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November 26, 2005

Blatant attempt to earn some Christmas Money!

Ann Althouse, Instapundit, and many others are schilling for Amazon - I think I have made 93 cents in the past 6 months by linking to Amazon.com, and frankly, dear readers, that doesn't even buy me a comic book!
If you click on one of these links and actually buy something, I will get maybe another 4 or 5 cents, so by the year 2010, I might have enough money to buy this book.

With 8 cats and 3 dogs, we have a very hairy house. John and I have destroyed some very high-priced vacuum cleaners at the rate of about one per year. we now have a solution for our hardwood floors - Roomba. Gandalf the Grey, our Persian, sheds constantly. He especially likes shedding on the area rug in our living room. "Roomba"does a very good job of not only getting the cat hair off, but has the additional bonus of entertaining the cats.

Now, for our carpeted bedroom and the kitchen floor (unfortunately carpeted), and the carpeted staircase and walls and ceilings, I love my Dyson.

Please note that I did NOT purchase the animal Dyson vacuum - the only difference is the turbo-thingy that can be purchased separately if you think you really need it.

Okay, let us look at some cool kitchen appliances that I cannot live without:
1. My Kitchenaid Stand Mixer. I have the 5 quart heavy duty professional model now, but I had a 4 quart for years, and it was also pretty good.

I'm hoping to get some attachments for my Kitchenaid this Christmas - maybe the food grinder(hint, hint, John!)

2. My second favorite appliance is my Braun Hand Blender. It is great for soups, sauces, chopping nuts, crunching up ice and milkshakes and fancy drinks. Definitely worth the price.

I will continue with more later - I really have to go decorate my arbor with Christmas lights now.

Posted by Beth at November 26, 2005 2:00 PM

Comments

Since you just blogged that nekkid, one hopes you will take time to get dressed, dear.

The world of Leavenworth isn't ready for the Splendor that is She Who Will Be Obeyed au Naturel!

Posted by: John of Argghhh! at November 26, 2005 2:12 PM

Have you seen the ice cream maker attachment for the Kitchenaid Stand Mixer? If I did not already have a stand alone, that would be on my list.

Posted by: Amy at November 26, 2005 3:42 PM

Nekkid at 2:00 p.m.?

Sounds like it was an absolutely wonderful Saturday! ;)

Posted by: FbL at November 26, 2005 3:56 PM

Thank you Amy for pointing out the Ice Cream attachment. Already have a standalone IceCream maker...perhaps I can send that back to school with the college student and free up cabinet space. :)


Posted by: cin at November 26, 2005 7:29 PM

Get the grinder! (John) The spuds use it to make cranberry relish. No other tool will do for that job. I've been pondering the juicer...

Posted by: Punctilious at November 27, 2005 9:33 AM

We also have the Braun Hand Blender. It is absolutely fantastic, I have to say. Probably my favourite appliance.

Posted by: Amanda at November 27, 2005 4:39 PM

I bought my Kitchen Aid stand mixer at Tuesday morning last year on Black Friday - a great buy!

I absolutley LOVE my Roomba! What a great job it does in a house with 4 cats and 2 dogs! Do you talk to yours?

Posted by: Sharon at November 27, 2005 6:04 PM

Amanda, I think it is my favorite kitchen appliance - it is so very handy!

Sharon - yes, I talk to my Roomba! What is it about that machine, eh?

Amy - I have never tried making ice cream before - is it good enough that it is worth making it?

Puntilius - if I get the grinder, will you give me your recipe?

Posted by: Beth at November 27, 2005 8:29 PM

Posted by: Punctilous at November 27, 2005 11:07 PM