[RiverRock]

Originally Posted by Victorious

I've started using our grocery delivery (Shipt). It takes a HUUUGE load off. I can just put stuff in my cart as I notice we're out and I can meal plan and "shop" at the same time. The last time I grocery shopped in the store, it took over 2 hours! It's also majorly cut out the, "Oh, I've forgotten something, I'll swing by the store" nearly every day after work.

This approach sounds amazing to me. We have a local store that will deliver for a fee (prime times are a bit pricier than less desirable times), or you can pick up the groceries for no extra charge. I work close to the store that offers pick-up twice a week. Leaving the cart open and completing the transaction at the last minute might work well for me.

Originally Posted by JessicaTX

I pay my kids $10 a week to clean the house. They do a great job =D

My dk do some jobs for $ and other jobs because they are part of the family. My youngest always does what is asked without a fuss, I have another who puts up quite a fuss. The other two seem to be busier so less gets asked of them. I don't want to load more onto the youngest only because he is available and willing...but I could offer him more paid jobs. I think that's a good idea.

I think my biggest hurdle with hiring help is giving up control. A close second is feeling like I'm "wasting" money even if I can afford it. Having limited time and energy is a tough reality to accept.