Okay, so I know this is really random but I have to post on this great experience. I must say that since we have moved to Louisville, the local Super Wal-Mart has been my grocery of choice. But I have found a new love.I don't know why I strayed from my very strict routine, but this week I did. I went to Kroger. Now, for you friends and family in Texas who don't know what Kroger is...well, it's like a United. And I'm hooked! You have to remember that I'm a new mom of two and have yet to overcome the challenge of the dreaded grocery store. As I walk through those double doors and stare at the basket, I try to figure out how I am going to compile a baby carrier, a two year old, and a load of groceries all in that little bitty thing. Well...immediately one of the employees saw my dilemma and introduced me to the "car cart". It is a cart that has a toy car attached to the front that Abigail could sit in a "drive". Boy did Abigail's eyes light up. I have to say that the car part was only entertaining for a little while but the buckle inside kept her busy all the way to the checkout counter. The second great thing was that the produce was cheap (and delicious I later learned) and perfectly displayed. You may say, "who cares about how they lay out there apples and oranges, Kedra", but for a girl who labels even her pantry this was AWESOME! Thirdly, to make Abigail's shopping experience even greater, the cashier gave her an adorable sticker that said, "I've been Krogering". She was very excited to show Daddy. And finally, something that my grandmother will appreciate, there were not any carts left in the parking lot. That's right, not even in the cart return bins. When we walked out to the car, the sacker helped us take our groceries out and even took our "car cart" back in for us. (Kroger stores don't usually carry out your groceries for you). So I must say thank you to Kroger, we'll be seeing you again soon!
3 comments:
Since we don't have kids, I've never used the car cart, but I know how excited I would have been to get to sit in that cart when I was a kid.
I'm glad you had such a wonderful experience while Krogering. I mean, afterall, it is the best of everything.
the car buggy is a favorite in our house. she is awfullt disappointed when other stores don't have them. aldi, my new grocery store of choice, doesn't and she doesn't like it. i put jack in a front carrier and shop that way. he falls asleep every time.
Grocery shopping is the highlight of my week, so I completely understand where you are coming from. Maybe I'll put Jonathan in the car cart as his attention span at the store is about 10 minutes or less :)
Suzanne
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