This thing is so nice to have. You can use it for everything and anything , from making shakes for the kids, to making your own pizza dough. Also everything in between . Has 3 different. Pieces to it. 1 that I use for dough (the hook) other for whipping, and the 3rd in picture . Comes in handy and saves a lot of time for baking & cooking. Has several dif speeds with easy settings . Easy to use, and comes apart , or puts together in less then seconds. Breaks down very easy for cleaning. Bowl locks into place or spins off to take with you. Once the mixer is ready, handle on right side locks into place and bowl lifts up. Its one of those things you wonder how you went so long without. I received two when we got married . I've had this one for a little over a year, and used this one (smaller one then the one we are keeping) no more then 5 times. Spotless and in "like new" condition. I know they paid almost $400 , but I see Kohls has the same for $249. Firm price of $180