The kitchen gadgets that have caught my eye and must make their way into my house right now.

After years of preparing Thanksgiving all on my own, I’ve learned a thing or two. Here are some kitchen lifesavers that will help in your meal prep.

I will be the first to admit, as a child I took having a fully stocked kitchen for granted. There was always a variety of fruits, vegetables, and snacks at the ready. As an adult, stocking a kitchen for myself, I find myself in a constant struggle between "I want that" and "Oh, I don't actually have that." It's a dance where I am juggling shopping lists, new recipes, and forgetting what I already have. How many containers of cayenne pepper do I currently have? Three. Yes, three. See what I mean?