Gifts for $ 80 or Less

Add style and function with this practical, oven to table Poterie Stoneware 3.38 Qt Casserole Dish by Le Creuset. It's constructed of quality stoneware for optimum cooking performance.

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A mandoline is a great kitchen tool for slicing and shredding vegetables. Oxo Good Grips tools are known for their 'easy on the hands' design features and quality stainless construction. This mandoline would be easy to store and use.

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The Cuisinart SmartStick® CSB-77C is an upgrade of the original SmartStick®, with an improved handle design and construction, plus accessories that make this handy kitchen tool much more functional. The SmartStick is powerful and performed very well in a home test. I'm impressed with the quality of construction, how easily the parts attach to the handle and the food processing functions of this blender.

With two 2.5 stoneware slow cookers in one server, you can cook the main and side dishes and allow guests to serve right from this attractive server. Each slow cooker has its own setting, so you can cook with one or both of these, each set at different temperatures. A handy appliance that is practical for everyday meals or guest entertaining. Read my review on the Trio Cook and Serve to learn more about this nice buffet server.

A fondue fountain is a chocolate lover's dream appliance - get the fruit ready! This Chocolate Fondue Fountain will surely be a hit with the guests, young and old alike. There are several different designs and sizes of chocolate fondues available in the Nostalgia brand. Remember to include chocolate, strawberries or other fruit for dipping with this delightful gift.

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Bread makers are terrific time saver. They takes all the hard work out of making homemade bread. This Sunbeam Bread Maker makes a large 2 lb family-size loaf. It has a nonstick insert for easy cleaning.

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While the Bissell Versus vacuum may look a little odd, the V-base allows better cleaning access around chair legs and into corners. And with 12 amps of power, a hose and crevice tool, it has more function typical of larger and more expensive upright vacuums than stick models. Handling does take a little getting used to, but it is an effective bare floor cleaning tool and a great gift idea. Stick vacuums are very convenient - learn more about them and what you can use one for in Benefits of a Stick Vacuum.

A handy Calphalon Double Grill for use on a cooktop, the Calphalon has a durable nonstick finish for easy clean-up and is designed with ridges that leave appealing grill lines on foods cooked. It also has silicone inserts built into the handles.

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It crushes whole ice cubes fast, blends the perfect smoothie and chops vegetables more consistently than some blenders. I especially like the way the jar goes on the base - it has a threaded bottom that slides onto an all-metal drive shaft. The updated Oster Fusion multifunction blender/processor is a pleasure to use.

This Hamilton-Beach Brew Station brews 12 cups of coffee and has a convenient one hand dispensing function. It has an easy to set programmable timer. Stylish and full-featured, it brews a great tasting cup of coffee. This coffee brewer is a hit because of the dispensing feature.

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