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lamsmy

(155 posts)
12. No appliances for Christmas or birthdays!
Sun Nov 18, 2018, 11:07 AM
Nov 2018

I love cooking, and would love a KitchenAid, but it's a definite no-no for a personal gift at the holidays.

Why? First appliances belong in the kitchen and are used by everyone for everyone's benefit. Making it a personal gift is kind of like saying "Here, go make me something yummy."

Ditto for power tools for guys - they are both involve work. Even if that work is sometimes pleasurable, often it is just a plain old chore. In our family, appliances and tools (bbq, lawn gear etc.) count as gifts for "the house."

If you are sure she will love it, go ahead. But my advice would be to back it up with something, even something small, that is just for her and just for pleasure. A little jewellery, perfume, a great book... anything that is expressly for HER.

This is the type I have and I love it . stonecutter357 Nov 2018 #1
I don't think you need that one janterry Nov 2018 #2
Agree. I have a red one. It matches my canisters. GentryDixon Nov 2018 #39
My wife surprised me with a classic KitchenAid about 25 years ago Fortinbras Armstrong Nov 2018 #41
KitchenAid mixers are great. flyingfysh Nov 2018 #3
I've worn out two spinbaby Nov 2018 #40
Get it wiley Nov 2018 #4
You're very sweet Rorey Nov 2018 #5
This might be good advice. Sometimes picking something out for someone who enough Nov 2018 #11
You could give her a hand made "gift certificate" drmeow Nov 2018 #15
Get it. AirmensMom Nov 2018 #6
I have the Kitchen Aid Artisan 5qt woodsprite Nov 2018 #7
That's great advice! Rorey Nov 2018 #16
That's a wonderful gift! KatyaR Nov 2018 #8
can't go wrong Brainstormy Nov 2018 #9
Extra bowl for sure, you can chill onw while using the other. irisblue Nov 2018 #10
I'm going to wrap a small accessory or recipe book for under the pagan tree. NightWatcher Nov 2018 #13
👏👏👏👏 good move irisblue Nov 2018 #17
No appliances for Christmas or birthdays! lamsmy Nov 2018 #12
I'm aware of the "no power cord for gifts" rule, but if I got her jewelry she'd slap my face NightWatcher Nov 2018 #14
So, when are you having us over for dinner on January? 😁 irisblue Nov 2018 #19
I have to disagree with that. JayhawkSD Nov 2018 #18
Agreed. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2018 #22
Check out KitchenAid's outlet missingthebigdog Nov 2018 #20
This is the model I have. Classic Plus 4.5qt. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2018 #21
That's the one I have. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2018 #31
What a wonderful husband you are! cyclonefence Nov 2018 #23
Love my 30 year old KitchenAid. The Artesian model should do at 4.5 sinkingfeeling Nov 2018 #24
Slightly OT, but interesting (to me, and shows the quality)...KitchenAid Mixer Disassembly: ret5hd Nov 2018 #25
Attachments!!! blaze Nov 2018 #26
Pick one with beaters that are easy to lick. rickford66 Nov 2018 #27
I own two KitchenAid Mixers Major Nikon Nov 2018 #28
I won't ask why you have two blaze Nov 2018 #30
I own many of the attachments Major Nikon Nov 2018 #34
Well. I've got an electric meat grinder. An ice cream maker. And a hand crank pasta machine. blaze Nov 2018 #35
Buy it! handmade34 Nov 2018 #29
those are gorgeous KT2000 Nov 2018 #32
not only cute handmade34 Nov 2018 #33
Well done! nt blaze Nov 2018 #36
That is a great one...I have a less expensive one and need more power for some of the things I make Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #37
Check out QVC for their "Exclusive" colors, too. Pathwalker Nov 2018 #38
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