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

13. A vampire-shaped garlic press because meal prep doesn’t have to be a total drag. This cute lil’ gadget is a great way to make your kitchen routine a bit more fun.

The press

Promising review: “It’s so ridiculous how cute and functional it is! I hated chopping or mincing garlic before getting this! It is fast and efficient, and can get a lot done quickly. Did I mention how cute this is? Also, please know this IS dishwasher-safe. I pop the hair off before putting the top in the dishwasher, and the bottom is one piece so no issues of water getting in and staying there, as other reviewers have expressed concerns about. BUT! If there is ONE THING that is a bit of a pain, it is getting ALL the bits out — but a small silicone spatula or scraper does the trick just fine for me! I use this garlic tool daily; it is honestly a game changer for my cooking game!” —Llamazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (also available as a garlic peeler).

14. A storage lid organizer to prevent that feeling of impending doom when you open a cabinet and prepare for a pile of lids to smack you square in the face.

The dividers are adjustable so you can customize your set depending on what size containers you have!

YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.

Promising review: “I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product.” —Laura

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four sizes).