These Kitchen Gadgets Will Simplify Your Daily Routine

Our kitchen is an essential part of our daily routine. It’s where we stumble for our a.m. caffeine fix, raid the fridge in the midst of a TV binge, and put our culinary chops (microwave-dependent or otherwise) to the test. Point being: We spend a lot of time in said space, so making it run as efficiently as possible is key.

Since splurging on a fancy new fridge or major renovation isn't quite in our sights (ahem, budget), we're dishing out nine affordable gadgets that'll get our space up to speed in no time. From a fridge magnet that creates grocery lists to the Skura Style sponge that alerts us when it needs to be changed to a smartphone-powered coffee machine, these products are lightyears ahead of your average appliances. Click through for proof that the kitchen is where the magic really happens.