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Save money, eat better.
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Freaking awesome! Who knew?! Just like the real thing, at a rock bottom price. This is one of the smartest purchases I have made in a while. This little machine works. The only thing is you have to remember to unplug. Love it. I am eating loads of veggies because of this little number, and saving money as well making my sandwiches at home." —Customer
And if you prefer making grilled cheese the old-fashioned way, check out our picks for the best cast-iron skillet on BuzzFeed Reviews.
Get it from Amazon for $42.90+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I use it all the time for roasts, soups, sauces and dips too!! Love the locking lid for traveling to family get-togethers; and the programmable settings. I can program it to turn off when I'm not home and it keeps my food warm until I come home and remove the lid. So convenient... and it doesn't heat up my home in the summer when it's sooo hot! It saves me time, money (it uses very little energy to cook) and keeps my home cool! Would definitely buy another one." —Intellighter
Also great for marinating!
Get it from Amazon for $49.88.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite appliances! I can vacuum-seal just about anything from cheese, to meat, to frozen foods. Lunch meat especially stays fresh for so much longer than normal. I also found that I can seal many other items like brown sugar, which keeps it from clumping in hardened lumps. I also take things like chicken broth and gravies, freeze them in small containers, then remove the frozen blocks and vacuum seal for longer storage times than just refrigeration. Sealing is fast and efficient, saves me money and time, and I'm so happy I purchased this item!!" —Carmen Vaillancourt
Get them from Amazon for $4.99 each or a set of five for $14.95.
Promising review: "Love this bag. I keep it in my hand bag and I’ve cut down on using plastic bags. It holds quite a bit and folds up nicely in its own pocket." —Amazon Customer
They're leak-safe and freezer-safe, too.
Get a set of five from Amazon for $19.69.
Promising review: "It really is leakproof and everything-proof. Super convenient too. I was worried about the sizes because they're not regular Ziplock sizes but it will fit everything you need in reasonable portions. And I feel a little better about saving the environment a bit. I used sooo many Ziplock bags before! Definitely a great investment... I may even buy more to make meal prep a little easier!" —Ijeoma Unachukwu
The paper breathes just the right amount, maintaining the perfect humidity and mimicking the environment that cheese is aged in.
Get a package of 15 11"x14" sheets of cheese paper from Amazon for $9.62.
Promising review: "Before I bought this cheese paper I would do the cheese search in the refrigerator. After buying cheeses, opening them, and then rewrapping them in heaven knows what (namely plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and plastic containers), it was always the same result: moldy cheese. This box contains the paper in sheets plus some stickers that you can write on with the name of the cheese and the date it was wrapped or even sell by date. There are also pictures of a sheep, cow, and goat so the source can be identified by circling or checking one of them! What I also like is that the cheeses can be rewrapped after use and amazingly the stickers still stick! The paper can also be cut to size to wrap smaller cheeses. So far I have noted that the cheeses have stayed fresh with not a trace of mold. I highly recommend this product to all cheese lovers!" —Prairie Woman
It comes with a milk frother, so say hello to delicious lattes and cappuccinos, too!
Get it from Amazon for $233.97.
Promising review: "We are impressed! I am on my second cappuccino as I write this review. The coffee is rich, creamy and so flavorful! The machine is very easy to use, convenient, and gives you an aromatic and very delicious cup of coffee in just a couple of minutes. It's a great value too. Each cup of coffee costs less than a dollar, saving you money over the competition! The milk frother is wonderful addition. Works great and adds depth and creaminess to your coffee! I just love this machine!" —Renee Beckman
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "If you're worried about landfills, these reusable K-cups are the bomb. They are the exact right size, easy to fill and clean, and they make the perfect cup of coffee. In fact, I find that the coffee made with this leaves less grounds deposits in my cup, so that's actually superior. Anyway, you can save a lot of money by buying medium-ground coffee and filling these little things yourself. You can't go wrong if your goal is to save money and avoid dumping so much in landfills." —David Good
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about buying this, as I wasn't sure if it would save me any money. I don't drink soda; I mostly wanted it to make fresh seltzer water. Buying seltzer at the grocery store isn't as expensive as buying soda, but like everything else, it still adds up. After reading a ton of good reviews I bought this item. I was pleasantly surprised after a few weeks of having it. We've now had it about six months and it's used on a daily basis! I love having bubbly seltzer whenever I want it, and being able to skip the seltzer aisle and save $5–$10 every time we grocery shop is awesome! I ended up buying a couple of the SodaStream flavors (my favorite is the diet grapefruit) because I find that if you add just a couple drops, it tastes like flavored seltzer without being too sweet/sugary like soda. A fun/great product to have in your kitchen." —Hannah Filip
Get it from Amazon for $15.90 (available in 15 colors).
Promising review: "This is significantly easier than pulling out an air popper. Hit the popcorn button on the microwave and come back to popcorn. Incredibly healthy, just drop seeds in and put on the lid. No oils, no cooking spray. It's almost criminal that the bagged popcorns are charging three times as much. This will save you a ridiculous amount of money. The PDF that they e-mailed me with ideas for popcorn was amazing. I really never thought about how many ways you could add marshmallows and chocolates and graham crackers to make desserts with popcorn." —
AND it has measurements printed right on it for even more convenience.
Get it from Amazon for $7.42.
Promising review: "Easy to use and easy to store leftovers in the fridge. I generally only need a tablespoon of lemon, lime, or orange juice at a time (for single serving dressings or recipe flavorings, not for juice drinking). So I juice the whole fruit and save the rest for next time right in this tool." —Jodi Vezzetti
Get a wine saver with eight stoppers from Amazon for $21.51.
Promising review: "I purchased these in 2012, and found they will definitely help me keep the unused wine a lot longer without trying to stopper the bottles with the cork the bottle came with. For an amateur wine enthusiast like myself, this was a great help to allow the wine to be kept away from air that will flatten the flavors of the wine. It's not rocket science, just pump and listen for the 'pop,' which tells you the vacuum is good inside the bottle. Lasts a while, too. Of course if you keep more than a bottle or two, have more than a glass or two of wine every so often, one should get two, three or more of these. I am reordering, most definitely and will recommend purchasing these to anyone who likes wine or cooks with wine. A no-brainer." —Howie Bates
Get it from Amazon for $6.64 (available in four scents).
Promising review: "These candles smell amazing. I'm not typically a scented candle person, but the lavender scent is refreshing and unique. Plus, the soy candles burn for a long time (about twice as long as wax candles) and are better for the environment." —Liz G.
They'll last and last and are both dishwasher and freezer safe.
Get a set of seven different sizes from Amazon for $15.97.
Promising review: "These are seriously the best invention ever! Now absolutely any container in your house works as a band-name plastic storage container. Pots, pans, mixing bowls, even a pitcher! I gave a set to my mom as a gift, and ordered one for myself. My mom made a batch of sangria for a weekend get-together, and was able to bring it to our house in her favorite pitcher — no spills at all, even in the backseat of the car on a 70-mile trip! I plan on buying a few more sets and permanently ending the dreaded lid search that happens every time I need to store leftovers. Seriously, these are worth it... buy a set and see for yourself!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
Promising review: "I put these right on the front of the fridge. I tend to run to the grocery store for one thing I forgot and end up with a whole buggy full. I'm thinking this will surely save me trips to the store and money that I usually waste buying something else. There are extra lines to write in anything that's not listed. Perfect!" —CD
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in seven finishes).
Promising review: "No more stinky sponges! This allows the air to circulate well enough to prevent that. The suction works well too, hasn't fallen off once. It helps save money instead of buying more sponges all the time due to mildew and such." —Tee Q.
And check out our picks for the best kitchen sponges on BuzzFeed Reviews!
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven finishes).
Promising review: "I am so in love with these soap dispensers. They hold so much and look so classy. I though I would like the clear one the best but it turns out the baby blue one is my favorite! It is just so clean looking. I love it! I fill it 1/4 full with regular cream hand soap and the rest with water. It actually turns it in to foaming hand soap! We wash our hands A LOT and it has lasted a long time. They are pretty and are saving us some money!" —Heather
It'll cook eggs, veggies, meats, and toast up English muffins, biscuits, and even small bagels. Breakfast is ready in five!
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "The best small appliance I have ever bought! My husband buys the microwaveable egg sandwiches that are frozen and they are pretty expensive, especially when you buy enough for the month. He just grabs one and goes to work. So not only did this little gadget work as well as it said, it will save us money in the long run. The food is better since it's fresher and I just couldn't believe it took 5 minutes and the sandwich was done and without all that messy frying and smelling up the house. Now, this is so easy, even my husband can do it without me if he had to. I want to buy one for my kids, the one at college and the newly wed. Also, the one here on Amazon was cheaper than the one I saw at the store and I had it in two days." —Mistie Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in two sizes and two colors).
Promising review: "Best salad dressing shaker ever! This is really a great product if you like to make your own dressings. I find that many bottled dressings are too salty and full of preservatives as well. Making your own is embarrassingly easy and saves you money as well. The wide mouth makes it easy to add the oil, vinegar, etc. and it also has a handy rubber grip in case your hands are slippery!" —Ella Dedman
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
Promising review: "I don't know how I lived for 71 years WITHOUT this! I hate making salad, but I got very tired of buying expensive bags of greens only to have them spoil rapidly. This works perfectly and rapidly, is incredibly sturdy, and is great for sticking in the fridge and storing the greens or salad you have just spun in it. It has essentially changed the way I eat." —Fulene
The vents regulate the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide and keeps moisture away so your strawberries taste freshly-picked days and days and days later.
Get them from Amazon for $6.29+ each (also available in sets of multiples).
Promising review: "Great item! Day six with a salad in one, fresh green beans in one and mushrooms in the small one — they are ALL still fresh! Mushrooms, especially, get slimy after just a few days. No slime in the Freshworks containers!" —A. Bock
Check out our full review of these game-changing containers!
The sheets contain a blend of spices that naturally prevent fungus and bacteria and last about a month each.
Get a pack of eight sheets from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "I have used Fresh Paper for fruits and vegetables, so I wondered if this new product would work for bread. I was really pleased with how well it worked. I had some fresh bagels from my favorite local shop; usually they mold within a few days but when I put a piece of Fresh Paper with them they were still fresh way longer than I expected! It also tested a piece with some dinner rolls I baked myself a few days before Thanksgiving. The ones I didn't bring to the dinner stayed fresh all weekend, and I could use them with dinner the week after!" —C. Elizabeth
Get an 18-ounce bottle from Amazon for $16.57 (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I use olive oil every day. I was buying a can of oil spray a week: pancakes, meats, sauté, stir-fry, etc. Now I can just use the bottle and spray directly on produce or meats. Originally, I thought that the 8-ounce would be too small, but oil is heavy and this is just right for my girls to use also. Tilt your pan or pot to spray due to the strong force. I never have to buy oil spray again. It helps me save money." —O. Watson
Get it from Amazon for $31.88 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "We absolutely LOVE it. We had the pitcher before, but with three active people in the house, we were having to fill it up way too often. This one is huge, but takes up little room in the fridge. It slides in and out super easily. To fill it, all you need to do is open the top and let the sink fill it up. It even has handles on the side to be able to pick it up and put it back easily. It saves a ton of money and the environment not using plastic every day!" –Rebecca Cook
Once you're ready to eat, take out the removable toppings tray, add your dressing, and shake it up!
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "This is the best salad storage container I have ever purchased. I can fit about 2-3 oz of greens in the bottom and 2-4 toppings plus the perfect amount of dressing in the top and everything stays together under the leakproof lid. I travel to work via public transportation so it helps that the container itself doesn't add too much weight and the fact that it's rectangular rather than circular means it fits easily into a fairly small tote bag. Sometimes I transport it on its side if I need to carry more things in my tote and never once has it leaked. Since I bought this, I've been bringing salads for lunch every day instead of going to my local (and rather expensive) salad bar and that savings alone has made up for the price of the container. I have also brought it it my carry-on bag for a flight which allowed me to have a delicious and healthy lunch in flight rather than be subjected to airplane/airport food. I will definitely be ordering more of these. Thank you Rubbermaid for such a well-designed product!" —Witey
Air tight = your coffee won't taste like the Chinese food leftovers that are *also* in your fridge.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: "I was wasting money every single morning at Starbucks on coffee I didn't even like until the Takeya came into my life. I went from spending $90 to $100 on coffee a month to under $10. This is how I make my coffee: I fill up the tube about three quarters of the way full of coffee grounds (so it's extra concentrated) on Saturday night. On Monday morning I remove the coffee grounds and pour three parts coffee and one part cold water over ice in my to go cup with a splash of coconut milk. Adding the water to it makes it so I can make 5 cups of coffee — good for one every morning for the entire work week. That way I don't have to worry about running out since it takes about 36 hours to make. It's that easy! Not only does it save me money but it also saves me all the time I spent waiting in the drive through (I live in Seattle lines for coffee get long!) Bottom line is it's totally worth it if you're trying to find ways to cut back on spending." —Katie Bee
Get it from Amazon for $16.11.
Promising review: "Wow! This contraption really works!! I make guacamole from scratch several times a month. I had a system that involved an air-tight container, cling wrap to remove all the air the surface of the guacamole, then another layer of cling wrap before placing the top on the container. It was a hassle and only helped the guacamole last a few days. Even then, the guacamole would turn somewhat brown and would lose its fresh flavor. By the end of day 3, a pool of liquid would pool at the bottom of the container. This container truly preserves my fresh guacamole. I'm on day seven and the guacamole is still bright green and flavor has hardly been lost. Very pleased!" —Mary B M
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