Over the holidays, I shared a recipe for Easy as 1-2-3 Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Dip. I found the original recipe on Pinterest and couldn't wait to give it a try. I made a small serving of the dip before making a larger batch to take to a family house warming / birthday party. The dip was a hit!
Being someone that hosts a few family gatherings during the year, I love when guests bring a food item to the party, but the one thing that I hate the most is having to remember which containers need to be returned to which person. I decided to make things easy on our hostess and arranged the dip, along with all the necessary scooping items (cookies, graham crackers, pretzel rods) on a dollar store chip and dip tray!
This made things easier on my sister-in-law and also, I didn't have to worry about needing it for another event before I had the chance to get it back from her. My plan actually back fired, though, since my sister-in-law is crazy-super-organized and returned my dollar store tray the following week!
I did the same thing when I made the dip for my mother-in-law's annual Christmas Eve party! So easy! I'm sorry I didn't get photos of the assembled trays, both times I was in a hurry to get out the door on time and didn't have time to snap a picture!
This idea would also work well for taking fruit salad to summer barbecues, especially if you include some Fruit Dip!
Instead of glass, switch to inexpensive chip and dip trays from the dollar store!
I've managed to pick up a few in a variety of different colors to keep with my party supplies, for anytime an occasion comes up that I need to bring something to a party.
I even picked up 2 football shaped containers that worked perfectly for our small Super Bowl party over the weekend!
This post has been linked to the following blog carnivals and linky parties:
- Works for Me Wednesday at We Are That Family
- Frugal Friday at Life as Mom
1 comment:
I do the same thing. I actually buy these items not wanting them back. They are nicer than getting the aluminum pans at the grocery store, and I don't have to hope someone gives me back my container. I have lost many great items because they were never returned or came up missing. Great post!! I have seen a post on pinterest floating around called dollar store crafts this would be a great addition!
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