I bought my daughter a KitchenAid stand mixer and several attachments a few years ago and wanted one for myself but since I have the hand mixer and am single, I thought I would never use it. WAS I EVER WRONG. This past Christmas, we had a cookie day at my house with my daughter, daughter-in-law and two granddaughters. We decided it was the start of a new tradition. I have used this at least once a week since I got it and have to say it has brought out the inner baker in me. What a wonderful product. And it looks great on my counter, too!!!