7 Upgrades Under $40 That Make Your Kitchen a More Comfortable Place to Hang Out

If you're anything like me, you may be about to spend hours upon hours in the kitchen this coming holiday season. Between hosting get-togethers and making contributions to bring to others' events, not to mention kitchen-centric traditions like icing cookies and decorating gingerbread houses, your kitchen is about to used a lot this season. If you make your space work hard, you can work a little bit easier--and help ensure that any hours spent in the kitchen are pleasant for you and yours.