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It’s a Mom Fave! Our CakePops Pan is a Winner with Cakepops-Lovin’ Moms

April 19, 2012
By Krista - KSL founder
It’s a Mom Fave! Our CakePops Pan is a Winner with Cakepops-Lovin’ Moms

Got a Mom who’s a fan of cakepops? Then she’ll love our latest kitchen find. It’s the new Cakepops Baking Pan, proudly made in the USA by bakeware leader, NordicWare. And it’s here just in time for Mother’s Day!   Until the advent of this clever pan, making cakepops involved rolling crumbled bits of cake together...
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3 Crowd-Pleasing, Host-Friendly Superbowl Party Menu Ideas

January 24, 2012
By Krista - KSL founder
3 Crowd-Pleasing, Host-Friendly Superbowl Party Menu Ideas

The last place any Superbowl party host wants to be on game day is stuck in the kitchen wondering about the latest score. Since we host annual Superbowl parties with upwards of 60 guests I have, in the past, found myself stuck in the kitchen doing just that. But no more! Now I serve up a...
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Create a Family Movie & Pizza Night that Begs an Encore Performance

January 19, 2012
By Krista - KSL founder
Create a Family Movie & Pizza Night that Begs an Encore Performance

Looking for a little at-home family time? Try luring everyone in for an evening with a movie and make-your-own pizza night. All it takes is a quick stop at the store for a few pizza essentials and a swing by a Redbox to have family night in the bag. Here are a few ideas...
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Fun Meets Function in Party-Perfect Outdoor Dining Gear

July 15, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
Fun Meets Function in Party-Perfect Outdoor Dining Gear

Serving up summertime fun is easier than ever with this season’s hottest outdoor entertaining gear. From party plates with built-in cupholders to insulated carryalls, we’ve gathered a great selection of outdoor dining tools that make patio serving, poolside dining and picnicking a snap.  Party plates designed with socializing in mind top this season’s list of outdoor entertaining...
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Acrylic, Melamine and Tritan, Oh, My! Here are Five Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Plastic Tableware

June 9, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
Acrylic, Melamine and Tritan, Oh, My! Here are Five Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Plastic Tableware

If you’re shopping around for plastic tableware, you’ve no doubt seen that plastic glasses and dishes come in a vast array of styles, types and even qualities these days. Since each promises a different set of features and benefits, choosing the right plastic tableware may seem a daunting task. But don’t despair! Here are...
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Video How-To: Set a Party-Perfect Buffet Table – Even in Tight Spaces

May 12, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
Video How-To: Set a Party-Perfect Buffet Table – Even in Tight Spaces

Have you ever been to a party with great food on a beautifully arranged buffet table all served up by an unruffled host? If you’re like me, you’ve probably left a few of these parties wondering just how they pulled it off. The host who throws perfect parties time after time may seem a magician,...
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Got a Mom Who Loves to Cook? DIY Recipe Binders Make a Great Mom’s Day Gift

April 25, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
Got a Mom Who Loves to Cook? DIY Recipe Binders Make a Great Mom’s Day Gift

If you have a Mom who loves to cook, collect recipes and try new dishes, then a customizable recipe binder or recipe box might be a perfect Mother’s Day gift – and they’re really easy to make. See how simple it is to put together a custom recipe binder in the video below. We’ve used materials from our...
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Countertop Composters – An Easy First Step in Cutting Household Waste

March 22, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
Countertop Composters – An Easy First Step in Cutting Household Waste

I admit I’m not likely to be the greenest gal in the crowd, but I try to do my part. So I’m always thrilled to find products that make “doing my part” easy — and countertop composters do just that. These compact, trashcan-style containers are made to sit on the kitchen countertop so you can easily collect food scraps during meal prep. But...
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Surprise! Plastic Dishes & Glasses are Still Being Made in the Good ‘ol USA

March 6, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
Surprise! Plastic Dishes & Glasses are Still Being Made in the Good ‘ol USA

In the age of endless imports filling store shelves, it may surprise (even shock?) you to know that yes, there are still a few things being made right here in the good ‘ol USA. That even includes plastic dishes, glasses and other tableware items. Nice ones, too! Since we specialize in great-quality plastics for kitchen and home,...
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A Superbowl Menu Idea that’s Easy on the Cook!

January 14, 2011
By Krista - KSL founder
A Superbowl Menu Idea that’s Easy on the Cook!

If you’re like me, the last place you want to be on game day is in the kitchen yelling into the family room to get the latest score. But I’ve found myself there in the past – especially since hosting Superbowl is a bit of a tradition in our home. For example, last year we had more than 60...
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