I will admit that I was intimidated at first when I got this.  I'm not the most savvy in the kitchen but I also understand that when you make things yourself they are not only healthier but you know what's going in them.  I love to bake but I found myself using mixes.  

After getting this GE Stand Mixer and reading some how-to's and watching videos on the net for ideas I can officially say I was foolish for using mixes and not actually learning to do things myself.  This machine has been such a blessing for me I just love it.