A No-Churn, Quick-Freezing Ice Cream Maker—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life
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Sur La Table
If life has been feeling particularly hectic, you're not the only one. The changing seasons and revving back up after all those summer Fridays means your day-to-day routine may feel a little crunched. But we've got your back with another list of handy items to help make everything run a bit more smoothly—from training your pup with a smart (and cute) crate treat, to composting in a flash with a genius machine—it's all right here.
Crate Training Treat
diggs.pet
This popsicle-shaped treat fits perfectly on traditional wire dog crates, so your pup gets rewarded for having alone time. Plus, licking has been shown to calm dogs down so they won't feel as anxious—especially when they're young. Use the Diggs spread (or peanut butter) and pop it in the freezer for a delightful frozen pet treat. This bundle comes with two spreads and the training aid.
Price at time of publish: $53
Silicone Baby Feeding Bundle
miniware.com
Perfect for taking little ones on the go, this feeding set has everything you need for your kiddo's mealtime without making a huge mess (well, we can't guarantee that part). The bento box/plate has a suction cup to keep it in place, and the bib will catch wayward Cheerios and crumbs.
Price at time of publish: $45
Food Cycler
food52.com
No more smelly compost sitting on the counter or under the sink! This super-cool machine fast-cycles your food into nutrient-rich plant food to add to your soil for a healthier, happier planet. It's also odorless, quiet, and has a five-liter capacity.
Price at time of publish: $600
Heat-Resistant Turkey Lifters
food52.com
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing: turkey! Make the pan-to-platter transition a smooth (and anxiety-free) one with these handy tools. But they'll come in handy all year long: Use them for transporting roasts, smaller poultry, and more!
Price at time of purchase: $26
Near-Instant Ice Cream Maker
surlatable.com
Ice cream cravings are a year-round occurrence, as far as we're concerned. Keep this wide, shallow bowl in your freezer when not in use to keep it nice and cold, then pour your ice cream mixture (or frozen yogurt or sorbet) into it, and it'll start to freeze on the spot. Cool (literally)!
Price at time of publish: $60
Easy-Clean Placemats
propertableco.com
Fabric and acrylic work together in these hand-loomed placemats so you'll never have to toss them in the wash. Just wipe 'em down after meals and, voila! A fuss-free way to keep your table pretty and clean. When not in use, stack them in the middle of your table and style a plant/candles/salt and pepper shakers on them—they'll look just as good as a makeshift tray as they do placemats.
Price at time of publish: $54
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