Glass Water Goblets

It is always good to make changes in your home and surroundings. A new plant or a change in drapes, these are small changes that make you happy and give a new perspective to a room or hall. Using glass water goblets instead of regular glasses will have the same effect at your table. They serve the same purpose but they are nicer and the most important factor, they are different.

Glass water goblets have the same price glasses do. They hold the same amount of liquid and do the same function. They are dishwasher safe and can be used on a day to day basis in your home. Some precautions must be taken when purchasing your goblets though. The main point is to buy goblets with strong stems. A thin, fragile stem will break and cause accidents if not handled with care. Chose glassware that is made with denser glass, the same kind used to make everyday use regular glasses. You are looking for sturdy goblets and not fine delicate party glasses.

The points made above have greater importance if you have children at home. If this is the case, make sure you do not buy large goblets. They are deceptive to the eye. Children tend to fill their glasses up when they drink, if your goblets are too large you will soon find half full glasses all over the house. Make sure they do not hold more than seven or eight ounces.

Another important thing to take into account with children is to make sure that the stem is thick and easy for them to hold onto. Children have problems holding on to a thin stem, make sure your goblet’s stem has about twice the thickness of a pencil. This will make it easier for them to hold it when it is full. A little schooling may be necessary for the smaller children too. Show them how to take the goblet by the body with the stem  between their fingers and they will last a long time.

To add some spunk to the change try to buy colored glass goblets, find a neutral color that is not too flashy. Light red or green are nice colors that will add light to your table. You will have to pay a few cents more for these but your family will appreciate the change and specially the fine, new glassware.

We all have established routines that we go through day after day, after day. Wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, and go to bed. It is important that once in a while we stray from our routines and do something new. It gives us a fresh perspective and makes us happy. Buying glass water goblets instead of regular glasses does not seem like a big deal but it is. Any change, big or small; feels important when you are caught in an endless circle. Try it and you will be pleasantly surprised when you see you family’s reaction.