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1. A "Gracula" garlic crusher that'll be adorably helpful and remind you that it's always a good night to rewatch Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula and then text the group chat to see who thinks if Winona and Keanu are legally married because they used a real priest for that scene. (I vote YES.)
Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" —Barbie
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
2. Big Dip Energy, my pal Alyse's new dip-centric cookbook. I've taste-tested about a dozen of these recipes and can confirm that if you'd like to just eat dip as a meal for the rest of your life (same), then you need this in your life. At the very least, it'll look so adorable propped up on your kitchen countertop!
I've taste-tested many of the recipes and heard all about my friend's hard work she put into it! She also sourced all kinds of retro and vintage serving ware to really capture her fun personal style in a way that translates to a very accurate representation of who she is as a (lovely) person!
3. A set of zombie ice pop molds because it's about ice-pop season now but you like to keep it weird year-round. Time to start experimenting with some fun flavors! (Cuteness is in the eye of the beholder, OK?!)
Promising review: "My 4-year-old granddaughter loved these zombies molds. She had fun making the ice pops! She made yogurt and fruit pops, and they looked just like they are pictured." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of four from Amazon for $14 (available in three other styles).
4. A pair of snazzy spoon rests will really pull their weight because they can hold several utensils at once, along with lids for pots and pans.
Promising review: "These trays seem to be well made and they are so convenient. I would buy them again!"—VengenceisMine!
Get them from Amazon for $7.95.
5. A sandwich cutter and sealer to help you DIY your own Uncrustables at home because those lil' adorable sandwiches are delicious, but they do add up cost-wise very quickly.
6. A decorative cat towel because, come on, it's time to replace those stained kitchen towels. No one will be asking where they can grab a tea towel mid-cookie-making sesh if one of these cats is staring them down from the oven handle.
Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn’t seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there’s little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" —Crystal
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 28 designs).
7. Plus, some kitty cat oven mitts will help protect your paws from sizzling cookie sheets.
Promising review: "We are hard on our oven mitts, and these are holding up well after a year." —The Elated Emu
Get them from Amazon for $14.29
8. A set of french fry clips as an excellent way to demonstrate that you can be fun *and* practical. No one wants stale chips! And now you (unfortunately?) don't have the excuse to polish off a bag of chips in one sitting because you don't own any decent chip clips.
Promising review: "These are very cute and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." —Save the Bees
Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90.
9. Some kitchen shears that'll help you slice through all sorts of stuff, whether that's some green onions, raw chicken breasts, OR a bag of frozen mozzarella sticks you're about to eat for Monday-night dinner.
Promising review: "I got these adorable scissors for my kitchen scissors. They are super cute. Amazingly sharp, I was not expecting them to be as sharp and solid as they are. The handles are perfect for any adult-size hand." —Kim
"These scissors are awesome. On top of being shaped like a bat, they do the job in the kitchen really well. They're sharp, and I've used them on chicken and vegetables (separate and cleaned between uses.) Many times I don't feel they need to be sharpened yet. They cut everything else really well also, so like paper lol." —Alexis
Get them from Amazon for $19.95.
10. A watering-can juicer you can use to dress all kinds of gorgeous salads and grain bowls after you've saved about a gazillion Blue Zone recipes on TikTok.
Promising review: "Easy to use and lemonade is quickly made. It looks so good I leave it on the counter." —Stephaniep
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
11. Or a sweet lil' bird-shaped lemon juicer to handle some smaller jobs, like getting the perfect amount of lemon into your morning tea.
Promising review: "This little utensil is adorable, and quite practical. When I saw it on TikTok I knew I had to have one. You simply put a slice of lemon in and pour out the juice. It looks so pretty sitting on the table and comes in very handy." —Dian Marchese
Get it from Amazon for $4.79.
12. A set of measurement decals you can glance at rather than googling "how many teaspoons in a tablespoon" for the millionth time. (BTW, the answer is three.)
Note that this kit includes just the decals and measurement labels, not the horizontal holders or hooks for the measuring cups and spoons.
Promising review: "Bought these for my mom. I applied them inside her baking cupboard and it makes doing conversions for recipes a breeze. So convenient." —Kelly C.
Get them from Amazon for $12.99.
13. A color-coded Cuisinart knife set can help you jazz up your cutting skills and provide a little more color to the white subway tile backsplash that the former owners installed.
It includes a chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, slicing knife, utility knife, and santoku knife. Psst — the knives don't come with this a holder, but you can snag an easy-to-install magnetic bar for knives on Amazon if you want to display them like this reviewer did!
Promising review: "This is my best buy of the month, and best knife buy of the year. Yeah, I've had sharper, better-quality knives in the past, but for hundreds of dollars more. For basic kitchen use, this is the set to buy. I like that they're colorful, because I've already been able to familiarize myself with which knife is which color and what I need to use them for. I haven't had to sharpen them yet and I've been using them pretty steadily for about a month. The blade cases they come with are extremely handy. I like that I don't have to use a knife block. These fit nicely in my drawer. At this price, they are worth every penny. I wouldn't have a problem spending $40–$50 for these knives." —GWP
Get a set of six knives with covers from Amazon for $16.98.
14. A small compost bin/trash can will easily hang on a cabinet door for easy hiding and use. The lid lifts up *or* flips over for easily dumping as you food prep. In fact, I bought this for my tiny NYC apartment kitchen as a trash can and adore it. Never thought I'd say that about a trash receptacle, but here we are!
Promising review: "So I saw this tiny trash can on TikTok, and I was moving into a tiny studio apartment and thought this would be perfect. Turns out it's one of the best things I've ever bought. I installed mine with the over-the-cabinet hooks (also comes with adhesive stickers) on my kitchen island, and it is so convenient I can't even express with words. The lid is on this nifty hinge so you can open it by flipping the lid up, or by sliding it forward and it folds down out of the way. I usually keep it open while I'm cooking but I can close it super quickly if I see the dog coming. There is a little pull tab for easy opening. It is so easy to use and easy to clean. It's also so cute! I use my plastic grocery bags as trash can liners for this and they fit perfectly. It comes with a roll of bags as well. The lid lifts off easily to change bags out. Clicks back on easily over the new liner. Can't recommend this enough!! This is going on my list of 'best things I've ever spent my money on.'" —Ginger
Get it from Amazon for $20.39 (available in three colors).
15. Fridge bin liners in a cute print can absorb extra moisture in an effort to keep your produce fresher for longer. PLUS, they'll catch the brunt of messy spills and will be so much easier to clean than taking a drawer out of the fridge and awkwardly scrubbing it down in your sink.
16. Some nonslip shelf liner in various cute prints to help protect kitchen cabinets and fridge drawers and shelves.
Promising review: "This shelf liner paper is great. I used it in my refrigerator, and it looks so nice and cheerful on the glass shelves. Easy to cut to size and easy to clean. I love the daisy pattern. It makes me happy!😀" —Mona B
Get a roll of liner from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in several size rolls and designs).
17. A cacti-themed bottle cleaning brush set that'll, dare we say, make washing dishes feel a little more fun? (Every bit helps.) The various brushes are made to get into weirdly shaped bottles and toddler cups. And! The bowl holder drains for easier cleaning.
Promising review: "I love this product. I got it because of all the hype on TikTok, but I gotta say I actually find it a really nice way to display my bottle and accessories cleaner. It matches perfectly with my boom grass. Makes my kitchen feel warm." —DIPC
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two colors, as well as just replacement brushes).
18. A crab spoon rest to lend you a claw when you don't wanna keep your spoon in your stew as it cooks, but you also don't want to rest it on your counter where you'll have to clean up afterward.
Promising review: "This was a perfect funny yet useable white elephant gift!! Would buy again!" —Krista
Get it from Amazon for $18.49 (also available in a witch-riding-a-broom design).
19. A Star Wars Light Saber chopsticks set just might convince you to actually put that sushi-making kit your aunt got you for Christmas to good use.
Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood
Get two pairs from Amazon for $12.97.
20. A handy-handy mushroom funnel that'll transfer viscous liquids from one container to another.
21. A snail hand soap dispenser as a reminder to wash those paws! OR you could use it to dispense liquid dish soap.
Promising review: "In the week or so I've had this thing it has brought me so much joy. I'm always so excited for my snail to vomit on my dish scrubber, or my hand. It's surprising how such a simple soap dispenser has changed my whole family's life for the better. This was once a house where dishes were a hated chore. Now, it's a blood bath to get anywhere near the legendary 🐌." —Zoe Scoville
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
22. A "garligator" with an ergonomic handle to help you easily and efficiently crush some garlic so you can later crush some homemade garlic bread. And THEN you can pop it in the dishwasher for easy-peasy cleanup.
Promising review: "Let's begin with the name, garligator! So cute and so convenient. It has made my cooking easier. I used to chop the garlic, and it was annoying. It also has a tiny brush to clean it, conveniently stored in it. So happy with my purchase." —Celeste velasquez
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
23. A moo-tiful American sliced cheese organizer that'll jump out at you visually when you're hankering for a grilled cheese and have hanger tunnel vision.
Promising review: "I buy the the Kraft Single Twin Packs (32 slices), and this holds 24 or 25 slices! I'm happy!" —Mohsin Ahmed
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
24. A "Bacon Bin" everyone can pour leftover bacon grease into for later use in whipping up some delicious food. What a cute way to prevent sink plumbing problems!
Check out a TikTok of the bacon bin in action.
Talisman Designs is a small business that specializes in at-home cooking and entertaining products.
Promising review: "This little piggy works perfectly for storing or discarding the grease created from cooking. You can either store the grease/ lard in the container for future use, or as I do, pop the pig in the freezer for a bit, then dispose of the solidified grease. Would buy again." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
25. A set of giant fruit-shaped sponges could possibly convince some OTHER household inhabitants that hand-washing isn't the WORST chore.
Promising review: "I wanted nice sponges that could be used in a guest suite. Most people stay a week at the most, so I was not as concerned about durability as visual appeal. These sponges fit the bill perfectly. They are relatively sturdy, enough so that I typically use the sponge, after my guest leaves, to clean up the suite, and it holds up to that and then some. And they don't have a rough scrubbing side, so I don't worry that my pans/pots will get scratched up." —Mad Hen
Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99.
26. A fried-egg spoon rest as a nice design-y touch for your countertop that, well, your countertops will appreciate in many ways.
Haven Ceramics is a small biz based in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Promising review: "I love this piece so much! It brings me a great amount of joy every time I see it in my kitchen." —Veronica Torres
Get it from Haven Ceramics on Etsy for $18 (available in two shapes).
27. A pair of googly-eyed salad/pasta servers to get everyone excited about a huuuuge salad. Or just give you an excuse to make some cacio e pepe for dinner again. As if you NEEDED the excuse. Oh! And there's a matching pasta strainer and spaghetti noodle storage container.
28. A monstera leaf-like spoon that'll help you ladle and mix all sorts of stuff like pasta, veggies, salads, and more! Plus! It won't scratch your pots, pans, and containers.
Promising review: "Goes perfectly with my kitchen theme. Very durable and stiff. Love it so much, I ordered two more!" —Michele T.
Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (BPA-free, heat-resistant).
29. Some Farfalloni-shaped pot holders can help get dinner *safely* on the table.
Promising review: "They’re so cute! Fits my lids perfectly and keeps me from burning my fingers!!" —Terry Wimberly
Get them from Amazon for $16.90 (food-safe, heat- and steam-resistant, dishwasher-safe).
30. A glass milk carton you'll love if you like to froth it up when it comes to your at-home coffee creations. Reviewers say that the construction keeps milk and creamer from spilling out of the top.
Promising review: "I came from TikTok ... not disappointed. It is great for frothing without having splashes go everywhere." —Kyle
"I love glassware, especially borosilicate glass, because it’s delicate and yet strong, it’s thinner and lighter than most glass. This is definitely a conversation piece, because of its small milk carton shape and it holds a significant amount of cream or milk. It’s perfect for use during brunch, and during coffee or tea dates with friends. To get it cleaned, I use warm water, dish soap, and a small foam brush, than I put it on the dish rack to air dry." —APR63
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in six styles).
31. Some Goldfish fridge magnets (ahem, "Holdfish") to keep pics and postcards right where you want 'em...and perhaps even lure you to the fridge to look inside and find something besides something from the drive-thru.
Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products.
Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" —Teresa A Houtz
Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12).
32. A bicycle-shaped pizza cutter with *two* blades to transform family at-home pizza night *without* the delivery — even if that entails just poppin' in a good ole Digiornio frozen pizza in the oven.
Soho Kitchen is a small NYC-based business established in 2015 that specializes in quirky pizza products.
Promising review: "My husband loooves pizza and I thought this would be a great gift for him. Both wheels can cut the pizza and it’s very easy to use. It’s also really cute! We keep it displayed in the kitchen when not in use." —Bia DeBoer
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
33. A Cherry Chomper that'd be perfect to help you get a snack AND practice your "NOM NOM NOM" cartoon voice while removing cherry and olive pits.
Promising review: "Hands down, one of the coolest and cutest kitchen gadgets I own. I bought this pitter because my father is a HUGE bing cherry fan. When cherry season is in, you can guarantee he'll be sitting in his recliner with a bowl full of cherries. He normally eats cherries and pits them in his mouth, but in his older age, I worried about him cracking a tooth or choking on the pit. So I bought this pitter and it was an INSTANT hit! He loved how cute it was and the pitter does an amazing job. Easy to use, not a ton of force needed, and then the pits are in one place and easy to throw away!" —cocade27
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
34. A pink heart measuring scale in case you bake some amazing desserts but in the past may've been a little too cavalier with measurements.
The scale measures ounces, pounds, grams, kilograms, and milliliters, and operates with two AAA batteries, which are included.
Promising review: "Got this to do my own pickling. Easy to use, accurate, and adorable too!!! Love it so much I'm buying another one for myself, and as a gift." —Summer K
Get it from Amazon for $18.96 (available in two other styles).
35. A reusable weighted bottle cleaner for getting into all the parts of your sports and water bottles that you can't access with a sponge and your mere human hands. Those clumps of protein powder? No problem.
Each sponge should last around four months.
John, the founder, invented the Cleanzy sponge after having trouble cleaning drink containers without bulky tools and a lot of scrubbing. The Cleanzy sponge requires cleans while using very little effort on your part.
Get it from CleanzySponges on Etsy for $9.99.
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