need blender recommendations!!

my MIL neeeds a blender. hers has got to be atleast 25 years old, if not more and i want to replace it, but dont have much to go off of because i hate mine!

which blender would you recommend for someone who uses it frequently? and a bonus would be if its sold at BBB because i have a trillion coupons for there :) 

ETA: she mentioned on friday how badly she needs a new one. so im not just being that annoying DIL who wants to update her kitchen ;) its just something i know she wouldnt go out any buy herself because they use things until they pretty much crumble. 

I personally would go with a Kitchen Aid or Cusinart.  I have had a Cusinart before and loved it.  When I get ready to get a new one, I am most definitely getting a Kitchen Aid.  : )

They both can be found at BBB. 

I received this one at my shower:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=18446960

I LOVE it because it also has the food processor and citrus juicer. It may not be the best bet if she already has those items, but I cannot say enough wonderful things about it! I use mine every single day in some capacity.

For my wedding, I registered for a ninja blender from BBB!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17609181

This is my favorite thing ever, and SUPER easy to clean since the blades come out easily. <3 <3 <3