Life is hard for a lot of Moms these days. We seem to need to be able to juggle careers, kids, running the house, and all of our social media accounts! But we can make life a little simpler. Appliances, gadgets and gizmos are the heroes of our busy households. They pick up the slack when we’re tired, busy, or just not willing to do what is needed around the home. Here are our top household must-haves for the modern Mom:
Dishwasher
Having a dishwasher in the kitchen can save us hours of scrubbing pots, plates and beakers every week. It’s not just a valued time saver. A dishwasher can make everything far more hygienic than a bowl of soapy water can. The steam it generates kills all the bugs and bacteria that might have made our kids sick. And best of all, we can be helping out with homework, or getting the rest of the cleaning done while the dishwasher takes care of the dishes.
Microwave Oven
These little modern marvels have actually been around since the 1970s. They’ve stood the test of time in our kitchens because of how convenient and helpful they are. Batch cooking makes more sense when you can just throw a pot of premade dinner in the microwave to reheat. It saves a fortune if you usually cook on gas too! And the microwave has helped many Moms steam healthy meals in minutes.
Ceiling Fan
Another favorite with decades of history. The ceiling fan may have been around for a long time, but it is still one of the preferred ways to stay cool in the summer. Creating a movement of air is a great way to feel more refreshed, and they are virtually silent. Best of all, the trusty ceiling fan is substantially cheaper to run than the air conditioner system.
Vacuum Cleaner
With all those fascinating attachments, our vacuum cleaners make light work of our dust busting around the house. These days, there are a lot of choices. You can choose cylinders, cordless, and even robot vacuums. Most of us prefer to pick a tried and trusted brand. We can even find online reviews to get a comparison of the shark navigator vs rotator vacuum cleaners. The energy efficiency and performance of our vacuum cleaners have never been better. They’re making our floors the most hygienic they have ever been.
Fridge
It’s hard to imagine life without a fridge in the kitchen. But it was only a few decades ago that people somehow managed. Nowadays, we can enjoy fridge-freezer combinations that also dispense chilled water and chipped ice. We are consuming more food than ever, so we need the larger capacity. And with fridges that keep tabs on what you’re keeping in there, our favorite appliances are smarter than ever.
Smart TV
Gone are the days of tubes and valves. Televisions today are sleek in design and smart in connection. You can browse the web or stream your favorite TV box set. Movie marathons don’t require changing discs (or tapes) anymore. And with voice or motion activation, you don’t even need to point the remote! You can store your family photos, or look up a recipe on your TV. Check your emails, or make a Skype call if you like. What more could you need?
Smartphone
Your smartphone can control your lighting. It can turn the heating up. It can even bring pizza to your door. This handy device contains all the apps you might need to run your household efficiently. Calendars, organizers, alarms and timetables all fit neatly into this pocket-sized favorite. Most importantly, you can call the kids to come downstairs for their dinner.
Laptop
The laptop has transformed the lives of working Moms across the country. With this handy device, we can work from home, in the garden, at the playpark, or even in the car while we wait for the kids to finish school. More Moms than ever are blogging thanks to the convenience of their laptop. It means you can take your entire office anywhere in the world at any time that suits you. You can be connected to your work office, or order your shopping online.
Digital Thermometer
These have been around since the 1980s, but they are still one of the most popular gadgets for a Mom to have. Safer and more accurate than the old-fashioned thermometers, they’re ideal for the kids. Children get around eight colds and illnesses a year. Even the tiniest sniffle will make a loving Mom worry. Thanks to the accuracy and convenience of the digital thermometer, we can now relax or respond to our kids’ illnesses.
Hand Blender
These cute little gadgets have made homemade baby food the norm. No longer do we need to stock up on jars and pouches. We can whizz up a health meal and store it in the freezer ready for another feed. And they’re great for us to stay healthy too. Smoothies and soups are all easy to make thanks to these little hand blenders. They’re pretty good for chocolate mousses too!
Satellite Navigation
The invention of the sat nav means we never have to be lost again. No more map reading, and no more cringing with embarrassment as we stopped to ask for directions for the third time. And no more running late to pick up the kids now we can see exactly how long a journey will take. We can even avoid the traffic jams in the town with live updates.
ChrissieKlinger provided this photo
Breadmaker
Not all Moms have discovered the benefits of the humble bread maker. These days you can find recipes for lots of different types of bread, and you can even make jam in the machine. Perhaps the best part of having a bread maker is you never need to run out of bread again. And the glorious smell of freshly baked bread is the perfect cover for that diaper odor that just won’t quit.
Appliances and gadgets for the modern Mom are designed to make life easier. They save us hard work and energy. Best of all they give us back the quality time we want to spend with the kids. What’s your favorite gadget?