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Simplify in 2021

January 6, 2021 By houseofhargrove@gmail.com

Thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this post and helping me simplify in 2021. All opinions here are my own.  This post contains affiliate links…if you purchase I may receive a small commission.  Thank you.

 

I know most of us have just come off of one of the most challenging years.  I was definitely counting down to 2021.  I love a new year and a fresh start, and this year more than ever.  I do feel like 2020 taught me a lot of things, so for that I am grateful.  It made me truly slow down and appreciate the things I have.  It forced me to really prioritize and I am taking those lessons with me into the new year.  I am not a huge resolutions girl, but one of my goals for this year is to simplify. I want to spend my time focused on what really matters and outsource the things that I can.

FLEECE PULLOVER | LEOPARD BEANIE

One of the things I really want to cut down on is errands.  I feel like I spend a huge amount of time running tons of errands that anyone could do.  It is not a task that specifically needs ME.  They are things that need to get done, but can be done by someone else.  Anyone else feel that way?  My time is so much better spent helping my kids with homework, pillow fights, family games, etc vs walking through the grocery store!

FAUX LEATHER PILLOW | PLAID PILLOW| GREEN VELVET PILLOW| WHITE PILLOW

Last year I shared that I discovered Walmart+ and that has been a huge game changer for me.  I had previously used another grocery delivery company, but Walmart+ is SO MUCH BETTER.  I can order groceries AND other things I have on my list.  Kills 2 birds with 1 stone!  Our family always has an ongoing list of things we need.   Groceries and random things like socks, something for sports, school spirit week costume that I get zero notice on, something for a class project, a friends birthday coming up, etc.  You know . . . MOM LIFE (or life in general).  Now, instead of running several errands to a bunch of different stores, I can get online and order everything I need from Walmart to be delivered to my home as soon as same day!  Saves me SO MUCH TIME!

I love seeing this on my front porch!

Everything I need delivered right to my door while I am working or doing more important things like this. . .

There is only so much longer my shoulders will make a great chair while watching TV, that Braden will grab my pony tail and ask me to giddy up like a pony and Avery will want to take selfies with me.  I don’t want to miss any of it if I can help it.

  • Groceries √   
  • Ingredients for my NYE dish √   
  • Socks for Avery √     
  • Socks for me √

The 2 Benefits I use the most with my Walmart+ membership are:

  • FREE DELIVERY FROM MY STORE
    • I can get everything I need delivered to my door as soon as same day. 
    • $35 minimum, restrictions apply
    • (click HERE to check availability in your area)
  • WALMART+ FREE SHIPPING, NO ORDER MINIMUM
    • I order from Walmart.com all the time.  As yall know, so much of my home decor is from there.  I can hop on, get what I need, it arrives quickly and there is no order minimum required. 
      • Free next-day & two-day shipping on items from Walmart.com.
      • No order minimum required (previously $35 minimum to qualify for free shipping).
      • Excludes oversized, freight, & Marketplace items.

THERE ARE OTHER Walmart+ BENEFITS AS WELL:

  • MEMBER PRICES ON FUEL
    • Save 5¢ per gallon at Walmart & Murphy fuel stations.  I go to Walmart all the time, so this is a huge money saving benefit!
    • Plus, access member pricing at Sam’s Club fuel centers.
  • MOBILE SCAN & GO
    • Check out with your phone as you shop in-store. It saves time & it’s contact-free. Just scan, pay, & be on your way!

I will continue to look for new ways to simplify and make my time count so I can do lots more of this:

BECOME A WALMART+ MEMBER 

  • Join for just $12.95 a month or $98 a year
  • Pays for itself in just 2 deliveries a month (based on non member $7.95 delivery fee).  I have been using mine weekly (if not more).

WALMART IS OFFERING A FREE 15 DAY TRIAL ON WALMART+ MEMBERSHIPS.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

What are your goals for 2021?  Do you set New Year’s resolutions?  Walmart+ is going to be a key thing to help me continue to simplify my list this year.  I am so thankful for this wonderful membership.  Now, if only I could get it to do my piles of laundry. . . I would be set 🙂

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Dominique says

    January 6, 2021 at 6:29 am

    Thank you for explaining everything about the Walmart membership in a “quick and easy” fashion. $98 for the year is a steal!
    Whee did you find the cute stand by your front door? Do you know what they are called?
    I read your blog and newsletters ALWAYS! It’s my fav 🙂

    • houseofhargrove@gmail.com says

      January 6, 2021 at 7:17 am

      Awe thank you so much. That is so sweet. It is a vintage replica washing stand. Also you can find similar ones called beverage stands. I tried to find the exact one I have and couldn’t, but here is a similar one. https://rstyle.me/+zdv2LKKSkcst3aLsV6s5Cg

      • Dominique says

        January 7, 2021 at 7:39 am

        Thank you!

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