Dishware in our family has one rule and one rule only: If it can’t be washed in the dishwasher, it’s going to die trying.
In my opinion, we as a society are too advanced to need to wash anything by hand. We pay a lot of money to have conveniences such as dishwashers, and there is nothing that is going to escape my wrath of the heated dry cycle. We all have our hang ups, and I guess scrubbing pots and pans is mine. I wish you could have seen my new husband’s face he caught me putting our Wustof knives in the dishwasher just days after our Honeymoon!
My hatred of hand washing has seriously impacted my love of drinking coffee on-the-go. I have been searching high and low for an insulated coffee tumbler that could be washed in the dishwasher -AND- used in the microwave. Every other coffee tumbler that has come into contact with me has succumbed to the water trapped between its two layers (if you’ve ever put a tumbler like this into the dishwasher, then you totally know what I’m talking about). I had just about given up my search.
Imagine my surprise when I was at the grocery store earlier this week and almost ran smack dab into an end cap displaying these:
::Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh::…Picture angles singing, birds chirping, unicorns, rainbows, etc.
This insulated tumbler is not only DISHWASHER and MICROWAVE SAFE, but it’s also made of 100% recycled plastic and is itself fully recyclable. This is like the Holy Grail of coffee tumblers, people.
I quickly bought two – a green one and a blue one – with the thought that if I liked them I’d buy more. Well, I don’t just like them, I LOVE them. They keep your coffee warm for quite a long time, wash wonderfully in the dishwasher (woo hoo!), and don’t leak. Additionally, I had never considered this since I drive a small SUV, but they fit perfectly in DH’s cup holders in his little car.
The BPA-Free Recycled 16 oz Tumblers are available at the manufacturer’s website (Aladdin-PMI) for $9.99 and come in blue, green and pink. They are also available in stores – such as my grocery store – so you may want to check around if you need one right this very second, like I did. There is also a version available with a handle if you prefer that type of tumbler. Just FYI, the label in the picture above is just the cardboard sleeve packaging, so the tumblers themselves are not obnoxiously branded.
I figured there were at least a few of you who share my need for a dishwasher and microwave safe coffee tumbler, so I wanted to let you know that this one Works For Me! It’s pretty much the greatest thing ever.
I don’t drink coffee but I love hot chocolate! I will have to check my store for those. I wanted to let you know that my WFMW this week is your no-sew drapes. They really worked for me! I linked to your awesome instructions. Thanks again for them! 🙂
Haha I am of a similar opinion regarding hand washing dishes! I hate hate HATE it!
Ooh, I love that!!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
A recyclable tumbler, my son would love that to carry around.
Let’s see, it holds coffee and is dishwasher safe. Yea, I’d say that works.
Ginger
Yes, hand washing is equal to the pits of hell in my book.
Thanks for the heads up! I will have to look into them. PLUS they are very good priced AND good for the environment.
I may just have to check this out. Hubby takes his coffee to go and brings me back the mug, which sits around on the counter until I finally resign myself to hand washing it. Hate that.
I discovered that same tumbler at my grocery store a few months ago. I’m drinking from it now. Love it!
That looks really cool. I like the fact that it’s recyclable. If I didn’t already own a stainless steel one that would top my list to find. Hmmm. Maybe I could get it for a back up if for some reason mine is still dirty and I don’t feel like hand washing it! LOL.
Blessings.
Kim
I am the SAME way with hand-washables. They will sit on the counter for a week until hubs can't take it anymore and washes them.
I like my favorite coffee cup, too: http://www.amazon.com/Oxo-Plastic-LiquiSeal-Travel-Textured/dp/B000QJGR0M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s;=home-garden&qid;=1239825233&sr;=1-3 Dishwasher safe, but not sure about microwave.
I'm with @Kirwin on the microwaving plastic thing. Trying to quit!
Yeah, I should *probably* be worried about the microwaving plastic thing, but there are only so many battles I’m willing to fight. LOL
Love your rule.
I am looking for a cup that will act like my Sonic cup. They keep the ice cold and do not sweat but I have not come up with anything along those lines.
I hate HAND WASHING with passion. My mom has tried for years to get my to handwash my pots and pans saying they will last forever. I would rather spend $200 for a new set yearly if I had to then wash them. Ickkk! I am with you sister. I don’t drink coffee though but my hubby is an addict. We found one at Starbucks that works like a charm in the dishwasher too.
Great suggestion!
I like the fact that is recyclable and is recycled.
I just get the hee-bee-jee-bee’s about putting any kind of platic into the microwave (and NEVER saran wrap!) Maybe I should actually check out Snopes.com, but I’m convinced that all this plastic has something to do with causing cancer.
I will be on the lookout for this!! Great idea/tip. TFS
I have one now that I got at walmart. I can take it apart & wash the inside in the d/w, but it's metal so no microwave. OO It's available at walmart! I'm gonna check it out!
OMG! I cracked up when I read the opening sentence to this post. I have the same modo. I put EVERYTHING in the dishwasher.
saw your comment about the tea parties on the We Are That Family blog and could relate to your sentiments. 🙂 Thanks for your input!
yeah, ridiculous. You can’t actually secede… *shakes head*…. ooooh Texas. In my circles I feel like a total minority down here! 🙂
This is awesome! It drives me CRAZY that I can’t put my travel mug in the dishwasher. And I really love to drink my morning coffee out of my travel mug at home, because with 2 little ones I’m constantly being interrupted and end up microwaving my coffee at least three times if it’s in a regular mug. I need one of these!
Oh yeah, I’ll be looking for one of these at my grocery store! I’ve lost many a travel cup to the dishwasher. How does the water get trapped in there anyway? It’s just not right.
YEA ! I've been searching around for a microwaveable coffee mug. Thanks for the link. You made my day.