Small appliances make great gifts– for birthdays, Father’s and Mother’s Day, Christmas presents, house warming gifts and more. We’ve gathered the best of the best for this small appliance gift guide. Here are some great gift ideas for just about anyone on your gift-giving list. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Qt. Stand Mixer When it comes to baking, not all mixers are created equal. This heavy-duty model has the motor capabilities to tackle tough jobs like mixing dense bread dough and cookie batter, while still being versatile enough to tackle everyday meal prep. As a bonus, it’s compatible with over 15 attachments, including an ice cream maker, so you can have that fresh-baked pie à la mode. Keurig Single Serve and 4-Cup Carafe Brewer Coffee makers and single serve brewers are always a big hit as gifts, so we simply have to one on our gift guide. Single serve coffee brewers are great for coffee drinkers who want to explore a wider variety of flavors or who just hate pouring a wasted cup down the drain.

This model is unique to the category because, in addition to allowing you to brew a quick cup for yourself, it has the option of making enough for a party of four. Consider it a classic among gift ideas. Delonghi 35 oz. Espresso and Cappuccino Maker For the true coffee fanatic, nothing beats creating gourmet beverages in the comfort of your own home. While there are as many espresso machines as there are coffee types, this model is our gift pick for its durability, ease of use, and stylish appearance.review mixer oxone ox 855 After all, if it doesn’t look great on the counter, it might end up in the cupboard.sensio bella rocket blender replacement parts iRobot Roomba 650 Robotic Vacuumbraun multiquick 5 mr 540 hand blender aperitive - white

Not only have robotic vacuum cleaners become more efficient over the last few years, they’ve also become more affordable. This model boasts a patented 3-stage cleaning system that picks up dust, animal hair and even large debris like cereal. All of these features add up to a great gift that anyone on your list will enjoy. Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Canister Vacuum Cleanercuisinart csb 80 hand blender immersion power trio Hands down, this is the best bagless vacuum on the market for tackling tough debris and pet hair, and while such a practical appliance might not seem like the sexiest gift, this Dyson is no average vacuum, and just had to be on our small appliance gift guide. With incredible handling, gorgeous design, and a serious cult following, this ultra high-end device is sure to impress. Ninja Mega Kitchen System Blender Blenders and juicers make great gifts because it’s the kind of thing some people won’t buy for themselves, but are always quite useful in the kitchen.

While this blender is great at whipping up nutritious green smoothies, it’s also capable of a whole lot more. Packed with 1500 watts of power, this lean mean machine crushes ice and frozen fruit in seconds and easily chops vegetables for fast and convenient meal prep. No wonder it boasts an impressive five-star rating. Tribest Slowstar Vertical Single Auger Slow Juicer and Mincer Juicers offer a fun, tasty way to enjoy fruits and vegetables. This model made our gift list for its amazingly quiet operation and versatility. The mincing attachment allows users to create low-fat sorbets, nutritious nut butters, and even tasty sauces. This multi-functional appliance allows you to cook for a crowd with minimal waiting required. While this easy-to-clean grill is great for cooking burgers and steaks on the countertop. It also boasts three additional cooking options including a flat grill and a panini press. It’s great for a quick meal without firing up the stove, or a crucial supplement to the stovetop when entertaining.

Waring Pro Double Belgian Waffle Maker There’s no better way to spend a leisurely Sunday morning than sitting around in a robe enjoying fluffy homemade Belgian waffles. Since waffle makers aren’t exactly considered a kitchen staple, this appliance has a level of extravagance, which makes it a really fun gift idea. Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler This easy-to-clean toaster oven is a fantastic upgrade for the brunch chef in your life. Sized to hold six slices of bread, this product features an always-even shade control that ensures bread consistently toasts evenly. With nine functions, including convection cooking for making cakes and roasts, this appliance was an easy pick for our gift guide. You can’t go wrong giving a toaster oven. Whether you want to give your loved one an innovative new gadget or a quality upgrade, the right small appliance will keep them smiling long after the gift is opened. Browse The Home Depot’s Small Appliances Department for more ideas for gift giving, and check out our Gift Center for more gifts guaranteed to please.

Follow our Gift Ideas board on Pinerest, too.LOOKING FOR THE 2014 LOWE’S AD? CHECK IT OUT HERE. FOR A FULL LIST OF BLACK FRIDAY AD SCANS, CHECK OUT NERDWALLET’S BLACK FRIDAY AD LEAKS PAGE. NerdWallet is keeping up with all the latest and greatest Black Friday ad leaks this holiday season. Be sure to keep up with us to find the best deals for all of your holiday shopping needs! The Lowe’s Black Friday 2013 ad is here! The 24-pager is stuffed with great deals, so make sure to take a peek before you head over on Friday, November 29th. For details on store hours, a look at the ad, and a summary of this year’s best deals, read on! See all current Lowe’s coupons and deals Lowe’s 2013 Black Friday Inventory Leaked A preview of Lowe’s 2013 Black Friday offerings has leaked, and it looks like shoppers in need of home improvement items will have plenty to choose from. The 1-page scan shows the store’s Black Friday hold inventory without including prices, but folks looking for a surprisingly diverse variety of items may be able to decide from the list whether to count Lowe’s among their shopping destinations.

No details on the store’s Black Friday hours or other special promotions yet, but we’ll keep you posted as more details emerge, so check back soon! For now, take a look at some of the leaked inventory: Shoppers will have their choice of a number of high quality flashlights: Regular Lowe’s customers won’t be surprised to learn that the store plans to offer a nice selection of tools and accessories: Shoppers may even find some holiday plants and decorations: While Lowe’s still has yet to release a full Black Friday ad, the hardware retailer continues to tease shoppers with the release of a countdown clock on their homepage and a sneak peak at a few of the items they’ll be offering. The items Lowe’s shared today can be viewed only in silhouette, leaving shoppers to guess at the exact make and model of each one. However, when you combine the mystery images with the store’s previously released Black Friday inventory list, you can probably make a few good guesses about specific items.

A kitchen mixer, power drill and grill are just a few of the fifteen items featured on the store’s Pinterest page. Update – November 1, 2013: Pinterest items revealed! Earlier this week, we told you about the Black Friday items being hinted at on Lowe’s Pinterest page. Several of the items, which previously appeared only as silhouettes, have now been revealed. While the page doesn’t share specific names or model numbers, shoppers are starting to get a better sense of the type of merchandise that will be available at the Lowe’s Black Friday event. November 5, 2013: We’ve updated the following sections to include recently released prices, so you can start identifying the best deals! Here’s what we can see so far: Dremel 33-Piece Rotary Tool Kit: $49.98 Idylis Air Purifier: $189 Master Forge Charcoal Grill: $149 Metal End Table Lamp: $39.97 Metal Fire Pit: $39 All In-Stock Dyson Floor Care: 25% Off Iris Safe & Secure Kit: $149

Kobalt 34-Piece Wrench Set: $49.99 Update – November 4: More items unveiled! On top of last week’s preview on Pinterest, Lowe’s is sharing even more selections from its forthcoming Black Friday ad. Lowe’s seems to be on the right track when it comes to offering high-quality, in-demand items this Black Friday. Let’s hope their prices are equally exciting! Here are the most recently revealed items: Black and Decker Cordless Power Drill: $49.97W Black Metal Electric Stove Thermostat: $59 Waring 6 Slice Convection Toaster Oven: $49.99 Leather upholstered stool: $48 Dewalt 80-Piece Impact Screwdriver Bit Set: $19.97 Kitchenaid Classic 4.5 Quart 10-Speed Stand Mixer: $199.99 Update – November 5: Preview items and prices completely revealed! Lowe’s has been teasing Black Friday shoppers with a partially hidden list of sale items, identifying them a few at a time. All of the products are finally viewable and now include prices. We’ve updated previously listed items to include prices and names.

Here are the last items to be revealed on Lowe’s Pinterest page: For even more info about what you’ll be able to find on the 29th, check out Lowe’s Black Friday inventory list below. Keep checking back, we’ll bring you more details on Lowe’s 2013 Black Friday sale as they become available! Lowe’s Inventory List for Black Friday 2013 Here are the highlights from Lowe’s best Black Friday deals for 2013: Ninja 48oz. Blender: $39.99 (was $59.99) Lofton Espresso Accent Bench: $ 85 (was $170) Blackbourne 5-ft 3-in x 7-ft 10-in Black Floral Area Rug: $59 (was $118) Whalen Java 2-hook Coat Sttand $139 (was $219) 16-in Fresh-Cut Fraser Fir Christmas Wreath: 2 for $10 (were $7.98 each) All Artificial Christmas Trees: 20% off Best Lowe’s Black Friday Deals from 2012 Homeowner’s know that holidays don’t necessarily signal a break from home improvement. Sometimes repairs, remodeling and full-scale additions to your home can’t be postponed until next year’s New Year’s resolution.

Lowe’s definitely offers you Black Friday deals on the tools you need to take your home to the next level. Not only that, their sales can also offer you affordable ways to deck the halls with decorative holiday staples. Last year, Lowe’s 24-page ad scan had no shortage of deals. Unlike some other home improvement stores, Lowe’s doors opened bright and early at 5am Friday morning, and the deals lasted all the way through Monday.  Below, we’ve listed some noteworthy items from last year’s scan for you to compare with this year’s: In addition to these sale prices, Lowe’s offered their customers the option of either taking an additional 5% off of everything they purchased or receiving special financing on their larger purchases. There was a minimum purchase requirement for the special financing, but the minimum and the terms of the financing were not made clear on the ad. Of course, customers should be cautious and read the fine print if a similar offer is made this year.