There’s no doubt that any little trick we can use to simplify the juggling act of parenting is a game-changer—and that’s why we are totally on board with any and all grocery stores that deliver. Who doesn’t want to take back precious time and avoid the crowds at the supermarket? We do! We’ve rounded up several of the biggest grocery stores that deliver across the United States, so say goodbye to long lines and hello to door-to-door grocery deliveries.

Kroger & Ralphs

Kroger

Kroger and Ralphs also use Instacart for curbside and grocery delivery for over 1,200 of its locations. They also offer Kroger Ship, a website that offers more than 50,000 groceries, household, beauty and pet food products. Ship is available in the continental US. 

Whole Foods

Whole Foods is a grocery store that delivers
Courtesy of Whole Foods

Since its acquisition by Amazon, Whole Foods has become a grocery store that delivers to you. Now shoppers in over 2,000 cities can buy online and receive orders in as little as two hours, or for pick up at a Whole Foods, an hour. If you have Prime, deliveries over $35 are free. 

Walmart

For an annual fee of $98 or $12.95 a month, the Walmart+ program gives you unlimited free delivery ($35 minimum). Try the 15-day trial to see if you like it; if you aren't ready to commit, simply pay the normal fees that the regular delivery and Express Delivery (two hours or less) services charge. How do you order? Simply use the app or website to choose from over 180,000 items, and you're on your way! 

Target

Anthony Rathbun/AP Images for Target

For a lot of people, strolling the aisles of Target is like a religious experience. But for those of us with kids and no time to spare, Target's partnership with Shipt is the perfect way to get groceries, essentials and more delivered right to your door.

You can choose from thousands of items, including food, baby, bath, kitchen, pet supplies, school supplies and more. You can start with a free four-week trial, and when those four weeks are up, you have the option of an annual Shipt plan for $99 for unlimited orders of $35 or more. Or, you can pay per as you order for same-day delivery. Shipt also works with CVS, Petco, and more.

Costco

the front of a costco store for a story on costco snacks

Buying bulk is a must for big families (or any family). Costco offers delivery through Instacart, which also delivers from local stores like ShopRite, Safeway, Giant, and more based on your location. For those that use Instacart more regularly, Costco offers Instacart Express, which includes reduced service fees, free delivery on orders over $35 and more.

ALDI

ALDI

ALDI's deal with Instacart has been wildly successful, and most stores now have the option of having your groceries brought to you. In addition to delivery, Aldi has been testing curbside pickup. Customers can buy groceries online, then come to the store to pick them up where an Aldi employee will bring your grocery haul right to your car.

AmazonFresh

Amazon via YouTube

What can't Amazon do? Amazon Prime members have long known that AmazonFresh offers the convenience of grocery delivery, even without a physical grocery store. Why leave home, when you can add produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen items and even paper products to your digital shopping cart... and then have it delivered to your doorstep?

Amazon did away with the $14.99 Amazon Fresh fee; in most cities, the minimum order amount is $35, but in New York City, $50. Amazon Fresh is currently available in over 5,000 cities across the US, and the program expanded its in-garage delivery services for as many Prime members. 

H-E-B

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For those lucky to live near this popular Texas-based supermarket, you can get home delivery for as little as $5. The delivery fee varies based on location, service times or special promotions. You can get almost everything offered in-store delivered too, with the exception of large items like grills; alcohol delivery also depends on where you live. 

 

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Love is in the air! But don’t let those loved-ones with food allergies feel left out this Valentine’s Day—gift them a heart box filled with allergy-friendly chocolates that will have them saying they love you to the moon and back (and then some). Scroll below to find the Valentine’s Day heart box that is right for you and your family.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. No Whey Chocolate
Product: Heart Chocolate Truffle Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
Allergen Statement

2. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Heart Box of Truffles
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy, Egg
Precautionary Label: Processed on shared EGG and WHEAT equipment.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish. Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Allergen Statement

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

3. Dean’s Sweets
Product: Heart-Shaped Chocolate Gift Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

4. Cella’s
Product: Valentine Cella’s Milk Chocolate Foil Wrapped Cherries
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

5. Sjaak’s
Product: Classic Heart Valentine Assortment
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut
Precautionary Label: Ingredient suppliers may share equipment that result in trace amounts of dairy protein.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

6. L.A. Burdick’s Chocolates
Product: Signature Heart Assortment
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Egg, Sesame
Precautionary Label: Our chocolates are crafted in a kitchen where dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts, and alcohol are present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Gluten

7. NeuHaus
Product: Valentine Small Heart Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Egg, Wheat, Sesame
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Crustaceans
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

8. Amore di Mona
Product: Amore Assortment—33 Piece Heart in Gold
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

9. Good Girl Chocolate
Product: Assorted Chocolate -13 pc
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

10. Pure Lovin’ Chocolate
Product: Heart Shaped Assortment
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Peanut, Tree Nut
Precautionary Label: May contain traces of sesame
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

11. Ghiradelli Chocolate
Product: Milk Chocolate Caramel Duet Hearts Gift Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: May contain tree nuts
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

12. Hershey’s
Product: Milk Chocolate Hearts
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: Manufactured on the same equipment that processes peanuts
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

13. Neto Chocolate
Product: Heart Shaped Personal Chocolate Gift Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

14. Hotel Chocolat
Product: Straight from the Heart
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: All chocolates in this box may contain tree nuts, peanuts, milk, soya, gluten, wheat, egg, sesame.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

15. Knipschildt Chocolatier
Product: Heart Chocolate Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

16. Lake Champlain Chocolates
Product: Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: May contain traces of wheat
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

Latte-fueled mother of two who works from home. Passionate about food allergies, gardening, cooking, art, and keeping the magic in childhood.

It’s no secret Trader Joe’s has a cult following. From heat and eat meals and fun florals, to unique products you can’t find anywhere else, it can be hard to know where to start as a TJ’s newbie.

Luckily, the grocer has revealed it’s 13th Annual Customer Choice Awards: the yearly rundown on fan faves that take the cake. Continuing in the pandemic tradition, many of the items are the same as last year, but that just goes to show you can always count on Trader’s for your go-to groceries. Keep reading to see who took home the prizes.

Favorite Overall: Mandarin Orange Chicken & Entree

A winner for the last several years, this tasty frozen dish makes you a superstar at the stove. Kids and parents will love the saucy meal that pairs great with frozen rice that heats in three minutes.

Favorite Beverage: Non Dairy Oat Beverage

Honestly, we aren't sure how this product over-performed and beat out ginger beer and spiced apple cider, but now we've got to try it.

Favorite Vegan/Vegetarian Item: Soy Chorizo

2021 called, it wants its soy chorizo back! This vegetarian friendly item is a winner again for the new year.

Favorite Cheese: Unexpected Cheddar

When it comes to Trader Joe's, we're just here for the cheese. Like last year, Unexpected Cheddar is the big cheese.

Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets

These nuggets of goodness continue to be a fan fave. Perfect for snacks or pairing with a glass of wine, they're filling and pack a salty punch!

Favorite Sweet/Dessert: Chocolate Chip Hold the Cone

Hold the Cone Ice Cream treats won favorite dessert in Trader Joe's customer choice awards in 2023

So cute and so perfect for a mom trying to inhale a dessert before her kids catch her.

You can check out the rest of the winners at traderjoes.com.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Trader Joe’s

 

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Starbucks holiday drinks and cups are here!

The day is finally here! Halloween is behind us and the holiday season has officially arrived—made official by the fact that Starbucks just announced the return of its iconic holiday drink lineup. Who wants to hit the drive-thru ASAP?!

This year is extra festive, since Starbucks is celebrating 25 years of its iconic holiday cups. To celebrate, the coffee chain is bringing back some of its most beloved designs, which are sure to look familiar to coffee fans all over the world.

And starting today, you can officially grab your favorite festive drinks at any U.S. Starbucks location. This year’s offerings include familiar favorites like the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and Chestnut Praline Latte. There’s also a cold brew option for those of us who think iced coffee should be a year-round staple. And always inclusive, Starbucks brought back their first non-dairy holiday latte that debuted last holiday season.

Tis the season to be properly caffeinated. Here’s what’s on offer at Starbucks, starting today.

Peppermint Mocha

One of the most-loved drinks on Starbucks' holiday menu, the Peppermint Mocha is turning 20 years old this year!

Caramel Brulée Latte

Caramel Brulée sauce and topping combine with steamed milk and whipped cream to make this decadent drink.

Chestnut Praline Latte

A beloved holiday favorite, this drink features flavors of caramelized chestnuts and crumbled pralines.

Toasted White Chocolate Mocha

Topped with holiday sugar sprinkles and white pearls, this toasty, chocolatey drink might be the prettiest one on the Starbucks holiday menu.

 

 

Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

For those who don't drink dairy, Starbucks brought back the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, the first-ever non-dairy holiday drink that debuted last year.

Irish Cream Cold Brew

For anyone who thinks cold brew is a year-round drink, Starbucks has a holiday menu entry just for you: the festive Irish Cream Cold Brew.

Alongside all the holiday drinks, Starbucks also brought back festive snacks and treats.

Chocolate Pistachio Swirl

New this year is the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl, which features a creamy filling swirled into buttery brioche dough.

You can also still snack on all your classic holiday favorites, like Snowman Cookies, Reindeer Cake Pops, Sugar Plum Cheese Danishes, and Cranberry Bliss Bars.

Listen up Blizzard fans: tomorrow you can order your favorite treat and support a good cause! Miracle Treat Day is October 28 and gives back to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

To participate, head to your local DQ restaurant and order any Blizzard. In return, $1 or more will be donated to benefit local children’s hospitals. It’s a longtime charitable sponsorship through DQ and it’s a simple (and delicious) way to help out kids in need.

Download the DQ App to learn more and get reminders, or get more info online. You’ll learn more about how the money raised supports various hospital initiatives, including the purchase of a multisensory machine, the expansion of a pet therapy program and the installation of a therapy pool. Grab a Pumpkin or Pecan Pie Blizzard for the whole family tomorrow!

––Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Dairy Queen

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Reddi-wip isn’t going to let the holiday season go by without a big pick-me-up, and it’s partnered with Swiss Miss to make a new festive flavor.

Starting now, you can grab a can of Reddi-wip Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Flavored Whipped Topping at your local Sam’s Club! The gluten-free, dairy dessert is the perfect addition to any holiday dessert, not to mention it will make a killer cup of hot cocoa even more chocolate-y!

photo: Courtesy of Reddi-wip

Grab a two pack at Sam’s Club for $6 now or at Walmart for $4 when it hits stores in November. Given how utterly delicious this new topping seems to be, you’ll want to grab them while you can before the limited edition flavor is gone.

––Karly Wood

 

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Calling all Potterheads! A visit to Universal Studios not in the cards right now? Never mind, because you can still get your Butterbeer fix: at Dairy Queen.

Tiktok User @thedairyqueenking has been wowing fans for quite some time with DQ creations but the newest magical creation takes the cake. Pay attention, because this concoction is not on the official menu!

@thedairyqueenking

Calling all Harry Potter fans!! Butter Beer Blizzard!! how to order in comments :) #dairyqueen #harrypotter #harrypottertiktok #fyp #foryou #booktok

♬ Hedwig’s Theme – John Williams

To treat your Butterbeer craving, start by ordering a Blizzard with vanilla syrup, butterscotch syrup, Butterfinger pieces and whipped cream. That’s it!

Be forewarned that not all DQ locations carry butterscotch, so you might want to check before getting too excited, or just order it with caramel instead.

This summer, Portland showed us how hot it can get! And while we seem to have made it through the record-breaking temps, our city is certainly staying warm. There’s no better way to stay cool than with a sweet scoop of ice cream. These awesome shops serve up some of the best ice cream, gelato, froyo, and sorbet in the city. You’ll want to try them all before the temps start to drop again.

Sugarpine Drive-In:There's nothing sweeter than getting your soft serve cone from a retro drive-through after a day on the Sandy River. Located in Troutdale, Sugarpine serves up great lunches, but it's the cones that'll make you beg for more. Go for the Larch Mountain, a chocolate and vanilla swirl topped with crumbled brown butter blondies, blueberry lavender sauce, and homemade pine nut honeycomb crunch. Also, they serve froze (frozen rose) popsicles. 

1208 East Historical Columbia River Hwy.
Troutdale, OR 

Online: sugarpinedrivein.com

Fifty Licks: Fifty Licks started as a food cart then swiftly moved into the spotlight at their two locations (both currently open for takeout). Quality ingredients mixed into a custard base means flavors like Hood Strawberry or Toasted Milk shine through. The vegan options are coconut-based and will not disappoint anyone, like the turmeric-yellow Golden Milk or the Mango Sticky Rice.

Multiple locations
Online: fifty-licks.com

Salt and Straw: Portland’s ice cream craze basically kicked off with this shop and their curious flavors--you can find their shops flung far in LA, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, and even Disneyland (yep). Closer to home, it’s still massively popular. The one good thing about 2020 is that you can now skip those heinous lines by ordering online ahead of time for pickup (or delivery!). They keep a list of favorites like strawberry and balsamic, olive oil, and sea salt and caramel, but their monthly rotating flavors are surprisingly unique, but crazy good— like goat cheese marionberry habanero. 

Multiple locations
Online: saltandstraw.com

Pinolo Gelato: Founded by a native Italian, Pinolo Gelato lets ice cream’s European cousin shine. Gelato is mostly made without eggs--because it has less fat and is also served slightly warmer than ice cream, it’s argued to be more flavorful. Take a Roman holiday with classic flavors like chocolate, stracciatella or pistachio, or enjoy the seasonal rotation like almond fig. They also serve Cafe Umbria espresso. 

3707 SE Division
Online: pinologelato.com

Ruby Jewel: Delicious ice cream, sandwiched between two thick cookies. It’s the dessert for when you can’t decide if you want ice cream or baked goods, and nobody in Portland does it like Ruby Jewel. Try the Double Chocolate and Peanut Butter, or the Lemon and Honey Lavender, or test out a new flavor! The four store locations are town are open for business this summer, and perfect for your warm-weather breaks. 

Multiple locations
Online: rubyjewel.com

Cloud City Ice Cream: This gem in the Woodstock neighborhood of Southeast Portland has been impressing kids of all ages since 2011, using natural and local ingredients to serve up a prolific menu of dairy and non-dairy scoops, sundaes, and shakes. They’ve simplified their menu to the classics (like Golddigger with chocolate ice cream and peanut butter ripple, or the honey lavender), and are offering scoops and pints to go. As it says on their door, everything is made with equal parts love and magic.

4525 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Portland
Online:
cloudcityicecream.com

Eb and Bean: The froyo from Eb and Bean has taken the city by storm the last few years. The swirling cones of goodness come in fantastic flavors (dairy or non-dairy, without artificial sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, or corn syrup). It’s then topped with seasonal, all-natural goodies, many from local Oregon companies. They have three locations around town, making it the perfect spot for families wherever they may live. 

Multiple locations
Online: ebandbean.com

 

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You don’t have to love dairy to enjoy Ben & Jerry’s newest flavors! The company’s certified vegan, non-dairy almond milk and sunflower-butter products have five new options that are the tastiest yet.

You can now shop 19 total flavors in Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy frozen desserts, making the company the number one producer of super-premium ice cream without animal products. So what new tasty treats can you enjoy?

photo: Courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s

Get ready to pick up:

  • Change the Whirled: a sunflower butter caramel base with fudge chips, graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookie swirls that is created in partnership with Colin Kaepernick. All of Kaepernick’s proceeds will go to Know Your Rights Camp, a non-profit organization that fights systemic oppression against Black and Brown people.
  • Phish Food: a chocolate base with caramel and marshmallow swirls and schools of smiling chocolate phish
  • Karamel Sutra: a chocolate and caramel base with fudge chips and a soft caramel core
  • Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream: a vanilla base, fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl
  • Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Dough: a combined caramel and chocolate base with chocolate cookie swirls, chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough

“Ever since we launched our first Non-Dairy flavors, we wanted to provide some of our classics and a few unique flavors that are only available as Non-Dairy,” said Dena Wimette, Ben & Jerry’s Innovation Guru. “This year, we were honored to partner with Colin Kaepernick while also tapping into our Top 10 flavors with Americone Dream, Phish Food and Tonight Dough. All of the delicious and none of the dairy!”

You can find the new products at retailers nationwide for $4.99-5.49.

––Karly Wood

 

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Dolly Parton has an ice cream flavor! The super-star celeb is teaming up with Jeni’s to make an awesomely sweet and salty frozen treat.

Jeni’s Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream is Parton’s new limited-edition flavor—and it’s a can’t-miss soon-to-be fave. Like the name says, this fun flavor is packed with strawberry sweetness and plenty of pretzels.

More specifically, Strawberry Pretzel Pie features layers of pretzel streusel, tangy cream cheese ice cream and strawberry sauce. You can score scoops or pints of the frozen delish dairy delight starting Apr. 8 in ice cream shops and online (for delivery) nationwide.

This flavor is only available for a limited time. This means you might just want to get your Parton pretzel-flavored ice cream as soon as it goes on sale. Even though stocking up on the scoops may sound like a good idea, the Jeni’s ice cream pick comes with a two pint per purchase limit.

Not only is Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream a prime dessert-time pick, it benefits Parton’s Imagination Library. Proceeds from the sales will help to fund this book gifting program.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo courtesy of Jeni’s

 

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