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I see recipes online for meals that you throw together raw and put in bags that go straight into freezer. Then you thaw (or not??) and throw in the slow cooker and have a fresh meal. It looks like a good way to stay ahead of the "what's for supper dilemma."  
 
Have you tried any of these? Any recommendations?

You need to be careful with those. If it's something really dense you can't just toss it into the crockpot without thawing it first, as it otherwise takes too long for the interior to reach a safe temp (like a big old chunk of meat, which is why you're generally supposed to put thawed ingredients into a slow cooker). Some ingredients also don't freeze well, such as raw potatoes.  
 
But I've totally done freezer prep where I put everything in a bag and then it can be dumped into a slow cooker. My favourite is chili, where everything is cut up small and will come to temp quickly and then it's basically just simmering. I have the meat pre-browned before freezing. Boneless skinless chicken breasts work well too if you're going to cook them on high.

Tried any home made soups this way?

I haven't done any of these crockpot bags yet but I always throw frozen meat in mine like chicken breasts, pork chips, big beef roasts and whole chickens. I even did a turkey once but had to saw off the wings for it to fit!! Lol

Too funny.  
 
I wish I knew these bag things existed before now. It seems so smart.  
 
I just cut up a bunch of stuff of and tomorrow I am going to get at it!

It was a ridiculous moment for sure!!  
 
The bags seem convenient but I just never get around to making them. I just toss and dump things in! Lol

things in" is a good way to go too.  
 
I just started to chop veggies and put in containers and freezer bags to have readily available. If the grunt work is done I am more apt to add meat and throw in the slow cooker.  
 
Today, I made 3 chili freezer packs, 2 teriyaki chicken freezer packs, and 1 beef stew freezer pack. I think I am off to a good start.

Sounds delicious!