18 Kitchen Gift Ideas Under $100

Isn’t it amazing to discover that some of the everyday tools and gadgets that we use in our kitchens and for our food and drinks can actually be bad for us? So why not pick out smart gifts for your friends and family (and don’t forget yourself) for those upcoming celebrations, that also support health? Here are 18 Kitchen Gift Ideas Under $100, and there’s even a few extras just for fun.

Making Healthy Choices

Xenoestrogens are chemicals that mimic estrogen in our bodies and can disrupt our access of real estrogen and overall healthy hormone levels and you can find them in your kitchen tools, personal care products, cleaners, and more.

Xenoestrogens that you might be in common kitchens include:

• Bisphenol A (BPA) – packaging and coatings
• Phthalates
• Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) like Teflon
• Metalloestrogens like aluminum

They contribute to all kinds of health issues including infertility and gender harming issues, cancer, thyroid challenges and endocrine diseases, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity, neurological challenges, and more.

Kitchen Gift Ideas

Whew! There are so many great tools out there to use in the kitchen. It’s really hard to narrow it down. Here are 18 gift ideas including electrical and non, big and small, and all having options at $100 or less:

1. Slow Cooker or Crock Pot – There are so many slow cookers out there with a huge variety of sizes and other unique benefits, so choose what fits your family best. I’ve used them for years and prefer:
   1. large size with removable, ceramic bowl for easier washing
   2. programmable
   3. no locks (mostly in the way for me)
   4. good, insulated handles
2. Instant Pot – A great timesaving tool for delicious meals, including roast that just falls apart, as well as potatoes, soups and more in less time.
3. Handheld Immersion Blender – We actually have a dedicated immersion blender for our soap making and then a separate one for our kitchen to easily puree liquids for smooth soups, sauces, and more in the pot or bowl.
4. Mini-Crockpot – I actually found this little gem a few years ago. Great for taking your leftovers for a deliciously lunch away from home.
5. Water bottles – Glass or stainless steel water bottles are great for your health-enthusiast friends that know how important it is to get plenty of clean water daily
6. Glass containers with lids – Glass bowls are great for mixing, baking (some), storing, and serving. Definitely saves time when you know which lid fits.
7. Mortar and Pestle – I see these Everywhere and can be very helpful when you buy whole seasonings for the freshest flavor and only need a small amount. I regularly use mine for small amounts of whole peppercorns, cardamon, and coriander.
8. Knives – There are so many options, and I have grown a collection of preferred over the years based on how I’ll use them and frequency, the sharpness and how easily I can resharpen, and also the handle since I have small hands. The best in my collection are probably my Cutco knives, but they are more expensive and difficult to get sharpened. I also have an excellent set of Farberware knives that came with their own sharpener and were less expensive.
9. Cast Iron – These are heavy but sturdy skillets without the health-compromising Teflon. Definitely great tools for stove top and oven use, particularly when seasoned well. Some good options are also enamel coated.
10. Glass pitcher – Don’t forget to get away from those plastic pitchers too.
11. Bamboo Utensils – Get rid of those plastic cooking utensils and use bamboo instead. If you decide on a set, be sure to include at least one straight edge.
12. Cutting boards – Can’t forget bamboo cutting boards for the natural, anti-bacterial qualities and, of course, the missing problematic chemicals
13. Mason Jars – These were a quick and easy go-to when we started cutting back on our plastic use in the kitchen.
14. Mason Jar Plastic Lids – You can select basic 1-part lids, as well as different lid options for spices, drinks, fermenting vegetables, and more.
15. French Press – We started with a small, glass version and later bought a bigger, stainless steel version. Definitely try it out. A definite treat with that special coffee on Saturday mornings!
16. Coffee Grinder – We have 2 coffee grinders, one for spice/seasoning grinding and small amounts of seeds and some grains, as well as a great Krups coffee grinder for the freshest coffee.
17. Tea infusers – There’s quite a range of designs on these, but they are definitely helpful for those trying loose leaf teas supporting digestion, relaxation, and more.
18. Garlic Press– There are several styles of garlic presses out there, and I Love my Pampered Chef garlic press. This is definitely a handy tool for accessing the freshest garlic flavor punch for meals.

More Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Healthy Kitchens Under $100

Here’s a few more ideas that are a little more unusual but still definitely useful and under $100:

1. Label Maker – A great tool for those wanting an organized kitchen, a label maker enables you to tell the difference between your Mason jars filled with cinnamon and cumin, oregano and cilantro, chia seeds and broccoli sprouting seeds, and more.
2. Ice Cream Maker – There’s a wide price range and style of ice cream makers. Our lower price tag Cuisinart ICE electric ice cream maker works great.
3. Stainless Steel or Glass straws – Skip the plastic straws and the health-hindering particulates that seep into your drinks. Choose stainless steel or glass instead.
4. Silicone Stretch Lids – I love this recent purchase and thought you might too for stretchable coverings for just about all food containers.
5. Spoon Rest – I picked up several beautiful spoon rests from a pottery business in Gruene, Texas and have also seen some beautifully crafted designs at my local farmers’ market.
6. Cloth Napkins – Even paper napkins and towels can have toxins, so what about a cute set of everyday cloth napkins?

Your kitchen is only one place you’ll find toxins in the home, but it’s a significant space to make changes.

And I should add that there are a number of more expensive changes you can make. Here are just two:

• Water filtration system like reverse osmosis system of others to clean up the tap water you use
• Pots and pans that aren’t made of aluminum or coated with Teflon or other non-stick chemical coatings and not

Decisions

A well-equipped kitchen makes it so much easier to prepare and enjoy healthy options.

Here are just a few examples:

• How to Cook Mexican Style Black Beans in the Slow Cooker, Stove Top, or Instant Pot
• Staying Hydrated: Hydration Tips for Summer
• Easy and Budget-Friendly Instant Pot Potatoes

Aside from the local stores and small businesses nearby, here are two great online resources to also consider:

• Azure Standard– bamboo utensils, Mason jars, and more
• Starwest – herbs, teas, infusers, and more

What a great way to support the health journeys of your friends and family…or maybe your own.

Have fun shopping!