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Keeps the staples coming and asks before anything new.
Two adults, two kids (one still in a high chair) and Biscuit the dog. Greenleaf Market delivers Wednesdays and Sundays; Valley Wholesale when there's a bulk order.
A practice week
A household example. Nothing here places an order or sends a message.
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Wednesday, Aug 26 at 9:30 am
Now: Wednesday, Aug 26 at 9:30 am
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7:05 amDone
Reorder oat milk, eggs and bananas
Oat milk ran out Sunday and there were two eggs left. Added to Wednesday's Greenleaf delivery.
7:06 amDone
Apply 15% off dairy at Greenleaf
Greenleaf has 15% off dairy this week. It covers the eggs.
9:30 amAsked you
Swap Cheerios for Honey Nut Cheerios
Greenleaf is out of the 18 oz plain Cheerios until Friday. Honey Nut is the closest match and 40¢ more.
6:50 amDone
Reorder coffee beans and dish soap
Coffee lasts about ten days and the last bag was opened on the 14th. Dish soap is on the same rhythm.
6:52 amAsked you
Add fruit leather for lunchboxes
The shared list says "lunchbox snacks". You've bought this brand in store but never had it delivered.
11:15 amRefused
Add a bottle of Pinot Noir
Greenleaf's "pairs well with" suggestion for the salmon in Wednesday's order.
7:00 amWaiting on you
Reorder laundry detergent, the 5-litre size
The big bottle from Valley Wholesale works out 30% cheaper per wash than the one you usually get, but it's a bigger order than usual.
8:15 amDone
Move today's delivery to 7–9 pm
Greenleaf dropped the 5–7 pm slot. 7–9 pm is the next one today and nobody's out this evening.
6:55 amComing up
Reorder chicken thighs, rice and spinach
The usual Thursday dinner things. The 5 lb rice bag is the better price per pound.
3:40 pmComing up
Swap the 12-pack paper towels for an 8-pack
Valley Wholesale's 12-pack is out until next week. The 8-pack is the nearest match and $3.10 more per roll-for-roll.
7:10 amComing up
Apply $5 off $50 at Valley Wholesale
Valley's monthly $5-off offer applies to the detergent order.
12:30 pmComing up
Order Biscuit's dog food from PetPal
The usual 15 lb bag is $8 cheaper at PetPal this week than at Greenleaf.
9:00 amComing up
Move Sunday's delivery to Monday morning
Your calendar shows everyone out Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, which covers the whole delivery window.
7:00 amComing up
Reorder bread, butter and yogurt
The Sunday basics for the school week.