Mealtimes can be chaotic in my household and the slow cooker gives an option to prepare food ahead of time and have a hot meal ready when getting home from work.  We use the cooker at least 3-4 times per week.  The meals cook evenly and the three different heat settings give us the perfect options, no matter what we are making.  Another great feature is how easily the cooker transports- there is a locking lid that keeps food from spilling.  Since we have many family gatherings at other homes, this is much appreciated.  Clean up is easier than expected too, as the cooker is dishwasher-safe.  This is very important to me as there is nothing worse than having to soak and scrub over and over again.  Overall, the size and features work great for our household and we are very pleased with the ease of use!