kitchen tools and gadgets Archives | Page 5 of 17

The only 3 ways to clean reusable water bottles if you want to kill those germs.

by Kate Etue | Sep 4, 2017 | Tips + Tricks

I’m the first to admit: I’m a bit lazy in the kitchen…after I cook, that is. I tend to toss everything into the dishwasher without checking for “dishwasher safe” labels. It’s a bad habit that has now ruined my son’s favorite...

Here’s why you need to stop cleaning your kitchen sponges right now.

by Kristen Chase | Aug 6, 2017 | Tips + Tricks

I’m a hawk when it comes to dirty, smelly kitchen sponges. The instant they start to stink, I do what I thought I was supposed to do and pop them into the microwave for a minute to kill the bacteria. Well, it turns out, cleaning sponges — even in the...

6 reasons why you need the new Instant Pot Duo Mini stat.

by Jane Sweeney | Aug 3, 2017 | Shopping Finds

Like you guys, we’re big fans of the Instant Pot. Whether it’s saving you time or money, the Instant Pot makes otherwise lengthy kitchen tasks like cooking rice, beans, broth, a big batch of meat sauce, or even an entire chicken faster and easier. And now, hot...

Getting kids excited to help in the kitchen: 5 tips we swear by!

by Jane Sweeney | Jul 20, 2017 | Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks

I always have charming visions of my young daughters and I engaged in kitchen activities. In my imagination, these precious moments are photo-worthy and our harmonious work together yields the most delicious meals and goodies. And then there’s reality. While it may...

5 fantastic reusable products to ditch some of that plastic.

by Stacie Billis | Jul 15, 2017 | Shopping Finds

My oldest was born in the midst of the great parental bisphenol-A (BPA) panic (as I have dubbed it). I spent an inordinate amount of time researching the chemical and, yes, even calling toys companies to find out which of his few plastic toys contained BPA. I also...