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Let’s be real—if my kitchen appliances were cast members in a reality show, my Hamilton Beach Food Steamer and Rice Cooker would be the low-key queen who doesn’t stir up drama but always shows up with flawless skin and snacks.
It’s the quiet MVP: no bells, no whistles, just hot, fluffy rice and veggies that taste like you spent actual effort (but spoiler: you didn’t).
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Let me stop you right there. If your cabinet of misfit gadgets (a.k.a. the appliance graveyard) is giving you side-eye, I get it. But this little wonder isn’t just another rice cooker.
It steams veggies, fish, dumplings, eggs, chicken—you name it—and doesn’t complain about the workload. Plus, it stacks vertically, so it’s like the bunk bed of steamers. Small footprint, big payoff.
Girl, yes. You will. Because once you realize you can dump rice in the bottom tray, toss some broccoli and salmon on top, press a button, and have dinner done while you rewatch Bridgerton for the 7th time—why would you not use it?
Also: no pots to scrub. Just a rinse and a smug sense of superiority as you close the dishwasher.
Lazy Girl Meal Prep: Toss in eggs, frozen dumplings, and spinach. Boom. Breakfast, snack, and dinner add-ons all in one steam sesh.
Bougie Brunch Vibes: Steam asparagus, soft-boil some eggs, and toss it all on avocado toast like you run a wellness blog.
Weeknight Reset: Brown rice in the bottom, green beans and tilapia up top. Add lemon slices and feel like the kind of person who drinks water from a glass, not a Stanley.
Over 5,000 reviewers can’t all be wrong. This baby consistently gets love for being affordable, reliable, and ridiculously easy to use. And unlike my ex, it actually listens when you press a button and follows through.
Plus, it doesn’t overcook. It just… knows. It’s got a built-in timer and shuts off when it’s done, so even if your kid starts taping cereal to the cat mid-dinner prep, your rice won’t burn.
Whether you’re chasing toddler chaos, juggling 19 tabs in your brain, or just trying to eat one vegetable that’s not a French fry, the Hamilton Beach Food Steamer & Rice Cooker has your back.
And listen, no one is saying this will change your life… but it might just change dinner.
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My son loves music. My husband will play the guitar for him and he just completely concentrates on it. I think they would both enjoy the songs and the singalong section. Thanks for the chance.
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Oh would I love to try something get my oldest to sleep. Every night it's a challenge, my hubby is at his wits end. Which is funny since I'm the one putting him to sleep ... LOL :)
We can always use new sleep inducing music in my house!
I'd love to try the Smashies applesauce!
i'd love to win this to give to my cousin who is having her first child very soon.
My sister could use this to get her baby to sleep.
This is perfect for my 5 month old son. He loves music at bedtime! It's part of our night-night routine.
I am a Grandma and would like to have this at my home for when the grandbabies come!
I would like to try the lavender scent Eucalan woolwash
My little guy loves music and this would be a perfect addition to his nursery.
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My little fella' is very soothed by music on long car rides. We could really use a new cd to keep me from going crazy. The same songs over and over get a little old. ;)
I'd love to get the babykins training pants from born to love.
My kids love music, and I think this would help them unwind at the end of the day.
I'd love to have the Flowers Door Name - Pastel.
I would love to win, anything to help my little guys sleep through the night.
my kids love to fall asleep to sound and it hard to find good ones i would love to win this
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This would be great for my son. I always sing to him at night, so it would be nice for him to have a sleepy time CD to listen to instead.
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I would love to win this for my grandson, he loves music and this would be nice and comforting to listen to.
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I like FUZZI BUNZ.
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I would love to win this because I have no music CD at all for my son!
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my grandson loves listening to music
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here's a new Mom I teach with & I'd love to give it to her.
I love the BUMMIS COTTON COVERs
I'm having trouble getting my daughters to go to sleep, and this might help!
We are always looking for new and exciting music to listen to in the car. Thanks so much!
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I recently took some of my older 'bedtime' CD's for my baby and they were scratched. :( So now I need to update my collection.
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I have a 2 1/2 year old little boy who loves to sing!
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I'd like to try the KANGA-DIPE POCKET DIAPERS. They look pretty cool.
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My son loves to go to sleep to music so this would be great for him! Thank you for the chance!
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I would love to have the Kokkoon. sadly they are out of stock!
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My sister's kids 4 and 5 years old would love this cd.I am a subscriber.
I would love to win this for my DIL and son. They have four little ones who love music and this would be perfect for them.
Thanks so much!
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My daughter loves to listen to music at the moment we are still singing christmas songs so if I win this dvd it may become her favorite and then I dont have to listen to Christmas songs in March.
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I would love any of the Dr Bronners items, I am a fan.
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I like their prints for changing and crib pads. Thanks!
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I think music at night for kids is a great idea! Please count me in the drawing - thanks! ~ :)
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What a great idea! I would love to have some sleepy time songs to listen to during quiet time!
I have a hard time getting my son to sleep so this would be useful!
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I would love this because my niece has a terrible time winding down at night and some soft music might help her. Thanks!
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