Kitchen

[Ilovetea]

Ninjas and Nutribullets have come and gone because of too much extra stuff that is part of the package or they quit working. The wattage is a concern for the S30 but what is complained about happens with all brands and there is always a work around. I have read all the good and bad reviews of this particular model and yet I still want it. I have a big Vitamix and it does get used but for smoothies I end up making more than is needed just to put more in the container. 

[Tigriss]

I use my Vitamix to make a week's worth at a time, then freeze them.  I take them out the night before to defrost, and grab and go in the morning.  I put them in wide mouth mason jars that are 12oz.  MY sister does this as well.

[wagirl]

HI Ilovetea---From what I've read about this Vitamix, it has pretty good reviews--4.5 out of 5 stars. Went to Amazon and costco; but it is a pricy little monster for how small it is. I wonder if that container would fit on a reg vitamix--now wouldn't that be great!! I have the big 64 oz container as well as the 32 oz one which is a good size for smoothies for 2. But having a container that you can make 1 smoothie in would be the bomb!!! I bought a Nutri bullet a couple years ago and used it solid for about a year mostly for smoothies and it did a good job but it just kind of wore out . So I bought a new Vitamix in Feb that I LOVE!!!

[Ilovetea]

Sounds like a good alternative. So no problems with Mason jars in the freezer? I was at Target last night and there are more Mason jar options available now than what I remember.

[Tigriss]

I don't fill them all the way up to allow for growth, but other than that, they are great. My sister and I have been using the same ones for over a year.

[Tigriss]

You could use any sealable mug/cup you like. I just use these and a straw to drink on the way to work in the dark!

[Ilovetea]

I have had containers break that I put in the freezer so I try to be cautious.  There seem to be more accessories for Mason jars now as I have been finding sip lids and straw lids in the store so I will definitely try this. 

[Tigriss]

The containers may be breaking because you are filling them too full. Leave a nice gap, 1/2in to 3/4in, at the top so the liquid can expand.

[Ilovetea]

I misspoke when I said the container,it was really the plastic lids that cracked and broke. I am looking forward to trying Mason jars.

[Tigriss]

Llovetea, plastic can become brittle in the freezer. The metal lids won't, so you can just pop the sipper lid on when you take it out of the fridge and head to work. It makes smoothies super easy to work into your life!