The Proctor Silex 3 quart slow cooker is great for a family of two. My daughter and I are busy all the time. By the time we get home we are starving and grabbing anything has not been beneficial to my health. Using the Proctor Silex slow cooker is a time saver. Putting the foods together in the cooker and leaving them to cook is always exciting to get home and smell them when I get home is a great reward. Everything just blends together and tastes so good. In this fast paced world  The Proctor Silex  3 quart slow cooker is a must have.