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26 Kitchen Gifts Under $10 They'll Actually Use

Whether they belong on "Top Chef" or "Nailed It," there's something on this list they're bound to love.

1. A seriously chic drying mat that might actually convince them to do the dishes (so it's basically the perfect roommate gift).

2. A literary-themed cocktail kit for the liquor aficionado who likes their drinks with a healthy dose of puns.

The Tequila Mockingbird Kit featuring two cocktail stirrers, a bartender's jigger and mini booklet

3. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey that will add a deliciously sweet and surprisingly spicy kick to everything from pizza to ice cream.

4. A popular knife sharpener to keep their slicing skills on point.

Hand gliding knife through a slit in a green knife sharpener

5. A cat mixing spoon so they can mix up a ~purrfect~ cup of coffee.

Cat-shaped spoon resting on the edge of a clear coffee cup

6. A clean/dirty dishwasher magnet if they're constantly getting in dish-related quarrels at home.

7. A fancy dishcloth for the clean-freak on your list. It's infused with charcoal, so it's super absorbent and they'll never have to worry about odors.

The Nawrap Binchotan Dishcloth in its packaging

8. A terra-cotta bear that will keep their brown sugar fresh for up to six months while looking ridiculously adorable.

A bear-shaped sugar freshener in front of a jar of brown sugar

9. A pack of plate clips so their beloved dips will never be too far away from their chips.

10. A set of cat butt magnets that's bound to put a smile on any feline lover's face.

Six cat butt magnets placed on a white refrigerator

11. A meal planner, so they can spend less money on Chipotle and more time on whipping up their own healthy concoctions.

A blank "What to Eat" notepad with spaces for each day of the week

12. A glass snack bowl with a marble base that will make them feel way less guilty about that midday popcorn break.

A small glass snack bowl with marble base in front of larger option

13. A set of silicone straws (with a cleaning brush) so they can stylishly save the turtles.

14. A set of spice-gripper clips to help make some space in their tiny kitchen.

Sets of spice-gripper clips hanging on the inside of a cabinet door

15. A pastry mold for everything from dumplings to ravioli that will basically do all the work for them.

16. An avocado slicer and pit-remover that's perfect for the friend whose always paying extra for guac.

Hand using avocado tool to slice open avocado

17. Or this cute avocado-shaped bowl so they can serve up their homemade guac in style.

18. A dishwasher-safe cauliflower and broccoli chopper, because they shouldn't have to work hard to eat healthy.

Hand using tool to chop cauliflower

19. A set of cute yet functional basting brushes that every home chef should have in their kitchen.

20. A soap dispensing sponge holder that saves space and will help them fly through their dishes in record time. Plus, it's so much more aesthetically pleasing than leaving a bottle of dish soap on the sink.

Soap-dispensing sponge caddy with sponge placed on the top and soap at the bottom

21. This Angry Mom cleaner that uses the power of sheer anger (and steam) to eliminate dirt and stains from their microwave.

22. A sloth-shaped tea infuser that will remind them to take it slow and enjoy every sip.

23. A personalized spatula they'll think you spent way more than $10 on. You can choose between four fonts, five icons, and six colors.

24. A cookbook they can fill with their own favorite recipes and pass down for generations to come.

25. A tray of dachshund-shaped ice molds they'll be glad you gave them once the dog days of summer arrive.

Three dachshund-shaped ice cubes on top of an ice tray

26. An anti-soggy cereal bowl so their Cap'n Crunch actually stays crunchy.

the divided bowl in white

27. And an insulated wine tumbler (with straw and cleaning brush), because they definitely deserve a drink for making it through 2020.

Red wine tumbler with included straw and cleaning brush

Some reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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