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Hello Fresh Review + Giveaway!

July 18, 2018 By Kari 7 Comments

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Keep it simple.

That’s been my focus for the past several months, and it’s made a HUGE change! I used to set lofty, SuperMom expectations, creating everything from scratch, making beautifully-packed lunches every morning, and elaborate meals every evening. Maybe one day that will happen again, but for now, I’m just trying to keep my head above water. Honestly, like many of you, I just don’t have the time. If there’s a way to save time, I’m taking it!

When I became a mom and started a business in the same year, I quickly realized I’d need to look for ways to simplify my life. Now, that doesn’t mean stifling all creativity. It means finding ways to work smarter, not harder, and calling in help when you need it. Enter HelloFresh.

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What is HelloFresh?

The HelloFresh formula is a winner: chef-curated recipes with seasonal, farm fresh ingredients delivered to your home every week. Keep in mind this is a meal kit delivery (not a meal service), meaning you still get to make the meals. While you still make the meals, you save time on meal planning and grocery shopping. They offer delivery in Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, B.C, Newfoundland, and the Maritimes (view their detailed delivery map here).

More on one of our favourite meals below, but if this already sounds like a service that would work for you, and you’d like to try HelloFresh, you’ll receive three free plates ($40 off) when you use my discount code KARISKELTON at checkout when ordering online.

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Why We Love It

We’ve been ordering HelloFresh meals for over a year now, and we have yet to make a meal we don’t like. I’m not even exaggerating. We keep thinking there’s got to be one we won’t like, but it just hasn’t happened! We always order a four-person box. This way, for the three of us (my husband, our three-old-year son, and I), we have one dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day. That covers a lot of meals for the week. The ingredients are so fresh, the recipes cards are easy to follow, not only laying out everything you need, the tools you’ll need to make it, but also providing photos of each stage of the prep so you know exactly how things are supposed to look. I’m a very visual person, so this has been great for me!

When our box arrives, Wyatt and I unpack it together and talk about all the ingredients. Then, as I’m loading everything into the fridge, he plays in the box! Whenever possible, we try to include him in every step. We throw on our favourite record, I pour myself a glass of wine, and we whip up a beautiful meal! That quality family time has such a “feel good” impact on your soul.

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How it works

You go online to HelloFresh.ca and pick your plan (Family, Pronto, or Veggie Box), select the number of people you’ll be feeding, the recipes you want, and pick the day you want your box to arrive. HelloFresh deliveries run Sunday-Thursday in most areas. Each week, you can swap out recipes or change your plan. You can also put your subscription on hold or cancel it altogether at any time.

Then, your box is dropped off at your door on your scheduled date. When you open it, you’ll find the recipe cards on top, with each meal kit individually packaged with the meat on the bottom (unless, of course, you’re doing the Veggie Plan).

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Gift Ideas:

HelloFresh is a great gift idea, including:

  • housewarming gift
  • someone going to postsecondary
  • to help a friend grieving a death in the family
  • parents with a brand new baby
  • a wedding or shower present

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Ways to Upcycle + Recycle HelloFresh Packaging:

With all of the questions I’ve received about HelloFresh, the number one concern is packaging. I get it. With any service like this, there’s going to be a lot of plastic wrappers, bags, etc. Here are a few ideas on how to upcycle and recycle your HelloFresh packaging. You can also read more on HelloFresh’s sustainable business practices here.

  • Make a play kitchen
  • Make your own puppet theatre
  • Create a Lego-themed Halloween costume
  • Make a dump truck photo booth (I’m doing this for Wyatt’s 3rd birthday)
  • Use the box and ice packs for grocery shopping
  • Save the ice packs to use in your cooler
  • Drain the ice packs and recycle the plastic
  • Turn the box into a pretty permanent storage box

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Giveaway!

I’m giving away one Four Person Box valued at $139.99!

To enter: Head to my latest Instagram post and follow the simple steps. For a bonus entry, leave a question or comment about HelloFresh in the comment section below.

Discount Code

  • Don’t forget to copy and paste the discount code for later. Use the code KARISKELTON at checkout when ordering online and that’s good for 3 free plates! Feel free to pass it to your friends so they can get in on the savings too!

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xx

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Comments

  1. Kellie Walsh says

    July 18, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Great post! I have been wondering about Hello Fresh 💜💜

    Reply
  2. Jessica Corbo says

    July 18, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    With two young busy girls I am looking for all of the help I can get! I would love to try this box!❤️

    Reply
  3. Lauren R says

    July 18, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    I think this will be super helpful once I have a newborn in November!

    Reply
  4. Kristy Short says

    July 18, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I’ve been thinking about trying hello fresh for a while! Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  5. Laura Young says

    July 20, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Thank you for your review. My daughter and I are wanting to try new items seeing as it’s just us during the week. How often do you chose new meals that you would never have thought to try? Even though my daughter is 17 she still suffers from trying new dishes. Not that she won’t it’s just her pallet is strong.

    Reply
  6. Char Moon says

    July 20, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Ooooh! I’ve always wanted to try this! Love meals that are healthy and sustainable for my family

    Reply
  7. Mandi says

    July 21, 2018 at 8:54 am

    I’ve been looking for recipes to spice up our dinners. Maybe this is what I’m missing! Thanks for all the info!

    Reply

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your go-to mom friend 🙌
Here's what works best for me and my family. Share ⬇️ what works best for you + yours!
❤️ Wyatt, Noah, Moses🐾 Monroe🐾
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Easiest Easter Dinner! ➡️ Give yourself a bre Easiest Easter Dinner!

➡️ Give yourself a break this year and just order your Easter dinner from @fresonbros!

📍These delicious chef-prepared Easter Dinner Boxes are totally customizable. Your main course  is mouth-watering, tender Mountain Park ham, with a delicious ham glaze, roasted garlic parmesan baby potatoes and honey dill carrots.

Customizable add-ons include:

- Granny’s Stuffing
- macaroni salad
- Alberta sourdough
- iconic sourdough hot cross buns
-choice of desserts like
coconut macaroon cookies, sourdough cinnamon buns, and sweet coconut cream pie!

➡️ Order online (link in my bio) from now until April 16 and pick up at your nearest Freson Bros. location. Save this idea and make sure to share with your friends!

{partner}

#cateredeasterdinner #easydinner #easyEasterdinner #yegfood #easterbox #ordereaster
Disney photos! Having a blast! ❤️ Noah got to Disney photos! Having a blast! ❤️ Noah got to go on a lot of the rides too. 🤗 

What's your favourite food to get at Disney? A must-try. Share ⬇️
We surprised our seven-year-old with a trip to Dis We surprised our seven-year-old with a trip to Disneyland! I highly recommend surprising your kids with adventures - no matter how big or small. ❤️ This was so much fun! What he said at the end was the best. :) 

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You're the one I want to go through all the times with - the good and the tough, the happy and sad. Thank you for being the guy that folds all of our laundry and respects that I don't want you to wash mine. 😄 Thank you for changing the garbages - cause you know I hate it. Thank you for building us epic fires in the summer and making THE BEST popcorn ever. ❤️ Thanks for watching The Bachelor with me (and providing hilarious commentary throughout). Thanks for being a gentle parent with our kiddos. ❤️❤️❤️

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