I used to think buying in bulk was the smartest way to shop. Bigger box, bigger savings — right? Not always. After joining one of those warehouse clubs , I realized I was stockpiling more than I used. Paper towels , snacks , even condiments — some expired before I finished them. I wasn’t saving; I was wasting. Now I do the math. I check the unit price and compare it with smaller packages at Walmart or local grocery stores . Sometimes the difference is only pennies, and when you factor in storage space and spoilage , bulk doesn’t make sense unless you’re feeding a big family or running a small business. Another trick: split bulk items with a friend or neighbor. You both get the discount without drowning in a year’s worth of ketchup. Buying in bulk can save money — but only if you’re disciplined about what you actually use. Otherwise, those “savings” turn into clutter. About the Author Written by Preston Brady — YouTube creator and owner of Grady Brady LLC , maker of the Gr...
I used to think grocery delivery was only for people who didn’t have time to shop. But one day, after standing in line behind a cart full of coupons and price checks, I decided to try it myself. I opened a few apps, added my usual milk, bread, dog treats, and paper towels — and was surprised at what I saw.
At first glance, the prices looked a little higher online. There’s often a small markup on some items and, of course, the delivery fee. But once I factored in the gas I would’ve spent driving across town, the impulse buys I usually toss in the cart, and the hour or so I saved, the difference didn’t look bad at all.
The biggest surprise was how much planning grocery delivery forces you to do. When you’re online, you see your total as you add items. You can delete or swap things instantly. That running total keeps you honest — and that alone can save twenty bucks a week. I also started comparing stores more easily, jumping between Walmart, Target, and local grocery apps to see who had the lowest price per ounce.
Another quiet benefit is time. I can schedule deliveries for the evenings I’m home editing YouTube videos or packing GrubMats for shipping. That’s a couple of hours back in my week that I can put toward something productive — or at least toward walking the dog instead of walking supermarket aisles.
So, do you really save money with grocery delivery? Maybe not on every single item, but when you factor in time, gas, and impulse spending, I’d say yes. The key is to use it strategically — stick to your list, check the delivery fee before checkout, and don’t fall for every “suggested item.”
If you haven’t tried it lately, give it a shot. You might find that staying home actually saves you more than you’d think.
About the Author
Written by Preston Brady — YouTube creator and owner of Grady Brady LLC, maker of the Grady Brady GrubMat™. Preston shares real-world tips on saving money, living smarter, and supporting blue-collar creativity through his blogs and videos.
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