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Whether you’re a woodworker or an accountant, a DIY aficionado or one who prefers to outsource the dirty work, you know what a big difference it makes to have the right tools for the job. So when you’re shopping for someone who not only cooks, but cooks with lots of small helping hands, good tools makes sense. Kitchen gadgets for the kid-friendly culinary space can make all the difference between a successful dinner and a tension headache.
The cook with kids (and maybe even the kids themselves) will cherish these time- and energy-saving gadgets.
For future master chefs, scaled-down versions of Mom or Dad’s cooking tools is one of the best gifts out there. It lets them help out, learn the art of preparing food, and become part of the dinner-making process — all with tools that aren’t too heavy or unwieldy for them to use. For master chefs, kid-friendly versions of the basics is a fun way to keep kids safe in the kitchen while they learn to cook, too.
Kid-Friendly Aprons: $20
What kid wouldn’t love an apron of his or her own to flaunt that budding culinary style? FlirtyAprons.com offers adorable mother and daughter apron sets as well as cool options for boys featuring phrases like “Grill Sergeant,” “World’s Best Helper,” or “I make dirt look good.”
Smiley-Face Measuring Spoons: $8
Both kids and grown-ups will love a set of whimsical smiley-face measuring spoons from PerpetualKid.com. Because the set includes 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon scoops, it gives kids a fun way to measure for baking and learn more about measurements and fractions at the same time.
Whale Safety Can Opener: $13
No kid-friendly kitchen would be complete without a safety can opener, and the styling of this one takes the cake. It features an easy-to-turn knob that’s easier for little hands to work, and a magnet lifts the lid out of the can. The can opener also comes with a friendly snail that opens just about any bottle top, screw-on bottle lid, or pop-tab.
Rocket Blender: $44
Many cooks have a fantastic, high-quality blender that does just about everything. But who wants to deal with the cleanup of that multipurpose kitchen tool when all you want is a smoothie? The Bella Rocket Blender is a small, efficient blender with a small footprint. Plus, it’s easy to clean, which makes a great gift for those who need to cut down on the dishwashing pile. Look for it at Macy’s on Black Friday to get the best price.
This is a guest post by Susan Johnson. Susan is a personal shopper who enjoys helping people make fashion choices.