Grocery Store Websites - My Review of Alice.com

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Working from home creates its own obstacles. Whether a blessing or a curse, I'm no longer able to run into the grocery store every single day of my life on my way home from the J-O-B to grab this, that and the other that I forgot the day before. These days when I run out of something, running to the store turns into a full blown nightmare. First, we don't have a grocery store in my town so I have to take more time to do a little driving. Second, since it's going to be out of my way I need to do an inventory to make sure I get what we need for at least the next few days. That takes more time. Third, most women lose their "Budget Brain" when they shop for shoes or handbags I lose it in the grocery store.

The past two years that I've been working from home I've been searching for an online alternative for the non-perishables we need that are comparable in price and selection. Despite the higher prices I pay at our small town grocery, the grocery store websites have always fallen short. For some, the prices may be lower but the shipping is outrageous. Others don't carry the brands I buy, etc.

What's Out There?

A few months back I heard about Alice.com at a work at home forum I visit. This is the answer to my prayers. Not only do they have a wide variety to choose from, they are in a lot of cases cheaper than I spend at my little grocery store AND the shipping is F-R-E-E! They carry many non-perishables that frequently need restocked: toilet paper, shampoo, dish soap, batteries, stamps, etc. These items are shipped to your home via UPS and Alice will send you reminders at the interval of your choosing that you may be running low of these things. As if that's not enough, Alice.com also applies coupons to applicable items in your cart! I get to cross "Clip Coupons" off my New Year's Resolution list, too.

How Did It Go?

My order arrived within 4 business days. No brown cardboard here! The box was pretty teal and black. Everything was packaged great. I had ordered some dish soap and shampoo and nothing was leaking or damaged.

Depending on your local grocery prices and what kind of shopper you are, this may or may not be as good of a deal for you. Personally, I'm saving all over the place: 1. Lower prices than my local store. 2. Instant coupons. 3. I don't have all the temptations lurking down every aisle when I go to the store for ONE thing and come out with FIVE bags. Oy! Every aisle I can avoid in the grocery store, the better.

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I do wish there were express shipping options available. I keep watching, hoping to see this available soon. Overall, Alice.com gets Two Thumbs Up from this work at home business owner and I hope can save you a little time and money, as well.

Go to Alice.com, and Alice will give you a $10 credit when you spend your first $50. Happy Shopping!

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  • Cari_Kay Apr 16, 2012 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    I have never heard of this site. I will have to check this out. Thank you!
  • P. Jun 7, 2011 @ 11:35 am | delete
    I had my first order from Alice.com delivered recently. It consisted mainly of hard to find items from Robbie's Naturals. The prices were about what I would pay at any natural foods store (if they actually carried the items). The free shipping is great and when one factors in the gasoline consumed while going to and fro, it's definitely a savings. The order was delivered promptly, everything was packed well and the complete order was delivered.

    A word of caution. During the hotter months of the year be careful ordering any products which could be affected by the heat, either during the shipping or the storage process.

    Also, I was under the impression that first time Alice customers aren't required to order a minimum of six items during their initial order. The site required I do so, nevertheless. My online total price was correct but when I received the order, I noticed Alice had given me those additional two items at no charge. This was a savings of $5.00 on a $25.00 order. I am certainly delighted but a bit confused about the reason for the credit. I am aware of a $10.00 credit when spending $50.00 or more.

    I am impressed with Alice.com so far and will order from them again. I just wish they had a greater variety of natural, organic and health food items.

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