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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Best Blender (under $300)
What brand/model blender do you think is best for a reasonable price?
I would love a Vitamix, but I just can't swallow the $500 right now.
I was using my KitchenAid yesterday and the motor burned out 
Re: Best Blender (under $300)
I, too, love our new Ninja. I made butternut squash soup last night, and not only was I able to throw everything in together rather than doing half a time, it was completely blended in about 10 seconds. Totally blew me away! It's also much easier to clean that my old glass Cuisinart.
I read a review by Cooks Illustrated on blenders recently, and based on their review I'd get another KitchenAid, even though Cooks Illustrated doesn't recommend it, I don't think they tested the latest model. The newer models have an improved jar that won't leak. Unless you blend smoothies every day, then get a Vitamix. You'll burn out every blender under $300 in 6 months to a year.
http://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment/overview.asp?docid=38417
I agree, Ninja all the way! i just got mine for christmas an I make fruit/green smoothies every day. My favorite is Kefir, 1 whole banana, fresh pinapple, a handfull of fresh blueberries and a tablespoon of wheatgerm. Super healthy and very tasty.