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Kitchen Favorites
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items Kitchen items that make cooking, organizing, meal prep run smoothly.
We have a countertop ice maker and use it every single day. The kids are able to easily put ice into their water bottles and still have enough for drinks. We've had one for years now and don't know what we'd do without it.
Ice Makers
We've had a countertop ice maker for years and the kids use it daily. They put ice in their water bottles every morning, even during the winter.
Ice Maker: Countertop Bullet & Nugget Ice Compact Solutions
These baking dishes are pretty and functional. They make entertaining easy because you can bake and serve out of the same dish. Also easy to clean.
Baking Dishes
These spice storage bowls are super handy for spices that are used frequently. I use them for salt and pepper and it makes it very convenient to measure it out. Plus they're stackable!
magnolia salt and pepper
I use my crock pot almost daily. It's so easy and convenient to be able to start dinner and then go about my day and not have to scramble last minute. I make everything from Italian Chicken to Chilis and stews.
Crock-Pot products at Target
Our air fryer gets used a lot, especially on the weekends. The kids use it to make corn dogs, hot pockets, french fries, and other snacks.
Air Fryers
My kids LOVE making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in our panini maker. I love them too. It's a warm and toasty version of a classic. You can make just about any kind of sandwich with this.
Sandwich Makers in Electric Grills & Skillets(1000+)
We have a few of these little blenders and it's handy for when the kids want different flavored smoothies. They're also small enough that it's easier for them to make on their own if they want.
Personal Blender
On weekends we love making homemade waffles! And they're easy to freeze for the week ahead too.
Electric Griddles & Waffle Makers
Dash makes breakfast time fun! They have lots of fun waffle makers for every holiday!
Dash : Electric Griddles & Waffle Makers
I use this so often! It allows me to make enough eggs and pancakes for all of the kids at once!
Dash Everyday Electric Griddle
I've started cooking a lot with cast iron over the last several years, and it's much easier than I used to think it would be! And healthier too.
Cast Iron : Cookware
I drink A LOT of coffee--and Target has the cutest coffee mugs!
Coffee Mugs & Tea Cups
I have a set of mixing bowls that have lids--very handy for making batter that needs to be refrigerated, and I have a fun colorful set. They're so handy for mixing, serving, popcorn, etc.
Mixing Bowls
I've had Keurig coffee makers for the last 15 years. My husband doesn't drink coffee, so it's nice for me to make individual cups for myself. I've had just about every size they make.
Keurig : Coffee & Espresso Makers
I keep a regular coffee maker in my cupboard to pull out and use when we have company, especially over the holidays when it's more likely that we'll go through several pots of coffee.
Best Rated and Reviewed in Coffee Makers
I use my milk frother mostly for tea lattes, and it's definitely one of my most used kitchen gadgets.
Milk Frothers : Coffee & Tea Accessories
The cook sets are affordable, come in lots of colors, and work really well. With proper care they last for years.
The Pioneer Woman Cookware in Pots & Pans(56)
These baking dishes are gorgeous, functional, and affordable. I usually try not to spend too much on dishes, because it's likely the kids will break one, and these are so budget friendly but still cute and work really well.
Casserole Pioneer Woman
These jar openers are great if you have trouble opening lids. I use mine all the time and it's great for different sized jars.
Jar Openers & Grippers: Electric, Silicone & More | Shop Now
If you don't have food scissors, you need them! I use these to cut up sausage, hot dogs, chicken, and to trim asparagus, green beans, etc. It makes the process so much faster, especially if you're cutting food for toddlers and small children.
Kitchen Shears & Scissors
I bought a ton of these when my kids were little and I made their baby food. I kept them all and have expanded my collection because I still use them all the time. When I make chili, soups, or stews in the crock pot for dinner I always make a larger ...
Silicone Freezer Trays with Lids | Durable & Stackable
These are most often marketed for bottles and baby items, but these brushes are perfect for cleaning water bottles and all of their parts. I use them almost daily even though my kids aren't babies anymore.
Bottle Brushes | Cleaning & Detailing Solutions
I love coffee percolators. I use mine when my family visits from out of town. It creates a nostalgic, cozy aroma in my house. I also like to have one just in case the power goes out. we have a gas stove and can still use it and make coffee without el...
Coffee Percolators | Farberware & Stainless Steel Models ...
It's always smart to keep a small gas stove/small gas burner and a small tank of propane just in case. It's something we make sure to have ready every winter just in case. Especially when we had an electric stove, so that if the power went out we cou...
Portable Gas Stove | Propane & Butane Options for Camping
This little can opener is SO HANDY! It's rechargeable, and small enough to fit in a drawer.
Kitchen Mama Mini Plus Rechargeable Can Opener
I use this chopper almost daily. I espcially love it for chopping onions. It's quick, easy to clean, and just makes the whole process less messy.
Fullstar Original Pro Chopper & Spiralizer
This mini food processor is super handy for smaller jobs that you don't want to pull out your full sized processor for. It can also be used for chopping onions and garlic, which is super nice.
Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini
This cheese grater suctions to the counter, so it stays in place while in use. It makes grating cheese very quick and easy, especially if you're grating larger quantities for fondue etc.
Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater & Vegetable Slicer
This little spoon rest hole multiple utensils at once and catches drips. It's easy to clean, low profile, and won't get knocked over or slide around. I use mine every day.
Silicone Utensil Rest with Drip Pad, Heat-Resistant, BPA-Free
This is another favorite and frequently used item for me…I love that I can rest a lid on this one as well as utensils. It makes it even more useful.
AUOON Silicone Spoon & Lid Holder for Stove
This shredder makes the process super easy and less messy. Chicken is evenly shredded in a fraction of the time.
Large Chicken Shredder Tool with Brush
This is one of my most useful sink upgrades! It's super easy to operate and works so well!
Upgraded 3in1 Kitchen Sink Drain Strainer & Stopper
This rice washer and strainer is so handy! you can use it to wash rice, quinoa, vegetables and fruits easily.
Rice Washer Bowl
This dutch oven is perfect for baking bread! I use mine a lot during the holidays.
KooK Dutch Oven for Bread Baking with Lid
This microwave food cover is super handy, especially with kids! They can cover their food with it and when they're done they just stick it to the top of the microwave!
Hover Cover
This peeler makes homemade mashed potatoes a breeze. Super handy during the holiday season.
Starfrit Rotato Express 2.0 Electric Peeler
This jar opener is more than worth the money! It mounts under a cabinet and makes opening jars quick and easy!
Under Cabinet Jar Opener