Depending on your measuring needs, you might only need one set 
of measuring spoons and a small set of measuring cups. If you are cooking with hot liquids 
or need to melt butter, you might want a set of the glass measuring cups so you can use them in 
the microwave. A set of thin spice spoons are handy when measuring spices from the 
spice bottles. The stainless measuring cups will last longer than plastic 
ones if you tend to throw them in the dishwasher.