I’m not joking- I’ve been saving time and money like a boss with Instacart.
I’ve been using Instacart for about 6 months. Here is my secret: I shop at stores that feature the label “In-Store Prices”, and I select curbside pickup. For me, that’s usually Aldi, but my example pic is Walmart.
I don’t have Instacart+, just plain ol’ regular Instacart. It’s free, no monthly fee.
How does Instacart save me money?
- I only buy what is on my list. I am not cruising the aisles. Nothing else “falls” into my cart.
- No kids with me means I don’t have to say NO to every want and desire. No deviation from the shopping list, no upset kids.
- Time=Money. It saves me at least an hour of shopping, bagging, and loading into my car.
And with orders of $50+ the fee is only $1.99, for orders less than $50, the fee is $3.99. Because I’m cheap, I wait until I need $50+ in groceries to order, which is usually every 7-10 days. Spending $1.99 to save at least $20 by sticking to my list, and saving at minimum an hour is a deal in my mind.
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I love clothing swaps- If you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kid’s wardrobes (and my own).
JCP is THE place we start back-to-school shopping.
This week has been a whirlwind of adventures. Today, we are doing some thrift store adventures for porcelain dolls and back-to-school shopping.
It’s that time again! Today and tomorrow, July 25-26, 2025, is the Salvation Army Semi-Annual $2.99* All Clothing Sale at locations in AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV.
July 28 is National Waterpark Day, and if your kids are anything like mine, they love swimming and splashing.
Visit any See’s Candy location for National Lollipop Day on July 20, and you’ll receive a free lollipop — no purchase necessary.
National Ice Cream Day is next week!! I recommend that you download any apps required for these deals at least 1 day prior to ensure that you have the app and are all signed up for any clubs or offers. Not all of these offers are available in my specific area, but I included them because I have readers outside of San Diego.
Hewes Family Fun 