The 8-quart Crock-Pot is on sale for less than $45 at Walmart

TL;DR: Get the time-saving 8-quart programmable Crock-Pot on sale for $44.94. Since it’s usually priced at $69.99, you’ll be snagging a savings of $25.05. 

A new semester right around the corner means dining hall food and late-night eats galore, but existing on a diet of pizza and take-out only lasts for so long until you miss the taste of a home-cooked meal. I know that sounds impossible, but we’ve all been there — trust us.

The easiest way to whip up an easy dinner and stop blowing your money by ordering Grubhub once and for all? Get yourself set up with a convenient slow cooker. Even better yet, grab the holy grail of slow cookers by adding this 8-quart programmable Crock-Pot to your kitchen. And since it’s priced at an impressive 35% off, you’ll be saving money to put towards back to school purchases you’re probably more excited about. (A Herschel backpack, anyone?) 

There’s nothing like coming home from a long day of classes to chicken fajitas, veggie lasagna, or a creamy mac and cheese at the ready thanks to the Crock-Pot’s programmable settings. Plus, your apartment will smell amazing and you’ll have the whole adulting thing on lock. 

Since the 8-quart stoneware insert fits enough food for up to 10 people, you’ll be your friend group’s designated buffalo chicken dip chef, or at least be able to meal prep your food for the week ahead in one batch. Both the stoneware and lid are dishwasher safe, so the cleaning is as easy as the cooking. A win-win. 

Head to Walmart to get the 8-quart programmable Crock-Pot and head back to school prepared.