How a Busy Mom Keeps Her Pantry — and Snack Supply — Fully Stocked
Whether you’re the parent of a toddler or a teenager, we probably don’t need to remind you that snacks are serious business in any household with kids. And if your kids are learning from home (and you’re simultaneously working and teaching from home) right now, keeping a steady supply of Welch’s fruit snacks or sweet potato puffs on hand may seem like a Sisyphean task. But, there’s a better way.
We chatted with Becky Hardin, aka The Cookie Rookie, who recently discovered the same-day grocery delivery service Shipt and has been using it to keep her pantry stocked. But Shipt delivers way more than just snacks — you can order anything on your grocery list, from a plethora of retailers, and have it personally shopped for and delivered to your doorstep in as little as an hour. But for Becky, it’s the ability to have snacks delivered on-demand that feels like a real game-changer.
Multitasking for the Win
When Becky placed her first Shipt order, she immediately went for all the snack staples that she always wants to have on hand, but also inexplicably seems to run out of on the daily. “Using Shipt is SO easy for our family,” she says. “I can order right from my phone while playing Legos or trucks and communicate with my shopper via text as they’re at the store. If I forget to order something, it’s so easy to add. I just love the process.” Shopping and delivery times will vary a bit depending on where you are and what you’re ordering, but Becky was able to free up a whole Saturday morning by using Shipt instead of running out for errands.
Everything You Need in One App
While Becky was super happy to get on-demand snacks delivered to her doorstep, she was also pleased to find that Shipt offers shopping and delivery from a wide range of stores in her neighborhood. Being able to shop from multiple retailers like Target and CVS meant she could find everything she needed, and she was even able to shop in bulk at stores like Costco.
“The variety is wonderful. Shipt offers food from so many different stores in our area,” she says. “They even offer delivery from where we get our pet food and supplies!” You can enter your ZIP code on Shipt’s site to discover all the different retailers Shipt partners in your own area, which range from grocery stores to home goods stores like Sur La Table.
Shipt is also all about service. Once Becky places her order, she hears from her personal shopper right away via text and is able to shop along and even add last-minute items. If something isn’t in stock, your Shipt Shopper will get in touch with alternatives and let you know what your options are. Becky also loves that Shipt helps her focus on what her family actually needs each week, which helps her plan ahead for snacktime and mealtime alike. Becky has yet to find a downside to using Shipt, saying “It’s quick, efficient, safe, and SO easy.”