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Cold-brew machines, champagne bottle sealers, pantry organizational sets — just a bunch of things to make your time in the kitchen a little easier.
Two Lilacs Studio is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop specializing in quality handmade goods with personalized options.
Get it from Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).
Promising review: "This product can be a major kitchen product if you have issues with odors in your garbage disposal. We eat a lot of cereals for breakfast and almost all are loaded with preservatives, which are like glue when they get wet. For two years, we could not get rid of a foul odor for more than a day or two. I purchased this as a last resort, but only expected it to help a little. The first time I used it, I was amazed at how much gunk was brushed away and the odor was reduced. " —C. D. Cornett
Get it from Amazon for $15.43.
Promising review: "I love these things so much. I just got my first apartment with my boyfriend and it looked so messy in our little fridge and now it looks really appealing and everything is easy to get to. The quality of them is so good, I’m honestly impressed they’re very sturdy and the egg holder is so cute and holds 14 eggs!" —Faith Sperry
Get the set from Amazon for $23.99.
Promising review: "I have a high sensitivity to raw onions, yet I use them in almost every meal. Not only do my eyes burn and water to the point of blindness, but I sneeze excessively. I've tried all the tricks, even wearing motorcycle goggles. Nothing helps. This minimizes my onion cutting time by 90%. It takes me less than a minute to dice one rather than 10. It works for all my fruits and veggies too, but has saved me from the dreaded onion. I absolutely LOVE this product." —Candace
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
McMaster3D is a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D printing.
Get the set of three from McMaster3D on Etsy for $8+ (available in a variety of colors).
Promising review: "I did not know I needed this in my life. I saw a video of someone obsessed with the drink, London Fog (Earl Grey tea, vanilla, and milk), and she offhandedly mentioned you can easily make your own if you get a frother. At home, I mostly make different versions of drip coffee because frothers seemed so 'extra' until I got this! To put this little guy together, you do need two double-A batteries. It comes with a little stand. I made a very strong drip coffee (Blue Bottle Bella Donovan), warmed up whole milk in the microwave, stuck the frother in the middle of the milk, wiggled it around a bit, added three teaspoons of sugar (I like it sweet), and it was so good!!! So perfect. Plus the side of the box has a QR code with a link to some recipes, a coupon, and it automatically registers your warranty. Pretty awesome! I’m super excited for future matcha lattes and practicing latte art. Also! My coffee shop costs like $5 almost $6 for a latte, I’m lactose intolerant so every latte I have to pay $0.70 more. I just hate that! This will save me money and I get my cozy, caffeine fix in the comfort of my own home!" —RobinFromCalifornia
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 24 colors).
Cleaning Studio is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools.
Get it from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $27.99+ (available in two jar types).
Promising review: "Worth the money. This made making my corn tortillas so much easier. It stores easily. It cleans up easily. The parchment paper sheets that are provided keep it from sticking as long as your mix isn’t too wet. Best purchase we’ve made for our kitchen in quite some time." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
Promising review: "Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0 and I had no issues." —Mads0421
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
And don't forget to grab your reusable filter.
Promising review: "I work from home and was going to local coffee shops every day to buy coffee. I finally decided it would be easier and cheaper to just make my own. But I’m the only one in my house who drinks coffee and I also didn’t want something taking much room on my counter. So I decided to try the mini. This is a very basic K-Cup coffee maker but is perfect for my needs. Brews a cup of coffee in a minute or two, is small and compact, and works great! Great for the price!" —Jill Rizzi
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I absolutely love this knife! Slicing tomatoes is effortless and I had a ton of tomatoes from my garden that needed to be canned. The knife is very lightweight but very sharp and the textured handle prevents slipping. It is a great knife for the price and I will be buying a few more as gifts for family and friends." —Rochelle
Get it from Amazon for $10.75.
Promising review: "These wine aerators are FABULOUS! I do wine demos for different wineries and I don't always have time to let a bottle of wine breathe properly before a demo starts. These greatly enhance the flavor and it makes all the difference in the world. My sales numbers increased greatly. And you can't beat the price!" —Ash Bash
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "Loved this product. So easy to use. Everything is in one — no plug with pump. It stays on and keeps the bubbles in champagne and all carbonated wines. It does not pop off or leak if you lay the bottle back on its side in the refrigerator. It's metal and very strong. Love that you just need to pump the top to take out the air. Great for picnics and BYOBs. Plus it DOES NOT LEAK!" —C. Glidden
Get the bottle sealer from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I have to admit that I was already a Cuisinart fan as I own a Cuisinart outdoor grill and have given two as wedding gifts. I was anxious to receive the new outdoor pizza maker as we live out in the country without the option of pizza delivery; so all of my past attempts at pizza making was with a boxed mix. My husband had the pizza maker assembled (along with the stand that is sold separately) and heated before the dough had even finished rising. Only have one recommendation, READ the Pizza Making Guide that includes several informative tips, especially the one suggesting to use cornmeal on the peel. We’re pizza-making pros now (by the second batch) and started experimenting with different recipes. When not in use I like the design that mirrors the cosmetics of my outdoor grill." —Kris F
Get the set from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two options).
Promising review: "I bought two of these, and I’m very pleased with them. The non-slip feature on the bottom is great — you won’t have cutlery sliding around when you open and close your drawers. I would highly recommend." —Chelsea C.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I love this product! Keeps my knife drawer organized and makes it easy to find the one I need because I keep them in a particular order. I purchased the one that holds 12 and now I wish I went with the 16 because I do want to add more knives to my collection. There is enough space to grab the knives comfortably. It would be fantastic if there was a slot for scissors and a cleaver somehow but overall, very satisfied with the product and plan on purchasing another." —Zoe
Get it from Amazon for $28.42+ (available for 12 or 16 knives).
Promising review: "My microwave was a mess because we have a son who only cooks if he can microwave it. I despise cleaning the microwave. These wipes were a dream. I didn't have to scrub. Everything wiped right off! Now I need to teach my son how to use them!" —Jennifer Hardy
Get a pack of 30 wipes from Amazon for $9.97.
Promising review: "After multiple containers for my brown sugar and continuously throwing my brown sugar away due to giant hard lumps, I began to wonder why our brown sugar never lumped as a child. That's when I remembered a weird brown bear in our sugar, After a quick Google search I found this! I soaked it in water for 30 minutes and then added to my lumpy brown sugar...two days later there is not a single lump in my sugar! Yay!" —Sneezeloaf
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "These are SO cool!! So many uses! Today, I tried them in the shower washing my face and back. OMG!!! I cannot describe the WONDERFUL sensation! They’re great for lint removal from furniture and probably clothes. The cat LOVES them!! She has not liked any brush EVER, but boy does she like being petted and groomed with these. Great for showers, glass, and tubs. Good for rubbing stain remover into laundry. There is nothing I don’t love about them. Have had them for 14 months. Now getting a bunch both for me and for gifting. Have NOT used them on dishes. The future opens up more opportunities for new uses!" —Flying Saucer Writer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
Includes a large microfiber cloth.
Promising review: "I bought this a few days ago and I'm already in love. I grew up in a house with stainless steel appliances and I have so many memories of my mom getting so mad that nothing cleaned the stainless steel. Now I live in an apartment with stainless-steel appliances and found myself getting mad too! I told her when I ordered this and she literally said 'Good luck. Nothing works.' Well, this does! I just texted her my before and after of my oven as proof. If I recommended this to my mom, I'd recommend it to you too!" —Allison M.
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
Promising review: "In my drunken stupor, I purchased these thinking they were ben wa balls. Boy was I wrong. But I'm so happy with my purchase because these keep my produce fresher for much longer than normal. Nothing is worse than buying red bell peppers at the store and having them start wilting after four days. These should be in everyone's fridges!" —The Waites
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have to play storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf — I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product!" —Laura H.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "GAME CHANGER! No longer need to 'barely' close door to prevent built-in clean indicator light from turning off prior to emptying. My mom shoves a potholder into her dishwasher to indicate Clean contents. I need to get her one of these, too! Sure, this all seems very dramatic for such a simple thing, but....it's fantastic, anyway!" —Melrose
Get it from Amazon for $5.90+ (available in six styles).
Promising review: "As someone who's generally had apartments with small kitchens and thus a small amount of counter space, I'm not fond of single-use appliances. I remember my brother getting a breakfast sandwich maker a few years ago and wondered why someone would give so much precious counter space to a glorified toaster. My recent apartment has more space, so I bought this because of the number of high reviews and my love of breakfast sandwiches. I should have bought it as soon as it came out — it's so much more compact than the toaster kind of sandwich makers and does its job extremely well. Preheating takes a few minutes, cooking takes five minutes and the whole center part is removable for cleaning. Anyway, this thing is amazing and totally worth the counter space it uses." —K. Durivage
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "As someone who is super afraid of being burned, I am happily using these. They do reach all the way up the arm so that I feel safe reaching into my old oven. I don't have any problems bending my fingers to grip things, and so far I haven't felt any heat when taking things out. Before I was using a 20-year-old woven glove that was past its prime. I haven't felt safe using anything but that single glove. Now I have these and they're fantastic." —Jenne Schrader
Get a pair from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in 14 colors and two sizes).
Promising review: "What can I say? I love this product. My daughter drew a happy face in the bathtub (with a permanent marker), I tried removing it with everything I could think of, nothing worked. With this paste, it was gone within less than a minute. I immediately tried it on my stove — OMG! I'm in love. It’s a purchase I don’t regret at all. Will be buying it again. (TO THE PEOPLE who say a lot of products are about as effective, please name those products, because so far I don’t think there’s a product like this stuff. This stuff really works. It may scratch glass etc, however, please name a perfect product that will not scratch). This stuff has helped me remove stains that I wasn’t able to clean with anything." —Happy customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I broke this in hard with a huge batch of roasted vegetables for Thanksgiving. Brussels sprouts, potatoes, leeks, garlic, butternut squash, carrots, and more filling up a whole roasting pan. This was great for mixing, coating and turning the vegetables and incredibly effective and attractive for serving. It's a great length, and very substantial. I am delighted to have this as part of my kitchen collection." —Nicki Heskin
Get it from Amazon for $11.80+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I LOVE this thing! Breakfast has never been faster or easier! And it doesn't make noise that will wake everyone up while I am mixing. The silicone tip is real silicone (for those wondering about the pinch test) and does well against cast-iron. I have never been able to get my pancakes this fluffy until now! So great! Planning on buying more from this brand! It is also super easy to clean. The bottom comes off to fill it up and it turns into a holder for the bottle by setting the top into the bottom setting. It suggests putting in your liquid first then your mix but if making a large amount you might have to gently tap it a bit." —KC Hunter
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "A genuinely helpful cooking gizmo. As easy to use as could possibly be, instant clean-up simply by shaking with hot water plus a squirt of liquid soap, and inexpensive to boot! For omelets, scrambled eggs, and any other dishes requiring blended eggs, this altogether beats other devices — whether it's a hand egg beater, electric blender, or even a whisk or a fork." —synapsys
Get it from Amazon for $17.08.
Get them from She Shed Shananigans on Etsy for $8.55+ (available in two sizes and in a variety of colors).
Promising review: "Holy s**t, this product is amazing! One of my favorite possessions is a Yeti tumbler, which I've had for like three years. The downside to it is that I am a tea drinker and tea stains 'stainless' steel like no other. My Yeti has been carrying ugly, rust-colored tea stains almost since I got it, and nothing I've tried has really worked. Enter Bottle Bright. And now my Yeti looks brand new again! I used the instructions on the package for tougher stains, using boiling water and letting sit overnight, and voila! This s**t is pretty much Hogwarts-level MAGIC! Would give more stars if I could! I really regret not taking before and after pics." —T
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8.
Pop them right out when you need to clean them!
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they are so customizable allows you to cut them for any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!" —momonono
Get a 10-foot roll on Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors).
Real And Vibrant is a modern label shop that's woman-owned and based in Seattle, Washington.
Get them from Real And Vibrant on Etsy for $10+ (available custom and standard sets of five to 80 labels).
Promising review: "I expected to be happy, but I'm thrilled! Each mat is pliable and fits the entire width of my standard oven. When the mat is against the back wall, it extends up to but not over the front lip of the floor. On first use, pizza cheese and sauce dripped onto the front edge of the mat and onto that uncovered lip. The baked-on cheese and sauce slid right off the mat! Effortlessly! After I cleaned up the lip, I layered a second mat to cover the lip. These mats are so great that I almost want food to drip on them so I can show off how wonderful they are." —Artset Outset
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99.
Food-safe and machine-washable. Check out our full review of these NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves.
Promising review: "After my husband sliced his finger on our mandolin I decided to check out these gloves. We are both very impressed with how well they work. The company who sells these is also wonderful — they sent a follow-up email to ensure that we liked the gloves and would have replaced or refunded our money if we weren't happy. The only thing I was concerned about when I ordered the gloves was if I was buying the right size. My husband and I have different hand sizes, but the medium is working well for both of us. And knowing that they would send a different size free of charge was wonderful. Now we don't have to worry about slicing off our fingers!" —That Author Guy's Wife
Get them from Amazon for $11.49 (available in sizes S–XL and in three styles including a touch screen design).
Promising review: "This is the best pan I have ever cooked with. The surface allows me to control the amount of olive oil used, the dome lid design is great for faster cooking without turning up the heat, and the pan itself is so beautiful I leave it out on my stovetop as decoration. I am hoping they make a small sauté pan and a three-quart saucepan someday." —Cheryl M.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in seven colors).
Air fryer basket and basket separator are dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "I really don't know what took me so long to buy one? I do know that the idea of another machine to make fries and onion rings did not make it sound like a must-have on my counter. Then I started thinking about all the fun things I eat when I'm out that would be nice to make at home but just don't turn out the same in the oven. I did a little recipe recon and found some items I wanted to try then went on the hunt for the perfect machine. The Purify is easy to use and clean. Holds plenty of food for two people. So far I have tackled fried ravioli, salmon fillets, and polenta 'fries' in it. All were perfectly crispy but not at all greasy. I'm so happy I took the plunge and bought it!!!" —Jadesfire
Get it from Amazon for $71.13.
Promising review: "Works well for shredding larger portions of meat, like pork. Plastic appears to be of higher quality. Sufficient room in the opening for most finger and hand sizes. The pointed tips shouldn't cause injury unless you're careless. I'd highly recommend the use of quality protective gloves; you're not only dealing with the mess of shredding itself but also, most likely, some elevated temperature food." —Legardi11
Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in four colors).
With nearly 5 stars and 116,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, the Instant Pot's kinda high price is easily justifiable. People everywhere swear by the convenience, delicious recipes, and all-around awesomeness of this 7-in-1 pot.
Read our full review of the Instant Pot, beginners Instant Pot tips, Instant Pot recipes, more Instant Pot recipes, and vegetarian Instant Pot recipes.
Get it from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "These have been a GAME-CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak
Get it from Amazon for $19.96
Promising review: "It kills me to write this review since I never thought I would be writing a review for a sink strainer. I guess this means that I am officially getting old, but when you come across a well-engineered product that solves a problem for you, no matter how simple, it should get credit. This strainer allows full flow down the drain even when it is full of food particles so you can just clean it easily after you are all done. No food can sneak by due to the design and it even looks good. Pros: fits great, looks good, engineered perfectly, solves your kitchen sink drain issues. Cons: Makes you re-examine your life now that you are this excited about a sink strainer. QUICK UPDATE: It's been over four years and this sink strainer still hasn't broken in the kitchen sink. Also, I'm still pathetic enough to update a review for a sink strainer four years later." —CaptainDingle
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "After many years of failing to drain skillets and pots by using a lid, I searched for and bought this guy. Wow! I can't believe I lived without this for so long. It's a dream to drain water from pasta, and grease from meat. No slippage, and it works great. Just need to be a little careful if you've got a lot of food in the pot/pan, as some of it can escape over the top, but the use of spoon to keep it at bay works well." —R. Higgins
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I love to share a new 'gotta have' and weeellllll, THIS IS IT! When I was growing up my mother made toast by buttering the bread then toasting it in a toaster oven, we never had a pop-up toaster. So, now I really don't like toast that is cooked first then buttered after toasting, it is just not the same. Well, for some dumb reason I bought a pop-up toaster last year (I think it was to toast bagels) and I almost never use it because of UGH DRY TOAST! Since I bought it I have been trying to figure out how to put butter before cooking without making a nasty mess in the toaster — not possible. HOWEVER, 'seek and ye shall find' — I found these! OH HAPPY DAY! Such a happy girl!" —N. Babb
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "Seriously, why has this never been invented before? It's the best thing in the history of apples! It cuts the apples in perfect sizes for kids (and even me), and the bottom base to push the blade all the way down is a game-changer. I always hated cutting apples because the last push was annoying and made slices fly everywhere. This is easy and keeps them all mostly attached. Love love love it!" —jbug
Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (also available for eggs).
Promising review: "It's a little embarrassing how excited I am about a cleaning glove but I don't care! I discovered the Nano Towels almost a year ago and I can't say enough great things about them. I had a closet full of every different cleaning product you could imagine — a different one for each surface that needed cleaning. Not only was it a ridiculous, time-consuming chore to keep the house clean but I have four kids (two toddlers) and I hated having to worry about them grabbing a bottle and spraying something toxic or even touching the residue that was left on everything after I cleaned it but I didn't think there was any other way. I have literally gotten rid of all cleaning products and my house is cleaner than it's ever been. It is SO much easier and less time-consuming because it can be used on any surface. I have even washed my (very dirty) car with nothing but Nano Towels and water and it honestly turned out better than when I paid for it to get detailed. (I've also cut the paper towel usage down in my house by probably 80%.) I was beyond thrilled when I saw these new Nano Gloves and I ordered two right away. I love them! It makes it even easier to do everything I was already doing with the Nano Towels, to begin with. My kids are even having fun putting them on and running around the house helping me clean lol! I absolutely recommend these and I'll be ordering more myself for sure." —MamaD
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
Promising review: "I adore this little gadget. I'm usually not one to buy a lot of gadgets for my kitchen, I hate cluttering my counter space. But this is worth it. It isn't very big. I love poached eggs but hate watching them trying to guess if I've cooked them the way I want. This does it all by itself. If you like them harder, you can leave them in after the buzzer for an extra minute. If you like them softer, you can take them out right away or even reduce the water a touch. Or if you like them softer, use bigger eggs. It works in less than 10 minutes and cleans up wonderfully." —Teelo
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight colors)
Promising review: "This is an extremely useful cutting board with the collapsible bowl for washing vegetables and/or fruits, draining them, or depositing scraps. It fits nicely over my sink and is easily cleaned and stored. Find myself using it every day!" —Patty Boh
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Lodge cast-iron pans are the best. My only regret is that I bought it for a man who didn't deserve it. The good thing? It'll last forever, so unless he throws it out or gives it away he'll have a life-long reminder of what he lost!" —Carrie N
Get it from Amazon for $10.79+ (available in nine sizes and with a cover). And don't forget to pick up some accessories for your new cast iron, like a silicone handle, a pan scraper, cast iron oil, and a stainless steel cleaner.
It's also dishwasher-safe, heat-resistant up to 200°C/392°F, and works with fried foods.
Promising review: "I love this thing! It is quite sturdy and has no issues holding lots of ravioli, tortellini, or any other shaped pasta. One note, it does not do well with long spaghetti. It is also great for grabbing veggies out when I blanch them in water or chicken breasts I have poached. I was injured in an automobile accident and my hands are not in great condition. This has made having to use tongs for some things no longer necessary. It has also — totally — made lifting heavy pots full of liquid, unnecessary. Cooking is therapy for me and to find any tools which make it easier for me, is fantastic! I highly recommend this scoop to anyone needing a little help in the kitchen, or who just wants to not have to pull out strainers all of the time." —Kayce Cawthon McCarty
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three colors).
Made with 100% food-grade silicone that's stain-proof, BPA-free, and stick-resistant.
Promising review: "Really pleased with this baking mat. It stays put on any surface and makes working with pastries less cumbersome. Also it is easier to clean with less mess and takes up hardly any space to store." —drab
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I bought this initially for baking prime rib, but my wife uses it all the time when she bakes chicken. It takes the guessing game out of baking and you know you are getting a cooked piece of meat without having to cut into it and letting all the juices escape." —Abe
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Heat-resistant up to 400ºF.
Promising review: "It works! In the picture, I am boiling potatoes, and the bubbles are clearly over the pot height, but no mess! Great product!" —hollmarkristo
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "I gotta say this is the best sharpener I ever bought in my whole life. I got it today and brought it to work. I work at a Japanese restaurant as a sushi chef. I sharpened my knife with it at work and wow my knife was sharp like a samurai sword! Even my coworkers were surprised and asked me to order one for them. It was so sharp that I barely touched the knife and my pinky fingers got cut deep and I had to be sent home from work. Thanks for the product! Now I don't have to use the stone or sharpen rod that much. 😎" —Rodrigo
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four colors).
Check out our full review on the KitchenIQ knife sharpener.
Promising review: "I bought this for the scissors sharpener and it restored an almost useless pair of kitchen shears to useful duty again. I tested the knife sharpener on a few kitchen blades and it works, I just prefer the type that has all sharpening elements in a row instead of having to flip the device around. Tiny preference on my side. Buy this for your dull scissors and get the knife sharpening capabilities as a bonus." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.39.
Non-stick and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "I've been eyeing this same tool from Pampered Chef but it's so pricey I didn't want to take the plunge. When I found this one on Amazon and saw how much more reasonably priced it was, I decided to go for it. I've used it a few times since purchasing and it is awesome! Works just as well as I envisioned the pricier version to work and I love that it didn't cost an arm and a leg. I am happy that this comes in red as it matches the other kitchen tools and theme of my kitchen! Thanks for making cooking with ground meat so much simpler." —Genetics
Get it from Amazon for $6.39+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I love this compost bin! It is very well designed. They actually tested all aspects of it. The one-handed operation is SO much better than having to lift off a lid like my old steel compost bin. The lid flips up/down very easily. The lid removes when you want to empty it out. The plastic inside is super smooth so there are no nooks or crannies for food to get caught. Most of the waste simply slips off and then you can just rinse it and you are good to go. I don't have to buy compost bags anymore either. There is no smell when it is on the counter. The one thing I would improve (and I'd give it four 1/2 stars if I could because of this) is that it is too small. I think it could be twice as big — a little wider and a little taller would be great. Otherwise, it really is a great product. I was worried about it looking tacky on my counter because it is plastic, but is so well designed that it even looks classy on my granite counter!" —Susanne M. Millar
Get it from Amazon for $20.95 (available in two colors and sizes). You might want to pick up some compostable bags and this handy guide to help you get started.
Promising review: "These baking mats are hands-down my favorite kitchen item. I must have six of these and I use them almost every day. They are significantly easier to clean than a messy cookie sheet. They are a practical replacement for foil, parchment paper, cooking spray, and oils. Nothing will stick to these. NOTHING. They can go from a freezer to a 480-degree oven. The inner fiberglass weave ensures even heat distribution. Whether you are roasting veggies or making peanut brittle, uneven doneness is no concern. If you make cookies/pastries this is a must-have. Occasionally, I'll use them in baking dishes too. The end(s) may flop off the edge of the dish but no harm no foul. Try using one as a cover to prevent over-drying (it works). They will last a lifetime with proper care. They're ridiculously affordable, reduce waste, save time and money, and most importantly — no more sticking." —Oregonians
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.89.
Promising review: "OMG! I had my doubts about how 'clean' this product would leave my dishwasher but... WOW! Looks brand new! All water stains are gone and the stainless steel is sparkling like brand new! Couldn't believe my eyes! Gave some to my Mom and sister for their washers with the same GREAT results!" —Stephanie D.
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "Why didn’t I buy this years ago? It feels like we doubled our useable space. It was hard to see what was actually on the shelf and made items in the back ridiculous to get to before. This rack solves those problems." —BellaReggieOtis
Get it from Amazon for $12.39+ (available in a variety of shelf options).
Promising review: "My new apartment's garbage disposal is slower than most just from the make of it. After using these packets, the garbage disposal cleans SO much quicker and, not to mention, watching the blue foam is beyond satisfying! 10/10 would recommend." —Cindy D
Get a bag of four from Amazon for $3.98.
Each Blue Apron box comes with chef-designed recipes, step-by-step instructions that explain every detail about how to make their meal, responsibly sourced and quality ingredients in perfectly-portioned amounts, and recyclable ice packs and packaging.
You can get subscriptions that deliver up to four recipes a week and serve up to four people in a variety of options including vegetarian and wellness-based menus starting at $6.49 per serving.
Check out all their menu options.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.