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By: Kristen Wheeler, Versailles, New York | Found in: Sick Days, Food and Drink

I store all the leftover paper plates, cups, and napkins from my kids' birthday parties in our pantry, and then pull them out when one of my little ones gets sick and needs some extra-special care. They always seem to smile a little bit more when they're using a fancy Tinkerbell plate and cup.

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