What is a good espresso machine to by for under $400?

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Marie

I recently got a Krups xp4050 espresso machine for Christmas. It was a lovely gift idea but the machine itself didn't work very well - the water did not come out consistently and I noticed it smelled like burning plastic, so I had to return it. Has anyone here purchased an inexpensive home espresso machine that they could recommend?
*the question should read "to buy" - sorry, typo

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This is the one I use, but it's slightly over your budget.
http://www.espressozone.com/rancilio-silvia-espresso-machine-v3-8836.aspx
It's the cheapest consistently good machine I've found.

This is the coffee method of choice for me on most days. As one person said, it's easy plus you don't need a special grinder like you do for quality machines.
http://www.espressozone.com/vev-vigano-kontessa-oro-stainless-espresso-pot-6965.aspx

This is actually the only moka pot that creates a crema to give the true espresso experience. Most machines don't even do that well.
http://www.espressozone.com/bialetti-brikka-stovetop-espresso-maker-8964.aspx

Hope the choices helped.

Can you suggest a plan for the Birthday party of my 10 yrs Son?

allthefour

We live in an 3 Bed Room + Hall Apartment in a Multistory building. My son wants an all kids birthday party at home and we too like the idea. What shall be the agenda and how this can be made an enjoyable day? Any suggestions for activities for the kids, food menu (We prefer a dry finger food), return gifts for the kids, etc.

We are looking for nearly 20 children at home. What sort of arrangements to be done at home in advance?

Thanks for your suggestions in advance.

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def. have to have candy bags...chips...finger sandwhiches...mini games that can be played inside of course..theres not to much to do for a party in an apt unless u have a yard that u can do other things at..u should also have those little bottles of juices instead of soft drinks..for a kids party thats what i think would b the most u can provide..and it should b on a sunday becuz thats when most parents arent workin ya kno?

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