Forget avoiding your enemies at the neighborhood spot.
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Grocery shopping is the pits, from finding a place to park to hoping your frozen food doesn't melt in traffic to carrying bags into your house. But there are lots of online retailers that, with a little planning, can supplement and maybe even replace some of those store trips so you won't have to fight the crowds to get a deal on your family's fav flavored yogurt or GF bread.
Also, you won't have to deal with the lead singer of the world's most famous fictional heavy metal band on the planet messing up the meat selection.
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LocalHarvest is your new go-to source for farm-fresh produce straight from the farm! So if you've been considering subscribing to a CSA box, now's the time!
Why it's great: You can search nearby farms to find your CSA box soulmate and feel good about supporting local businesses. You'll also be motivated to eat more fresh fruits and veggies, which is something we're all probably trying to do. Truly a win-win. Though most farmers via Local Harvest only sell locally, the site's Shop has lots of listings ready to ship like Hot Pepper Jam ($6.95 for 8 oz.) and Buffalo Sausage ($8.25 for 8 oz.).
Shipping: Depends on item, seller.
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Imperfect Produce sells discounted fruit and veggies that don't meet (ridiculous) beauty standards but are still totally SAFE and DELICIOUS to eat!
Why it's great: Didn't know that only the prettiest of the prettiest make it to grocery stores? For more on that, fast forward to 7:36 on this John Oliver segment on food waste and prepare to be horrified. So if you're OK with eating a curvy carrot or an oddly shaped apple (and why not?!), this subscription box can bring locally sourced produce to your door. So it's basically a CSA box that gives equal opportunities love to produce with prices typically 30–50% less than what you'll find in the grocery store. Options include organic, fruits and veggies, just fruits, or just veggies, and four box sizes.
Shipping: Depends on location
Get a weekly subscription from Imperfect Produce starting at $15, depending on your location.
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