$65 in target gift cards to spend....

[swbsam]

Christmas left overs and I can't really think of what to buy. Suggestions? I'd ideally like something that my wife could enjoy/use as well, but that's not sissy.

 

[Lola]

target is good for home stuff or small applicances.
What about new towels or stuff for your home?

 

[swbsam]

FYI, I can add say $40 to the cause to bring the total up to $100 plus shipping and all that jazz

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: Lola
target is good for home stuff or small applicances.
What about new towels or stuff for your home?

I suppose that would be the mature solution - I offered the card to her for her to use on house stuff, but she insisted it was my gift.

The middle ground would be something fun for both of us. Or useful to both of us (vs. my bachelor life revolved around 2 towels, one cleanish and one dirty)

 

[MovingTarget]

BULK BEEF?

An appliance like a good coffeemaker/grinder/roaster/frenchpress would be nice. You could also spend it on clothes, groceries, or even a computer game... 😉

 

[swbsam]

Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

 

[videogames101]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
BULK BEEF?

An appliance like a good coffeemaker/grinder/roaster/frenchpress would be nice. You could also spend it on clothes, groceries, or even a computer game... 😉

Now, why would he want something like that?

😉

 

[TridenT]

Get a nice set of towels that all match. 😛

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: videogames101

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
BULK BEEF?

An appliance like a good coffeemaker/grinder/roaster/frenchpress would be nice. You could also spend it on clothes, groceries, or even a computer game... 😉

Now, why would he want something like that?

😉

Ha - I just spent a ton (relatively speaking) on parts for a new media center build that she doesn't quite get yet (oh, she'll get it when i'm done building it - I hope!)... Yet she hasn't so much as paused for an explanation. SOooo.. I'm gonna to have to limit my gaming purchases to the value bin at gamestop for now 🙂

 

[swbsam]

This looks awesome - anyone own one (Rocket Grill):
http://www.target.com/Sunbeam-...et&rh=k%3Agrill&page=1

 

[jpeyton]

Cat food.

 

[tefleming]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

George Foreman 360 "Knock out the fat"

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

How about a blender for making smoothies?

 

[tefleming]

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

How about a blender for making smoothies?

Yes, smoothies. Not margaritas...

 

[scott916]

I've been wanting a food processor forever, but can't justify the cost. Maybe one of those?

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

How about a blender for making smoothies?

Great idea, but we have a pretty nice blender already (and a magic bullet for the occasional smoothie)

 

[olds]

A clue. Buy a clue.

 

[krylon]

Hookers and bl...wait wat

 

[MovingTarget]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

That is why I also suggested the grinder/roaster as well. Even with a regular coffeemaker, the smell and taste of freshly roasted/ground beans for your coffee is MUCH better.

Hmm....kitchen appliances, huh? Do you guys have a crockpot and/or rice cooker? What about an outdoor grill?

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

That is why I also suggested the grinder/roaster as well. Even with a regular coffeemaker, the smell and taste of freshly roasted/ground beans for your coffee is MUCH better.

Hmm....kitchen appliances, huh? Do you guys have a crockpot and/or rice cooker? What about an outdoor grill?

She.. Actually suggested a crockpot, but I loathe the blandness of crockpottery (our old one broke from over use, literally).

Outdoor grill is something I wish I could have, but we're apartment dwellers..

Appliances we have:
Food processor (mediocre cuisinart, but does that job)
Blender (very good one)
Breadmaker
Stand up expensive but never used mixer
Crappy coffee maker
Good toaster oven
Rice cooker

 

[lokiju]

If it were me I'd get a PS3 game. If it were a cheaper game then I'd also get a Blu-Ray movie.

 

[MovingTarget]

Originally posted by: swbsam

Originally posted by: MovingTarget

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

That is why I also suggested the grinder/roaster as well. Even with a regular coffeemaker, the smell and taste of freshly roasted/ground beans for your coffee is MUCH better.

Hmm....kitchen appliances, huh? Do you guys have a crockpot and/or rice cooker? What about an outdoor grill?

She.. Actually suggested a crockpot, but I loathe the blandness of crockpottery (our old one broke from over use, literally).

Outdoor grill is something I wish I could have, but we're apartment dwellers..

Appliances we have:
Food processor (mediocre cuisinart, but does that job)
Blender (very good one)
Breadmaker
Stand up expensive but never used mixer
Crappy coffee maker
Good toaster oven
Rice cooker

If your crockpot cooking is bland, you may want to look at some newer recipes. Besides, some things like chili are best when slow-cooked.

Hmmm...how about regular cookware? If you are willing to care for them, cast iron is the way to go. You could go for an electric-style grill if you at least have a balcony, but those are really hit-or-miss as far as quality. How about some shelving/storage for your kitchen? Knives and/or a cutting board is really useful, especially when preparing vegetables/meats fresh. You also may want to look into a vegetable steamer as well...

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget

Originally posted by: swbsam

Originally posted by: MovingTarget

Originally posted by: swbsam
Coffee maker's a great idea- i hate the one we have! Any other suggestions? We're trying to eat healthier, so any appliance suggestions are great 🙂

That is why I also suggested the grinder/roaster as well. Even with a regular coffeemaker, the smell and taste of freshly roasted/ground beans for your coffee is MUCH better.

Hmm....kitchen appliances, huh? Do you guys have a crockpot and/or rice cooker? What about an outdoor grill?

She.. Actually suggested a crockpot, but I loathe the blandness of crockpottery (our old one broke from over use, literally).

Outdoor grill is something I wish I could have, but we're apartment dwellers..

Appliances we have:
Food processor (mediocre cuisinart, but does that job)
Blender (very good one)
Breadmaker
Stand up expensive but never used mixer
Crappy coffee maker
Good toaster oven
Rice cooker

If your crockpot cooking is bland, you may want to look at some newer recipes. Besides, some things like chili are best when slow-cooked.

Hmmm...how about regular cookware? If you are willing to care for them, cast iron is the way to go. You could go for an electric-style grill if you at least have a balcony, but those are really hit-or-miss as far as quality. How about some shelving/storage for your kitchen? Knives and/or a cutting board is really useful, especially when preparing vegetables/meats fresh. You also may want to look into a vegetable steamer as well...

We have a pretty nice (sanyo?) indoor grill that works great, but clean up is so annoying that we rarely use it. It's not the device, we just have a tiny kitchen and the grill is deeper/wider than our sink.

I think I'm going to go with your advice:

1. Slow Cooker / Crock pot (any suggestions for a brand?)
2. Coffee maker

 

[vi edit]

If you want a GOOD cup of coffee, get one of these:

http://www.target.com/Bodum-12...Afrench%20press&page=1

That's the big boy.

Here's the single serve:
http://www.target.com/Bodum-Ch...Afrench%20press&page=1

Match those up with a decent fresh ground roast and it's coffee heaven.

 

[xochi]

Target has a decent seletion of flashlights, camping gear, and general tools.