I had wanted a vitamix for YEARS before I could afford one. I'd heard so many people gloating about theirs. I had a regualr blender that pretty much only made smoothies. Even that was a struggle for it, it couldn't even handle the addition of ice! But the Vitamix can blend anything! I can make soups, sauces, frostings, nut milks, cheeses, yogurts, nut butters, pie fillings...the list goes on and on! It actually heats up the soups a buit as well-ingenious! It really is worth the investment. Not only will it last a very long time, but it invests in your helath, becuase you can prepare so many...