https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:31:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969757 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:34:18 +0000 aderyn 1969757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go with simple! Sometimes that's all guys want. I bought my husband a $300 Michael Kors watch for Christmas last year, and then he never wore it. I got him a $70 watch that tells INACCURATE temperature, and INACCURATE elevation, and he wears it ALL the time because he thinks it's cool how it tells temperature and elevation. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969728 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:08:40 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1969728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: no idea what type of grill to get, but great job on earning a bonus :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969670 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:38:13 +0000 Anya 1969670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Team weber over here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969541 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:55:08 +0000 MapleMoose 1969541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband recently bought an infrared grill and it keeps meat amazingly juicy. I like my meat well done, no pink, and it doesn't dry out on the infrared. And it cooks so quickly but evenly. The downside is cleaning. DH soaks the grates after each use in the kitchen sink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969371 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:19:16 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1969371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another thing, we just sized down when we got the new grill because it took a lot of gas and time to heat up the big grill when it was just us cooking on a weeknight. Its not like we host major BBQs that often and need tons of space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969367 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:16:59 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1969367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. If you can, go for the Webber. It should last 5-10 years versus the other that lsat 3-5. </p> <p>2. We just splurged for the true in fared. The only thing DH researched was that some have like slotted grates and some are smooth and easier to clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969313 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:57:40 +0000 Mommy Finger 1969313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also agree that if you can, go with a Weber. That being said, our very good friends have an infrared and hate it so we've always stayed away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969287 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:48:12 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1969287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: Right? I was sure this would help me make a decision... but now I'm even more confused - haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969245 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:30:46 +0000 Mrs.KMM 1969245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure the Char-Broil 3 Burner Tru-Infrared grill is the one we have (my parents got it for us as a housewarming gift). We use it all the time and DH loves it! And we've had it for 3 years now with zero issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969229 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:25:48 +0000 Torchwood 1969229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love that the votes are exactly 50/50 right now. We're not much help! </p> <p>DH grills a lot, and one of our friends had an infrared so he's used both (and he prefers gas as well). But he doesn't want an infrared. I'm not 100% clear on why, but he used it a LOT so I'd say he has good experience to help him choose. Also, he prefers a bigger one since he does steaks and veggies too, and needs the space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969201 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:15:24 +0000 cheert16 1969201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Tru-infared- DH likes it ok. I wish I had just spent the extra and got him the Webber that had such greats reviews! While I like the infared- and think it cooks well- Webbers are just that much better and last significantly longer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969176 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:02:04 +0000 snowjewelz 1969176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apparently DH said we have a true-infrared one and he says it heats food more evenly?? I didn't even know :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969147 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:49:37 +0000 regberadaisy 1969147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Weber but a charcoal Kettle. Never had a Charcoal gas but can't speak to it. </p> <p>Not sold on infrared. We bought (deceased) BIL a really nice infrared grill and when he passed we got it. It hasn't hold up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969139 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:47:52 +0000 matador84 1969139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have the char broil 5 and loveeeee it!!!! Use a ton in summer, spring and fall. He tried grilling in winter when it's cold too! Had it for 6 years and several moves and it is an awesome grill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969064 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:18:11 +0000 fairy 1969064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Traeger wood pellet grill - super easy to use and basically fool-proof. And omg best burgers, chicken, pork, turkey, and beef jerky I have ever tasted haha. <a href="http://www.traegergrills.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.traegergrills.com/</a></p> <p>Otherwise charcoal is 2nd best because of the char-grilled flavor. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969054 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:11:08 +0000 MamaG 1969054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is gas his preference? My DH hates a gas grill so we only have charcoal options at our house. And I tend to agree, the charcoal tastes so much better, it's also less convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969022 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:43:21 +0000 jetsa 1969022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you go with a charcoal grill you add a flavor to your food that is just not added by a gas grill but it is also not as quick or easy to start. We have a weber and a big green egg and love both but if you are used to a gas grill and think that's what your husband would prefer Id stick with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969018 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:42:17 +0000 LuLu Mom 1969018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: We plan on upgrading to a Weber, but agree it's a huge price difference from our cheapy, however our cheapy only lasted about 4 years before kicking the bucket this year. but I think for the amount you girl, the Charbroil is fine, your DH will appreciate it (and I would go classic, I don't think my husband would like the learning curve ha) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969009 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:36:33 +0000 PurplePumps 1969009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: According to them and lots of reviews I've read, yes, it's well worth the money - last longer and much better built. All my friends started with cheaper grills and upgraded Weber cause they needed replacement after just a few years. They've had them for as long as the cheaper grills now and still going strong! It sounds like it costs less than replacing cheap grills every few years in the long run too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1969000 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:31:45 +0000 SeptMomma12 1969000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH would say it doesn't matter as long as it's a Weber. He's obsessed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968991 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:26:46 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1968991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband has the infrared one and loves it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968990 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:25:57 +0000 Banana330 1968990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: My parents still have their weber after 20 years! we bought one last year and love it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968989 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:25:50 +0000 mrsjyw 1968989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Long lasting! We got a hand me down from ILs...and we've used it w no issues for over five years, they had it for a while before that too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968988 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:24:37 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1968988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: @PurplePumps: Wow! I just looked at the prices for the Weber grills and they're about double the price for the ones I'm looking at. Are they really *that* much better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968933 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:01:40 +0000 PurplePumps 1968933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go with a Weber gas grill. We don't grill much, but have at least 4 or 5 friends we have gone from a Char broil to Weber and say it's so much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968920 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:54:11 +0000 looch 1968920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Char Broil infrared, it's great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968917 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:53:59 +0000 Mamaof2 1968917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote the 1st one - my DH doesn't like "fancy" stuff (he prefers charcoal) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968915 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:52:50 +0000 mrsjyw 1968915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weber! If not, then the fancier Charbroil one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968912 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:50:57 +0000 autumnlove 1968912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go with the easier one! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-need-help-picking-dhs-christmas-gift#post-1968878 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:37:41 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1968878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I just found out I'm getting a bonus this year, so I wanted to get DH a new grill since his is falling apart. The problem is, I have no idea what grill is good. </p> <p>If it helps to know - he usually grills on it about every 2-3 weeks (more in the summer), and it's usually steaks w/ some veggies like zucchini, squash, corn, or sweet potatoes.</p> <p>I narrowed it down to two types. I really don't know if one would be better than the other, but if you or SO grills, I would really appreciate some feedback on which one to get. The first one is just a little bigger than his current grill. The 2nd one is a TRU-infrared grill, which is a new technology that is supposed to cook food at a much higher temp, but there's a little bit of a learning curve. (Deals on these grills ends today!)</p> <p>ETA: He prefers a gas grill </p>