Lately, prices for everything have been increasing rapidly from gas prices to groceries. And people who are trying to find their own place are finding it harder to have the money to do so. As you may know, getting your own place means purchasing a bunch of items you might not have thought about. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 37 items for use in the kitchen that are less than $50 dollars. Not only are these items useful, but they are also inexpensive so people who might be struggling with finances will be able to get some amazing gadgets. We have everything from salad spinners to choppers to anti-fatigue mats for easy kitchen life. You’ll be a pro, or at least you’ll be able to whip up your family favorites, in no time. Keep reading to see what awesome kitchen finds are available on Amazon Canada!
Every Tea Lover Needs This!
Are you a tea lover? If so, this tea carousel is the perfect addition to your kitchen items. This lazy Susan tea holder can hold up to 60 single packets of tea with ease. It has a modern design with a chrome-plated finish, which fits any kitchen style. Plus, it’s conveniently sized at 7.75 inches high and 6.75 inches in diameter, this caddy takes up very little space. This tea carousel will keep your kitchen organized from rogue tea bags!
Become an Expert Chef with This
For everyday use, grab a handy two-piece set of oil dispensers to make culinary concoctions easier to handle. Not only will people be able to pour the exact amount of oil required for a recipe, but it will prevent large spills that can be a pain to clean up. The spout is designed with a spiral silicone seal that will preserve the oils’ freshness and keep contaminants out. Each oil bottle has the capacity to hold 500mL of liquid and has an easy lever to open and close with one hand. It comes with blank labels that can be marked for convenience.
Need a Drawer for all Your Nespresso Pods? Grab This
Organize Nespresso pods in this compact tempered glass drawer storage. This storage drawer can hold 40 small pods or 20 coffee pods to suit your needs. It sits on two metal bars that support the weight and has enough space on both sides to allow for sliding ease. Overall, it is 14.3 by 13.4 by 3.3-inch, which is not only large enough for most instant coffee machines but is also small enough to save space.
Stay Cool with an Ice Crushing Machine!
Want to keep drinks cool without using large ice cubes to do the job? Check out this ice crusher, which can break down several cubes at a time. The machine is equipped with stainless steel blades that will never rust and can be used for years. The unit is easy to use, carry, clean, and store in any kitchen. It’s perfect for making slushies and margaritas! You get the ice cube crusher as well as a free flexible ice cube tray!
Make Kitchen Prep Easy
Ever tried to grate an entire block of cheese for an amazing lasagna and ended up with a chunk of cheese? Sigh. I have, so many times. Well, now our cheese grating worries are gone with a Geedel Cheese Grater. It has a rotary design making it safe for use as the blades are enclosed. It comes with a couple of interchangeable blades for slicing, shredding, and grinding, which is perfect for cheese, vegetables, garlic, or nuts!
Need to Chop Vegetables? Grab This
I don’t have to cry when chopping onions anymore! MIITO’s multi-blade vegetable chopper makes food prep so much easier. It contains seven replaceable blades that allow for either thin or thick slices, shredding, and julienning. The chopper sits atop a large container to catch your vegetables. It is designed with safety in mind as it has a hand guard to prevent injury. Plus it comes with a brush that allows for easy cleaning as the chopper cannot be cleaned in the dishwasher. Also, this awesome chopper comes equipped with two non-slip feet making it easier to use. All blades are made from stainless steel and the machine doesn’t contain BPA as well.
When Life Gives You Lemons, Squeeze Them!
It’s the summer time, which means that it’s lemonade season. To make the best kind of lemonade, grab an easy-to-use lemon squeezer. Not only will you avoid having seeds in your food and drinks, but the handheld squeezer works for limes, small oranges, or other fruits. It is a small tool that takes very little space and is dishwasher safe.
Keep Your Microwave Splatter-Free
When hunger strikes, we often reach for simple foods that we can grab and go. Sometimes that means using a microwave to quickly heat the food. In situations like this, it’s important to have a collapsible microwave cover. One reason to have a microwave cover is to reduce the amount of cleaning, but most importantly it doubles as a strainer! Another reason the cover is a great find is that it’s designed to allow steam to escape so that there are no injuries. It fits overtop most bowl and plate sizes. But best of all is that it is BPA-free and dishwasher safe!
Tidy Your Plastic Container Lids
We all have a ton of container lids that like to hide in cupboards or disappear inexplicably. Obviously the single socks get together with the random lids and run off. Because this is such a problem for many of us, why not consider a lid organizer by StoraLid? The organizer comes with five adjustable dividers to suit your storage needs by keeping them upright and accessible. It can hold a range of lid sizes up to 9 inches wide and is built with a middle channel to prevent lids from rolling around. But that’s not all! The lid organizer also has a convenient built-in handle to easily access or move the tray. This organizer will make your life in the kitchen easier and tidier.
Become a Professional
Ever made sushi at home? Without a proper sushi-making kit or proper ingredients, it takes a long time. Delamu has you covered with a lovely kit that comes with two bamboo sushi mats, five pairs of chopsticks, one paddle, one spreader, and a beginner guide in PDF form! You can make sushi look easy as the guidebook has easy-to-follow instructions for first-time sushi makers!
Get Exact Measurements with Pyrex
Making epic dishes tends to require exact measurements. To make life easier, be sure to have this Pyrex measuring cup. The red text colour on the clear glass surface allows measurements to be clearly visible, unlike other measuring instruments. Plus, the glass is nonporous so that it will not warp, stain, or absorb odours. For a measuring cup that can do practically everything, it is a must-have kitchen item.
Simplify Kitchen Life
Canned food is great for a variety of reasons but they tend to take up a ton of cupboard space. One amazing solution is this stackable rack organizer that can be adjusted to suit different can sizes. The rack can hold up to 36 regular-sized cans or less. It doesn’t require any hardware to put together making assembly a breeze. The dimensions of the stackable can organizer are 17 by 11.5 by 14-inches.
Cut Through Your Food Worries
Granitestone offers a high-grade razor-sharp kitchen knife set made out of stainless steel. Made from ultra nonstick Granitestone coating allowing them to easily slice through food without issue. The coating is made from a mineral base and infused with diamonds, which makes the knives resistant to rust for many years. The set contains six different types of knives including a santoku, bread, slicer, ultra-light chef knife, utility, and paring knives. Make kitchen life easier with this set.
Baking Mats Come in All Shapes and Sizes!
Baking goodies in the kitchen is always a fun experience until you find yourself without wax paper to fit your pans! Alleviate those worries with a set of reusable silicone baking mats that fit most pan sizes. The set contains two half-sheet mats, two quarter-sheet liners, one round, and one square cake mat. Each mat is suitable for pastries, cookies, and macarons as they are 100% non-stick mats that make baking a breeze. These mats are completely oven safe because they can withstand temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius and up to 248 degrees Celsius. Not only are they environmentally friendly by eliminating wasted paper, but they are also made from BPA-free materials.
Don’t Get Tired from this Standing Mat
If you have never experienced the magic of an anti-fatigue floor mat, it’s time to start. This genius invention is made from polyurethane and high-density foam that reduces discomfort in your lower body after standing on your feet for extended periods of time. This mat is designed to have smooth edging to prevent tripping and is waterproof making it easy to clean. Anti-fatigue mats are stain and abrasion-resistant as well, making them long-lasting. Plus, these mats can be used in other areas like in the office or the garage. This mat will make long days in the kitchen much easier. Your joints will thank us.
Keep Hands Protected
When making masterpiece meals in the oven, it’s important to have proper oven mitts. Geekhom offers heat-resistant and waterproof silicone gloves. These potholders come in various colours and sizes to suit your style and needs. Not only are these oven mitts suitable for grabbing pans from the oven, but they are great for making meals on the BBQ. Geekhom gloves are also BPA-free meaning that they are suitable to handle food products. What makes these oven mitts better than the rest is their non-slip design which reduces the risk of dropping precious dishware.
Grab This Sink Caddy to Defeat Kitchen Clutter
I don’t know know about you, but I have have a multitude of brushes, sponges, cloths, soaps, and steel wool for cleaning items that aren’t dishwasher safe. Why not purchase a 4-in-1 stainless steel sink caddy to declutter the kitchen counter? This caddy has space to hold a brush, sponge, soap, and sink stopper! One of the great features of this caddy is that it can be installed in a couple of different ways like sticking it to the back with a strong adhesive hook or hanging it over the middle area of a double sink. Because it is made from stainless steel, the caddy is able to prevent rust and is also waterproof.
Cut through Meats and Vegetables with Ease
Let me tell you from experience, dealing with various tough meats can be a pain without the right tools. Acelone offers a pair of sharp scissors that can cut through different types of meat like poultry, turkey, or fish without the need for a cutting board. These scissors can serve other purposes as well like acting as a bottle opener, scale scraper, or even a nutcracker! Made from heavy-duty stainless steel, these scissors are rust resistant and corrosion resistance. Plus, they are lightweight, allowing for easy use, and they are available in a few different colours.
Create the Perfect Burger
Making custom hamburgers can be a pain because when cooked, the meat shrinks in size. With a solid hamburger press, you can alleviate those imbalanced size worries. It will still shrink, sure, but they’ll all shrink the same! This hamburger patty maker is made from food-grade aluminum, which is BPA-free and durable. It is designed with a premium non-stick coating that makes patty removal a breeze. What’s amazing about this product is that it is easy to clean as it is dishwasher safe.
Keep Drinks Cool
Get rid of your old ice cube trays and replace them with a flexible silicone tray that comes with a removable lid making them easy to stack! These super cool trays come in a variety of different colours and also pass food-grade LFGB certification. With these trays, you don’t have to worry about breaking them as they are quite durable. Also, the silicone design makes ice cube removal easy and they are dishwasher safe.
Make Smoothies with a Single-Serve Blender
There are days that I want to make a smoothie without making a whole batch. In situations like this, a great addition to the kitchen is this single-serve Hamilton Beach blender. One of the cool things about this particular blender is that the jar that you blend your drinks in doubles as a to-go cup. The lid has a locking spout that prevents any spillage. As it is a slender blender, it can fit in most car drink holders. With one touch blending, you can take your drinks with you!
Look like a Pro with This Pizza Peel
Ever made amazing pizza in the oven and had it try to escape your grasp? Burn those worries away with an aluminum metal pizza peel. The dimensions of the paddle are 12 by 14 inches, which is large enough to handle most pizza sizes. Chef Pomodoro’s peel is designed with a foldable wooden handle to store more easily. Plus, this handy product is perfect for breads, cakes, pies, and pastries! It is a must-have item for any level of baker or pizza maker.
Easily Grind Coffee Beans
Coffee is an essential part of many people’s daily routine so it stands to reason that having an easy-touch electric smart grinder would be a fantastic addition to any kitchen. This compact Black & Decker grinder isn’t just used for coffee grinds as it can also mince spices down as well! The grinder is made out of stainless steel, right down to the blades, and it is quieter than most of the ones on the market. It features non-slip rubber feet and lid-locking to ensure that there is no spillage. It’s the perfect addition to any kitchen and it’s even affordable!
Protect Your Tables and Countertops
Making a large meal for family and friends tends to take more trivets than I ever have available. Smithcraft has me covered with a four-pack of heat-resistant trivets that are BPA-free and made from food-grade silicone. These trivets are non-slip and flexible enough to hold hot dishes or pans, and can even open jars! Trivets are capable of withstanding a wide range of temperatures making them perfect for any type of dish. One of the most incredible features of these trivets is that they come with a lifetime guarantee.
Protect the Environment
There are several food establishments that are getting away from plastic straws in favour of environmentally-friendly options. Vehhe created their own stainless steel drinking straws that come with a case and cleaning brush! We have the option of a simple silver colour 10-piece set or go with a fancier rainbow-coloured set. (I know which one I’m getting! So fancy!) These straws are extra long to fit all cup, glass, and tumbler sizes. Each set comes with two straight and two bent straws for convenience. Why not pick up a set from Amazon Canada and help protect the environment?
Dry Freshly-Washed Fruits and Veggies
For people who have a double sink, a great addition to the kitchen is a useful sink rack that is perfect for letting fruits and vegetables dry. This rack isn’t an ordinary drying rack as it is a foldable stainless steel one! It fits over most kitchen sinks as there are several dimension options. Additionally, the ends of the stainless steel mat are held together by silicone, which keeps it from sliding. It can be easily stored away for later use!
Use a Milk Bag Organizer
Oh, Canada, where we get milk out of bags. While having a milk bag container is only useful in Eastern Canada, it is great to have. Not only does it save space in your refrigerator, but it will also hold three bags of milk that dispense out of the bottom. The container doesn’t take up a lot of space as it is 10.5 by 5.5 by 7.25 inches. Even though the container is made from plastic, it is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
It’s All About Having a Good Can Opener
If you want to make life easier in the kitchen, look no further than a solid can opener. Not having a good one can lead to some serious trouble so get rid of those concerns with a new can opener made by Starfrit. It’s easy to use since all it takes to operate is to turn the knob. What’s great about this can opener is that it doesn’t have any sharp edges that can cause injuries.
Display and Organize Your Pans with Pride
Pots and pans are bulky and annoying to store, but we’ve got you covered with a pan organizer by Mudeela. It is easy to assemble and allows you to adjust the shelves according to your needs. The organizer fits all sizes of pots and pans because of the M shape groove that prevents smaller ones from slipping through the racks. It has eight tiers to fit most of your cookware and will keep cookware neat and tidy.
Keep Items Fresh
Getting tired of buying storage bags? Why not grab a 12-pack of BPA-free freezer bags that are extra thick and leakproof. I love these for leftovers, lunches, snacks, just about everything you could think of! The storage bag pack comes with four gallon-sized bags, four sandwich bags, and four snack bags for any occasion. All of the bags are easy to clean with a quick wipe-down after each use. By using reusable bags for storage, you can help reduce pollution because they are built to last. On top of that, this product comes with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Tip the Scales on Vegetable Weights
Amazon Basics offers a fantastic stainless steel digital kitchen scale that has a widescreen LCD display. This game-changing product weighs food items up to 11 pounds because of its advanced sensor technology. It is able to deliver quick and accurate results and is able to display the result in ounces, grams, or pounds. It’s amazing for baking, or even dividing up the last of the beloved snack foods among family and friends. Like other stainless steel products that are used for food items, it is BPA-free. The scale is powered by two triple A batteries which are included with every purchase.
Spice up the Kitchen
Every kitchen needs a set of spice jars, so why not make a statement with simple glass jars with bamboo lids? This 12-pack of jars holds 170mL of food products and spices like sugar, tea, cookies, and coffee. Not only are there plenty of options, but the set also comes with a pen and 20 labels to keep your contents organized. Each jar is air-tight, keeping freshness in and potential bugs out. Plus, they are easy to clean by hand since the bamboo lids cannot go in the dishwasher.
Keep Clean and Dry Vegetables
After purchasing fruits and vegetables, it’s important to wash them to get rid of any potential germs and dirt. One of the easiest ways to wash fruits and vegetables is with a handy salad spinner. Not only is it good for the aforementioned reason, but it will thoroughly mix your salad! It is designed with an easy-to-turn knob and locks so that none of the contents fly out of the container. Since it has a non-skid base, the clear bowl can be used to serve the salad! This salad spinner by Cuisinart is a great addition to any kitchen.
Straighten up the Pantry and Fridge
Life in the kitchen is much easier when everything is organized. With that in mind, look no further than this set of eight pantry organizers. The set contains four large organizers and four small ones. Each container is stackable and can be used in cupboards or in the refrigerator. My fridge has never been so neat! They are designed to last for a long time and are BPA-free. Unlike other products, these organizers need to be washed by hand and only require mild soap.
Silicone Baking Cups Are the Secret to Kitchen Success!
Amazon Basics offers a pack of 24 reusable silicone baking cups for making amazing muffins and cupcakes. These baking cups are colourful and made of food-grade materials, which are cost-saving compared to standard disposable cups. They can fit into regular muffin pans. Plus, there is no need to use any grease or cooking spray!
Cook Food at the Perfect Temperature
Want perfectly cooked meats? Be sure to grab this digital cooking thermometer from ThermoPro on Amazon Canada. It is quick at calculating the temperature because of its high precision sensor that detects in the range of -50 degrees Celcius and 300 degrees Celcius. What is great about this thermometer is that the probe can fold down and locks into the base for easy storage. Not only that, but you won’t have to worry about the safety of kids due to the sharp probe. Another cool feature is the auto-shut off after 10 minutes.
Kitchen Magnets Make Dishwashing Easier
Finally, if you have several people living in your home, be sure to grab this easy-to-use dishwasher magnet. It is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is scratch-resistant. Plus, the dirty and clean displays are highly visible, so there is no question about the dishwasher status. You can make kitchen life easy with this convenient dishwasher magnet.