I was going to recommend the Kenmore mixer I got the kids a couple of years ago, but they are no longer making it. It used all of the Kitchen-aid attachments.
I would get the pasta maker. And this: http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixer+Accessories&cat=158&prod=605
When you heard it whirring away, you knew you were in for something good.
It took care of our family of eight quite well.