Hi! I'm looking for blender suggestions. Ideally I'd like something relatively inexpensive ($60 or less) that isn't ginormous. I'll mainly use it for shakes and purée post-op.

I thought buying a blender would be pretty simple, but 'Geez Louise!', so many choices!!

I have a Hamilton Beach personal size blender. Like Take Two said above, it's cheap and it works great. For $20 at Walmart online, it comes with two blender bottles with travel lids. I also have The Bullet, which was about $45 at Costco and while it works okay, I like the cheap one better.

Have you considered a stick blender? I have one that works great. You can use it make creamy soups too because you can use it in the pan. Wouldn't trade mine for anything...K

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I ordered the Ninja with the two different sides that blend at the same time. I'll keep you posted once it gets here!!

My Ninja Kitchen System Pulse and my Smoothie Bible should be waiting for me when I get home!

I'm way too excited about this. I'm such a nerd!

My Ninja Kitchen System Pulse and my smoothie Bible should be waiting for me when I get home!

I'm way too excited about this. I'm such a nerd!

Good for you, you made the best choice, you are going to love it! I've had mine for about 4yrs and I use it everyday. Walmart also has sugar free snow cone juice, I have bought several different flavors and just love my evening snow cone treat :wub:

Ok, it is $69 on Amazon, but I have been using this for 3 months daily and I really like it.

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPB-300-SmartPower-15-Piece-Portable/dp/B003YLEXBO/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1347325480&sr=1-3&keywords=cuisinart