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Monday, December 1st, 2008
Grocery Delivery
I realize that this is going to sound spoiled, but here it goes. I tried something new over the weekend. I ordered my groceries online and they will be delivered tomorrow morning between 8 am and 10 am. Going to the grocery store has gotten so much harder with a baby. I either have to go over the weekend when everyone else goes (and it is so crowded and I get really angry when they are out of something which happens frequently). Or, I have to make trips daily, which isn't easy with a baby. I like to go once a week to the store and if I need fish or something like that for dinner then just run next door to the market to get it that day. If I go more frequently than once a week, I spend way too much money on stuff that we don't need and won't eat. Going once a week means that I buy a lot everytime I go. We live on the 12th floor and use the elevator from our parking garage. I try to load everything up on my arms and head up (although I can never get it all and it requires multiple trips). On the weekend, this is okay because Roger can watch Tripp. However, during the week I can't do that. I simply can't leave Tripp in the car in the parking garage while I ride up and down or leave him in the condo while I make trips back and forth.
The weather was so nasty yesterday... rain and wind. They have been calling for snow for the whole week, but I havne't seen it yet (although it is only 9:40 am). I decided to try this delivery thing. It was easy to order. Just go online and search for the things that you want. The catch is that you have to spend 45 dollars, no problem when I shop once a week! Then, you choose your delivery time. The cost... $9.95 for delivery. I got $5 off for signing up so this time it's $4.95 for delivery. I figure that I might save money by not picking up the random stuff that I normally do at the store. Plus, they will bring it all to my door and I (or Roger) won't have to make nightly trips down to get drinks or other big stuff from the back of the car. I can't tell you how often I have run out of bottled water (the water here is gross) and have to send Roger down at night to bring up the case that has been in the car for a few days. I'll let you know how it goes and if I'll be doing it again. It does sound great when it is super snowy outside and I don't want to drive or walk to the store.
Grocery Delivery
I realize that this is going to sound spoiled, but here it goes. I tried something new over the weekend. I ordered my groceries online and they will be delivered tomorrow morning between 8 am and 10 am. Going to the grocery store has gotten so much harder with a baby. I either have to go over the weekend when everyone else goes (and it is so crowded and I get really angry when they are out of something which happens frequently). Or, I have to make trips daily, which isn't easy with a baby. I like to go once a week to the store and if I need fish or something like that for dinner then just run next door to the market to get it that day. If I go more frequently than once a week, I spend way too much money on stuff that we don't need and won't eat. Going once a week means that I buy a lot everytime I go. We live on the 12th floor and use the elevator from our parking garage. I try to load everything up on my arms and head up (although I can never get it all and it requires multiple trips). On the weekend, this is okay because Roger can watch Tripp. However, during the week I can't do that. I simply can't leave Tripp in the car in the parking garage while I ride up and down or leave him in the condo while I make trips back and forth.
The weather was so nasty yesterday... rain and wind. They have been calling for snow for the whole week, but I havne't seen it yet (although it is only 9:40 am). I decided to try this delivery thing. It was easy to order. Just go online and search for the things that you want. The catch is that you have to spend 45 dollars, no problem when I shop once a week! Then, you choose your delivery time. The cost... $9.95 for delivery. I got $5 off for signing up so this time it's $4.95 for delivery. I figure that I might save money by not picking up the random stuff that I normally do at the store. Plus, they will bring it all to my door and I (or Roger) won't have to make nightly trips down to get drinks or other big stuff from the back of the car. I can't tell you how often I have run out of bottled water (the water here is gross) and have to send Roger down at night to bring up the case that has been in the car for a few days. I'll let you know how it goes and if I'll be doing it again. It does sound great when it is super snowy outside and I don't want to drive or walk to the store.
They do have stuff on sale on their webpage, but I can honestly say that I haven't seen coupons for groceries up here (although we don't get the paper). So, I can shop for things that are on sale.