Has anyone ever subscribed to Hello Fresh or Blue Apron?
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
United States
January 5, 2018 9:04pm CST
Hello Fresh & Blue Apron are food subscription services where they mail fresh healthy meal plans home to you with step by step instructions and the perfect amount of ingredients.
I am looking into this option because it will save us the headache of what to eat each day and plus, considering how much we spend per month - this would be cutting our costs down by a lot!
I do see raves on YouTube but most of the people reviewing are sponsored, so I'm curious if anyones subscribed personally and what their personal thoughts are? Or, if you know a different food subscription meal plan box? Thanks in advance.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Is she the only one going vegan, or your son also? I didn't know the main ingredient had to be bought from the store. I've seen Hello Fresh come with everything, but then again that's on Youtube and the reviewers are sponsored, so not sure if they have a different meal plan option or not. I'd love to try them in the upcoming months.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
@yugocean They do have a vegetarian option, I believe!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Oh no, this one is it mails home and you prepare it yourself cook from scratch. :)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
@JustBhem It is a box prepared with meat, vegetables - each meal box has 3 meals and they'll come with all the ingredients and instructions to prepare.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
6 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby
Oh, I thought it is a ready-made food. So meaning, you ordered fruits or fresh vegetables?
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@much2say (55614)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Jan 18
Hubby says his co-worker uses Blue Apron . . . I don't know much more about it, but I know he's sporty and tries to eat healthy whenever possible (he's a single guy, though he doesn't strike me as someone who is into cooking). I'll have to ask my sister next time who they use . . . she doesn't cook much either . . . but this was a cheaper alternative for her and her husband rather than going to a restaurant all the time - convenient for them.
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@much2say (55614)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby I just saw a box in our garage . . . my sister has a bunch of boxes from the place she uses and she brings them to my parents so we can take leftovers home. She uses "Freshly". Yah, they said it works out pretty well for them! Were they cheaper for a family of 4? I guess then you can save leftovers for another meal too, if it's not all eaten. That's great you guys are going to the gym . . . oh, does he drink those power drinks?
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
@much2say He takes a protein based whey. :) Nothing hardcore.
I will definitely have to give Hello fresh a go! I think it is like $5 cheaper with family route not too sure. I have to log in first, I was just reading reviews.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
I am not into cooking what so ever. But I like how the ingredients all come individually wrapped and just the right amount with step by step instructions. I think that'll be suitable for me who doesn't know how to cook 
And I calculated it, not bad at all considering how much we spend eating out/home , etc. This would actually save us a lot of money too! And I checked the prices for family of 4 instead of 2 lol because my fiancé loves to eat! Especially now since we're going to the gym ~ he eats even more he calls it "bulking" since he takes whey and building muscles lol.
And I calculated it, not bad at all considering how much we spend eating out/home , etc. This would actually save us a lot of money too! And I checked the prices for family of 4 instead of 2 lol because my fiancé loves to eat! Especially now since we're going to the gym ~ he eats even more he calls it "bulking" since he takes whey and building muscles lol. 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
Oh they don't come knocking. It's a subscription you sign up online. I don't open doors for solicitors =)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
@Madshadi nope they do not go door to door. the door by door people are usually ones who want you to do solar, remodeling or something. we dont answer the doors though, do you? it is not safe to!
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby the ones who came to my house had their tablet convincing me to sign up online. I’m glad they don’t do that there.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
You are a great cook , you don't need a subscription box, hehe =) I think it's ideal for those learning to cook or have a busy lifestyle, or want to try eating healthier =)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
8 Jan 18
@LadyDuck I am going to give it a try and hopefully it'll help me cook better than I'd unsubscribe =P
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
7 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby It is very possible, I know that my niece subscribed to something similar, but she also finally unsubscribed. She eat out often due to her job.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jan 18
One of my co-workers uses Blue Apron, and he and his family seem to like it. They do it because him and his wife absolutely refuse to go grocery shopping! And if they do need anything from the store, they have a delivery service bring it to them! lol
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
I may have to take advantage of these subscriptions. :)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
@moffittjc I think for Hello Fresh they are. Blue Apron? I'm not too sure!
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby I would take advantage of those subscriptions if ALL the ingredients were included in the kit, and all I had to do was mix everything together and throw it in the oven.
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@shaggin (72135)
• United States
6 Jan 18
That is awesome it would actually save you money compared to what you are already spending going out to eat all the time. I like the idea of it being able to plan the healthy meals out for you so then all you have to do is cook them. Never heard of either service or tried them though.
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@shaggin (72135)
• United States
7 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby very cool I’m sure you will write about it here when you try it.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
8 Jan 18
@shaggin Yes most definitely ~ will do a review =)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jan 18
I will give it a try maybe next month or sometime this year =)
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
6 Jan 18
Oh we have such service here but never availed for that one. People who usually go on a diet would take that service.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
6 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby Never really availed of that one as we have a cook to do all the cooking at home.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
@toniganzon That is nice & convenient =) Not too common here hehe
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Oh! No, not the diet service per se. Just fresh ingredients portioned and ready to cook. So that way you aren't wasting any ingredients and eating something new every time! Also designed for those who have a busy lifestyle, family, or want restaurant quietly but in your own home and delivered home.
Theres also other programs that offer diet plans but I don't want that stuff
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Haven't but heard lots of good about blue apron.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Me too. :) Was curious if anyone has tried them personally versus watching sponsored videos online.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
6 Jan 18
I hear both are amazing but Hello Fresh seems a lot easier to prepare thing and there is no waste involved since everything you get shipped is used.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
I like the zero waste too how, each food is portioned properly and measured out. I hate wasting ingredients.
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
8 Jan 18
@DesirousDreamer Thank you. I am going got take it over with my fiance and see which one we should go with and definitely do a review when I get it :)
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
8 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby that is what I think is so cool about it. Both seem nice, I hope you can decide!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
@db20747 hehe that is good. i just don't like buying all the ingredients for a meal then not knowing what to make next with the ingredients, or sick of the food :)
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
6 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby food doesn't get wasted in my house lol
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 18
@thelme55 Yes maybe it'll be worldwide in the future.
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
9 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby I see. Maybe that is why I have not heard of them.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Jan 18
It is really popular maybe some areas.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Yeah it is a rather new subscription =)
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@1creekgirl (41429)
• United States
6 Jan 18
My daughter did two different ones, I think one was Blue Apron? They liked it, but her husband can't have gluten.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Oh I see! I've heard a mixture of reviews between the two :)
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