My hubby always makes fun of me when I rave about appliances I love. He says "that's such a MOM answer- maybe I can get you a vacuum for Christmas!" What he doesn't realize is that yes, as a mom, appliances ARE important. They simplify my life. The right vacuum makes cleaning up easy. The perfect dishwasher will save me a backache from leaning over a sink. The best washer and dryer will save us money and clean clothes effectively. Appliances are ...