Spent $80 on a meal kit box and I'm not sure if it was smart or stupid

I got a deal for a HelloFresh box last month, the total was about $80 for three meals for two people. On one hand, it cut my grocery store trips down to just one a week for basics, and I didn't waste any food because the portions were exact. I probably saved $40 on my usual grocery bill from not buying random stuff I didn't need. But on the other hand, $80 is still a lot upfront, and I had to cook every single night which was tiring after my shifts. The recipes were good, but I started to feel locked into cooking their meals. So it saved me money on waste and impulse buys, but it also felt like a big chunk of cash and more work. Has anyone else tried a meal service and did the math work out for you in the end?

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noah91716d ago

Yeah, that's the trap @sethmitchell is talking about. If you're already tired, the box just becomes expensive guilt sitting in your fridge. I tried one and felt the same pressure to cook, which made me dread it. It stopped being a time-saver and became another chore on the list. The math only works if you actually have the energy to follow through every single time.

sethmitchell16d ago

Honestly, my friend tried one and the box just sat in her fridge. She was too tired to cook after work too, so it all went bad. Kinda defeats the purpose if you're already burnt out.