Best Housewares Gifts for $ 100 or Less

This Ginsu Chikara Cutlery set offers very good value and quality for such an affordable price. The set includes quite an assortment of knives and tools, including a Santoku, steak knives and a steel. It not only looks stunning, but performs extremely well.

This is the ideal gift for those who love plants or would like to grow fresh herbs, greens or flowers indoors year round. AeroGarden comes in several sizes and prices, but their AeroGarden3 is a compact unit that usually retails for less than $100. Larger models are slightly more expensive. Consumer ratings for any of the AeroGarden models have been excellent.The model shown is the Classic7.
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An excellent family gift, a Tabletop Popcorn Maker will complete the theatre room atmosphere and provide healthier snacks for the movie fans. Who can resist the aroma of freshly popped corn. The old fashioned type of tabletop popcorn makers are nostalgic to further enhance the theme. Make sure you have plenty of popping corn and butter on hand.

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This Foreman Next Generation Grill is great for family grilling. It has a non-stick coating for easy cleaning and the grill plates are removable and dishwasher safe.

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This Wusthof Santoku Knife is made of quality carbon steel with a sharp, hollow ground granton edge. The Japanese styling of this knife makes it very versatile for slicing, dicing and chopping. The Granton hollow edge helps the foods to release easily from the knife when slicing and the full tang and riveted handle makes the knife very durable. Definition of a Santoku
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A basic and economical sewing machine by Brother with free arm feature and 25 built-in stitches. A great starter sewing machine with all the basics for mending or sewing garments.

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A lovely dinnerware set for everyday or special dinners. Made of durable stoneware, this southwest-styled Sedona pattern tableware is available in various service sizes, with the setting for 4 set being a nice starter dinnerware for a couple or small family.

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These Henckels knives are quality crafted, hand-honed and laser sharpened steel with full tang blades and riveted handles. They are designed for a comfortable and safe fit in your hand. This is a great buy for a set of 6 Henckels quality knives with a hardwood block holder.

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Terrific for those who love to entertain, the Swissmar Raclette provides for 8 persons to grill their own seafood, meat or vegetables right at the dinner table. The Raclette can also be used as a flat griddle. The unit has adjustable temperature controls and accessories for 8 servings.

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The Coffee PLUS makes a rich flavorful coffee, has a drip-free carafe and loads of convenience features including a clean function. The Coffee PLUS™ Coffeemaker makes the grade as a great coffeemaker, but this unit is innovative and the addition of the hot water, definitely gives it consumer appeal. It's ideal for homes with both coffee and tea lovers, but would also be a hit with the rest of the family for instant oatmeal or soup noodles, teas and hot chocolate.

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