I Have a $100 Memorial Day Sale Budget for Kitchen Upgrades — Here’s What I’m Buying

When you have $100 to spend, what do you do? You go on a shopping spree, of course. This Memorial Day, I’m taking advantage of deals to upgrade my kitchen for the summer. Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of kitchen tools and gadgets to score, from food storage containers for keeping my leftovers fresh to a cast iron skillet I’ll be using from here on out. Scroll to shop seven kitchen items that I’m adding to my Amazon cart this weekend. 

What I’m Buying During Memorial Day Weekend

Cuisinart 12-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

Cuisinart’s nonstick ceramic-coated set is the perfect way to upgrade your old knives. Slice meats and vegetables with ease, and avoid cross-contamination with a variety of colors to help you color-code during food prep. Remember to use the matching blade guards and keep your fingers safe. The set includes a chef, a slicing, a serrated bread, a santoku, a utility, and a paring knife — so everything you need. And now that it’s on sale, each knife is about $3.50 apiece. 

Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

One thing that’s been missing in my kitchen is a quality cast iron skillet. I dream of whipping up smoky skillet-grilled chicken and strawberry-rhubarb cornmeal cake at my next dinner party, and now thanks to this beauty from Lodge, I can. This skillet is preseasoned with vegetable oil for easy release and use. The 10.25-inch cast iron heats up slowly but retains the heat longer so I can easily pan-fry, broil, braise, and roast. And since it’s from Lodge, I know it will last for years to come. 

Ollieta Oil Dispenser and Vinegar Cruet Pourer

Nothing’s more frustrating than your olive oil dispenser dripping as you add the last drizzle to your Caprese salad. Thanks to Ollieta, I no longer have to worry about spills. The glass spout, made of borosilicate glass, has been tested for optimal pouring and guarantees precise pours. It effectively seals out air, keeping your favorite olive oil fresher for longer. Plus, it looks good on your kitchen counter.  

Homexcel Swedish Dishcloths, 10-Pack

Clean-up isn’t a pain when you have the right tools. Homexcel dishcloths are made with wood pulp fibers that pick up spills and splashes on any surface. This reusable cleaning cloth is a versatile tool you can use on everything from your kitchen counters to your utensils. Cleaning these reusable dishcloths is quick and painless — just rinse them under running water or toss them into a washing machine. One package comes with 10 dishcloths that customers say has “helped them cut down on paper towel usage as well.” 

Kemethy 36-Piece Food Storage Containers

While takeout containers might help store food, they’re not the best long-term solution. Kemethy food storage containers are the way to go for leftovers, according to reviewers. “The quality and sturdiness of this set is great! Even better that they all seal and stack inside of each other so no more messy cabinets.” With silicone seals and reinforced latches for the lids, this set of 18 containers prevents food and smells from leaking. The containers are microwave, freezer, and dishwasher-safe (just remember to remove the lid before putting it in a microwave or dishwasher). And I love how stackable they are, helping me save kitchen space.

Black+Decker 1.5-Cup Electric Food Chopper

If you hate chopping your vegetables, get your prep done with an electric chopper. With one touch, the stainless steel blades in this food chopper will do all the chopping and mincing for you. Mix 1.5 cups of ingredients in the chopper for your best hummus or guacamole recipe. Plus, all the parts are removable, so you can stick them in the dishwasher for easy clean up.