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💙 My IKEA Favs 💙

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IKEA is one of my FAVORITE places to shop. If you are lucky enough to have one close just know I am jealous, because I always have to drive 2+ hours to spend the day there. Anyway 😂 here is a list of my favorite purchases so far!
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Kitchen

These are must haves for your kitchen if you like affordable things with great quality!

 
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I love this cooling rack because you can prop the legs out for more air flow, and stack them to save counter space.
LÄTTBAKAD Cooling rack 15x11 "
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This kids utensil set is great. It is the perfect size for little hands and independent feeding. They are very cheap too if you find that you have a toddler that tosses them in the trash on "accident" often.
KALAS 18-piece flatware set - mixed colors
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I am so excited to share these. These banneton baskets are great for proofing bread or serving bread. You choose! I use them with my sourdough proofing.
JÄSNING Bread basket 9 "
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I absolutely LOVE this trivet because it magnets to the bottom of pots so it moves with them. I toss them on the side of the fridge or hood vent when not in use Get several!!
GUNSTIG Trivet, magnetic - red/dark gray
 
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This whisk has a handle that is comfortable to use and the silicone is holding up well for me so far! I use it mostly to help mix roux so it is always on heat!
HJÄLTE Whisk - stainless steel/black
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I am OBSESSED with this set! I didn't want a huge and expensive set. This is the first stainless set I have ever owned and I don't know why I waited so long to try. I do love the removable handle and you can buy extras for $4.99 if you want more.
SLÄTROCKA Cookware set with detachable handle - stainless steel
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Another great pot that is under $9! This is what I use for sauces and rice!
ANNONS Pot with lid - glass/stainless steel 3.0 qt
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I love this apron. It is quite exclusive for sizing. This is the first one in hears that I can tie in the front, and I love the pockets and that my little has one to match.
MARIATHERES Apron - gray 35x36 "
 
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This is the "matching" one I got my little and she is obsessed with cooking like mama.
MARIATHERES Children's apron - beige 18x22 "
 
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I love this little pitcher. It is just basic but pretty and I love using it when we have company for breakfast/brunch.
IKEA 365+ Pitcher with lid - clear glass/cork 51 oz
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Baby/Children

Our 3rd child was the first one to experience IKEA products, and I am obsessed with everything we have for her and the other kids.

 
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This is great for a kids room to use as a shelf for books or decor. It is also great to use just as a little doll house. However, we got it to diy a shelf for my daughter's Tonie Box and figures! This is perfect!!
FLISAT Doll house/wall shelf
 
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My toddler absolutely loves this toy and is obsessed with playing doctor.
BARKBORRE 7-piece toy doctor’s set
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This changing pad for a diaper bag or diaper caddy is AWESOME! It is huge and the back side is a water resistant layer.
LEN Changing pad - dotted/gray 35 3/8x27 1/2 "
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These burp cloths are large and were a staple for us during the first year. We now just use them as hand towels.
LEN Burp cloth - dotted/moon 28x28 "
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This accessory kit for the changing table was a life saver and I am still using it now that she is 2 years old.
ÖNSKLIG Racks for changing table, set of 4 - white
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This has been my favorite changing table. We got some baskets from 5Below that we use to organize the cloth diapers and other stuff underneath, and the changing pad/accessories you can buy for it are great too.
SMÅGÖRA Changing table/bookshelf - white
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This is the changing pad for the table.
VÄDRA Changing pad 18 7/8x29 1/8 "
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I definitely recommend getting a few covers for when you need to wash.
VÄDRA Cover for changing pad - dotted/gray 18 7/8x29 1/8 "
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I love the covers for the changing pad and they have a few others.
VÄDRA Cover for changing pad - white 18 7/8x29 1/8 "
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Organization

I like looking like I have my life together. These products are great for organization around the house. Bookshelves and more!

 
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This is the mirror we used for the vanity. It is the perfect length and comes with the guide on the cardboard for hanging.
LÄRBRO Mirror 18 7/8x47 1/4 "
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We ADORE the Alex desk! We got this for our middle daughter. It is her desk/vanity (mirror we used also in this list). The price for this is outstanding if you look at the price of similar desks/vanities.
LAGKAPTEN / ALEX Desk - black-brown/white 55 1/8x23 5/8 "
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This book shelf is great if you need something simple. We got 2 as temp shelves until we move. WE chose not to put the back boards on yet so it will be easier to take apart. Under $30, took 30min to assemble, and looks great decorated. My teen has th...
LAIVA Bookcase - black-brown 24 3/8x65 "
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This is my permanent bookshelf! I love that you can move the doors to wherever you want them. It is tall too!!!
BILLY / OXBERG Bookcase comb w glass doors - white 63x79 1/2 "
 
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For under $9 the shelves are great for alot! We use one for diaper/wipe storage downstairs, one in the powder room for stuff, and my teen uses one for art supplies.
VESKEN Shelf unit - white 14 1/2x9 1/8x39 5/8 "
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WE have 3 of these. They are the best shoe cabinets!!
BISSA Shoe cabinet with 3 compartments - black-brown 19 1/4x11x53 1/8 "