To solve my problem, my sweet mom, who is always there to save the day, bought me the Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer. I've now raved about it so much, I even convinced a few of my coworkers to buy it as well.
There's nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of beef stew or pasta sauce simmering in a Crock-Pot, especially on those particularly cold winter days. As the weather turns cooler ...