Did anyone have to buy a new blender for the liquid stage? If so, can you recommend something that'll pulverize the crap outta the fruit & ice I make into smoothies? Thanks!

PS - I can't spend like, $100 on a blender....

I didn't go crazy expense wise myself for this stage - I got at Target the Hamilton Beach Personal Blender w/Travel Lid $16.99. Worked great & I still use it.

AHH! I understand! I am broke and can never afford anything fancy!! I however got what's called a "Shake and Take" for Christmas which is a small blender (which works VERY well) and the cannister that everything blends in, doubles as a travel bottle! It makes things SOOOO Easy for me, and now there is no excuse to eat junk because I'm "in a hurry" or "too busy". My mom said it was $20 at a store like Walmart... heres the link to buy it!

SHAKE N TAKE - Taylor Gifts

I have the Magic Bullet and it is wonderful. You can get it at Wal-Mart for $54.97. It's a little pricey, but so worth it.

The travel blenders look nice, but I do not think they'll blend the frozen fruit I use. I am looking for more motor strength than the one I have now. I saw something akin to a magic bullet selling for $19.99, so maybe I'll get that. The blade just kind of freaks me out, because it's right there after you take off each cup --- does it freak you out at all, ggirl? Thanks to everyone!

i got the bullet, too...just finished a protein drink i blended with ice and a little peanut butter

I saw something akin to a magic bullet selling for $19.99, so maybe I'll get that. The blade just kind of freaks me out, because it's right there after you take off each cup --- does it freak you out at all, ggirl? Thanks to everyone!

At first it did a little, but now that I know how to use it, it's all good. What is the name of the blender that is similar to the magic bullet and where do you get it? I was thinking of getting one for my sister (she's getting married) but if there is one that is similar and cost less, I'd rather get that one.

It is from Bella Cucina -- hang on, I'll get you a link, I just saw it on Macy*s website... I'm sure they ship if there isn't one near ya.

Here it is... hopes this helps:

Macy*s - Kitchen - Bella Cucina 17-Piece Rocket Blending System

It is from Bella Cucina -- hang on, I'll get you a link, I just saw it on Macy*s website... I'm sure they ship if there isn't one near ya.

Here it is... hopes this helps:

Macy*s - Kitchen - Bella Cucina 17-Piece Rocket Blending System

Wow, if I were you, I would order now. It seems to be very similar to the magic bullet. That's a great deal! Thanks for the info.

I was just crabbing about my blender last night! Is the bullet as great as they advertise? I have a hamilton beach and HATE it. Never blends the ice up very well. Grrrr.

In my experience, the stuff they tote on TV is usually crappy, or a crappier form of something good (like they have that new ped-egg commerical out, but I have the real foot thing, from Microplane -- though I have not used the ped-egg). I am still researching some blenders online, deciding whether to go to Macy*s or Bed & Bath... This is the one I really want, but the cheapest I can find it is like $85:

Waring Pro Blender - Professional Blender (Retro Green) PBB212

I was just crabbing about my blender last night! Is the bullet as great as they advertise? I have a hamilton beach and HATE it. Never blends the ice up very well. Grrrr.

Yes, the magic bullet is wonderful, it works so much better than any other blender I've ever owned. I just ordered the Bella Cucina from Macy's for my sister. It seems very similar to the MB and it's on sale for $19.99. I'm all about saving money and this is a great deal.

It is from Bella Cucina -- hang on, I'll get you a link, I just saw it on Macy*s website... I'm sure they ship if there isn't one near ya.

Here it is... hopes this helps:

Macy*s - Kitchen - Bella Cucina 17-Piece Rocket Blending System

Read the reviews. Seems like a lot of people have had issues with some rubber rings breaking or sliding down and jamming the blades. Enough un-happy reviews that I am going to check out somehting else. Thanks for the link!

Georgiagirl - maybe I will get that too, if you say the bullet is so good... decisions decisions!

Read the reviews. Seems like a lot of people have had issues with some rubber rings breaking or sliding down and jamming the blades. Enough un-happy reviews that I am going to check out somehting else. Thanks for the link!

Eek, I just saw that! I wonder what kind of plastics are used in these things... you should only use things that are food grade plastic, like polycarbonate...

GG, I'm sorry if I've led you astray!

Here is a link to some blender reviews! Checking it out now.