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Writer's pictureTammy Griffin

Ideas About Helpful Appliances For Families

Updated: May 8

  1. Dishwasher: Saves time and effort by automatically washing dishes, utensils, and cookware, especially after busy family meals.

  2. Washing Machine and Dryer: Makes laundry chores more manageable by washing and drying clothes, towels, and linens quickly and efficiently.

  3. Microwave Oven: Provides a convenient way to heat up leftovers, prepare quick meals, and defrost frozen foods in a matter of minutes.

  4. Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot: Allows for easy meal preparation by slow-cooking soups, stews, roasts, and other dishes with minimal hands-on effort.

  5. Instant Pot or Multi-Cooker: Offers versatile cooking functions, including pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming, and more, to prepare a wide variety of meals quickly.

  6. Toaster Oven: Ideal for toasting bread, baking small batches of cookies or muffins, reheating leftovers, and cooking frozen snacks without needing to use a full-size oven.

  7. Coffee Maker or Espresso Machine: Provides a convenient way to brew coffee, espresso, or specialty drinks for parents who need a caffeine boost to start their day.

  8. Blender: Great for making smoothies, shakes, soups, sauces, and purees using fresh fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients.

  9. Food Processor: Helps with food prep tasks such as chopping, slicing, shredding, and mixing ingredients for recipes.

  10. Stand Mixer: Makes baking and cooking easier by mixing dough, batter, and other ingredients effortlessly, saving time and energy.

  11. Electric Kettle: Boils water quickly for making hot beverages like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or instant soup.

  12. Air Fryer: Offers a healthier alternative to deep frying by using hot air to crisp and cook foods, such as french fries, chicken wings, and vegetables.

  13. Vacuum Cleaner: Keeps floors and carpets clean by removing dust, dirt, and pet hair, helping to maintain a tidy and hygienic home environment.

  14. Handheld Vacuum: Provides quick cleanup of small messes, spills, and crumbs on countertops, tables, upholstery, and car interiors.

  15. Robot Vacuum: Automates floor cleaning by navigating and vacuuming various floor surfaces, reducing the need for manual vacuuming.

  16. Steam Mop: Cleans and sanitizes hard floors using steam power, eliminating the need for chemical cleaners and providing a safer environment for children and pets.

  17. Water Dispenser with Filter: Offers purified drinking water on demand, promoting hydration and reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.

  18. Rice Cooker: Cooks perfect rice consistently and automatically, freeing up stovetop space and ensuring fluffy rice for family meals.

  19. Electric Grill or Griddle: Provides a convenient way to grill meats, vegetables, sandwiches, and pancakes indoors, regardless of weather conditions.

  20. Juicer or Citrus Press: Makes it easy to prepare fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, and cocktails for the whole family to enjoy.


Investing in these appliances can help simplify household tasks, save time, and make life more convenient for busy families. You don't have to go out to the store or online, and buy all of these things new. I have purchased many appliances on the second hand market. Check out yard sales, charity shops, second hand stores, marketplaces online, talk to other people about what you need and see if they might be interested in selling.


In all of the kitchens I have had, with all of the counterspace I would ever need, I have never found a great way to store my kitchen appliances until now. I ordered a metal shelf from Amazon and put it up beside my counter. It is taller than me and it houses my appliances. Some of them are even plugged in right there where they sit. Finally they are out in the open, not on my countertop, not in a cupboard low to the ground, but conveniently accessible.



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