This is not a luxury, it’s a necessity!! We replaced this blender with a similar one, since that finally gave up on us after 17 years of service & loyalty!! In our household we use it almost everyday, specially in the summer. My brothers & myself grew up with our Mom having a blender used so frequently in her warm kitchen & taught us it's wonders! I definitely want to past this on to my boys.... the joy of being creative with this awesome product!! Thank you Cuisinart!