This is a very nifty little mixer. I will say first though, you'll keep more power longer if you remove the batteries when it's not in use. I use this for crafts and it's perfect for mixing things I used to try to combine by hand with a tiny spatula. This cuts the time down significantly. I like it so much I bought a spare one to keep in the kitchen. It is not meant to do heavy duty mixing, so don't buy it for baking cakes!