Love this powerful little blender! My wife received it as a gift intended for making smoothies and baby food, which it is fantastic for, but what we use it most often for is making perfect frozen drinks. We have frozen margaritas in the hot tub on summer nights, and it is pure bliss. It is a bit loud, but what blender isn't? It only takes a few seconds to do its thing, and has never woken our child, so no problem there! It is easy to clean and the included cups, lids, and straws are perfectly sized. My wife loves the pretty color too.