I bought this when it was a special deal, because I love kitchen gadgets.  Little did I know I would fall in love.  I am a teacher, and I have about 20 minutes to eat.  I bring my lunch in the small warmer container and I put it in the crock-pot when I get to work. By lunch time my food is warm and ready to go.  I love it so much I am going to by each member of my department a lunch crock for Christmas! Yay!!!