A great thing to get if you plan on using the crockpot are crockpot liners. I have actually just started using these within the past year, but they are truly worth every penny. Have you ever cooked something in your crockpot that has a sauce and you are forced to soak the crockpot because it baked onto the sides?!? My bbq shredded chicken sandwiches did that to me all the time before I started using these liners. Now using the liners, I can pull it out when the food is done and do a quick rinse of the crockpot. No more scrubbing. A true time saver!!