I have had my crock pot for about a year now and use it weekly. I love it and would recommend it to anyone . I like to get up in the mornings , put our dinner on in the crock pot , walk away and forget about it and do other things that interest me . It is so nice to not have to stand over the stove and cook a full meal everyday and in 5-6 hrs. , I have a nice meal to serve with no fuss . My crock pot is a 6 qt. Hamilton Beach , I bought it at Sears . I am going to buy my daughter in law one this Christmas as she is so busy with working and her 2 children and my wonderful son. ...