JANUARY is never anyone's favourite month.
Most of us are trying to save money, cut back on the booze and crack our Quality Street addiction.
And most of us are staying in and cooking a lot more at home.
Which means a little gadget or two in the kitchen can make a huge difference.
So whether you’re ditching your daily caffeine kick from your fave coffee shop or have vowed not to order a takeaway pizza until February, we’ve got five clever products that will bring a little bit of joy to your day - and hopefully help you keep your new year’s resolutions!
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Toast tongs, £6.95, Zeal – BUY NOW
Save your fingers and ensure you always get your toast/bagels / crumpets out of the toaster in one piece with these chic tongs.
Little ones will love them too.
Fish garlic press, £15, Kikkerland at Trouva.com – BUY NOW
Rock this little fish back and forth to crush your garlic.
And make your life even easier by using a nifty microwave trick first.
Put your garlic bulb into the microwave for twenty seconds and the skin will just pop off the cloves when you remove it.
Yep, that means no more annoying peeling.
You’re welcome.
Kinto Brewer, £7, Borough Kitchen – BUY NOW
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Nail both Japandi style and a great brew with this beautiful drip coffee tool from Japanese brand Kinto.
Pour-over coffee oozes flavour and gives you proper cool café vibes too.
The only real choice you have to make is whether you want the two cup or four-cup size.
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Pizza cutter, £5.95, ProCook – BUY NOW
Everyone needs a pizza cutter, so why settle for boring when you can have a fun one?
The wheels are handily non-stick too.
Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner, £5.99, Amazon.co.uk – BUY NOW
Cleaning the microwave is not a job we love.
But this Angry Mama makes it super-quick and simple.
Just add vinegar, water and a dash of lemon juice - then let the steamer get to work. Seven minutes later those curry, soup and baked bean stains will be easy to wipe down, plus your microwave will be back to smelling delightful again.
Easy-peasy lemon squeezy.
