Let’s face it. Whether we have one child or several children. Whether we are working or stay at home moms. We. Are. Always. Busy! Taking care of kids is a full time job in itself. And it seems like most of our time is spent in the kitchen making meals for those little rascals.
If you are looking for faster and easier ways to get things done or don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, I’ve got a list of kitchen gadgets to help you out.
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This is the best tool for cooking ground beef or ground sausage. It chops up the meat easily and makes the cooking process so much faster.
An Instant Pot is a must have for busy moms! It is actually pretty user friendly and you can have a meal done in 30 minutes or less, start to finish. I’m talking, I’ve thrown in frozen chicken tenders in with some spices and/or sauces and it was done in 30 minutes.
This clip on food strainer is super handy to have for quickly draining pasta.
I love my Ninja blender! It’s great for making smoothies in the morning or for quickly chopping cooked chicken. This one also comes with a smoothie cup for making a quick smoothie on the go.
These liquid measuring cups are a must have in my opinion! I use mine all the time. It is much easier to measure liquids using these especially if you need to measure more than one cup at a time. I seriously cannot live without these!
These non-slip mixing bowls are a game changer. You don’t have to deal with the bowl slipping and sliding around the counter as you’re trying to mix your ingredients. The rubber base keeps the bowl in one place. Plus, they come with lids! I use these bowls for everything from making cookies to potato salad and everything in between. They definitely get used every day.
Air fryers are life changing and this one is no exception. Not only does it function as an Air fryer, but you can also use it as a toaster oven, griddle, dehydrator and more. And as an added bonus, it flips up when it’s not in use! Therefore saving space on your counter. That’s one of the features that sold me on purchasing this model. It’s been well worth it. We use our Ninja Foodie Air fryer for everything.
Over the sink colander strainer basket
How cool is this strainer? You can rinse your fruits and vegetables right over your sink as you work. It’s adjustable to fit any sink.
Rotary Cheese Grater/Vegetable Slicer
Whether you need to shred some cheese or slice some vegetables, this gadget does it all. With it’s interchangeable blades you can quickly shred anything you need, making your meal prep fast and easy.
With many different blades to choose from, this food chopper is definitely a time saver. You can chop onions, slice hard boiled eggs, or slice fruits and veggies in a matter of minutes.
I believe every kitchen needs a garlic press. I cook with fresh garlic all the time and I could not live without my garlic press. It’s so easy to just quickly press a clove (or 3) of garlic right into whatever dish I’m cooking.
Do you dread cleaning out your fridge? I don’t know if there’s anyone who actually looks forward to this task. These refrigerator mats might make the job a little easier though. Just slide them out and quickly wash them off. I’m all about things that make cleaning jobs easier.
Soap dispenser and sponge holder
After all that cooking and eating, every kitchen must be cleaned. This handy-dandy little sponge holder also dispenses soap for you with the push of a button, making clean-up easier.
So this is kind of cool! It’s a sliding tray mat for heavy appliances on your counter top. It’s great for coffee makers, kitchen aids, or any appliance that you like to keep on your counter for everyday use.
Bacon grease container with strainer
We all know how tedious getting bacon grease out of the pan can be. This cute little container makes straining grease even easier. The container allows you to store the grease for later use or to easily dispose it.
And there you have it. Some of the best kitchen tools and gadgets out there. See any that you can’t live without?
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