Hi Dianne
I too, love my crock pot! I would suggest getting one that will automatically switch to warm after it's done cooking.
They have so many different types of crock pots out now, and I think Target has some good selections and prices. Amazon and Wal-mart are also good places to look.
I've used mine for breakfast casseroles, dinners, pasta (using no bake noodles), and dips.
Good luck in your search!