Kitchen Gift Ideas

One thing I can say for sure is that my kitchen is getting a lot more use this year!  I’m sure many others are in the same boat as me.  Less eating out has helped me to save money and just been the new norm.  While I’ve tried to be extremely careful about my purchases this year, I’ve definitely invested in some items that have made my life easier and are getting a ton of use.  The kitchen is one area I felt comfortable investing in knowing the items would get good use and positively impact my daily routine.  So here are my favorite Amazon purchases I made for my kitchen in 2020 that you might want to check out for yourself or maybe for a gift if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping just yet!

1. Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Pressure Cooker


I was pretty skeptical of purchasing an Instant Pot since I loved my slow cooker and didn’t quite believe that something could cook food so quickly and still taste good.  But this year I started to meal prep more regularly and wanted to see how I could efficiently prepare two or more meats on one day to use in assembling meals during the week. The slow cooker just took too long for this type of meal prep on one day.  So I purchased my Instant Pot with very low expectation and have been pleasantly surprised.  I LOVE it!  It’s so easy to use and clean and the food comes out super juicy every time.  Before purchasing make sure to consider the quart size that will work best for you and your family.  I decided to spend a little more so I could get a larger size and I’ve been very happy with that decision.  The option linked here is 8 quarts but there are smaller versions and many are on sale right now!


2. Ninja IQ Blender

Another new addition to my kitchen this year has been the Ninja IQ Blender.  I’ve never much of a smoothie person, but I’ve added a nightly protein shake into my daily routine and needed something to make the process easy.  Side note… adding a daily chocolate peanut butter protein shake has been such a treat while helping me reach my protein goal for the day.  The Ninja IQ is simply the best.  The only downside is it’s super loud and freaks out my kids when it’s running! But totally worth it for the consistency and power it contains in blending.  Also, it turns out that while I don’t like smoothies, my kids love them and they have started having a fruit smoothie for dessert some nights.

Storage solutions are always one of my favorite purchases.  These wire baskets have been a great addition to my kitchen helping me to neatly containing things like water bottles and plastic Tupperware in my cabinets.  You can also use them in your pantry but I have a funky pantry set up that couldn’t fit them properly.  They are easy to pull out and set on the counter so the kids can grab a bottle when prepping their school supplies.  They also look great on the shelves and seem to be very durable so I think they’ll hold up longer than plastic storage containers.

Since I started counting macros this year having a food scale has been a lifesaver.  It’s very easy to use, reliable and doesn’t take up too much room on my counter.  I don’t have anything very cleaver to add about it, but if you are looking for a food scale it’s a great option.

I finally decided to invest in a storage turntable to help hold all my oils and sauces in my kitchen cabinets.  Before I invested in this purchase it was hard to see the items in the back of my cabinets. Now I have two of these turntables to easily spin around the access the item I need.

I hope you find these suggestions helpful!  Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Cheers! Lauren
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hi, i'm lauren!

I help successful, high-achieving women like you implement efficient, proven and sustainable ways to prioritize your health and find your confidence again.

Hi, I'm Lauren!

I help successful, high-achieving women like you implement efficient, proven and sustainable ways to prioritize your health and find your confidence again.