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Post by cakediva on Oct 2, 2017 19:25:01 GMT
I'm a very lucky girl. Because of what I do for a living, I already own 3 Kitchen Aid mixers, all different sizes. I have a small 4.5 qt, a 5qt Pro, and a 7qt Pro. Plus I have a 20 qt floor mixer for big tasks. They all live down in my basement commercial cake space. So any time I want to use a mixer for home use, I need to go down to the basement. (see where this is going?) We are in the process of decorating/renovating the family room/kitchen across the back of the house. Family room got built-ins around the fireplace, hardwood floors and new furniture. Grey couch, and all my accents are white and touches of aqua. Very "beachy" without the seashells kind of feel. Kitchen is about to get quartz counters and a white, bevelled subway tile backsplash. And touches of the same aqua will appear in the kitchen.... Kind of like the 5qt Pro kitchen aid in aqua sky, that is currently on sale for 40% off at the local Canadian Tire store.    ETA - I LOVE that all of you think I'm lugging a mixer up and down the stairs!!  I'm just lazy and complaining that I have to lug my ingredients downstairs to USE the mixer. I'm SO not going to lug the mixer upstairs! LOL |
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Post by donna on Oct 2, 2017 19:28:43 GMT
Sounds like you need this new mixer! Carrying a heavy mixer up and down stairs could be dangerous!
That is the argument I would use.
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Oct 2, 2017 19:30:06 GMT
Hello?! Splash of color. 40% off. Convenience. Safety. Sold.
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Post by kristi521 on Oct 2, 2017 19:30:37 GMT
Not only would it be a useful tool, it would be a beautiful accent to your newly remodeled kitchen. What a deal it would be at 40% off as well!
I am a total enabler!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 19:32:15 GMT
I say go for it....it needs to match |
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Post by hop2 on Oct 2, 2017 19:33:55 GMT
If it’s in your budget and you have the space - go for it.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 2, 2017 19:39:14 GMT
Hello?! Splash of color. 40% off. Convenience. Safety. Sold. I agree! |
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Post by leannec on Oct 2, 2017 19:41:24 GMT
You are someone who would use that appliance so I will totally enable you  |
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Post by gillyp on Oct 2, 2017 19:41:53 GMT
Well it's necessary isn't it? It's a vital piece of equipment for your kitchen and the only possible item of the right colour and size to fit in that space there. . . See? Just over there.
A professional woman can't be expected to have to run up and down stairs every time a mixer is needed. It doesn't matter how many you have for professional use, this is for personal use only and, as such, totally necessary.
Plus, who doesn't like a bargain? 40% off means 40% you can spend on something else.
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 2, 2017 19:42:12 GMT
oh yes! I have my lavender one that my parents bought me for my 21st birthday. Dh bought me a commercial one for my 32nd birthday. Love them!
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 2, 2017 19:43:17 GMT
I don't be think you need validation - definitely shouldn't be lugging a mixer around. Buy the one you want for your kitchen!
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Post by basketdiva on Oct 2, 2017 19:51:13 GMT
Am I the only one that finds it strange that a tire store is selling a Kitchen Aid?  |
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Post by cakediva on Oct 2, 2017 19:58:03 GMT
Am I the only one that finds it strange that a tire store is selling a Kitchen Aid? Canadian Tire is kind of an all purpose store - like Home Depot without the lumber! They have a garden centre, sell all kinds of sporting goods, camping gear, lighting, have a full automotive section (complete with garage staff), and a household section, paint, shelving, that kind of stuff too. Not just tires! |
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Post by bbkeef on Oct 2, 2017 20:02:24 GMT
This is a necessity. The other KA's are for business use. You need one for personal use.  |
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Post by leannec on Oct 2, 2017 20:03:04 GMT
Am I the only one that finds it strange that a tire store is selling a Kitchen Aid? You can buy everything from tires to toilet paper at Canadian Tire  |
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Oct 2, 2017 20:09:09 GMT
Am I the only one that finds it strange that a tire store is selling a Kitchen Aid? I think you can compare Canadian Tire to stores like Blain's Farm & Fleet or Mill's Fleet Farm in the States (if you have those in your area). |
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Post by LeaP on Oct 2, 2017 20:15:58 GMT
Either that or the Instant Pot  . As I tell my girls, do what you think is right. <- how's that for a non-enabling answer? ETA: I love Canadian Tire. One of my Canada souvenirs are their vintage ornaments. |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Oct 2, 2017 22:11:04 GMT
Never mix business with pleasure.
And I think the US tax code would require one separate from the business. Maybe Canada does too?
And perhaps health codes would require separate?
Go for it and enjoy it.
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Post by dewryce on Oct 2, 2017 23:52:58 GMT
Never mix business with pleasure. And I think the US tax code would require one separate from the business. Maybe Canada does too? And perhaps health codes would require separate? Go for it and enjoy it. Oh you're good. I will have to remember that the next time I want to buy something  |
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Post by RosieKat on Oct 2, 2017 23:53:37 GMT
If you've got the budget, go for it!
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Post by snugglebutter on Oct 2, 2017 23:58:34 GMT
Um, I have two mixers (Kitchenaid and Bosch) and I don't run a cake business. Get one for the kitchen and enjoy it.
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Post by tanya2 on Oct 3, 2017 0:07:22 GMT
I think we need to know what colours your other mixers are
and Canadian Tire is THE BEST!!! it's like a canadian homegrown version of walmart - but better!
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Post by cakediva on Oct 3, 2017 0:47:08 GMT
I think we need to know what colours your other mixers are and Canadian Tire is THE BEST!!! it's like a canadian homegrown version of walmart - but better! Ha ok.... The little 4.5 qt is black. The 5 qt pro is black. The 7 qt pro is pewter. And the giant floor mixer is about 20 years old, and is black (but chipped in places and would love a new paint job!) |
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Post by txdancermom on Oct 3, 2017 0:53:01 GMT
I would, the ones downstairs are for your business....this would be for family!
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Post by quiltz on Oct 3, 2017 0:59:27 GMT
cakediva You should post the utube of Chris Hadfield's Canadian Tire song. It would be great in your original post. Get yourself the mixer!
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Post by scrapperal on Oct 3, 2017 1:29:52 GMT
I would, the ones downstairs are for your business....this would be for family!  If there's space in the kitchen for the mixer, then go for it. There is no way I'd be lugging ingredients up and down stairs so I could use a mixer! Save |
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Post by lesleyanne on Oct 3, 2017 1:44:25 GMT
Oh, you totally enabling ME, cakediva! I had to go look and now want one. The Ice Blue is lovely 💙
I have a very old (20 years +) white old that I love. It's the tilt head. Do you have a preference? Does it make a big difference with the artisan?
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Post by sillyrabbit on Oct 3, 2017 1:50:56 GMT
I have a black and white kitchen with turquoise accents and have my aqua sky Kitchenaid on the counter. It's so pretty and makes me smile. I say go for it!
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Post by cakediva on Oct 3, 2017 1:53:40 GMT
Oh, you totally enabling ME, cakediva! I had to go look and now want one. The Ice Blue is lovely 💙 I have a very old (20 years +) white old that I love. It's the tilt head. Do you have a preference? Does it make a big difference with the artisan? I prefer the lift bowl to my tilt head one. Depending on what I am mixing, the bouncing of the tilt head (even when locked) jiggles the lock lever and then the tilt head bounces higher.... |
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Post by smokeynspike on Oct 3, 2017 2:43:01 GMT
I think you need the new mixer!
Melissa
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. As I tell my girls, do what you think is right. <- how's that for a non-enabling answer? 
