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I wholeheartedly believe that there isn’t anyone on the face of the planet who could find a reason to complain about getting a twofer. You reach into a bag of chips and get two stuck together? Perfect! Instead of one winning lottery ticket, you end up with two? You’d never hear from me again. It’s like when you stop into Baskin-Robbins to get a lil’ sweet treat and some ice cream scooping angel decides to give you a double scoop of cookie monster instead of the single scoop you came in for.
Are there some things we wish we didn’t have to get a second dose of? Sure. But we also can’t say we’d turn down a two-for-one margarita special either. It’s one of life’s little joys, and beyond just getting more than your money’s worth when it comes to food and drinks, gadgets and home goods that serve a dual purpose are worth their weight in gold. Whether you have an ottom that doubles as storage or a blender that doubles as a tumbler, there’s no denying the fact that we love a multifunctional gizmo that we can use for more than just its perceived purpose.
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Especially when it comes to hosting, the sheer number of roasting pans and serving trays required to live up to your self-proclaimed Martha Stewart status can be overwhelming, to say the least. Unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to have a tiny home dedicated solely to their collection of bespoke baskets, but that doesn’t mean we have to settle for a cluttered mess of single-use serveware that we’ll probably only use every now and then anyway. Lucky for us, Sam’s Club has the perfect 2-in-1 solution that’ll make hosting this season a breeze, whether you’re serving up a lofty layer cake or crafting a stunning crudité platter.
Member’s Mark 2-in-1 Cake Stand with Serving Tray, $39.98 at Sam’s Club
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The gorgeous and incredibly functional Member’s Mark 2-in-1 Cake Stand with Serving Tray is the perfect space-saving solution you didn’t know you needed. At first glance, it might just look like a cake stand complete with a glass domed cloche—but all you have to do is flip the mahogany colored wooden base over and place the included glass bowl into the center, and you’ve got a party-ready serving platter that’s perfect for chips and dip or charcuterie. What’s most impressive about this understated hosting essential is how good it looks, no matter which way you use it.
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And the best part is it’ll save you from buying the two items separately, which means less clutter and more money back in your pocket. Of course, it goes without saying that you might end up finding that you use it more often as a cake stand than as a serving platter or vice versa, but one thing we all love more than a twofer is options. For just $39.98, this essential addition to your hosting tool kit can be yours, and you might even have cash left over to actually try and make a cake this year. Martha would be proud.
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