Shipt Monthly Membership ($11)
"These days, I find myself increasingly busy and struggling to balance all of my chores on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, when I'm overwhelmed, my diet is usually the thing that suffers the most, as I'm less motivated to prepare quality meals — and even less eager to shop for products from the grocery store to begin with. Whenever I find myself in these seasons, I'll often turn to grocery delivery services to remove the extra stress of grocery shopping, and this month, I relied on Shipt for the first time.
Like other food-delivery options, Shipt's services operate seamlessly through its app, allowing me to browse through hundreds of items at my local grocery stores, add products to my shopping cart, monitor prices in real time, and even receive in-app recommendations on other items I might like. The first time I used it, once my digital shopping cart was filled to my liking, I proceeded to place the order and schedule the delivery time, right down to the hour I wanted it dropped off at my apartment.
My personal shopper was incredibly prompt and made sure to communicate directly with me should any hiccups arise in the process — for example, if an item was sold out. Once delivered, my groceries were cold, fresh, and Shipt's app even saved my order information so that I could place it again the next week. The service has since been a lifesaver when I've felt overwhelmed and limited on free time — whether because of work or travel.
As someone who defers to reusable bags as opposed to plastic ones, I do wish they had better options on that front. And while I was able to shop out all of my usual groceries through Target, it's worth noting that Shipt doesn't work with all grocery stores, so there are some limitations. Overall, it's a worthwhile investment and something I'll definitely use again — especially heading into the holiday season." — Kyley Warren, assistant editor, Shopping
Rating: ★★★★
