melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 12, 2015 14:19:37 GMT
So, 18 yr old dd will be moving into an apartment in a few months by herself. Cannot believe this is happening! I swear she just picked out a cute dress with a teddy bear on it for the first day of kindergarten yesterday. How can she possibly be moving 10+ hours away from home?
Anyway, kiddo would like a good blender. She likes to make smoothies but has always been limited by our inexpensive blenders at home. I looked at the Magic Bullet and Nutribullet on line. Obviously, the Nutribullet is the way to go between those two so she can toss in harder veggies. What other similar products, in a similar price range, should I be looking at?
We do have a few months, but we are putting together a wish list for family members for the holidays as she moves out right after Christmas. Family is always asking what she would like as a gift and dd has decided she'd like practical items for her little studio apartment this year.
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Post by chrispeas on Aug 12, 2015 15:32:38 GMT
Ours just bit the dust yesterday. Would love an inexpensive one that works great.  |
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gloryjoy
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Post by gloryjoy on Aug 12, 2015 15:38:00 GMT
I like my NutriBullet, works good for throwing in chunks of fruit or veggies.
I think for that price range it's a good blender. Obviously there are better ones on the market, but they cost a lot more money.
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Post by elaine on Aug 12, 2015 15:38:14 GMT
I have this Nutri Ninja as my back up to my Blendtec. It was recently the TSV for $69 and was available in about 10 colors. It looks like red is all that is left for now, but mine does a good job. Not as good as my Blendtec, but much much more affordable.  |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 12, 2015 15:44:35 GMT
Ours just bit the dust yesterday. Would love an inexpensive one that works great. I bought a $20 on at Walmart and it works fine. I've never put in veggies though, just frozen fruit |
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Post by scrapcat on Aug 12, 2015 15:48:13 GMT
I have the Nutri Ninja Pro Blender and I love it. I researched a long time and really considered dropping serious cash on a Vitamix. So glad I opted for this, I've had it about a year. I make smoothies, juices, soups, dips, and even muffin batter in it. It's really easy to clean (I usually just rinse the blade with hot soapy water right away and it's fine). It even blends up chia seeds into tiny pieces. I am linking you to Kohl's only bcz that's where I bought it. It was on sale and I used a coupon and got it for around $90. You may find a better price at Amazon or Bed, Bath, Beyond with coupon. www.kohls.com/product/prd-1805640/nutri-ninja-pro-blender.jspI have a few friends who have the Nutribullet and are really happy with its performance as well. |
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Aug 12, 2015 16:02:38 GMT
I had a regular blender and got rid of it after I bought a Cuisinart stick blender. I love it for making smoothies, as you can direct the blade right onto the larger bits of fruit, instead of having to open the top of the blender and push it down into the blade. If you go that route, get a good one, not a cheap one. You can find Cuisinart on sale for under $30.
I have a friend who has a bullet and says it's also great for making smoothies.
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Post by Patter on Aug 12, 2015 16:23:30 GMT
We have the Ninja Kitchen and LOVE it!
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marimoose
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Post by marimoose on Aug 12, 2015 18:58:47 GMT
When I was researching for my older daughter last year I thought I was going to get her a nutribullet but the Ninja blender was rated higher across the board. She loves it for her smoothies and says it has so much power.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 12, 2015 19:32:44 GMT
Team Ninja.
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 12, 2015 20:05:33 GMT
Ninja from Costco. I like the different size bowls and the smoothie cups it came with.
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Post by genny on Aug 12, 2015 20:17:38 GMT
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Post by kandie on Aug 12, 2015 20:22:39 GMT
definitely a ninja, I got a great deal before christmas last year.
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 12, 2015 20:24:49 GMT
Had never heard of the Ninjas before this. Exactly why I came to the peas with this pressing question!
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Aug 12, 2015 20:26:00 GMT
My friend has a Ninja system and loves it.
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 13, 2015 3:39:38 GMT
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