KitchenAid’s strategy is one we should all live by—if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The KitchenAid stand mixer has remained nearly unchanged since its introduction in 1914 and has become such a legendary kitchen staple that we called the KitchenAid Artisan 7-Quart Lift Stand Mixer an “everlasting” kitchen must-have and included it in our Buy It For Life guide. KitchenAid’s heralded and beloved kitchen appliances, such as stand mixers, coffee makers, grinders, and blenders, often go on sale, so you can get these great, but pricey, essentials for less.