I got this for Christmas last year.My husband let me pick it out.I am so glad i got this one.It makes excellent smoothies and shakes.We use it all the time.Comes in handy for family get togethers.I have even bough one for my sister for Christmas this year.She tried to steal mine.I have even made fresh fruit smoothies for breakfast.My niece loves it when I make her,her very own fruit slushy.I have told my friends that have mentioned that there were looking for a good blender to buy this one.It is well worth the money.It is so easy to clean and put back together.i like the insolator too,Keeps my...