Writer-Loved Kitchen Gadgets at Amazon’s Presidents Day Sale

If you’re still scraping jars with a spoon to get the very last bits, complaining that your coffee gets cold too quickly, or finding any other food- and drink-related inconveniences in your life, you’re probably lacking the clever kitchen tools and gadgets you need to solve them. Having tested hundreds of kitchen products for a living, I’ve come across dozens of highly impressive problem solvers, including mini silicone spatulas to clear those nut butter jars and a temperature-controlled mug to keep coffee hot. And this weekend, some of the most ingenious contraptions Amazon has to offer are discounted during its Presidents Day sale. From simple essentials to premium upgrades, these are the gadgets you need to add to your cart ASAP.

Best Writer-Approved Presidents Day Sales Overall

• No More Lukewarm Coffee: Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, $105, originally $150
• Dries Water In Seconds: Dorai Home Water-Absorbing Sink Caddy, $34, originally $42
• Keeps Cutting Boards Still: Zulay Kitchen Silicone Baking Mat Set, $10, originally $17
• Clears Jars Completely: Norpro 2-Piece Mini Spatula Set, $6, originally $7
• A Stand Mixer Must-Have: New Metro Design Stand Mixer Pouring Chute, $20, originally $25

Among my top finds in Amazon’s Presidents Day sale are my favorite Ember heated coffee mug (at its lowest price in months), silicone baking mats for more than just home bakers, and a highly absorbent Dorai stone sink caddy that keeps bacteria at bay.

My partner and I love these smart mugs. They connect to the Ember smart app and allow you to maintain the temperature of your drink between 120 and 145°F for up to 80 minutes on the battery alone. By plugging in the charging coaster at my desk, I keep my caffeinated beverages hot for hours on end. Snag it this weekend for 30% off, its lowest price in months.

I’m not exaggerating: Anti-fatigue mats have completely changed my life. Spending hours at a time in the kitchen can take a toll on the body, but this set of anti-fatigue mats alleviates pressure on your joints, keeping you pain-free for longer. Grab this bestselling set for only $21, and you’ll have a long and short mat for your most high-traffic kitchen areas.

Getting the last bit of nut butter, jelly, mayo, and other condiments from the bottom of the jar isn’t my only motivation behind recommending this set. The silicone spatulas are also unmatched stirrers for sourdough starters, thanks to sharp edges that clear glass jar walls, providing you a better view of fermentation.

I recently wrote about this stainless steel flour chute and have one en route to my apartment right now. I like that it hooks to the edge of your bowl and allows you to cleanly funnel ingredients into batters, unlike plastic splatter guards that block access to the stand mixer and can be easily knocked off. Grab one this weekend and see why the tool has nearly 8,000 five-star ratings.

Sloshing water onto the counter is inevitable when rinsing vegetables or washing dishes, but you don’t have to settle for a pool of stinky water in your sink caddy. This Dorai sink caddy dries water in mere seconds, so your soap bottles, sponge, and other dishwashing tools dry more quickly and don’t create a hotbed for bacteria.

The only way I stay hydrated each day is by filling this half-gallon Hydro Flask to the brim with cold water. Despite the bottle’s heftiness, the strap on the lid is impressively durable, meaning transport from my desk to the couch to the car and beyond causes no wear. The insulated water bottle also keeps water at virtually the same temperature all day long.

When I want to prep ingredients but don’t need one of my heavy-duty wooden carving boards, I usually reach for a plastic cutting board. However, to avoid microplastics, I’ve finally begun the switch to titanium cutting boards. They’re lightweight, thin, and “gentle on knives,” according to one shopper.

Regardless of the type of cutting board you use, knife work is always safer when the surface is stable. Instead of using a wet kitchen towel or accepting the slip and slide on the bare countertop, place one of these silicone baking mats under your cutting board. It won’t move an inch. Plus, the baking mats are amazing, reusable substitutes for parchment paper when roasting vegetables or baking cookies.

These deals are merely a fraction of Amazon’s Presidents Day sale happening this weekend. Be sure to upgrade your kitchen with more of our top finds at Amazon, in addition to sales raging on at top retailers like Pottery Barn and REI.