(not to mention energy--and eggs!) people spend in the kitchen, it's easy to see why. With that in mind, one of the best things you can do to make your home more warm and inviting is to think of what you can add to your kitchen! There are so many neat kitchen gadgets and accessories out there today that it's impossible to list them all. For now, let's take a look two practical and practically-too-adorable for words accessories: spoon holders and steam releasers! The following are 5 ways that these nifty gadgets will brighten up your kitchen and make cooking more fun and enjoyable.

#1: They make cooking less messy

If you have ever had to deal with a pot that boils over or a cooking spoon covered in sauce that splatters on your countertop as you set it down, then you are definitely going to love adding a steam releaser and spoon holder to your kitchen. For tough bubbles and sauces, why not check out the fearless Red - Spoon Holder & Steam Releaser which is shaped like a crab? He'll keep the bubbles--and spaghetti sauce--at bay with is claws.

#2: They are super, super cute

Let's be honest: sometimes you just want something cute to add to your kitchen! It can bring a smile to your face to set a kitchen timer that looks like a bird's nest or set down a spoon holder and stream releaser shaped like a witch, just like the Agatha - Spoon holder & steam releaser which will bring some Halloween-y fun right to your stovetop.

#3: They're very convenient to use

Trying to use traditional methods of keeping steam from bubbling up can be a pain in the butt, especially if your pot and pan lids have a tendency to slide off when you try to keep them off to the side. A steam releaser will do the job quickly and easily without forcing you to put on a balancing act. Something like the Flower Power Steam Releaser will do wonders in a flash, or you use something a little sillier such like the Lid Sid.

#4: They can keep your utensils from getting messy

No one wants to stop everything they're doing just because a spoon slid into a pot of messy sauce or food. But that's what happens when you aren't using a spoon saver like the Hug Doug spoon saver, which will keep your spoons from sliding inside any pot or pan.

#5: They add aesthetic appeal

Everyone wants their kitchen to look good, right? You can add some great touches of aesthetic appeal with plenty of steam releasers and spoon savers, such as the Slice Steam Releaser which is shaped like a juicy slice of fruit or Lid Sid the little man that keeps the covers of your pots and pans open

If you’re looking to brighten up your kitchen (and keep sauce and bubbles at bay!) consider adding a spoon holder and steam releaser to your kitchen today.