Kalorik Sunny Morning Basic Kitchen Appliance Set, Tangerine and White: $85.00 Coming with a toaster, a blender, a coffee maker and a kettle, this is a cute set that will brighten any freshman’s smile when they wake up for that first 8 a.m. class.

Another great steal is the Girl’s Twin Bedding and Towel Set at $45.00, with a bright lively pattern for the comforter and sham and 6-piece towel set for all your bathroom needs.

Now what about the boys? While the girls have their bright orange kettles and striped comforters keeping them colorful and hydrated during finals, what will the boys use?

I won’t lie, I’ll suggest the Mainstays Tall Corner TV Stand and Viore 26” Class LCD HDTV Bundle for $349.00 out of experience and necessity. 26″ HDTV with digital tuner and the stand makes this a complete package, and perfect for the Xbox hookup. No joke, these things are a necessity! Video games are a growing market, the boys are doing “research” into a prospective career field. No lie!!

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Discounts on towels and twin bedding.

Some tips for blender shopping:

1. Ice crushing function. Already been described above.
2. Long cord/ functionality outdoors. You want to be part of the barbeque and picnic! It’s so much more fun than making the drinks in the kitchen while everyone’s outdoors enjoying the fun and the sun.
3. Removeable top pitcher for easy pouring and handling. You want to make sure the bottom is securely fastened, too, or else your yummy beverage is going to fall all over the place!

Some of our top picks for blenders for the summer season:

1. Back to Basics 3-Speed Brushed Chrome Personal Blender Express, BPE3BR: $22.00

The thriftiest of all designs, this is for the college kid on a major budget crunch with a sweet tooth.

2. Oster 14-Speed Blender from Kmart.com: $24.99, marked down from $29.99

Beautiful standard design with many speeds to play around with. Much sturdier top than the Back to Basics blender above.

3. Cuisinart SmartPower Premier 600W Blender: $99.95

With a 600-watt motor, this is the best blender on the market, with the price to match. Buy this if you’re looking for a real lifetime investment in partying and happy drinking.

Shop for through a wide selection of affordable blenders.

What to look for in a kegerator:

Beer selection is the one and only priority in my book.  Unfortunately, it’s rare to find a multi-brand kegerator.  If you’re going to invest, you need to pick one that fits a beer you absolutely adore.  To get that pub poured taste, you want to make sure you enjoy the taste to begin with.  Don’t go for something too heavy, like Guinness: make it something more light and enjoyable to everyone, through multiple seasons.  Here are some great priced kegerators to try out:

1. EdgeStar Mini-Kegerator and Beer Dispenser:  Smarter.com features a great bargain at Buy.com on this delectable item, coming in around $119!  The EdgeStar design fits a 5-liter mini keg and perfectly fits (and pours) the Heineken Draughtkeg.  This is really a bargain, and a very sleek design too.

2. Now if you’re looking to commit to a installation piece, check out the sleek Summit Beer Dispenser and Kegerator.  Holding over a 23 liter keg, this is a sleek piece that is meant for a true beer appreciator.  For $981.14, this is a bargain deal considering all the benefits and long term use of the product.

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I admit it, I never could figure out those 80’s Rubik’s cubes. I would get baffled and just masterfully peel the sticker squares of the sides I could not get to match up, some people call it cheating - I call it clever.

Well these Rubik Salt & Pepper shakers do not require any thought, just twist the top half and out comes the seasonings. Plus for you arty folks, adds a bit of whimsy and kitsch to your decor.

I also like these Peacock Salt and Pepper shakers!

Right now Gift Collector is featuring a sale on all fiesta kitchenware and this nifty set is marked down from $22.00 to $14.99! 

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