Maybe I hate grocery shopping because I dont like to cook.

When I go grocery shopping, its like Im burdening myself with tedious work.

I grab food off the shelf and put it in my cart like, Heres some work for you.

Peapod worker delivers food.

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Oh, and heres more work for you.

Theres more work here, too.

(Hello, fig jam!)

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And then there are the sugar cravings.

The whole store is filled with goodies I shouldnt eat if I want to lose weight.

Want some birthday cake Oreos?

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Cmon, everyones doing it!

Thats why I was thrilled when Peapod became available in my area.

Peapod is a service that works with my local grocery store.

I order groceries using Peapods app or their website.

Then I can choose to pick up my groceries or have them delivered to my home.

Peapod has helped me save money, time and my waistline.

Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.

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Heres my honest Peapod review.

Sticking to my grocery listis so easy when I use Peapod.

Next, I plan my lunch and dinner recipes for the week and add those ingredients, too.

I just saved59 cents without having to spend time in the grocery looking at bagged salads.

Peapod Helps You Save Calories

Saving calories is just as importantto me as saving money.

Peapod has been tremendously helpful when it comes to my health goals.

Ive been working with a health coach for six months.

We set 1,600 calories as my daily limit so I could lose weight slowly and safely.

I researched foods to have on hand when terrible cravings strike.

I also startedplanning weekday dinnersto see to it I stayed within my calorie range.

Peapod saves me from having to fight my way past all those cookies and cakes.

And I dont have to steel myself against free samples.

Since October,Ive lost nine pounds.

While thats not impressive compared to someone on The Biggest Loser, Im thrilled.

I managed to lose nine pounds during a period of time that included Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Save Time

Peapod has a top-notch search algorithm, sofinding items is a snap.

What would take me several minutes to find in the store only takes me seconds on the app.

When I confirm, she says, Your wish is my command.

The Fees

Peapod offers two different services, depending on where you live.

In my area, the company offers both delivery and pick-up services.

Thedelivery servicefee is based on how much you spend on your order.

For an order between $60 and $75, the fee is $9.95.

For $75 to $100, its $8.95.

Above $100, the fee is $7.95.

Plus, Peapod frequently emails me coupons that waive the fee entirely.

But Nothing is Perfect

There are a few ways Peapod could be improved.

Now, Im in love with it.

I earned about $12 cash back in four weeks.

However, Ibotta doesnt offer any cash back for Peapod purchases, which is a bummer.

Sometimes that doesnt work for me.

For instance, I might run out of something the day Im scheduled to pick up my order.

Id love it if Peapod added a last-minute addition feature.

One time I had planned to cook salmon, potatoes and broccoli for dinner.

But when I opened the fridge, I discovered I had no salmon.

I double-checked the invoice and realized it was out of stock when my order was filled.

All my planning and time-saving went down the drain, and Ihad to scrambleto put together dinner.

Peapod isnt for everyone.

I have friends who prefer to browse the grocery store to see whats new or to get inspired.

Nancy Basile wishes chocolate peanut butter eggs grew on trees and had zero calories.

Find her on Instagram @mediamedusa.

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