Guidecraft Kitchen Helper

Posted by Candace on Dec 13, 2010 | 95 Comments

Kitchen HelperWhat’s the most indispensable tool in our kitchen? The Guidecraft Kitchen Helper.

We love to involve the kids in our cooking and let them perform experiments in the sink.

Yesterday, my kids stuck cloves in oranges to make mulled cider.   The other day, we made Stone Soup using the recipe in the children’s picture book.  Every weekend when Daddy makes pancakes, the kids drop chocolate chips into theirs.  And they love to decorate the cookies that Papa bakes.

Kitchen Helper PhotoWe used to just have the kids stand on a kitchen chair, probably not the safest option.  The Kitchen Helper is very sturdy and has rails to keep enthusiastic toddlers from tumbling out.

We’ve seen other, similar products but we appreciate that this one folds, includes a little chalkboard, and sells for $40-50 less than its competitors.

Guiding children towards independence and responsibility within a safe setting is one of the goals of most parents.  And we really like that the kids can learn simple cooking skills and help wash their plastic dishes (properly supervised, of course) with the Kitchen Helper.

And the Kitchen Helper raises kids up to your level during their kitchen science or kids in the kitchen adventures, a nice advantage for parents who have trouble bending.

Kids naturally like to be where the action is and with the Kitchen Helper, they will have plenty of opportunities to learn.

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WANT IT: Guidecraft Kitchen Helper at Guidecraft ($160, on sale for $70 through December 31, 2010) or  Guidecraft Kitchen Helper (on sale for $120).

WIN IT: Guidecraft is giving one lucky reader a Kitchen Helper ($160 ARV) as part of our 12 Days of Giveaways! To enter:

  • Mandatory Entry: Comment on this post, letting us know which Guidecraft toy you would most want for your children (besides the Kitchen Helper).
  • Two Optional Extra Entries: Link to the Hottest Holiday Toys for 2010 in a post on your blog or on any publicly visible web page where you are allowed to do so and/or share the guide on your favorite social media site. REMEMBER, your profile must be publicly visible for us to verify your extra entries! You may do this up to twice per giveaway. You must leave a separate comment with the URL where you shared the guide for each extra entry for your entry to count.

This giveaway ends December 20, 2010, 11:59 PM EST. Winner chosen at random from valid entries. Will ship to the US only. Please see the Hottest Holiday Toys for 2010 for a full list of giveaways.

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  • Cee said:

    I love all of their classroom furniture, particularly the Corner Book Nook. If only I could furnish our playroom with their pieces!

    #1 Dec 13, 2010 at 8:01 pm
  • aaron said:

    I like the kitchen helper. I have a nephew who is cooking. It’s amazing how young they start now.

    #2 Dec 13, 2010 at 8:07 pm
  • Molomatic said:

    I really like their ART TABLE & CHAIR SET. It would be so great to hook a roll of paper right to the table. Hours of art fun! Thanks.

    #3 Dec 13, 2010 at 11:45 pm
  • Molomatic said:

    I blogged!

    http://onegratefulmama.blogspot.com/2010/12/great-holiday-list-of-best-toys-on.html

    Thanks so much for the fun giveaways!

    #4 Dec 13, 2010 at 11:46 pm
  • Molomatic said:

    I also tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/#!/Molomatic/status/14526839213006848

    BTW, the Kitchen Helper looks fabulous. My little gal loves to cook!

    #5 Dec 13, 2010 at 11:48 pm
  • Stephanie V. said:

    Market Loft is awesome!!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

    #6 Dec 13, 2010 at 11:50 pm
  • Steve S said:

    I also like the 4 in 1 Dramatic Play Theater

    #7 Dec 14, 2010 at 3:23 am
  • Steve S said:

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/slates96/status/14582480023588865

    #8 Dec 14, 2010 at 3:29 am
  • Rebecca Graham said:

    I like the ConstructionTruck Sort and Match.

    #9 Dec 14, 2010 at 4:13 am
  • Justine McD. said:

    I’d also like the 4 in 1 Dramatic Play Theater for my kids

    #10 Dec 14, 2010 at 4:19 am
  • Jessica said:

    I would also love the 4-1 flipping table top easel

    #11 Dec 14, 2010 at 5:40 am
  • Jessica said:

    I shared on twitter
    http://twitter.com/jjak2003/status/14615922983567361

    #12 Dec 14, 2010 at 5:41 am
  • Pam said:

    I’d love the all-in-one kitchen center – so good for imaginative play.

    #13 Dec 14, 2010 at 9:23 am
  • amy pugmire said:

    i love the dress up carousel for my girls

    #14 Dec 14, 2010 at 10:22 am
  • Tabathia B said:

    I love the creation station art center
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    #15 Dec 14, 2010 at 12:17 pm
  • Tabathia B said:

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/14715911063736320
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    #16 Dec 14, 2010 at 12:18 pm
  • Michelle Holland said:

    I love the play lofts, with three kids space is always an issue this is a great idea!!

    #17 Dec 14, 2010 at 5:11 pm
  • Michelle Holland said:

    Love love love the play lofts. Such a great idea.

    #18 Dec 14, 2010 at 5:12 pm
  • Noreen said:

    Doll Buggy- Natural

    #19 Dec 14, 2010 at 5:25 pm
  • Denise B. said:

    I also like “STAK ‘EMS TOP HATS 120-PIECES”.

    #20 Dec 14, 2010 at 7:11 pm
  • Vanessa said:

    I’d love the Doll High Chair- Espresso

    #21 Dec 14, 2010 at 9:42 pm
  • bunnifoo said:

    I don’t have kids, but my nephew would love the Art Table and Chair set.

    #22 Dec 14, 2010 at 10:01 pm
  • M. Torelli said:

    I love love love the Guidecraft mission table and chair set! We saw it at our local library in the children’s room and it’s wonderful. Would be a great addition to our playroom!!!

    #23 Dec 14, 2010 at 10:16 pm
  • lace said:

    I most want the feel and find game or a set of unit blocks

    #24 Dec 14, 2010 at 11:50 pm
  • hippie4ever said:

    The Feel and Find, and Rainbow blocks :) silenttributary at yahoo dot com

    #25 Dec 15, 2010 at 4:34 am
  • Chanequa Walker-Barnes said:

    There are too many great products to choose from. My son would love the Train Toy Box and the Magneatos look like a lot of fun. I also like the Art Table & Chair Set.

    #26 Dec 15, 2010 at 5:24 am
  • Marlena U. said:

    Oh my! I have been wanting this since the first time I saw it! My little one LOVES to help cook but is always losing her balance on her step stool. This would be PERFECT for her and her little brother. Another item from Guidecraft that I love is the Art Activity Center!

    #27 Dec 15, 2010 at 11:11 am
  • Rebecca Gorton said:

    Interlox!

    #28 Dec 15, 2010 at 1:21 pm
  • Kimberly said:

    I love their wood furniture. The Pirate Ship Retro Rocker is super cute and looks very sturdy too.

    #29 Dec 15, 2010 at 5:38 pm
  • Kasandria Reasoner said:

    I like Doll High Chair- Espresso
    Kas

    #30 Dec 15, 2010 at 7:52 pm
  • clarissa said:

    love the doll bunk beds in natural

    #31 Dec 15, 2010 at 9:34 pm
  • clarissa said:

    http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/2010/11/toy-gift-guide.html blogged the holiday guide

    #32 Dec 15, 2010 at 9:35 pm
  • clarissa said:

    http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/15218785409568769 tweet about holiday guide

    #33 Dec 15, 2010 at 9:37 pm
  • heather said:

    I’d love the mission furniture with baskets for organizing toys :)

    heather

    #34 Dec 15, 2010 at 11:27 pm
  • Katherine said:

    The Magneatos look like I would want to play with them~

    #35 Dec 16, 2010 at 6:33 am
  • susan said:

    I would love the CORNER BOOK NOOK too!

    #36 Dec 16, 2010 at 5:32 pm
  • susan said:

    Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/#!/susanlanai/status/15519832334143488

    #37 Dec 16, 2010 at 5:33 pm
  • G Bailey said:

    4 in 1 Flipping Floor Easel

    ceis8009 at yahoo dot com

    #38 Dec 16, 2010 at 6:09 pm
  • G Bailey said:

    linked to guide: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=520924670

    ceis8009 at yahoo dot com

    #39 Dec 16, 2010 at 6:13 pm
  • Vicki wurgler said:

    I love the Retro Racers Upholstered Rocker

    #40 Dec 16, 2010 at 10:50 pm
  • Danelle said:

    I would love to get them the Magneatos (small 72 pcs. set)

    danellejohns at gmail dot com

    #41 Dec 17, 2010 at 12:28 am
  • Elizabeth K said:

    I would also really like the White Wooden Bookshelf.

    #42 Dec 17, 2010 at 3:04 am
  • Elizabeth K said:

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/EEK_031880/status/15664229021384704

    #43 Dec 17, 2010 at 3:09 am
  • Elizabeth K said:

    I shared on Facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=115614095174166&id=100001884874109

    #44 Dec 17, 2010 at 3:09 am
  • Katherine P said:

    http://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/15716716545839105 tweeted

    #45 Dec 17, 2010 at 6:36 am
  • Lori Z. said:

    The Magneatos look great!

    #46 Dec 18, 2010 at 2:20 am
  • Noreen said:

    Dress Up Carousel
    we could really use this

    #47 Dec 19, 2010 at 1:29 am
  • Notorious Spinks said:

    I would love the Magneatos for the kids.

    #48 Dec 19, 2010 at 5:01 am
  • map of Idaho said:

    I would love to have the Doll Bunk beds in Espresso.

    #49 Dec 19, 2010 at 3:19 pm
  • map of Idaho said:

    I posted about your giveaway on my blog. You can see it here: http://bit.ly/hWOXtU

    #50 Dec 19, 2010 at 3:27 pm
  • map of Idaho said:

    I tweeted about it here: http://bit.ly/i32NwT

    #51 Dec 19, 2010 at 3:30 pm
  • erma said:

    I like the kitchen helper.

    #52 Dec 19, 2010 at 5:42 pm
  • Katie R. said:

    I want my daughter to have the ART TABLE & CHAIR SET (Pink)

    #53 Dec 19, 2010 at 10:54 pm
  • Stephanie Cobb said:

    I would also LOVE the art activity center!
    sunni08 at gmail dot com

    #54 Dec 19, 2010 at 11:16 pm
  • Jennifer M said:

    I love the dress up carousel.

    #55 Dec 20, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Paula Hafner said:

    I like the Fire Truck Toy Box for my son.

    #56 Dec 20, 2010 at 1:32 am
  • Kalani said:

    I think my kids would also love the easy view storage bench…
    inalak at msn dot com

    #57 Dec 20, 2010 at 2:35 am
  • Jennifer R said:

    The one I want besides the Kitchen Helper is the Guidecraft 4-SIDED LIBRARY

    #58 Dec 20, 2010 at 8:20 am
  • JRG said:

    The 4-1 table easel looks great for kids.

    #59 Dec 20, 2010 at 9:12 am
  • Judy B said:

    The Magneatos always catch my eye, but we don’t have any yet. These kitchen helpers look awesome, much safer than our step stools.

    #60 Dec 20, 2010 at 12:28 pm
  • Stacy said:

    I’ve been eying the dress up carousel for a long time now :) Thanks for the giveaway!!

    #61 Dec 20, 2010 at 1:21 pm
  • Julie said:

    I love Guidecraft and I really want their kitchen helper. I’d love this toy http://guidecraft.com/product/134472/G5082/_/Animal_Train_Sort_and_Match

    #62 Dec 20, 2010 at 2:19 pm
  • cd said:

    I like the playhouse hideaway bookshelves crayolaswap at hotmail dot com

    #63 Dec 20, 2010 at 2:33 pm
  • Cristi said:

    I would like the ART TABLE & CHAIR SET for my daughter.

    #64 Dec 20, 2010 at 2:48 pm
  • Jackie said:

    I really want the rainbow blocks that are see through! By the way, I’ve never seen one of these kitchen helpers before. I think it’s ingenious since someone topples off a chair in this house roughly once a week. oops.

    #65 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:08 pm
  • Jackie said:

    Shared toy guide on twitter
    http://twitter.com/bookblogmomma/status/16933907140190208

    #66 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:13 pm
  • cindy said:

    i like the puppets theater

    #67 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:19 pm
  • Lisa L said:

    I’d love to get the Transportation Toy Box for my son’s playroom!

    #68 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:27 pm
  • Julie L said:

    http://guidecraft.com/product/132212/G83552/_/Fancy_Tea_Party_Table_%26_Chair_Set like this
    thanks for the giveaway

    #69 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:31 pm
  • danielle said:

    I would like the Noah’s Ark Rocking chair for my niece.

    #70 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:35 pm
  • rebecca said:

    The Retro Racers table and chairs are my favorite.

    #71 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:36 pm
  • Maja said:

    creation station art center

    #72 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:45 pm
  • Maja said:

    http://twitter.com/MajaMeza/status/16942367034576897

    #73 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:46 pm
  • Maja said:

    stumbled MajaMeza

    #74 Dec 20, 2010 at 3:47 pm
  • Kaye said:

    My kids would love the pirate ship!

    #75 Dec 20, 2010 at 4:03 pm
  • dramaqueensmum said:

    I love the corner book nook. dramaqueensmum at gmail dot com

    #76 Dec 20, 2010 at 5:34 pm
  • Sarah L said:

    I would love to give my little guy the train shaped toy box!

    #77 Dec 20, 2010 at 6:23 pm
  • tina reynolds said:

    I love the Pirate Collection Table & Chairs thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

    #78 Dec 20, 2010 at 7:55 pm
  • over thirty mommy said:

    My daughter would love the SKYSCRAPER BUILDING SET

    #79 Dec 20, 2010 at 7:56 pm
  • tina reynolds said:

    http://twitter.com/mrstinareynolds/status/17005507730472960

    #80 Dec 20, 2010 at 7:57 pm
  • Dana said:

    I also like the Doll Buggy- Espresso! Thank you for the chance!! Happy Holidays!

    #81 Dec 20, 2010 at 9:16 pm
  • Dana said:

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/17026751347564544

    @zebastyandylan

    #82 Dec 20, 2010 at 9:23 pm
  • Lisa G. said:

    I love the Butterfly Table & Chairs Set!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

    #83 Dec 20, 2010 at 9:33 pm
  • trixx said:

    The Center Stage Tabletop Puppet Theater would be perfect for my daughter!

    #84 Dec 20, 2010 at 9:37 pm
  • Chrysa said:

    I like the 4 in 1 Dramatic Play Theater

    #85 Dec 20, 2010 at 10:28 pm
  • Tobster said:

    My kid would love the All In One Play Kitchen — and I would love to get it for her!

    #86 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:04 am
  • Sand said:

    I’d love the COMPLETE KITCHEN CENTER.

    #87 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:20 am
  • kathy pease said:

    i love the Transportation Table & Chair Set

    #88 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:36 am
  • kathy pease said:

    1 http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/17076213449228289

    #89 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:38 am
  • kathy pease said:

    2 http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/17076213449228289

    #90 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:38 am
  • R Hicks said:

    I would like to have their Playoffs Toy Box

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

    #91 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:49 am
  • DanV said:

    I’d like the Dollhouse Furniture

    #92 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:50 am
  • R Hicks said:

    shared hottest toys link on fb

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=121248521274021&id=536212900#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=116906975044539&id=536212900

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

    #93 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:51 am
  • R Hicks said:

    tweeted list

    http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/17079870362230784

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

    #94 Dec 21, 2010 at 12:52 am
  • Federalist said:

    Finally — I’ve been looking for a safe way for my 2-year-old son to “help” me when I’m working with my MIG welder and cutting on my table saw. My wife was never comfortable with me just letting him sit on the work bench. One of these should resolve her worries!

    #95 Dec 31, 2010 at 6:03 pm