43 Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Feel Like A Certified Genius For Buying

3. A clever cutting board with a pour spout for, quite possibly, the easiest meal prep (and cleanup) experience ever. This double-sided board has a spout on one side for easy disposal of juices and a phone slot on the other side so you glance at recipes while cooking.

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Promising reviews: “This cutting board looks so nice I keep it on my counter all the time. Handy and sturdy. I like that one side has a grooved border that catches any juices from meat or poultry that’s resting before carving. I’m very happy with this purchase!” —Joseph G.

“I already own these amazing cutting boards and just bought one for each of my daughters. The slot for your phone is genius, they are very generously sized, and easy to clean and maintain.” —Kathy H.

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

4. An herb savor pod so you can stop feeling like a total failure every time you toss wilted herbs that you seemingly *just* bought. You’ll triple (!!!) the life of your herbs so you can actually use ’em.

Promising review: “I use fresh herbs all the time. Too often they go bad before I finish them. I’ve tried multiple things to try to help them last longer to no avail. I bought fresh basil a week and a half ago. I immediately used a bit, then put them in this handy-dandy container. I changed the water once. Last night, I decided to make a little fresh pesto with the basil I had left. It was in perfect condition, and the pesto was amazing! Every kitchen needs at least one or two in it. I’m buying them for my daughter-in-law who also uses a lot of fresh herbs. She’s the gadget queen, so I know she’s going to love them.” —Treese

Get it from Amazon for $14.90 (or a set of three for $29.13!).