Simplifying with a VitaMix Blender

We bought a VitaMix blender a few weeks ago that has simplified our lives quite a bit. I pick up my 4 year old from day care about 5:30 every day and when he gets home he wants a snack. We also have an older son at home that wants a snack about that time, and so do I. Before getting the VitaMix, I'd have to prepare 3 different snacks - 1 for the 4 year old, 1 for my older son, and 1 for myself. It was always a hassle, too, because my younger son would always argue with me about what his snack was going to be (we don't allow sweets before dinner) and my older son always had a difficult time deciding what he wanted. Since we got the VitaMix blender though, it's really easy. I just chop up a couple of carrots, peel an orange and a couple of kiwis or a banana, and toss everything into the VitaMix with some water, honey, blueberries, and ice. It tastes great, we all like it, and it only takes about 10 minutes including cleanup time. Also no time wasted arguing or debating about what to have. On top of that, it's a nice healthy snack instead of the junk we used to eat.