8:21 pmWe Serve BBQ
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Laura Jacobson says
May 26, 2012 at 8:23 pmWe will be having a 4th of July family get together…..but with so many….we will have to use paper plates. When I have family functions…I never have enough plates though…as I only have a set of 4…and 1 disappeared! haha..think the dishwasher ate it! LOL
Andrea Williams says
May 26, 2012 at 8:24 pmWe have lots of relatives coming this summer, and usually we have to use paper plates to have enough dishes.
Michelle Macaluso says
May 26, 2012 at 8:59 pmWe are having lots of barbecues. We usually just use regular plates.
Courtney P. says
May 26, 2012 at 9:15 pmWe just do BBQs for holidays and birthdays and we usually just use regular plates or styrafoam plates.
stephanie rowe says
May 26, 2012 at 9:19 pmi didnt save the newsletter! so didnt have the code to enter!! anyway, we plan on going to the pool, having a few cookouts with friends, shopping, horseback riding!! great times!
Cyndee Thomas says
May 26, 2012 at 9:30 pmI will have birthday’s to celebrate, 4th of July, Family coming to visit and Labor Day!
I use plates from the 1950’s diner my late Uncle had.They are a brown color with a dark brown rim. I would love a change!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
May 26, 2012 at 9:40 pmjust a few cookouts and we serve we use chinet
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MicheleBehlen says
May 26, 2012 at 9:53 pmThe 4th of July plus several other family get togethers. We use paper.
Gina Z says
May 27, 2012 at 1:53 amWe have a few BBQ’s planned with friends and then of course the 4th of July and then end of summer 🙂 I will either use paper plates and then themed plates for the 4th(typically paper ones)
Kathy Swaim Idol says
May 27, 2012 at 4:40 amI use paper but I do use a theme
Tammie Allred says
May 27, 2012 at 8:30 amif we’re having a cookout it’s usually paper plates but for inside entertaining I have a ton of big white square plates we use, would love to aadd some color with this cute set!
Betsy Barnes says
May 27, 2012 at 9:39 amWe are panning a 4th of July cook out, which I’ll use paper plates 🙂
Gayle J says
May 27, 2012 at 10:05 amWe plan on a lot of weekend picnics to a park we like, we use paper plates mostly
Leslie Galloway says
May 27, 2012 at 11:47 amBoth kids and my hubby have birthdays in the summer, so we do lots of entertaining usually, and I’m going to admit… we use disposable paper and plastic items. This would save lots of trash!
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Julie Lynn Bickham says
May 27, 2012 at 12:00 pmWe have a few cookouts thru the summer. I use Dixie plates.
Byrd Donna says
May 27, 2012 at 12:07 pmfor BBQ’s and outside parties I use strictly my “special China” what means throw away dishes;)
april yedinak says
May 27, 2012 at 12:55 pmI don’t have big summer entertaining plans, but I always have a houseful of people. I don’t have special dinnerware to use for any particular occasion- heck, most of my stuff doesn’t even match. Haha!
Annie says
May 27, 2012 at 1:41 pmWe have a few family dinners/get togethers planned for this summer.
katie mitchell says
May 27, 2012 at 2:33 pmWe do several friend and family get together in the summer, I usually use paper plates when we are eating outside and my regular dishes inside because I wouldn’t want them to break outside and usually wouldn’t have enough.
ashlee walls says
May 27, 2012 at 3:05 pmMy house is the place to be when it comes to summer fun and bbq. We usually use paper plates unless I am entertaining just adults and then it is my old sad looking pink flamingo plates lol
Hendy M says
May 27, 2012 at 3:15 pmNo big plans this summer and I’m sad to admit that I use plasticware to serve food during our grilling out parties.
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kyona sirico says
May 27, 2012 at 5:49 pmNo plans this summer other than spending time outside with my family putzing around the yard. We use paper plates for summer parties.
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Elaine W says
May 27, 2012 at 6:29 pmYes! Lots of plans!! All the holidays, birthdays, etc. It depends on the occasion and who is attending….everything from actually dinner plates to paper!
I love the melamine, though….so colorful!! 🙂
Jaime says
May 27, 2012 at 6:52 pmWe usually use paper or plastic for get togethers. This would be great!
Angie Pruden says
May 27, 2012 at 7:43 pmnot sure but i enjoky having potlucks
Jodi Bradshaw says
May 27, 2012 at 7:51 pmwe normally use paper plates because we have a small family and dont have a lot of dinnerware
Andrea DuVall says
May 27, 2012 at 9:12 pmSadly i dont have plans but i usually just use disposable, yet bio friendly, Did you know solo cups are dishwasher safe (top rack?)?
Libby's Library says
May 27, 2012 at 9:58 pmUsually paper plates – so bad, I know:-(
Kelly D says
May 27, 2012 at 11:06 pmWe are having several BBQs and we usually use paper plates.
JEAN MARIE says
May 27, 2012 at 11:13 pmI spend time with my family during the summer, BBQ every other weekend. I use my regular plates and bowls.
Stephanie H says
May 28, 2012 at 4:17 amI usually serve food at parties on paper plates with plastic flatware
Jennifer Rogers says
May 28, 2012 at 9:13 amWe do cook out alot with family in the summer. We normally use throw away!
Debbie Welchert says
May 28, 2012 at 1:06 pmWe use paper plates, cups and plastic forks, etc
Debbie Welchert says
May 28, 2012 at 1:08 pmWe use plastic plates, cup, and forks, etc.
AndreaH says
May 28, 2012 at 2:20 pmWe currently have no plans for summer other than cleaning out our back bedroom. When we do have parties though we usually just serve people on paper plates or our regular dishes.
DAMIAN JARREAU says
May 28, 2012 at 4:46 pmWe will have a few parties and we use paper plates
Keely Hostetter says
May 28, 2012 at 5:16 pmI usually use throw away plates, but these would be really nice to use.
Ron Casteel says
May 28, 2012 at 5:38 pmI like to barbeque on the weekends and kick back by the pool with family and friends we use paper plates but these are mush nicer and can be washed instead of going to the landfill
Caroline B says
May 28, 2012 at 10:30 pmMy hubby loves to barbeque and we use our own plates. I hate paper plates, they are a waste!
Lisa Weidknecht says
May 28, 2012 at 10:44 pmWe usually have pool parties and serve on paper plates.
susan says
May 28, 2012 at 10:52 pmWe hope to cookout to just celebrate summer time and we usually use paper goods.
Carrie M says
May 28, 2012 at 10:57 pm4th of July party, and we usually serve holiday themed paper plates.
Elizabeth says
May 28, 2012 at 11:16 pmFamily reunion!
chadro says
May 28, 2012 at 11:39 pmNo special plans right now. We use disposable paper plates and plastic cutlery
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richelle bowers says
May 29, 2012 at 12:27 amno plans and serve on paper plates…lol break out the fancy china lol
sarah says
May 29, 2012 at 12:28 ami use disposables. no plans yet!!
Tari Lawson says
May 29, 2012 at 7:10 amI have a big party coming up. I do use paper plates at big parties. However, I reuse the plastic utensils and I use regular bowls and plates for serving the food.
randi oaklief says
May 29, 2012 at 7:19 amWe always have lots of family events during the summer & usually use paper products!
Serge B says
May 29, 2012 at 7:45 amI prefer melamine or plastic bowls, they don’t break.
Mindy Mu says
May 29, 2012 at 9:01 amNo plans yet, we usuall grill out – steaks, burgers and sausage.
Lynda E says
May 29, 2012 at 9:15 amMy son always has lots of friends coming over. We’ve been using Chinet, but it seems so wasteful.
nickie says
May 29, 2012 at 9:25 amWe have a family reunoin planned.
Kristen Morris says
May 29, 2012 at 9:33 amWe do a small 4th of July bash with family every year, mainly the usual cookout fare!
Vicki Wurgler says
May 29, 2012 at 9:49 amwe usually have a family 4th of July party and I use paper plates
Ann Fantom says
May 29, 2012 at 9:54 amWe have several summer time picnics. Usually serve hamburger, hotdogs, steak, chicken, fish, etc.
Theresa Jenkins says
May 29, 2012 at 10:44 amin the summer we have the whole family over about once a week and cook out ….paper plates
Chrystal D says
May 29, 2012 at 10:44 amI plan on using the grill a lot and I use disposable plastic plates.
carol says
May 29, 2012 at 11:16 amWe plan to have a July 4 cookout with the family and will use red, white and blue products
Susan Smith says
May 29, 2012 at 12:35 pmWe are doing some cookouts this Summer.
edq143 says
May 29, 2012 at 1:46 pmserving dish
liz trout says
May 29, 2012 at 3:13 pmjust moved so dont have anything yet!
Charlotte Padgett says
May 29, 2012 at 4:10 pmNo summer plans at all, but I would use paper if we were cooking out.
paige chandler says
May 29, 2012 at 5:22 pmWe have BBQ parties at the pool and use Chinette.
Monique Rizzo says
May 29, 2012 at 7:59 pmNone yet, but we just use big platters for serving plates.Thanks for the chance.
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Mary Calabrese says
May 29, 2012 at 9:31 pmI use paper plates but these would be a nice step up!
ELIZABETH C. says
May 29, 2012 at 10:35 pmI usually serve my food on nice paper plates.
tracy davis says
May 29, 2012 at 11:08 pmI serve on paper plates
jennifer says
May 29, 2012 at 11:37 pmI don’t have any plans…yet. When I do get some, I throw some veggie burgers on the grill.
Stephanie V. says
May 30, 2012 at 12:09 amyes, plans and use paper plates. Would love to have these lovelies to show off!
Kathlean Owens says
May 30, 2012 at 3:55 amWhen we have get-togethers, I use paper plates because I don’t want to have to wash all those dishes, and second, I don’t have enough plates for everyone!
STEVE STONE says
May 30, 2012 at 7:50 amcookouts and paper plates
Amy Z says
May 30, 2012 at 11:38 amI just use paper plates at potlucks, so this set would be great!
nannypanpan says
May 30, 2012 at 1:12 pmi just had a party yesterday and used paper plates..plan on more get togethers this summer
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Ciara B. says
May 30, 2012 at 1:49 pmi plan on entertaining for my sister’s surprise birthday party
tami s says
May 30, 2012 at 1:58 pmI usually serve hot doges, burgers, salads
brandy g. says
May 30, 2012 at 2:02 pmwe usually have a family 4th of July party and I use paper plates. Red White and Blue
Tracy Gnann says
May 30, 2012 at 2:15 pmMostly just BBQ’s planned. I go easy and serve on paper plates. Could use a nice new set of dishes….
Jo-Ann Brightman says
May 30, 2012 at 4:23 pmI/m making another comment because I love the colors of the Melamine so much
Liz Terek says
May 30, 2012 at 8:51 pmWe cook out as much as possible while the weather’s good. We usually use Dollar General paper plates, etc
Liz Terek says
May 30, 2012 at 8:55 pmwe cook out as much as possible while the weather’s good. We usually use Dollar General paper plates, etc.
Jennifer Short says
May 31, 2012 at 12:36 amI host an ice cream social nearly every year.
judy gregory says
May 31, 2012 at 3:11 pmno plans use “plastic” disposables that can be used more than once
Sharla says
May 31, 2012 at 11:37 pmGenerally use paper plates but would give them up in a heart beat for these beautifully coloured ones !!!
Amber says
May 31, 2012 at 11:44 pmI don’t have any plans. We use the plastic disposable ones, though.
Jennifer T. says
May 31, 2012 at 11:57 pmOther than a birthday party, we haven’t made any summer entertaining plans. We use whatever we have on hand for serving and eating.
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Christina says
June 1, 2012 at 1:00 amPaper plates for family gatherings outdoors!
Dinnerware Set says
June 1, 2012 at 1:57 amDinnerware set provide very fantastic look to table and also look nice while serving.
Jessica Eaton Ledford says
June 1, 2012 at 11:19 amI use paper plates…these are much cuter! 🙂
carol roberts says
June 1, 2012 at 2:26 pmgoing on vacation i use chinet paper plates and plastic cups and napkins with plastic spoons anmd foork
Catie says
June 1, 2012 at 6:46 pmWe usually have a cookout every week or two! We use mismatched dishes 🙂
Stacy says
June 2, 2012 at 12:11 amWe will entertain on Jul 4. We’ll probably use paper plates.
ReAnna says
June 2, 2012 at 1:27 ambring out the bbq and use paper plates
joana says
June 2, 2012 at 4:30 ami plan alot of bbqs with my family
Kathleen says
June 2, 2012 at 2:25 pmNo summer time entertaining plans for the most part..might grill a few times is about it. We would serve hamburgers and steaks
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Denise B. says
June 2, 2012 at 4:17 pmWe don’t have plans for this summer. Usually, I cook and prepare foods for several days and put out a large buffet of hot and cold foods and desserts.
Dede says
June 2, 2012 at 9:43 pmOoooh, I love this set! We entertain our family & friends often in the summer. I usually serve on paper plates. Something pretty like this would be a nice change.
dario says
June 2, 2012 at 10:14 pmwe have a small apartment so no entertaning here but we go to lots of cook outs and most have plastic plates and cups solo to the rescue
Seyma Shabbir says
June 2, 2012 at 11:15 pmYes, I always serve food 🙂
Seyma Shabbir says
June 2, 2012 at 11:18 pmWe always serve food 🙂
Susan Chester says
June 3, 2012 at 12:50 pmWe like to have barbecues. I use my regular dishes or paper plates depending on what I am cooking. I would love this colorful set!
Felina M says
June 3, 2012 at 2:11 pmOur summer parties will be after dinner meets for wine under the stars! I will serve on my good china & crystal.
Michelle H. says
June 3, 2012 at 3:09 pmWe will have some barbecues this summer. We usually use our nicer plates for the adults and plastic plates for the kids.
Trasina McGahey says
June 3, 2012 at 3:11 pmMy old plans so far are my sister coming out for a visit and we always use paper plates lol.
Caitlin says
June 3, 2012 at 3:16 pmGrill outside! Paper plates often…
Katie R says
June 3, 2012 at 4:04 pmI plan on hosting a 4th of July Party
I usually serve food on my normal dishware
Chevelle Sopkin says
June 4, 2012 at 3:44 amwe are having my son’s 3rd bday party in our backyard next monday & we generally use a lot of stylish pieces that we have collected over the years, or go buy some new ones that fit our party theme/time of year 🙂 Ross is GREAT for serving dishes on the cheap, but with lots of style!
kelly g says
June 4, 2012 at 9:02 amEvery weekend we’ve had pool parties. cheap Paper plates
K.Pugh says
June 4, 2012 at 10:53 amWe’ll be visiting Grampy this summer, so lot’s of bbq. We use a mix of paper plates and things from the kitchen. Thanks for the chance.
Andrea says
June 4, 2012 at 11:36 amI just use paper plates, these will be more fun to use!
Robin Blankenship says
June 4, 2012 at 3:57 pmWe have several cook out get togethers planned
Sarah says
June 4, 2012 at 4:24 pmDo you have any summer entertaining plans?
No, I’ll take it as it comes 🙂
What do you use to serve food for your parties?
I use my regular everyday plates
polly says
June 4, 2012 at 7:49 pmwe have bbq parties during the summer…i have an old tray i use…this would be perfect!
Andrea D. says
June 4, 2012 at 9:58 pmWe will have a BBQ. I’m not sure what else yet.
Andrea D. says
June 4, 2012 at 9:59 pmWe use paper plates.
stephanie rutledge says
June 4, 2012 at 10:17 pmwe normal cook out for guests. some with paper plates some with real plates. =]
Lisa says
June 4, 2012 at 11:48 pmRight now I do not have matching plates to serve a crowd, but I am on a budget so it will have to do unless I win or until I can afford new ones. I have dinners a few times a year.
Gianna says
June 5, 2012 at 1:09 amSome birthdays.
Burgers, pork sandwiches, potato salad, pasta salads, etc.
katfam says
June 5, 2012 at 10:36 amI don’t have any entertaining plans right now. I usually use paper, because I don’t want to use my good dishes outside.
Crystal Litz says
June 5, 2012 at 9:43 pmThis year will be the first year we will be able to entertain outdoors
Kiara says
June 6, 2012 at 12:44 amWe always serve food.
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Kristie Betts says
June 6, 2012 at 9:25 amWe through a huge 4h of July party with tons of food. We celebrate all three of our kids birthday that day so we have finger foods (sandwiches, chip & dip, fries) and 3 cakes and tons of activity to keep the kids away from the drunk people that we have.
DJ says
June 6, 2012 at 10:45 amWe serve on paper plates and plastic cups. No dishes to clean up!
felecia says
June 6, 2012 at 1:55 pmWe use a lot of paper plates at barbecues.
Melanie Johnson says
June 6, 2012 at 3:53 pmFour of the birthdays in our house are in June. So we do a lot of BBQ’ing. We use whatever is on hand, usually hand-me-down plates!
Daniel M says
June 6, 2012 at 6:09 pmthis would be perfect for cookouts
SHAYNA says
June 6, 2012 at 6:22 pmWE PLAN ON HAVING A 4TH OF JULY BBQ 🙂 I USUALLY USE PAPER PLATES..BUT THEY CAN GET EXPENSIVE..
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SHAYNA says
June 6, 2012 at 6:24 pmWE PLAN ON HAVING A 4TH OF JULY BBQ..WE USUALLY USE PAPER PLATES BUT THEY CAN EXPENSIVE NOT TO MENTION WASTEFUL..
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Brandy Starling says
June 6, 2012 at 8:12 pmI’m spending a lot of time at the beach and we usually just use paper plates to serve 🙁
dani marie says
June 6, 2012 at 9:53 pmgonna do a few bbqs this summer. normally we use paper plates.
Carrie says
June 6, 2012 at 11:08 pmNo plans as of yet, but when we do entertain its usually with paper plates 🙁
tamar says
June 7, 2012 at 12:21 ammy son celebrated his birthday in may but his sister was born 9 days beforehand so we didn’t have a birthday party yet. I guess that’s the summer plan!
Lucy Schwartz says
June 7, 2012 at 12:46 amWe have a family gt together planned in July. My son will be returning home from KS where he now lives and works. We will probably have somw pation parties and cookouts for family and friends when he is back . We use paper plates sometimes or plastic dishes.
Sheila Foley says
June 7, 2012 at 3:32 amPool parties for the kids
Kathy Luman says
June 7, 2012 at 6:44 amNo plans for entertaining this summer.
Erica C. says
June 7, 2012 at 12:42 pmWe usually use decorated paper plates. We don’t have any specific plans for parties but we often have cookouts.
Carolyn Ann Colley (Griffith, Smith) says
June 7, 2012 at 4:04 pmI plan to go to the beach some time this summer. I don’t really have party’s anymore.
Diane Allstadt says
June 7, 2012 at 5:38 pmWe have a party in late July when the sweet corn is ripe. paper plates for us!
jules mcnubbin says
June 7, 2012 at 8:42 pmi have an annual 4th of july party- and we use paper plates
Angela Winesburg says
June 7, 2012 at 9:13 pmWe are BBQing on the 4th of July
Lorrie (pinklady705) says
June 7, 2012 at 9:43 pmWe have cookouts during the summer. We use paper plates and plasticware.
B Lynn Callahan says
June 7, 2012 at 11:08 pmno plans this summer 🙁 usually use paper goods to serve on
Patrice says
June 8, 2012 at 12:03 amWe have a few summer barBQs planned. We usually use paper plates and plastic utensils.
Allison says
June 8, 2012 at 12:05 amWe have a 4th of July BBQ and usually use paper plates.
Russell Moore says
June 8, 2012 at 12:44 amWe always bbq for the holidays, and serve on a really old set of melamine we bought at a garage sale years ago.
Becca says
June 8, 2012 at 1:51 amAll of my plans involve going to other peoples’ houses, not having anyone over. When we do have people over, we have clear plastic dishes we like to put food out on 🙂
Roxann says
June 8, 2012 at 4:03 amNo specific plans but when we bbq we have some plastic plates that we use but they are getting really old and we need new ones.
Kelly says
June 8, 2012 at 8:08 amWe have a 4th of July barbecue planned, we usually use plastic plates.
Sara Logan says
June 8, 2012 at 10:44 amI do not plan to entertain but I plan to be entertained at my wedding shower!
Tim Stephens says
June 8, 2012 at 12:13 pmBurgers and Bratz for the fourth… always a great meal and a good time
shawna says
June 8, 2012 at 1:45 pmWe have neighborhood bbqs’ all the time.
Kat Emerick says
June 8, 2012 at 1:52 pmWe have lots of BBqs planned with family and friends.
cathy miller says
June 8, 2012 at 2:10 pmWe pretty much have the usual fair at bbq hamburgers hotdogs potatoe salad nupa123atgmaildotcom
Kim Reid says
June 8, 2012 at 3:17 pmA few family get-togethers and usually serve on paper plates for quick clean-up!!
Thank you 🙂
Kim Reid says
June 8, 2012 at 3:19 pmA few family get-togethers and usually serve on paper plates for easy clean-up!!
Thank you 🙂
Marianna says
June 8, 2012 at 3:22 pmWe put a pool in our backyard this spring, so seems like we’re entertaining all teh kids in the neighborhood this summer, anyway! lol
Paula Tavernie says
June 8, 2012 at 3:24 pmA BBQ on Fathers day! I will use Paper Plates!
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Tara says
June 8, 2012 at 3:45 pmWe just have lots of bbqs & use paper plates (I hate washing dishes LOL)
Millie M. says
June 8, 2012 at 4:09 pmWe will have a family reunion in July about 150 of us will gather and we use paper plates. Only because it’s usually held someplace other than home.
We bar-b-que at home a lot and have a few friends over and I use regular dishes for that. I have sever sets that don’t match so it’s kinda of a hodge podge setting. I don’t like doing dishes but do them because I feel that my family and friends deserve better than paper plates.
Jason says
June 8, 2012 at 4:19 pmWe entertain at the cabin alot and it involves a lot of grilling
April V. says
June 8, 2012 at 4:39 pmWe don’t do a lot of summer entertaining as it is too hot. We prefer to do it in the fall when we can enjoy the outdoors.
Yona says
June 8, 2012 at 6:55 pmWe plan on having lots of family cookouts and we usually eat on paper plates when outside and regular plates inside the house.
Jammie says
June 8, 2012 at 7:14 pmWe are planning a 4th of July party, and we usually serve on paper plates.
Amylynn H says
June 8, 2012 at 7:44 pmWe love to grill and eat dinner outside. The kids love it. We actually got our picnic table from BJ’s last month! It would be nice to use these dishes!
Candi M says
June 8, 2012 at 7:48 pmwe use paper plates to eat on but I use tupperware to hold all the items and store with
jules says
June 8, 2012 at 8:33 pmfourth of july family gathering and other adventures. These are easy to use and clean
Samantha E says
June 8, 2012 at 9:03 pmWe have BBQs at our house in the summer & usually use paper plates and plastic silverware.
Tricha says
June 8, 2012 at 9:34 pmgo to cousin’s chicken roast and we use styrofoam plates
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
June 8, 2012 at 10:06 pmWe do, and I usually just use paper plates, although last year I felt guilty and bought a stack of clear plastic plates on clearance that I can use when it’s just a few folks over.
Christine says
June 8, 2012 at 10:11 pmwe bbq
kim eddings says
June 8, 2012 at 10:44 pmNo summer entertaining plans. I usually serve on whatever I can find
Marty Harris says
June 8, 2012 at 11:50 pmNope not yet, Use plastic plates
Amy Woods-Smith says
June 9, 2012 at 12:45 amI prefer to bring a dish to someone else’s house as I don’t have much space. I like to make either tiramisu or a beef-nacho casserole.
Trevor says
June 9, 2012 at 12:47 ambeer, and anything barbequed
Michelle S says
June 9, 2012 at 1:38 amNo real entertaining plans since my husband will be gone for military training on and off throughout the summer, and we will be in a plan on the fourth of july. Bummer!
Brenda Elsner says
June 9, 2012 at 1:41 amWe have a few family get togethers coming up. We usually use paper plates and plastic utensils.
jennifer r4 says
June 9, 2012 at 3:36 amWe host several get togethers during the summer months and we usually use paper plates for dinnerware.
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Miz Vickik says
June 9, 2012 at 6:15 amI don’t have any plans yet, but I should make some! I usually use some regular plates, nothing too fancy.
Jamie says
June 9, 2012 at 7:32 amYes..we’re having a big cookout tomorrow night for my daughter’s birthday!
Sherry Conrad says
June 9, 2012 at 9:11 amWe have a lot of get togethers- mainly bbq’s or potlucks. We use whatever is handy to serve- not always practical, but it’s what we have.
Robin says
June 9, 2012 at 9:17 amOur next big family function would be the 4th of July BBQ
Cee says
June 9, 2012 at 9:45 amWe do a lot of ‘bar’ recipes where we lay out a salad bar or baked potato bar or chili bar with avocado and blue corn chips!
Kyl Neusch says
June 9, 2012 at 9:59 am4th of July barbecue
christina moore says
June 9, 2012 at 10:31 amwe love to cook out
Rosey says
June 9, 2012 at 11:06 amIf the adults are coming we use glass, if it’s children we are entertaining, we use melamine or paper plates.
nosogirl says
June 9, 2012 at 11:49 amwe’re having a family cookout during july 4th week to celebrate my niece’s college graduation. i’m sure we’ll serve the usual – hamburgers, macaroni salad, beef and noodles, corn on the cob, chocolate mousse, chips, better than sex cake and more!
Jessica Lagana says
June 9, 2012 at 11:49 amWe have bbq’s a lot during the summer and we also have a cabin that we go to almost every weekend. These dishes would be perfect, now we use glass plates up there and we have a stone patio and usually someone ends up breaking one! Thanks for the contest!
christal c says
June 9, 2012 at 11:55 amwe have a big 4th july party and I always end up using paper plates
William Hull says
June 9, 2012 at 11:55 amI usually use paper plates to serve food for our parties
amy deeter says
June 9, 2012 at 12:13 pmwe use paper plates for are cookouts
kathy pease says
June 9, 2012 at 12:13 pmno plans here but we usually use paper plates and plastic utensils
Colleen S says
June 9, 2012 at 12:41 pmWe use our regular house plates when we entertain, but Ive been looking for something fun and “oops” proof. This fits the bill perfectly
Renee Richardson says
June 9, 2012 at 1:06 pmWe plan on doing a lot of grilling for family and friends this summer. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂
Renee
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Kym Benton says
June 9, 2012 at 1:11 pmWe always cook out on the grill, I don’t have any dishes or serving items that match so I just use whatever is in the cabinet and is big enough 🙂
Kym Benton says
June 9, 2012 at 1:13 pmWe always cook out on the grill, I don’t have any dishes or serving items that match so I just use whatever is in the cabinet usually paper plates 🙂
Tim Moss says
June 9, 2012 at 1:39 pmWe really don’t have any plans.
mary gardner says
June 9, 2012 at 1:57 pmonly a cookout for the 4th and probably one for labor day. we usually use strong paper and plastic for cups
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Kim says
June 9, 2012 at 2:12 pmWe do a lot of family bbq’s on 4th of July we are going to have a big BBQ I usually buy paper plates which gets expensive
Jennifer J says
June 9, 2012 at 2:38 pmNo big plans yet, probably some family bbq and pool parties. Thank you!
Sarah says
June 9, 2012 at 3:00 pmWe don’t have any plans right now. We just use our everyday dinnerware when we entertain.
Karen Gonyea says
June 9, 2012 at 3:03 pmWe will be hosting three summer barbeques….we usually use paper products 🙁
Aaron Bretveld says
June 9, 2012 at 3:03 pmI don’t really have any summer entertaining plans, since I really don’t have enough space for many people. When I go to my parents though, we usually use chinet paper plates for cookout food.
Virginia Rowell says
June 9, 2012 at 3:03 pmNo plans yet and right now I use a hodgepodge of stuff, I could use a complete set!
Sherry S. says
June 9, 2012 at 3:30 pmI don’t have any plans yet. I usually use paper plates or my everyday dishes.
Kaitlyn Strycker says
June 9, 2012 at 3:48 pmI do, I try to serve healthy but delicious foods 🙂 Last time I did heart healthy chicken rolls it was delicious
Ellie Wofford says
June 9, 2012 at 3:57 pmI will be having a few birthday parties! I plan to use paper plates for them, though.
Melanie says
June 9, 2012 at 5:37 pmI have all sorts of company coming this summer and they’ll all want to eat! Thanks for the chance to win this great dinnerware!
Vicki D. says
June 9, 2012 at 5:47 pmFor my get together with my lady friends, I either use paper plates or my good dishes. These would look so summery when we have our brunches on my patio.
Christine K says
June 9, 2012 at 6:42 pmWe just need new dishes – ours are actually seconds bought around 15 years ago.
Melanie says
June 9, 2012 at 6:45 pmI don’t have any summer entertaining plans yet and I’m ashamed to say when I do entertain I use paper plates (I do try to get some that are good quality with a fancy design though..haha)..see how bad I need this?! lol I love the bright colors.
Julie Cutshaw says
June 9, 2012 at 6:49 pmHope to have a fourth of July grill out get together and we usually use themed paper supplies, this is an awesome giveaway, thanks.
Robyn says
June 9, 2012 at 6:55 pmWe like to throw together last minute cookouts (like tonight!) but all we have to use are thick paper plates 🙁 nothing all that great or nice.
stacey h says
June 9, 2012 at 7:00 pmSince this year I have a backyard worth having a big bbq i will probably use good paper plates…however if I win this I will use these for sure!
Alicia Zirjacks says
June 9, 2012 at 7:03 pmWe cook out on the grill alot. We usually use paper plates because my dishes dont match 🙂
ANN*H says
June 9, 2012 at 7:11 pmsame as usual hanging around the house and grilling. we use paper plates mostly
laura briley says
June 9, 2012 at 7:13 pmi dont have any plans except have my baby and enjoy swimming
Genasis Phillips says
June 9, 2012 at 7:16 pmThese are very cute
Genasis Phillips says
June 9, 2012 at 7:18 pmWe really dont have any specific plans. Maybe visit my dad
Janell Poulette says
June 9, 2012 at 7:30 pmWe have some traveling to do so we will probably just have 2 birthday parties this summer.
Laurel says
June 9, 2012 at 7:33 pmI love to bbq but usually just use the regular house plates, would love these, they are so pretty and fresh.
Yelena says
June 9, 2012 at 7:42 pmUse plastic plates
Carolnfoster says
June 9, 2012 at 7:47 pmPaper plates
R Hicks says
June 9, 2012 at 8:04 pmWe plan on having a big cookout inviting family and neighbors this summer. Usually serve on paper plates
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Jessica Rose says
June 9, 2012 at 8:05 pmWe usually just use paper plates, cuts down on the after party cleaning
angela Adelman says
June 9, 2012 at 8:16 pmI am not really doing to much for the summer but spend time with the family…and everyone likes it when I make my home made mango salsa….I make one spicy and one not and people love it
Beverly M says
June 9, 2012 at 8:47 pmWe grill and eat out on our deck a lot during the summer. I usually use paper plates, but these dishes would be great to have, especially when we have guests over. Thanks!
robyn paris says
June 9, 2012 at 9:30 pmi’m planning on hosting a big party this summer and will use good paper products
Crystal says
June 9, 2012 at 10:19 pmWe are always planning summer events! I could really use this set!
cynthi says
June 9, 2012 at 10:21 pmyes, i am planning a taco party
Deborah Wallin says
June 9, 2012 at 10:24 pmI usually just buy thick disposable paper plates for easy clean up.
Penny B W says
June 9, 2012 at 10:38 pmI don’t have any plans to entertain at this point, but I typically use disposable products for summer entertaining.
Christopher Brown says
June 9, 2012 at 11:06 pmWe don’t have any summer entertaining plans. But when we do have parties, we usually use paper plates.
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shirley zolenski says
June 9, 2012 at 11:11 pmNot really any plans yet and we tend to use whatever we can find.
DanV says
June 9, 2012 at 11:15 pmWe have a few picnics with our regular dishes
betty says
June 9, 2012 at 11:37 pmI wish I could says I treated my family and friends to a nice picnic on Melamine Dinnerware or something like that….But no it’s paper plates, plastic forks, and paper towels but the food is good! lol Thank you for introducing me to the Melamine Dinnerware site.
I really like their products, thank you!
Erica G says
June 9, 2012 at 11:39 pmWe usually have everyone over for the 4th of July. We will be having hotdogs and hamburgers.
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Jamie says
February 1, 2013 at 10:15 amI would like my son to start setting the table, so that he can learn responsibility. However, my stoneware plate are far to heavy for him. I have searched the internet FAR and wide to find a set of melamine plates that will match my kitchen, and this set is absolutely, positively,PERFECT! However, I cannot find them on BJ’s website. Do you know of another source? Thanks a million!- Jamie
Joanie says
May 25, 2013 at 6:11 pmJust saw this set on ebay listed 18 piece Alfresco set