My husband voluntarily left his job almost two years ago to focus on his writing and other artistic endeavors. I have a good solid job that I like and was happy to be able to accommodate the arrangement. Since then he's become quite the house-husband, and our CrockPot has never gotten so much glorious use! We've actually managed to put more money in savings since he left his job and starting focusing on the household (meal planning, budgeting, etc.) Everything is paid on time and best yet, the house is not a whirlwind of chaos in which I cannot possibly relax.
Long-winded way of saying Go Slow Cookers!!!! They make everything easier and usually produce leftovers that actually improve with time!