Whenever I run across quality tools that I feel help a kitchen run more efficiently (aka less time in kitchen) that are good/great price I like to pass them along.
Amazon has Cuisinart SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender for $28.39 with FREE Super Saver Shipping.
Or you can get the Cuisinart SmartStick in Chrome for $27.05 with FREE Super Saver Shipping. (Thanks Cristina.)
I use ours ALL THE TIME for blending salsas, tomato soup, waffle batter on the fly, etc.