Nhcris, I have a KA mixer that I loved but don’t use anymore as I rarely need it.
I’m actually looking to purchase one of those old fashioned electric mixers, this one is $35 at Target.

What I like is that they can stow away, unlike stand mixers that take up gobs of counter space.

On the other hand, stand alone mixers like KA are so versatile, almost every kind of attachment is available for processing different things.

Good luck and looking forward to hearing what you get.