I tried Kroger delivery for the first time this week! And I’m happy to report that I had a really good experience. In fact, we’re considering switching him to Kroger Boost. With my current contract, I’ve found that having someone buy my groceries and deliver them to my house each week costs just under $1 a week. Plus, he gets double the points for gas. This is much more expensive than paying for a Boost subscription.
But before becoming a member, I wanted to try Kroger delivery first. Free Delivery Digital Coupon + I had a digital coupon for $15 off $100 that I was able to use last week. As a result, it ends up being cheaper to have groceries delivered to your door than to shop or pick them up at a store.
What I like about Kroger delivery:
- Changing/updating your order is very easy. After placing my order, I thought of a few items I would like to add to my order. Adding it to my order was very easy.
- I was able to see exactly what my total would be before checking out (Coupons and sales are filtered out at checkout so you know how much you’ll actually pay). This is especially helpful if you want to stick to a strict grocery budget. You can adjust your order based on the total amount before hitting the checkout button.
- There are often digital coupons specifically for delivery. So you may be able to get even more deals and coupons when you use delivery that you wouldn’t get if you shop in-store or pick up your groceries.
- Tipping is prohibited. Tipping is not allowed on Kroger deliveries (and the Boost program). The website states that drivers are paid directly and tips are prohibited. (Note: If you order with Instacart delivery instead of Kroger delivery, you will be charged a delivery fee. Instacart drivers rely on tips for a large portion of their income, so you should also add tips.)
- When I went to checkout, there was a special offer. This was a surprise to me! When I went to checkout I saw some bonus offers. Most of them were not things I would use and almost all were about items I had never heard of before. But his one on offer was just $1.50 for a loaf of Maple Brown Sugar Swirl Bread. This is a great deal.
My order arrived exactly as ordered. The only complaint is that his one of the packs of bacon didn’t seem to be his 100% airtight/vacuum pack. It didn’t look too bad, so I put it in the freezer, but I think it’s fine. However, I wouldn’t have chosen that package. That being said, if there’s something wrong with your order, it’s very easy to submit a ticket through the app and they say they’ll refund your money.
How I plan my menu
For the uninitiated, I don’t do a strict meal plan most weeks. I usually have enough on hand for 8-10 different dinners and plan what I’m going to eat that day based on time and what looks delicious.
I know this system won’t work for everyone, but it worked pretty well this season. I also try to keep an emergency dinner backup (chicken nuggets/strips + frozen pizza) in the freezer. That way, if you don’t feel like cooking at all or just run out of time, you’ll have plenty of options. Cheaper than takeout.
If you’re the type of person who needs a structured meal plan and you’re feeling stuck in a rut, check out my 10-week money-saving menu. Here are some of our favorite inexpensive and easy recipes. A complete grocery list is also included. (And for last-minute dinner ideas, you can also download his free list of 60 meals to make instead of takeout.)
What I ate this week
Sunday: Papa John’s pizza while watching the Chiefs game!
Monday: mac & cheese and sourdough bread
Tuesday: Breakfast casserole (use whatever you have on hand: sausage, eggs, frozen potatoes, cheese, milk, etc.)
Wednesday: Protect Yourself (Silas was at a basketball game and the school bought Chick-fil-A for them. Caitlin went out to dinner by herself and Jesse and I and the younger kids got leftovers. ate)
Thursday: Marinated chicken, steamed vegetables, avocado, sourdough bread
Friday: Jesse and I went out with another couple, Caitlin got takeout, the younger kids had macaroni and cheese, and Cyrus had dinner at a friend’s house.
Saturday: Frozen lasagna, green beans, and sourdough bread
There’s been a lot of cereal sales lately, so the kids are eating a lot of cereal around here. Our teens love it for an after school snack as it makes a super easy breakfast.
My sourdough game is going strong! Last week I made two loaves of banana sourdough pancakes and sour wing muffins.
These sourdough English muffins were definitely the most time consuming sourdough recipe I’ve ever made. It was very delicious, and I felt very fulfilled when I saw how beautifully it turned out. (This was my first time making English muffins!)
Now that I know how to make it, I think it will be easier next time!
Damn it! Want more easy recipes? Check out my homemade English muffin pan recipe.
Next I want to try making my own sauerkraut and I’m still waiting for my water kefir grains and kombucha kit to arrive. What other ideas do you have for making things from scratch?
This time I will introduce a recipe for banana pancakes. I also added about a cup and a half of milk to the recipe because it was too thick (I think they left out the milk listed in the ingredients).
Micah and I visited Kathryn’s house in Murfreesboro on Friday. He loved helping her wash the dishes. Since she moved in, she has become a much better cook! Almost every week she tries out new recipes. Last week she perfected shrimp fried rice!
The best deals at Kroger this week were bacon ($2.99), Malt-O-Meal cereal ($1.49), brown sugar bread ($1.50) and deli meats ($3.99).
I also stocked up on flour, bought several packs of beef hot dogs, 5 packs of cheese for the freezer, some toilet paper and bath salts, and 5 packs of 18 eggs ($1.99 with a digital coupon). ).
Total for all groceries delivered to your home (tax included): $153.19
Our grocery budget is $150 a week, so when we add up all of our receipts for the month, we’re $10 less for January. yay!