Cuisinart Smart Stick Two-Speed Immersion Blender regularly goes for $65, but we’ve found it on sale for as low as $40. The Cuisinart immersion blender is available at Sur la Table and Kohl’s.

You can sometimes use it to whip a batter, but if you're looking for something that operates like a hand mixer, try Cuisinart's step-up from my trusty immersion blender: the Smart Stick CSB-79 ...