Who has time to grocery shop?
Especially when you’re working full time, you have a baby, you have limited free time during the week, you want to relax on the weekends, and just forget it if it’s raining or cold.
Here’s the answer: Get your groceries delivered!
A step up from curbside pickup, grocery delivery saves you the trip to the store.
I use my favorite organic online grocery store for most of my basics, and the selection and quality of food is impressive. You can get 40% off your first order with this link.
I used another site to get produce delivered when a trip to the store was absolutely out of the question, but it takes planning ahead and the quality is hit or miss. You can get $10 off with this link.
Target drive-up was a major go-to for me for quite some time, and every so often I’d take advantage of curbside pickup from Aldi for specific items. Aldi, Meijer, and Kroger are stores that require planning ahead several hours and picking up at a specific time — which isn’t always guaranteed the same day.
Target is much more flexible, which is why I used it so often. They even accept returns through the drive-up!
This may be music to your ears: After baby turns 12 months, in-store shopping becomes easier. Still, getting groceries delivered is the ultimate time-saver. I do prefer to go into the store to pick out my own produce for the week, sometimes already washed and prepped.
The beauty of this approach is you can make it a fun outing for you and your toddler, you’re teaching healthy lifestyle habits to your child, and you’re not shopping for your whole list.
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of parenthood, juggling a busy work schedule, or simply seeking to optimize your free time, grocery delivery services offer a convenient and efficient solution.
By strategically combining online orders with a few trips to the store for those special items, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—saving time without compromising on the quality of your food. Remember, it’s all about finding the right balance that works for your lifestyle and needs.
Happy shopping!
xo, Mary
P.S. I put together a list of 35 one-handed snacks for breastfeeding moms. You can grab it for free right here!