Life Life Strategies A Space-Saving Coffee Mug—and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week Mugs are cozy, mugs are cute, but often, you have so many that mugs are all you have space for in your already overcrowded cabinet. This week, we've found one that'll stack delightfully with all your others. Plus, five more items to make your kitchen the most "clever" part of your home. By Brandi Broxson Brandi Broxson Instagram Twitter Website Brandi is an editor and writer with more than 15 years in the magazine and newspaper world. She was with Real Simple for nearly seven years and oversaw personal finance, pets, product testing, and career content. She ideated the magazine's first money issue in 2019 and created two virtual money summits which drew thousands of attendees. Brandi was a longtime editor of Real Simple's popular Clever Items franchise and tested hundreds, if not thousands, of products during her time at the brand. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Areaware.com 01 of 06 Confetti Cups Courtesy of Areaware $22 each; areaware.com So many coffee cups have handles that take up prime cabinet real estate. These chic stacking versions save space with raised grips. 02 of 06 Breakfast Cleanable Whisk Courtesy of Williams Sonoma $30; williams-sonoma.com The beaded tips help this tool beat eggs, mix marinade, and blend batter in a flash. A built-in slider cleans the tines. 03 of 06 Soap Dispensing Sponge Holder Courtesy of Oxo $21; oxo.com Fill the holder with dish soap, then press your sponge on it to dispense the sudsy stuff. After the dishes are done, rest the sponge on the vented ledge for quick drying. 04 of 06 Chef's Press Courtesy of Chef’s Press $14; thechefspress.com For evenly grilled fish or a fast sear on a steak, just plop this press on top. It helps the food maintain better contact with the grill or pan. 05 of 06 Cheese Knife Courtesy of Pampered Chef $17; pamperedchef.com Use the knife to cut soft cheese, like Brie, and the planer to slice semifirm cheese, like Cheddar. The fork tip moves the piece right onto your cracker, no fingers required. 06 of 06 Food Market Tea Towel Courtesy of Lana's Shop $26; lanasshop.com Berries: fridge or counter? Just check this adorably illustrated towel that features storage advice for 18 fruits and veggies, plus eggs. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit