7 Things You Always Thought You’d Never Need

When it comes to home organization, there are basically two kinds of people: minimalists and messies. Okay, perhaps that’s a bit of a stretch. It is, however, safe to say that most of us aspire to be the former rather than the latter. Speaking from my own experience, it’s not exactly easy to pull off. Especially if over the years you’ve collected a gazillion doodads, knick knacks, and other odds and ends that clutter your drawers and shelves, and usually just end up collecting dust. Not all such things are worthless, though. There are a handful of kitchen utensils that may seem superfluous and nonessential, but in reality hold great value. We’ve compiled a list of these doodads, knick knacks, and gadgets, and wholeheartedly recommend having them in your home kitchen!

Baby Nessie Tea Infuser

Turn tea time into a truly legendary experience. Fill up Nessie’s belly with your favorite tea and let it dive into the depths of your cup.
You can pick it up here.

Egg Separator

No need to juggle egg whites and yolks anymore. Just stick this piggy’s snout in a bowl of eggs and suck up the yolks.
Pick it up here.

Fruit and Veggie Keeper

This little fellow from outer space will help keep your veggies fresh. His head is big enough to fit various half fruits or vegetables such as lemons, onions, or tomatoes.
Get it here.

Oil Pourer and Stopper

This magic lamp doesn’t grant wishes—unfortunately. But it makes handling oil (and other liquids, too) a lot more convenient. It also doubles as a seal to keep it fresh.
Buy it here.

Silicone Oven Rack Guard

Maybe not as severe as the one you got from your friends after admitting to liking Limp Bizkit, a burn from your oven, nevertheless, hurts like hell. Avoid them with these silicone protectors. They are heat resistant up to 446°F/230°C and easy to clean.
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T-Rex Spaghetti Measurer

Don’t know how much spaghetti you need to cook to fill up a man, a woman, a kid, or a full blown T-Rex? This fun pasta measurer will come in handy.
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Cutlery Drainer

This is by far the cutest way to dry your cutlery when washing your dishes. Place Jumbo’s trunk over your sink to get rid of runoff water and keep your counter top dry and free of clutter.
Buy it here.