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The kitchen is the heart of the home: a place to reminisce, create, and nourish. Sometimes it’s a calm space, a place of solitude where you can find a quiet moment of respite in the morning. Other times it’s a hub of activity, bustling with scents and sounds and late-night conversation. However you use your space, we want to help you get the most out of it. Today we’ve found five deals on new kitchen gear—from the essentials to splurge-worthy extras—to help you get what you need for a little less.

OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner Deal price: $25; street price: $30

Whether you’re a casual salad eater or a regular herbivore, it’s nice to have a convenient way to wash and dry your greens. Easy to use and clean, the OXO salad spinner has been our top pick since 2014. Its flat, retractable lid makes the OXO a breeze to store, and we prefer its handy pump mechanism over the more-tedious crank on some models. Most importantly, the OXO does a great job of drying a variety of greens. This deal isn’t quite the best price we’ve seen for our top pick, but it matches the best price we’ve seen so far this year.

Read our guide to the best salad spinner.

Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set Deal price: $24; street price: $30

If you’re looking for a new set of all-purpose mixing bowls, we recommend the Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set. This set includes four bowls—in 1-, 1½-, 2½-, and 4-quart sizes—plus their corresponding lids. The bowls are made from durable, microwave-safe tempered glass, so you can be sure they’ll survive the freezer or the microwave. And their plastic snap-on lids allow you to bring your favorite dish to a potluck or to store leftovers.

Read our guide to the best mixing bowls.

Victoria 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet Deal price: $15; street price: $20

Cast-iron cookware has been a kitchen staple for hundreds of years. It’s versatile, extremely durable, and a great non-stick alternative. If you want to try one out, but you don’t want to spend a lot, our former runner-up pick is a great place to start. The Victoria is nearly identical to our top pick, but it has a slightly thinner factory seasoning and a longer handle that creates an uneven distribution of weight. Otherwise, the Victoria performs just as well as Lodge skillets, and the sloped sides make this skillet feel a little more spacious. You can use code OWNIT at checkout to secure the deal, but a purchase over $25 or store pickup is needed to avoid shipping fees.

Read our guide to the best cast-iron skillet.

Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack Deal price: $72; street price: $85

A good dish rack that fits your needs can make all the difference to your dishwashing experience. The Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack is a large and sturdy model—perfect for bigger families or active cooks who are constantly churning out meals (and messes). It can even hold extra-large pots and pans without dripping onto your countertop, and its rack was the most effective at draining water during our testing. Although the Simplehuman comes with a bigger footprint and price tag than our top pick, it’s extremely effective for folks who have the space. We’ve seen better discounts in the past, but this deal is the first notable drop we’ve posted this year.

Read our guide to the best dish rack.

Lékué Tropical Fruit Ice Pop Molds Deal price: $16; street price: $18

Nothing complements a warm day like a cool, refreshing homemade popsicle. Although this set doesn’t come with a tray, each fruit-shaped mold has its own lid, making these easy to stack in the freezer. They’re also dishwasher-safe, for quick cleanup. But parents be warned: The reusable sticks don’t have a drip catcher, so messes may ensue anyway. This deal matches the best price we’ve seen for these splurge-worthy popsicle mold picks. So if you are seeking a fun and creative treat, don’t miss out.

Read our guide to the best popsicle molds.

This article was edited by Ignacia Fulcher and Nathan Burrow.

Thermapen ONE Thermometer Deal price: $84; street price: $110

Whether you're gearing up for a cookout or just looking for precision, our new upgrade meat thermometer pick covers all the bases. The successor to our former upgrade pick, the Thermapen ONE is faster and more accurate than the Mk4. It also has a brighter backlit display and comes with some serious waterproofing. Although it’s a bit of a steep investment for most people, we think it’s an excellent option for avid cooks who want something quick and accurate. Even better, this deal is a new low price for the red model.

Read our review of the best meat thermometers.

Braun MultiQuick 7 Hand Blender MQ7035 Deal price: $81; street price: $100

Immersion blenders are great for anything from blending a soup to whipping up some homemade mayo. They're not as powerful as a full-on blender, but they're significantly more compact and convenient. If you want a blender with adjustable speed, we like the Braun MultiQuick 7. It can be easily used one-handed and outperformed more expensive Braun models during testing. Besides the blender, this model also includes a whisk attachment, beaker, and a two-cup food processor.

Read our review of the best immersion blender.

Jordan Thomas is a deals writer for Wirecutter. When she’s not scouring the web to find the best deals for the site and the daily deals newsletter, you can usually find her cooking elaborate meals or losing magnificently at trivia.

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