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Surprise Her With a Great Gift That"s Nice, but Practical too

11. KitchenAid Counter Blender

KitchenAid makes excellent blenders and their 5-speed models are very popular with consumers. Sturdy and powerful, a KitchenAid blender is a convenient appliance for blending, mixing foods or making a smoothie.

12. Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte Maker

Does she love a latte? How about one she can easily make at home for a fraction of the cost? And if she's on any food substitutes for health or allergy reasons, she'll love being able to customize and control additives, sweetening as well as use dairy alternatives.

The Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte Maker is simple to use and incorporates the latte processes in one automated step, so she sit and enjoy her custom latte.

13. A Slow Cooker for Entertainment or Family Dinners

Whether she's making dinner for four or taking a pot luck dish out to a social, a slow cooker is a great gift. This kind of appliance can turn a cheap cut of meat or meal into a delicious dinner.

Chose one with an appropriate capacity depending on the size of your family. A 4-qt is ideal for two to three persons, while a 5 or 6 qt is a family cooker.

Multi-cookers are also becoming very popular because some are designed with choice of cooking either slow or fast. There are also usually warming and saute features - handy for the busy cook.

Crock-Pot now makes the Duo Cook & Serve with all the same great performance and convenience, but in a two cooker model. Read review and .

14. Sashi Designer Insulated Lunch Bag

A small gift that she'll use every workday. Stylish, practical and versatile best describes the Sachi Designer Insulated Lunch Bag. It has ample lunch space without being bulky. Ideal for the commuter or those on special dietary regimens. Definitely the safer alternative to brown bagging. Save money by bringing your healthy lunch or snacks with you anywhere - in style.

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15. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Everyday Pans

Beautifully crafted of tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel these Calphalon Contemporary Everyday Pans would delight any cook. Choose either a family-sized 12" pan with nonstick finish or a smaller 10" stainless steel model.

These pans will deliver good cooking performance with the added convenience of stovetop to table versatility. A glass lid is included for monitoring enjoyment

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16. Saber Knives Home Knife Set 13-Pc

If she has been asking for sharp kitchen knives, this Saber Home Knife Set is the ideal gift. These knives are made of high-quality German steel with extremely sharp edges and comfortable classic handles. With full tang high-carbon steel blades, well-designed bolsters and riveted handles, these knives are durable and very comfortable to use.

The 13-pc set includes 8" Chef, 8" Bread, 7" Santoku, 6" Utility, 5" French Boning, 5" Tomato, 4.5" Paring, (2) 3.5" Paring, Sharpening Steel, Large Fork, Shears and Swivel Knife Block.

17. Give a Floral Centerpiece

A floral centerpiece to grace her dinner table is always appreciated. Choose a pastel arrangement as shown or pick one of her favorite colors that she can enjoy year round.More »

18. Neato XV-21 Pet & Allergy Automatic Vacuum

For the sheer convenience of having the floors and especially under the beds cleaned of dirt, hair, allergens and dust between heavier cleanings, Neato XV-21 proves to be an effective, time-saving vacuum.

She can schedule it for automatic cleaning on certain days, or hit Start twice to launch it. It's that simple and Neato will leave home base, navigate through the room(s) and return to recharge. A great gift for the busy person or anyone who would love to have their cleaning done for them.
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19. Cuisinart SmartStick Hand Blender with Chopper

This is a very nice kitchen tool that can be used to cream soups right in the pot and blend gravy in the roaster.It comes with a handy small chopper convenient for small chopping needs.

20. Chef'n Dual Ended Switchits Spatulas

This is a dual ended, long spatula made of silicone for mixing or blending, especially in hot pans. Chef'n Spatulas have a unique design that enables them to reach every angle of the pan or bowl, so foods can't stick or hide in corners of the pan.