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5 Kitchen Gadgets that Actually Work | Affordable Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Happy Wednesday! Today I’m excited to share with you five kitchen gadgets that actually work. With holiday shopping season now in full swing, I wanted to give you some stocking stuffer ideas. I have used and loved all of the kitchen gadgets featured in this post today, and think anyone who enjoys cooking, or who is looking to learn cooking, will enjoy them as well. What’s better is that all of these products are super affordable and under $15.00 each!

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1. Silicone Garlic Peeler – Set of Two for $5.99 [BUY]

This silicone tube is so amazing at peeling garlic! Simply chop off the end of a garlic clove, stick it in the tube, and roll it on the counter. The clove is peeled in seconds, and it works every time! I got mine at Daiso, but you can easily score one on Amazon. I use a ton of garlic in my cooking, and this has cut down on a lot of peeling time for me. Plus, this is small enough to tuck into any kitchen drawer.

 

 

2. Jarkey – $4.99 [BUY]

My mom got me a JarKey for Christmas a few years ago, and I absolutely love using it! This handy little tool opens any jar for you with ease. Simply place it on the edge of a jar and gently push down until you hear a pop. Your jar will then open without any struggle on your part. You no longer need a grip, nor will you stick a jar under warm water to loosen the cover. I honestly get so excited to use my JarKey, and highly recommend it!

 

 

3. Veggetti Vegetable Spiralizer – $8.59 [BUY]

The next product is another one I was gifted by my mom a few years ago, and that is the Veggett! Yes, this is an As Seen on TV product, but it truly works. This mini vegetable spiralizer easily creates noodles out of your favorite vegetables. Whether you’re looking for a pasta alternative, or simply want to spiralize veggies for your salad, this Veggetti is awesome to have on hand. I love the small, compact size of this spiralizer, as it is easy to store as opposed to the larger models from competitor brands.

 

 

4. OXO Good Grips Pro Y-Peeler – $12.99 [BUY]

This is by far the best vegetable peeler I’ve ever used! Not only does the wide grip fit well in my hand, but the blade works flawlessly. The blade is stainless steel, and it can be replaced in the future should it wear out completely. Plus, this peeler is dishwasher safe! While there are more affordable peelers on the market, I think it’s worth the few extra dollars for this one!

 

 

 

 

5. OXO Good Grips Water Bottle Cleaning Set – $9.95 [BUY]

I love using reusable water bottles and coffee mugs, but they can be really difficult to hand wash. When my nephew was born, I noticed that my brother and sister-in-law had special brushes to clean his baby bottles. Sure enough, there are brushes for all size bottles! This particular set comes with three different attachments, so you can easy clean any shape and size bottle. Pair this fun brush set with a reusable water bottle, and it makes a nice gift!

 

 

That wraps up my top five kitchen gadgets that actually work! I hope this post introduced you to some new products, whether you are grabbing them for a stocking stuffer gift or for yourself. As always, I would love to hear from you in the comments! What are your favorite kitchen gadgets?! I love trying out new tools that help save me time and energy whilst cooking!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers | #PolishlandPresents

Happy Friday! It is officially holiday shopping season, and I thought it would be fun to kick things off with some stocking stuffer ideas for the toddlers on your list. This year I am doing something special for my nephew, who is just over two-and-a-half. I decided to put together what I’m calling Aunty Advent, where my nephew can open a small gift every day leading up to Christmas. The items I’ve purchased can definitely work as stocking stuffers as well, so I thought you might find it helpful to see the things I have so far. Let me present to you some stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers | #PolishlandPresents

When I shop for my nephew, I look for items that are fun, but also useful. That means that while all of the gifts shown here are for my nephew, they are not all things he can play with or use on his own. My nephew will open all of these gifts while supervised by his parents, and I will tell my brother and sister-in-law ahead of time to be sure to put away the gifts he can’t use on his own.

Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers | Activities

I’ve browsed the Target Dollar Spot and Dollar Tree for the past few months to see what fun and educational activities I could find. I found a fun matching card game called Same or Different at Target, and it is recommended for ages two and up. Next, I grabbed a pack of Sesame Street stickers from Dollar Tree. My nephew has a lot of Sesame Street books, some of which we read together, so I thought he could use these to make his own sticker collages. We also live far away from one another, so when he “writes” me letters he can use these to decorate. Finally, I grabbed a Rudolph coloring book from Target. This book is clearly outside of my nephew’s skill level, but I think the holiday designs will be fun for him to scribble in, and it will keep him busy for a little while.

Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers | Fun Toys

I also wanted to get my nephew some fun items. This is his third Christmas, and every year I get him a Target ornament. This year I went for an adorable carrot because we love to sing the song Captain Vegetable together (do you know this vintage Sesame Street short?). The only two toys I’ve gotten so far are some Christmas rubber ducks from Target, since he loves to play in the bath. Plus, if you are shopping for more than one child, you can definitely split up this two-pack. Lastly, I snagged some sand toys on clearance at Michaels at the end of the summer. My nephew lives in Southern California, and can visit the beach at any time of year!

Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers | Functional ItemsNext up I have a couple functional items. I got a box of Rudolph bandages from the Target Dollar Spot. This is an item that my nephew cannot play with, but it’s always helpful to have some cute bandages on hand for rambunctious little ones! Similarly, I found some Ninja Turtles socks on clearance at Target. I don’t know if these socks will fit him, but I got a bigger size so he can grow into them if necessary.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers | Snacks

The last category of stocking stuffers is snacks! It’s always nice to have some snacks on hand, and I picked out a few of my newphew’s favorites, as well as some new items. I stuck with healthier options because I really don’t want to give a toddler a bunch of candy. I’m mailing all my gifts, so I also tried to pick snacks that would mail well. If you’re giving a stocking in person, fresh fruit, like oranges and apples, works well, too!

I hope you found this post helpful if you are shopping for toddlers this holiday season! I highly recommend browsing the Target Dollar Spot and Dollar Tree to see the little items you can find, and then hitting up the grocery store for some snacks. I also hope to purchase a book or two, as well as a couple more toys, to round out my Aunty Advent. I know my nephew will really enjoy opening these little presents, and that’s really all that matters!

Do you have any stocking stuffer ideas?

Share them in a comment or use the hashtag #PolishlandPresents on social media!