I’ve been using JoyJolt Knives in my kitchen to see how they compare to my expensive Cutco knives that were purchased through a super helpful rep at a Home Show. I love my two Cutco knives (Hardy Slicer & Cheese Knife) so much that I literally donated every other knife in my kitchen a few years ago.

Since then I have tried a few different cheese knives because I’d like to add one more to our drawer for when we’re all in the kitchen prepping food together (it’s rarely used for cheese). They have ALL been sent back UNTIL JoyJolt showed up in my kitchen.

I found some real keepers here! You know it’s good if I allow it a permanent place in my home, as I am very particular about curating a minimalist home and avoiding clutter.

You guys, I expected to have all sorts of constructive criticism about this set, but it is actually super incredible. Out of the 6 knives, there is only one that I do not think our family would use, which is the Santoku. This is just a personal preference based on what we cut and dice up here. I didn’t think it was better or more unique than the other knives, so it isn’t necessary to have a duplicate that can do the same job another knife can do. I will give it another try before I decided if I’ll pass it along to another home.

The JoyJolt paring knife is the best I’ve used, anywhere, ever! So far this JoyJolt paring knife has perfomed better than my previously owned Cutco paring knife (which I sold, as I didn’t love it or feel confident using it).

I appreciate that this whole set of 6 knives is under $20 and that makes me feel a tad foolish that I spent about $100 on one single Cutco Cheese Knife (although it has served us well for 6 years and will keep getting used multiple times a day).

The JoyJolt set comes with sheaths, which I had to purchase separately for my other brand of knives AND pay shipping. Many knife companies don’t even offer this. Don’t underestimate this accessory. It helps protect YOU while you reach for the knife in the drawer, AND it preserves the life of the blade, keeping it sharper longer.

If you don’t love something in your kitchen (or anywhere in your home), seek out something better.

Every drawer and cupboard in your kitchen should be filled with things that serve you well and function just as you expect them to.

JoyJolt offers more than just knives, they have a beautiful line of glassware and more.

You know that when you’re making cookies you want to SET THE TIMER. Of course that’s because you don’t want to burn your cookies making them only edible when they’re crumbled over a massive bowl of ice cream and then covered in Hershey’s chocolate, not that I’ve ever done that or anything.

When baking I view each of those 7-10 minute blocks of time as little mini challenges.

It’s like how much can I get done while the clock is running? GAME ON!

When I set the timer for cookies I roll the rest of the dough into balls and pop them in the fridge until it’s time to pop them in the oven.

Most of our daily or weekly tasks that we need to do around the house can be done fairly quickly.

I’m not even kidding when I tell you this next part…

I’ve spent hours looking at clean houses on Pinterest and Google searching ways to tidy the house quickly. HOURS! And then I’ve put my phone away and gone back to doing something that is equally as unproductive as looking at clean houses online. 

When I do this simple little thing it changes the way I clean.  The results are excellent, both for the physical outcome of the house, and for my energy level. It’s quirky, but I LOVE racing the clock.  It gives me so much energy and makes me happy!

I grab my timer and then go around doing random things like this:

• Fold or switch out laundry
• Wipe down the sinks
• Wash the mirrors
• Vacuum the living room
• Wash the Vacuum filter- I love my Dyson and treat it well.
• Organize a drawer
• Separate the dirty socks from the toys in the toy bin (this is a real issue that only parents of toddlers understand).
• Wash my makeup brushes
• Take the recycling to the garage
• Empty the garbage cans in each room
• Check the furnace filter, change if needed
• Organize the fridge and wipe down the shelves
• Pull all of the “too small” clothes out of a kid’s closet.
• Strip down the beds and wash everything
• Wipe down the TV screen
• Dust the furniture
• Straighten up the shoes and coats in the mudroom
• Unload or reload the dishwasher- My kids mostly do this task, bless!

Okay, you get the point. So many of these really simple things could be done in 10 minute blocks.  Several of them you could group together and within 30-40 minutes all the little annoying things are done and you can just admire your work OR set the timer and keep going on something else!