A Bigger View Article: The Next Big Small Appliance

Small appliances can make a big difference in your life.  Vacuum cleaners and toaster ovens help you keep your home clean and more energy efficient. Pink coffee makers and copper metallic toasters let you show off your personal style. Espresso machines and chocolate fountains allow you to enjoy some of your favorite indulgences in your own home. So, what new small appliance will you choose to help make your life a little bigger?

Let's get A Bigger View of some of the small appliances Sissy introduced us to in this episode of A Big Life with Sissy Biggers.

The George Foreman Grill debuted in 1995 and had its premiere at the International Home & Housewares Show. It went on to become one of the most popular products on the small appliance market. In fact, by 1999, 10 million of these electric grills, guaranteed to "take the fat out" had already been sold. Today, it continues to be a best seller and is even available in some fun colors.

Another man that's had a hand in revolutionizing the small appliance market is Ron Popeil. His company, Ronco, has been around for over 40 years introducing a myriad of small appliances such as Showtime Rotisseries, Popeil's Pasta Maker and the Bagel Cutter; all designed to make a life better and more convenient. Keep an eye on MSN shopping or Ronco's website, www.ronco.com for Ron Popeil's promised "first safe turkey fryer."

Coffee machines and coffee makers are great investments if you find getting to the nearest coffee shop inconvenient or expensive. Take your love of coffee a step further and become your own Barista with the purchase an espresso machine. If the people in Your Big Life enjoy frothy cappuccinos, lattes and other specialty drinks, this is a great small appliance to have. Here are the coffee appliances Sissy introduced us to:

Mukka Express Espresso Maker
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Jura Espresso Machines
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Keurig Single Cup home brewing system - Special Edition B60 Brewer
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Mr. Coffee
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There's no need to be greeted by old, cold stainless steel appliances when you want to toast up that morning bagel or heat a slice of leftover pizza. Sissy learned that companies such as the two listed below are adding color and finishes certain to brighten up and stylize you kitchen:

Oster Toasters and Toaster Ovens
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Sunbeam Appliances
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Everybody needs a good vacuum cleaner.  Companies such as Hoover are always looking for ways to make vacuuming easier and more fun. Find out more about "The World's First Sports Utility Vacuum" by visiting www.hoover.com. Or, purchase your own Hoover Z Bagless Upright Vacuum.

After all of that cooking and cleaning, you deserve to look your best. Conair can help. Find out more about the Infiniti Hair Designer by visiting www.conair.com.

Sharing a bathroom doesn't have to mean sharing germs with family and friends. Find out why the Foot Flush claims to be "changing the world, one step at a time." Visit www.footflush.com.

Finally, would it really be A Big Life without chocolate? So, if a chocolate fountain doesn't say a Big Life, we don't know what does!

Rival Chocolate Fondue Fountain
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Tell us about the small appliances you just can't live without. Send us photos of how you have stylized your kitchen with small appliances in fun colors and finishes. Share your small appliance shopping tips and suggestions with the A Big Life community. Email them to us at abiglife@nbcuni.com. Read more about appliances in Sissy's Tips and our Your Big Life section to find out what other members of our community have contributed to help us all find little ways to create A Big Life.

Happy Shopping!



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