If you can save your coins, it is the number one way to build wealth. I am looking for ways to build wealth as I close out 2016 and enter 2017. I think so many people have gotten caught up in the idea of making money, but have totally forgotten the importance of saving. I tried out Kroger’s new convenient shopping app Click List to see if it could help me save more.
One of the easiest ways to save money is to take a look at how and where you’re currently spending it. For me, grocery shopping was one of the places I was seeing an increase in the amount I spend and an increase in wasted food. 🙁 I don’t like wasting food, and I also don’t like wasting money. It’s hard when you’re shopping for one because most meals are made to serve at least 4. Walking in the store is also a coin drainer for me because if it’s on sale, sweet, or salty and maybe not on my list, I’m bound to purchase it. Oh, and don’t be hungry when you go shopping either. Before you know it, your grocery bill has doubled.
Yes, this was me.
Preparing for an upcoming grocery store run, I decided to get my list together and stick to it. So I began pulling recipes for the week. Once I had that together, I knew the items I needed to purchase. Kroger Click List is an easy tool that allows you to grocery shop online and pick up.
You simply visit the Kroger.com website or use your Kroger app to start shopping. Kroger is the store I usually patronize. All my previous shopping lists were already on my app, plus my Kroger Plus coupons!
I scheduled my order to pick up the next morning. When I arrived at the store, I followed the signs to park in the rear for pick up. Once parked, I called the number posted on a sign in front of me to let them know I was there to pick up my order. Two super nice young ladies named Zaria and Karen came out to my car to review my order and let me know of any substitutions they had to make. I only had four substitutions. I was fine with them as my items were actually upgraded to name brand items at the same price of the Kroger value items.
Once all my items were confirmed, I was given my total, which was $10 less than I expected (with coupons, Kroger Plus discounts, etc.) and paid with my debit card. The entire pick up took less than 5 minutes and my groceries were loaded without me ever having to leave my vehicle.
I will definitely be using this service again, as I was able to come under budget this grocery trip, while also getting everything I needed with no hassle, and super quick. It’s a great service for busy moms, elderly people, and those who need help staying on budget with little to no will power… like me.
If you try it out, let me know and tell me how your experience was. It’s not the only service of its kind out there and I’ll be trying out another one soon.
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