MomatHWTK Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think you should let her know that it takes longer to bake than a real oven and that she won't be able to watch it bake, along with any other negatives that might matter to her. Then, if that is still what she wants more than anything else- get the darn thing. I have no problem letting my kids know that if I get X, it means I won't be getting Y for them. I also discuss how a toy might not be as neat in real life as it appears on TV. But in the end, if it is the only thing they want, then I usually go ahead and get them that thing (unless I have some super objection). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think the easy bake oven is totally stupid!!!!!!!!! I never wanted one for that matter and I didn't ever play with my friends either LOL! That being said you know your daughter will be completely opposite of course! My older daughter asked for one when she was 9. She had long since been in the kitchen with me and she still wanted it. We got her one with every darn accessory and mix we could find. She loved it! She really loved it. My younger daughter wanted nothing to do with it. As my older girl who is now 16 grew the easy bake was donated away when my younger still refused. This year my younger is 9 the thing she wants the most is the stupid easy bake oven LOL!! Yes she helps all the time in the kitchen but this is still her hearts desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Soooooo.... have you decided what you're getting yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 My DD 7 has an easy bake but we never use it-- because it is made in such a way that you can not see the things baking. There is no window. You poke the little pan in with a plastic stick, then you get it out the other side when it is done. To me that's boring. This was a gift from just a couple of years ago. Is the one you are looking at like that? If so, that's no fun. Explain to DD that with the toaster oven she will get to see the things baking through the window and watch them rise, brown, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Are they really $70???? If they were closer to $25-$30 I would say get the Easy Bake. If they are truly $70, I vote for the toaster oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The price on Amazon is really inflated right now they go for about $25-$30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy not in HI Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 My oldest wanted an Easy Bake Oven when she was about 7. I found one for her at a thrift store, but we hardly used it. I thought it was silly, and I didn't make the effort to help her with it. And after I while I donated it... Then my younger daughter asked for an EBO when SHE was about 7. I bought one new, and decided to really help her use it. We didn't use their mixes, but whenever I baked cookies, she would pull out her oven and bake one or two for herself. If I baked a cake, we would put a little of the batter into her pans and she would bake and frost her own little cakes. She made pumpkin pies at Thanksgiving, and even an occasional dinner roll. She used it often for about 3 years! Yes, she could have used the real oven at that point, but she enjoyed that little fake oven, and it was fun for both of us. Looking back, I wish I had taken a tiny bit of time with my oldest to help her get more use out of her little oven. BUT the toaster oven sounds cute, too! I'd buy muffin pans and mixes and hot pads and an apron and those cute kitchen utensils that Target has and.... wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 at walmart they are like 39 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The Easy bake oven is one of my fondest childhood memories! I loved that thing, and baked all kinds of goodies in it. I credit my mad fraction skillz to learning to convert real recipes to fit the EBO ;) I bought my daughter one for Christmas this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Have you asked her? It seems like questions just to clarify she has the best possible choices for her on her list would be totally acceptable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I wanted one so bad. A friend had one, and we'd "bake" every time I went over there (which was a lot). My mother said it was "silly." So of course I figured DD would want one. I suggested it over several years. She found a set of kid-sized baking pans and a cookbook that she really wanted more than the Easy Bake. So we baked smaller cakes, pies, and muffins for awhile in the regular oven. Now she does most of our desserts including ones for church events. She got the "bug," and is so much better than I am at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Soooooo.... have you decided what you're getting yet? I am still thinking it over. I plan on shopping this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Have you asked her? It seems like questions just to clarify she has the best possible choices for her on her list would be totally acceptable! Her answer- Both. Then I can bake cookies and cake at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Her answer- Both. Then I can bake cookies and cake at the same time. I like the way that kid thinks!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 I like the way that kid thinks!!! :D You would liked it earlier when she tried to convince me that we should have chocolate eclairs and chicken bake for dinner and rice crispy treats for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 You would liked it earlier when she tried to convince me that we should have chocolate eclairs and chicken bake for dinner and rice crispy treats for breakfast. Are you sure she's not my kid? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 If you're interested in the baby cakes things, and you have Tuesday Morning, check there-I just picked up one there for my niece for $8. She likes to cook and likes little cute things, so I think she'll enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Are you sure she's not my kid? ;) LOL. One of her other genius ideas recently was to take a few scoops of brownie mix and add it to milk. It does not make it taste like brownies. She keeps me on my toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 LOL. One of her other genius ideas recently was to take a few scoops of brownie mix and add it to milk. It does not make it taste like brownies. She keeps me on my toes. That's actually pretty clever, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 If you're interested in the baby cakes things, and you have Tuesday Morning, check there-I just picked up one there for my niece for $8. She likes to cook and likes little cute things, so I think she'll enjoy it. Thanks but no Tuesday Morning. We tried the cookie one a year ago but according to her it does not make that fantastic cookie smell. But the waffle sticks one is great if they have it. DS uses it once in a while to make breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I loved my easy bake oven and cooked all kinds of yukky things in it, even earthworms once. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hope you got her the oven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I just found a link to the exact one I had in avocado green...A little trip down memory lane :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 On the list or top of the list? From Santa or from anyone? What I did in the same situation, although it was not a "top of the list" or Santa request... I let my DD read reviews. She was unimpressed. Then I offered her an alternative. I let her cruise Amazon with me, and helped her add items to her wish list--a new baking cookbook, apron, an adorable set of mixing bowls, spatulas, special cake pans (one tart pan and squares that can stack to make a wedding cake, oohlala!), etc. This probably worked for my DD because what she was most attracted to was the idea of doing it all by herself. So I started to back off of letting her "help" me and moved into the role of (secret) overseer. She has loved this and last year moved into cake decorating. Anyway, I would give her the choice, after making her aware of the pros and cons and limitations. If she still really wants the EBO, I would do it, but I will say I was so relieved that DD didn't choose it. :tongue_smilie: She is a happy little baker and has really come a long way in terms of skill and ease in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 On the list or top of the list? From Santa or from anyone? What I did in the same situation, although it was not a "top of the list" or Santa request... I let my DD read reviews. She was unimpressed. Then I offered her an alternative. I let her cruise Amazon with me, and helped her add items to her wish list--a new baking cookbook, apron, an adorable set of mixing bowls, spatulas, special cake pans (one tart pan and squares that can stack to make a wedding cake, oohlala!), etc. This probably worked for my DD because what she was most attracted to was the idea of doing it all by herself. So I started to back off of letting her "help" me and moved into the role of (secret) overseer. She has loved this and last year moved into cake decorating. Anyway, I would give her the choice, after making her aware of the pros and cons and limitations. If she still really wants the EBO, I would do it, but I will say I was so relieved that DD didn't choose it. :tongue_smilie: She is a happy little baker and has really come a long way in terms of skill and ease in the kitchen. Sigh, your lucky. I tried to sell dd on this option but this is the thing she wants, she told me today she will really be sad if she doesn't get one. I had to go w/ the older model at least as I couldn't bare the thought of the newer one as it had such crappy reviews. Dd is obsessed w/ cooking though and I see her using the EBo and continuing cooking w/ me. I like your idea of the special cake pans. I need to get her some decorating supplies as Cake Boss is her hero :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'd buy the toaster oven and get the right kind of paint to paint it pink. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 When I was 5, I wanted a Holly Hobbie Easy Bake Oven but I knew it was too expensive for my family so I wrote Santa and refused to tell anyone what I had asked for. Of course, I didn't get my Easy Bake Oven and my belief in Santa was shattered. Forward 20+ years, my dh found and bought the exact Easy Bake Oven and gave it to me. One of my favorite presents ever! When my dd wanted an Easy Bake Oven, I bought her one for Christmas and she was thrilled. We made homemade mixes and she used it for about a year before transitioning to the real oven. It was worth every penny. Buy her the Easy Bake, not for practicality, but for the joy on Christmas morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Are they really $70???? If they were closer to $25-$30 I would say get the Easy Bake. If they are truly $70, I vote for the toaster oven. Wha?!?!!! Those things used to be 20 bucks! No way that piece of junk is worth $70!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmeis Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Pretend you are a little girl who has a pink easy bake oven on your list. You have asked for one for 2 years. You love cooking with mommy. Based on the reviews of the easy bake, Mommy thinks it is not the best idea but is willing to try it. Mommy is also thinking about getting a toaster oven instead. A toaster oven with different pans and tools would be the same cost as the easy bake. What would you get? I think the easy bake oven is a ripoff and the supporting products really suck. They're not really tasty and they are terrible for you. I LOVE your idea for your child, and I think it is true that personality will out. If you make it clear to your daughter that this a gift made out of respect to her, and that this is REAL stuff, not kiddie stuff, she will get it. At least, that's how it went with my daughter when this was an option. Further, you can always buy a pink toaster overn or spray pain the one you get with krylon high temp pink paint. You can make this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 On the list or top of the list? From Santa or from anyone? What I did in the same situation, although it was not a "top of the list" or Santa request... I let my DD read reviews. She was unimpressed. Then I offered her an alternative. I let her cruise Amazon with me, and helped her add items to her wish list--a new baking cookbook, apron, an adorable set of mixing bowls, spatulas, special cake pans (one tart pan and squares that can stack to make a wedding cake, oohlala!), etc. This probably worked for my DD because what she was most attracted to was the idea of doing it all by herself. So I started to back off of letting her "help" me and moved into the role of (secret) overseer. She has loved this and last year moved into cake decorating. Anyway, I would give her the choice, after making her aware of the pros and cons and limitations. If she still really wants the EBO, I would do it, but I will say I was so relieved that DD didn't choose it. :tongue_smilie: She is a happy little baker and has really come a long way in terms of skill and ease in the kitchen. Yes, this is my dd too. She can now make baked oatmeal all by herself, aside from the oven part. She is so proud of herself! I think if she cooked it in the toaster oven she could handle that part too, but our toaster oven is convection and screws up all of the recipe cooking times and temperatures. But I don't think she even knows the Easy Bake exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I never bought any of my girls an EBO and it still comes up. Buy her the EBO. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I think it's a lesson. Ds was dying for one. Finally I got one on sale for like $15 for his birthday. Of course, he was MASSIVELY disappointed by it. Because it's complete junk. But now he laughs about it. And he is a little more wise about how the idea of a thing isn't always as good as it sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I think it's a lesson. Ds was dying for one. Finally I got one on sale for like $15 for his birthday. Of course, he was MASSIVELY disappointed by it. Because it's complete junk. But now he laughs about it. And he is a little more wise about how the idea of a thing isn't always as good as it sounds. That is true about the lesson. I think a big part of the reason DD was able to decide against the EB was that she had already had her big experience of paying her own money for something (despite bad reviews and Mommy advice) that turned out to be a giant piece of junk. It was a craft kit that she absolutely had to have, and it was the shoddiest thing ever. That was also her first lesson in how to make a return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 OK. Enough is enough. Is she getting the Easy Bake Oven or not???? I MUST KNOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyAnn Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I vote for the Easy Bake Oven. When I was 8 Cabbage Patch Dolls were the "it" toy for Christmas. All I wanted was a Cabbage Patch Doll. I got two dolls that year, neither were a Cabbage Patch. I loved them and played with them but I never got over that they weren't Cabbage Patch. Probably didn't help that my younger brother did get a Cabbage Patch Doll from the aunt who gave me the knock off. Anyway, I never did get a Cabbage Patch Doll and even though I am 37yo whenever I think about it I get really irritated. Why would you give one child the real thing and a fake to the child who really really wants one?! He never even played with it and refused to give it to me, wouldn't even let me play with it. Get her the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Ok, I see TRU has it on sale for $40. So, I guess Amazon just has really high prices for this particular item. Wha?!?!!! Those things used to be 20 bucks! No way that piece of junk is worth $70!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 They have a whole display at Walmart they are only 39 99. Not sure why Amazon is so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yeah I've never seen an EBO for $5. I find buying used doesn't save money around here either. I wonder who falls for it though. I have seen them at flea markets and yard sales a lot for 5 bucks. Two years ago a friends daughter received one as a gift and didn't want it so it was put up thinking maybe she will want it someday well, she never did. When the garage got cleaned out I got it brand new still in the box never opened for free. Saved me 40 bucks because that is the MOST wanted this year with my youngest LOL! Of course if I had been actively looking for one I couldn't have found it. Just so you know I did remove the mixes and such and got new ones but now after all the talk about the one in stores I am so glad I didn't buy because it is so crummy. The older one looks a lot like the one her big sister had so she will be happy. Glad to know your boy enjoyed his so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 My dd wouldn't know EBO exists either except for visits to the grandparents house as we don't have commercial tv. I think dd will be crazy about the EBO fro tea parties and such though, she loves little things. My mom is buying her a bunch of gf cake and cookie mixes to go with it. I wish she was more into cooking than baking but it seems baking is her favorite. She does make breakfast at times, scrambled eggs and gf oats and such and does a pretty good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Wha?!?!!! Those things used to be 20 bucks! No way that piece of junk is worth $70!! They are routinely $35 to $40. The pricing on Amazon can be a bit loony sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfinlady Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 itsheresomewhere, I have an easy bake that was gifted to my daughter several years ago and I don't think it was even opened. Like I said, it's a few years old, but I could send it to you if you'd like. I think it's this model: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/230976041286?lpid=82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanitaL Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I vote for the Easy Bake Oven. When I was 8 Cabbage Patch Dolls were the "it" toy for Christmas. All I wanted was a Cabbage Patch Doll. I got two dolls that year, neither were a Cabbage Patch. I loved them and played with them but I never got over that they weren't Cabbage Patch. Probably didn't help that my younger brother did get a Cabbage Patch Doll from the aunt who gave me the knock off. Anyway, I never did get a Cabbage Patch Doll and even though I am 37yo whenever I think about it I get really irritated. Why would you give one child the real thing and a fake to the child who really really wants one?! He never even played with it and refused to give it to me, wouldn't even let me play with it. Get her the real thing. :thumbdown: Why does family do that kind of thing? I feel your irritation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 After reading this thread we decided to get a toaster oven for my son. I just wanted to let all interested parties know that Walmart has a cherry red 6 slice toaster oven on sale for $40. So it's a fun color and a real oven :). http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-6-Slice-Convection-Toaster-Broiler-Oven-Candy-Apple-Red/23497217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yeah I've never seen an EBO for $5. I find buying used doesn't save money around here either. I wonder who falls for it though. Okay, most of the ones on NH Craigslist are between $10 and $20, some with all accessories including the original box. But here's one for $6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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