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Too big or too small?

jenna618 Posted:

Too big or too small?

Hello Ladies!

I have been so busy with work that I have barely been on in weeks!!! Today since I have off I'm trying to tackle as much as I can.... so now on to the favors!

We've decided we want to do a candy buffet and I'm trying to decide what size boxes I want to get. I love the little chinese take-out boxes but the question is, do I get the small 1/2 pint size or the medium 1 pint size?

The 1/2 pint are very cute but they are also tiny, the pint is what you would get like rice in from a take out place and I think it may look a little bulky
the 1/2 pint would hold a cup and the pint would hold 2 cups....

What do you girls think?

TIA!
Small 1/2 pint

1 pint
pixietina Posted:

Re: Too big or too small?

What kind of candy are you giving? I think 1/2 pint is fine if you are doing small candy otherwise your guest might get a sugar overload.

jenna618 Posted:

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haha yes i thought the same thing, although its meant for them to take home

We were going to try to stick to smaller stuff -- m&ms, gumballs, reeses pieces etc but also do some fun stuff like swedish fish and tiny lolli pops, but those could always stick out of the top
Rob and Robin Posted:

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I think the smaller one is just right!

Blonde_Glitz Posted:

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1/2 pint would be fine.

bowlergyal Posted:

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1/2 point should be good

pjt212301 Posted:

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I was interested in doing the same thing. Where are you getting your boxes from?

irisheyezrsmilen Posted:

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1/2 pint also means you wouldnt have to buy a super large amount of candy to fill all those boxes.

FutureWifey Posted:

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I thought the 1/2 pint was small, but I received one as a favor. You would be Jaw on the floor shocked at how many m&ms fit in that thing!
jenna618 Posted:

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Posted by pjt212301

I was interested in doing the same thing. Where are you getting your boxes from?


probably from the website i have the links from, it is actually a paper shipping company but the black boxes are $15 for 100 of them! Oriental trading is like 4x that price!
kerryums Posted:

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Posted by pixietina

What kind of candy are you giving? I think 1/2 pint is fine if you are doing small candy otherwise your guest might get a sugar overload.


ITA!
teacherteacher Posted:

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Did you end up using the half or full pint?

jenna618 Posted:

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I used the half pint...they are very cute but they are a little small, not big enough for like a lollipop or anything

LBCJRS1125 Posted:

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I am doing this but was planning on getting the pint.... Could you FM me the website you got them from.....thanks so much

teacherteacher Posted:

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Posted by jenna618

I used the half pint...they are very cute but they are a little small, not big enough for like a lollipop or anything


thanks!
berrie1121 Posted:

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I voted 1 pint, but I think I'm changing my mind to half pint if it's smaller candies!

jenna618 Posted:

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Posted by LBCJRS1125

I am doing this but was planning on getting the pint.... Could you FM me the website you got them from.....thanks so much


uline is the company it's a paper shipping company. Amazing price compared to wedding sites! I got stickers from vistaprint to add on the side to make them look nicer!
cedarcove4 Posted:

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Hi Ladies....I have about 200 pink pint sized take out boxes from my sister's wedding. If you are interested, I'd be happy to give them to you.

FM Me!

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