Hi All,
I just wanted to share that I just started using a grocery delivery service because of a pain flare. I have used this service for years to help elderly/ill relatives and friends but never used it for myself. Why did I wait so long!
The website is so easy to use and the food selection is enormous and if they have to substitute, they do a great job. The delivery person brought all the stuff into my kitchen and put all the bags on the kitchen table. They tell you if an item is missing or substituted.

It is here in the states, I think this service is just in the Northeast and midwest but wiki the company for areas they deliver to. It is called
www.peapod.com

I believe you have to order at least $60-65 worth of food. The first order was $6.95 to deliver and then for 60 days they offer free delivery on orders over $100.

There are many other delivery services but, I just happened to use this one because I found a coupon.

I would like to encourage folks to add to this thread with things they do to make life easier for themselves. So many of us deal with health issues that limit our energy, stamina and mobility and I would love to learn from all of you.

My best to you all,
Diandra

It's a great idea. I don't live in the US but we have similar here. I've done it at certain times in the past number of years and it didn't cost very much extra. I do recall some funny errors the packers made but it was ok because the store refunded. There was one home delivery company here though selling fruit and vegetables only and they were not very good at all.

I've been using Peapod for 8 months! Even though I can drive now, some days I'm just too tired to deal with the grocery store. It's great.

I've also used a wonderful one called FreshDirect. Also in the Northeastern US. They have a more organic type selection, fancy cheeses, and also a lot of gourmet type prepared foods. I don't order from them much, but they have great stuff. They sent me a couple of amazing coupons for my first orders, so I tried them.

I agree - grocery delivery is an incredible energy saver - and MUCH CHEAPER than I expected it to be.

Another thing I did at the same time is get Amazon Prime. I can't manage the energy to drive to Target every time my child needs a birthday present for a party or we need some other household thing. It has helped a lot. (I guess it depends where you live.)

Thanks AndromedaJulie.

I like using organic foods when I can so will checkout FreshDirect.

What are the benefits you utilize from Amazon Prime that you like?

thanks, Diandra

I checked and Peapod isn't in my area yet but it's something I would definitely use if it were.

I get most everything delivered......UPS and FedEx know my address by heart!

The only grocery/food type delivery we have here is Schwan's and they're good but so pricey.

The sites I use nearly every week are chewy.com for pet food and items, drugstore.com for personal and health care items, puritans pride.com for vitamins and supplements and, of course, Amazon.com for just about anything else.

We used to have a grocery delivery service that served the entire metro area but they sold out to someone else and within a month were out of business. I really enjoyed having that service.

Hi Kitty,
I'm with you...I try and get everything delivered.
There is are alot of non-perishable food on Amazon. I saw an interview with Jeff Bezos , the founder, and he was asked what surprised him most about Amazon and he said the success of selling non perishable food.

I use chewy.com too. You can set up scheduled deliveries and they give you a discount for that, something like 10-15%. I love not having to schlep cases of catfood or cat litter.

I get all my basic clothes at Kohls. I wait for my 30% off coupon and order jeans, underwear, socks and cotton tee shirts.

Do you find you get good prices at Puritan for vitamins? I have been using Iherb.com generally.

D.