Way back in the dark ages, grocery shopping had to be done in person. Thank goodness those days are past.

Gone are the days of lugging your shopping from the car to the kitchen bench. Farewell to the long queues and screaming toddlers.

Today you can have your groceries delivered at any time of the night or day, without even leaving your couch.

There are lots of reasons to love online shopping. First up has to be flexibility.

Flexibility

Don’t have time to do the weekly shop? It’s okay. You can shop for groceries online at any time, day or night. And have them delivered tomorrow. Amazing.

Shopping lists

Don’t have time to make a weekly shopping list?  Don’t worry. Simply make a shopping list once, and save it on the supermarket website. This is worth doing well – online supermarkets will ask you to choose particular brands and quantities of items. If you always buy the same items, it makes shopping a breeze. Of course you can add to and take out items on your list depending what you need each week.

Impulse buying

Save money by cutting down on impulse buying. A no-brainer.

Convenience

For parents of small children, full-time workers, the elderly and people without a car, online shopping is a brilliant solution.

And it’s not just supermarkets. Many local butchers and greengrocers offer online shopping and delivery. Call up your local supermarket or food store to find out how they’ve embraced the digital revolution.