21 Fabulous Kitchen Gadgets Every Family Needs

Ward off the witching hour with these sanity saving tools.

1. BabyCakes Doughnut Maker

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Who needs trips to the donut shop when you can make your own healthier versions at home? Make Saturday mornings special again with this fun favorite that will have the whole family smiling.

Find it here for $29.99

2. Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer

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From bread to cakes to cookies and doughnuts these heavy duty mixers are putting in work in the kitchen and living up their names as a true “aid.”

Find it here for $239.99

3. Calphalon Apple Slicer

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It might not look like much but this handy little tool can save you both time and sanity to get snacks on the table.

Find it here for $9.99

4. The Cook & Carry Crockpot

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No longer a 70’s splurge, the latest version of the crockpot is the millennial parent’s dream. Throw in your ingredients in the morning, turn it on and walk away. Dinner is done, son!

Find it here for $29.99

5. Ninja Blender

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Streamline your smoothie process with the easy pour lids, quick blending and crushing capabilities of this top of the line model. Oh who are we kidding, they also make a mean margarita.

Find it here for $129.95

6. Secura Milk Frother / Steamer

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Impress your parent friends at your next coffee date with this trusty tool and your kids when you froth their hot cocoa to perfection.

Find it here for $38.00

7. Lodge Dutch Oven

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It’s the cadillac of casserole dishes except it does double duty on the stove and in the oven. A win-win in our book.

Find it here for $69.24

8. Ozeri Electric Wine Opener

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That wine isn’t going to open itself now, is it? No more struggling with getting the cork out, think of how much time you’ll save when trying to pour a glass!

Find it here for $19.49

9. ZOKU Popsicle Maker

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Who wants to wait hours for your treats to freeze? Not your toddler, that’s who. Save your summer by having tasty frozen treats on deck or whipping them up in no time with a handy electric popsicle maker.

Find it here for $49.99

10. Alpha Grillers Garlic Press

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Fresh is best, right? Invest a few dollars in this press for a quick mince to up the flavor factor in your favorite dish. ( Works with ginger too!)

Find it here for $17.97

11. Oster Toaster Oven

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You can literally make anything in here and it’s a dream in the summer when it’s too hot to turn on the big oven.

Find it here for $49.99

12. OXO Avocado Slicer

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Absolutely not a need per se but that guac is going to get made a whole lot faster with one of these babies. No need for knife, spoon AND fork just to get to the good stuff!

Find it here for $9.99

13. Hamilton Beach Quesadilla Maker

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Sound frivolous? Maybe so, but if your kid LOVES quesadillas you’re going to love this gadget. No more sweating over the stove to make sure it doesn’t burn. Perfect portions every time.

Find it here for $22.14

14. Ninja Express Chop Food Processor

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Because aint nobody got time for all that chopping.

Find it here for $24.99

15. AROMA Rice Cooker

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One of the greatest inventions ever. You are guaranteed perfect rice every time and there’s no need to take up prime stove top real estate since this sets on the counter and gets plugged into the wall.

Find it here for $39.99

16. BELLA Cake Pop Maker

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Get Pinterest perfect cake pops every time and wow your guests with your creative prowess to boot!

Find it here for $20.99

17. RSVP Herb Scissors

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Skip a step with these herb scissors that let you mince and cut herbs directly into the pan or on the plate!

Find it here for $9.75

18. Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker

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Got a kid who’s crazy about yogurt, but don’t love the brand name prices or store brand flavors? Make your own in a few hours and control the ingredients you put into your kid’s bodies!

Find it here for $23.99

19. Cuisinart Waffle Iron

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No more screaming “leggo my Eggo” with a waffle maker that’s all your own. Make brunch a regular thing at your house and get custom walffles the whole family will love.

Find it here for $26.99

20. Norpro Mandolin Slicer Grater

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From grating to slicing, to shredding to julienne style:-get your vegetable game on point and save yourself a trip to the knife block with one handy tool.

Find it here for $17.99