A single bowl quickly turned into a collection of eight.

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I’ve always appreciated kitchen tools that can multitask as much as I do.

I didn’t expect them to become one of the most versatile items in my kitchen.

Dollar Tree store sign on a building facade.

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That single bowl quickly turned into a collection of eight.

For just $1.25 each, they seamlessly transition from prep work to dining table to storage to reheating.

I’ve extrapolated this to mean that I can put them in the freezer, as well.

Clear plastic storage bowl with a fitted lid.

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The glass is sturdy and handles gradual temperature changes well.

The glass also doesn’t absorb food odors and resists staining.

When it’s time to clean up, they go straight into the dishwasher and come out spotless.

I handwash the lids, but that’s the case for any plastic.

My salad is always fresh and crisp and tastes like it was just made.

During busy work weeks, the bowls are especially useful as make-ahead mise en place.

These glass bowls have simplified my kitchen workflow in ways I never expected from a $1.25 purchase.

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