I love that the attachments are all stored with the unit, and the cord retracts for compact, tidy storage. The storage case is very easy to remove and replace. For cakes I use the beaters to cream the butter and sugar, then swap to the dough hooks when folding in the flour, as the low speed is still quite high. This works well for me. Various instructions are printed on the unit itself. I suggest adding a mark near the sockets, so your friends don't try to insert the left beater or dough hook into the right socket.