1Souper
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The Survival Box · Frozen DrawerSouper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Tray
Freeze soup, dal or sauce in neat one-cup blocks, then pop them into a bag. Dinner for one tired evening, already portioned.
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Kitchen gadgets for busy moms
Kitchen gadgets and freezer prep tools that save time on weeknights: Instant Pot, air fryer, Souper Cubes, shears and more.
Updated 28 October 2026
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2Stasher
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The Survival Box · Frozen DrawerStasher Reusable Silicone Bags (Variety Pack)
Reusable silicone bags that go from freezer to microwave to dishwasher. For the frozen drawer and the snack run.
3Bentgo
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The Survival Box · Frozen DrawerBentgo Glass Meal Prep Containers
Glass containers with snap lids for batch-cooked meals. Oven, microwave and freezer safe.
4FoodSaver
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The Survival Box · Frozen DrawerFoodSaver Vacuum Sealer V4400
Vacuum-seals meat, leftovers and batch cooking so the freezer stash lasts longer without freezer burn.
5OXO
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The Survival Box · Emergency ShelfOXO Good Grips POP Container Set (10-piece)
Airtight, stackable pantry containers with one-button lids. You can see what is running low at a glance.
6Better
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The Survival Box · Emergency ShelfBetter Than Bouillon Variety Pack
Concentrated stock paste. A spoonful turns rice, pasta or a sad soup into an actual meal.
7Microplane
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The Survival Box · Emergency ShelfMicroplane Premium Classic Zester Grater
Zests citrus and grates garlic, ginger and parmesan in seconds. The small tool that makes simple food taste finished.
8Ball
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The Survival Box · Emergency ShelfBall Wide Mouth Mason Jars
Wide-mouth jars for overnight oats, sauces, salads and pantry staples. Easy to fill, easy to wash.
9Salt,
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The Survival Box · Emergency ShelfSalt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
Teaches you how to cook without a recipe. Useful on the day the plan falls apart and you have to improvise.
10Instant
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The Survival Box · 15-Minute ToolsInstant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6-Quart)
Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and more in one pot. Dal, rice or a stew with very little standing over the stove.
11Cosori
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The Survival Box · 15-Minute ToolsCosori Air Fryer 5.8 Qt
A family-size air fryer for crispy veg, nuggets and reheated leftovers in about 15 minutes.
12Joyce
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The Survival Box · 15-Minute ToolsJoyce Chen Original Unlimited Kitchen Scissors
Sharp, comfortable kitchen shears for herbs, chicken, pizza and opening every packet in the house.
13OXO
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The Survival Box · 15-Minute ToolsOXO Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline
Slices cucumbers, onions and potatoes thin and even in seconds. Use the guard.
14NutriBullet
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The Survival Box · 15-Minute ToolsNutriBullet Pro 900W
A compact, powerful blender for smoothies, soups and sauces. Quick to clean.