K-Cups
K-cups have literally swept the nation, and for what? Many people buy them because the initial purchase might not seem so bad, starting at $70 for the machine and, let’s face it, the coffee is pretty tasty, but is it worth the subsequent costs?
If you’re going to continue to pay $25 for 40 cups then you may as well buy a regular drip coffee maker and regular coffee to save money. Plus, you won’t be adding unnecessary plastic waste to the environment.
Don’t want to give up your machine and the pods? Then you could buy refillable pods, $17 for 8, and fill them up with store-brought coffee.
Banana Slicer
Where to even start with the banana slicer? This invention will supposedly cut your banana into uniform slices. It’s shaped like a banana too… or is it?
It’s definitely shaped like a banana, but these fruits come in various different sizes and curves, rendering the slicer useless most of the time. Stick to a knife for the same results, reducing clutter at the same time.
Dryer Sheets
We’ve long believed that dryer sheets are a waste of money, a hazard to the environment AND your wallet. Why add to your expenses with this reoccurring purchase when you can add a ball of aluminum foil in the dryer to eliminate static electricity?
If you also want to soften your clothes, toss a washcloth with a bit of white vinegar on it for the same effect!
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actually I love my egg cooker. the eggs are easy to peel and that isn’t the case with eggs boiled on a pot. It is easy to do and shuts off automatically. I am only cooking for one and 6 eggs are the perfect amount for me.
Dumbest article I ever read.
Some of us have hand problems or disability s and need electric can openers
Or we have allot of jewelry thats too fine to store in egg crates.
Get a life
I thoroughly agree with most of what you said. Except for the Salad Spinner. I received one as a wedding present way back in 1977 and have used it every single time I make a salad or use some lettuce for any dish. I hate a salad that has water running around the bottom of the bowl. And unless you enjoy shaking lettuce at the kitchen sink for several minutes or wasting paper towels trying to dry it, and still not get the lettuce drip free, the spinner is perfect! And as far as taking up space, it’s only the size of a medium to large cooking pot. And IMO a must have in every kitchen. If mine ever breaks, I’ll be purchasing another one immediately! P.S. I have one with a crank. I can’t speak of the ones with a string to pull, but they may not be as of good quality.