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The Gift of Time: How Kroger Delivery Makes the Holidays Easier for Busy Families

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By the time December rolls around, life for most parents feels like a giant juggling act — holiday performances, parties, family gatherings, gift wrapping and maybe baking dozens of cookies that aren’t quite Instagram-able. Between the magic and the madness, grocery shopping is another chore on an already long list. That’s where Kroger Delivery steps in: like a quiet little miracle wrapped in a blue tote bag.

I met a mom named Sarah who found herself in that familiar December frenzy. Her kids were practicing for holiday performances, her spouse was travelling for work, and she had a crazy workload and a nearly empty fridge. Instead of running from a meeting to practice and to the store, she pulled out her phone, opened the Kroger app and, in minutes, solved her grocery crisis. Before bedtime, a smiling driver dropped fresh groceries — complete with still-cold milk and frozen ice cream — at her doorstep.

What struck Sarah most wasn’t just the convenience, but what she got in return: time. A quiet hour to read a story before bed. A slower morning with pancakes instead of a frantic dash to the store. Sometimes, it’s those reclaimed moments that make the season feel like the holidays again.

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Kroger Delivery can help lighten the load this holiday season.

Sure, there are savings and deals, but maybe the real value is in how it lightens the mental load. No traffic, no parking lot meltdowns — yours or the kids’ — and no forgetting the milk because you were rushing and distracted.

This holiday season, maybe the best gift isn’t under the tree — it’s the space to breathe. Let someone else worry about the grocery run so you can focus on what the season is truly about: laughter, warmth and time spent with the people you love most.

Because when the groceries come to you, life has just a little more room to deliver joy.

Holiday Charcuterie Board

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Servings:  16

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Whip up and fun and festive charcuterie board this holiday season!

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 package (7 ounces) CRACKER BARREL Sharp White Cheddar Cracker Cuts
  • 3 packages (2 ounces) CRACKER BARREL Cheddar Jack Cubes
  • 1/2 orange, sliced
  • 1 cup green grapes
  • 10 flatbread crackers
  • 10 fig or raisin cracker crisps
  • 10 slices salami
  • 1/3 cup mixed nuts
  • 1/3 cup assorted olives
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 5 figs, cut in half

Directions – Arrange ingredients on serving platter.

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