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Dec. 17, 2014

Light Up Your Holidays in Denver

denver zoo lightsDid you miss the parade of lights this year?  Are you kind of dreading piling all the kids in the car to drive around brightly-lit neighborhoods in Denver to try to catch a glimpse of a decent holiday light displays? Don’t worry; there is plenty to do in the city especially at the Denver Zoo where they put on an amazing display on more than 38 acres that runs from December 5 all the way until January 4! There are over 150 “moving” illuminated animals leaping and “frolicking” to captivate the hearts of young and old alike.

The Entertainment Continues

As if that weren’t exciting enough, there is the Zoo Lights Lantern Festival in the Toyota Elephant Pavilion running the entire month of December! In addition to these amazing Denver Zoo events, there is entertainment on the calendar for each and every day of the month of December, with the only exception being Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so that the Denver Zoo staff can have those days to celebrate with their loved ones. The entertainment is top notch, too. There is a Kwanzaa Story Teller, accentuated by a talented backdrop of African Drumming and Dancing during the last week in December.

New Year’s Eve in Denver

On New Year’s Eve (Zoo Year’s Eve), the Denver Zoo is providing face painting, a dance party and a magic show to entertain your children and perhaps wear them out by 9, so their parents can take them home and toast the new year with an adult beverage. This is particularly advisable, as Denver just ranked number 2 on Livability.com’s 10 Best Beer Cities list! So, go get your dance on and pick up a wonderful craft beer on the way home. Now that’s entertainment... Denver style!

If dancing isn’t your cup of tea, how do you feel about sitting on a stranger’s lap? Okay, but there’s ice sculpting! The weeks before Christmas offer an Ice Carver, Santa and vocal music provided by various local Denver choirs and organizations. There are even some local hand bell choirs and elementary schools on the roster to perform! Check out the zoo’s events page for more details, dates and times.

What’s the Bottom Line?

So, how much will this entertainment cost the average resident of the Denver Metro? You should be aware that the Denver Zoo’s general admission tickets do not cover the Zoo Lights attractions. The zoo will close its doors to “standard zoo visitors” at 5pm and reopen at 5:30 for the Denver Zoo Lights Exhibit. If you are a zoo member, you will get all this quality entertainment for the bargain basement price of $11 for an adult ticket and $7 for any children you are brave enough to bring with you. If you are not a zoo member, perhaps you should consider it. Because you are going to want to go again and again to see the different exhibits and entertainment stages, and it will cost you a whopping $13 for you and your adult companions and $9 for the neighbor children who snuck into your back seat when you weren’t looking. All these prices can be checked out by vising the Denver Zoo’s website ticket page .

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Dec. 13, 2014

Denver Ranks in Top Five Fittest Cities in the Country

With the Rocky Mountains as our natural playground, hundreds of miles of metropolitan trails and some of the best community fitness facilities in the country, it’s no wonder that the Denver metro area was recognized nationally this year as one of the top five fittest and healthiest cities in the United States. Looking at many health and fitness factors like obesity, smoking rates, physical activity frequency, heart disease, diabetes and community policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles, the American College of Sports Medicine determined that Denver ranked fourth overall in the nation in its 2014 American Fitness Index.

Year Round Activity Abounds

While hiking, biking and water sports keep Denver residents active in the summer, when the snow starts to fall like it has been over the past month, that’s when Denver and its neighboring Rocky Mountains really come to life with winter wonderland activity fun for all ages. Some of the best winter activities for activity lovers of all levels include:

  • World-Class Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding: As early season snow accumulates in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s ski resorts continue to open some of the best skiing and boarding terrain in the world. To stay up-to-date on which resort opening days and snow reports, bookmark Colorado Ski Country USA’s Web site for all of the latest winter skiing information this season.
  • Snowshoe and Cross Country Skiing: Popular mountain golf courses and hiking trails in the summer transform to some of the best snowshoeing and cross country skiing terrain in the country. And, unlike the need of buying lift tickets to enjoy Colorado’s downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain, many of the snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails are free and open to the public in most cases.
  • Mountain and City Ice Skating: From pond hockey tournaments in the foothills at Evergreen Lake House to outdoor ice skating in the heart of the city at Skyline Park, competitive and leisure skaters alike can enjoy the fitness benefits and whimsical memories that come with lacing up your skates.

Local Restaurants Focus on Local Ingredients

After enjoying the great Colorado outdoors in the mountains or in the city, Denver residents can look forward to returning home and dining on local, fresh and creative cuisine. Recently highlighted in Cooking Light magazine, Denver’s chefs and restaurants have been recognized as not only sourcing local ingredients year round, but also emphasizing the importance of farm-to-table dining. Cooking Light highlighted the following Denver restaurants as having healthy and local ingredient options.

  • Fruition, 1313 E. 6th Avenue, has taken the farm-to-restaurant concept to the next level by sourcing many of the restaurant’s menu items from the chef’s private farm.

From numerous outdoor activity options to restaurants dedicated to locally sourced and inspired cuisine, the Mile High City has everything that health- and fitness-minded individuals could want in a city.  If you’re interested in finding a Denver home that’s close to parks, trails, fitness centers and healthy eating options, contact the Denver metro area real estate experts at New Era Group. We’d love to show you why Denver is one of the top five healthiest and fit cities in the nation.

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Dec. 8, 2014

Downsize into Upscale City Living

Winter City MagicAs Americans, we’ve grown up with the idea that bigger is better and having more of something will make you happier. But, when it comes to outgrowing the lifestyle associated with the space of your current house, downsizing into a smaller, less-maintenance urban style condo, loft or townhome may actually afford you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy more of your life as you enter into a new phase of your life, whether it’s retirement, starting a new job downtown or just wanting to live downtown so you’re closer to all of the action of the city.

Enjoy the Sites of the City

Denver out your balconyWhen you trade in the suburbs for downtown living in the Mile High City, you’re opening up the opportunity to experiencing some of the best entertainment, restaurants, nightlife and sporting events in the country. Denver is home to not only some of the best museums, performing arts centers and exhibits, but the city is laced with an extensive network of trails, parks and outdoor activities for residents of all ages and lifestyles to enjoy. And, the sporting scene in Denver is non-stop, year-round entertainment as your home team Broncos, Avalanche, Nuggets, Rockies and Rapids compete for national recognition and championships.

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Less is More

When you’re raising a family, having enough space in your home to accommodate everyone’s needs is very important. But, when you have more space than you need, you can quickly come to realize that you have more clutter to clean up, more stuff to keep organized and more closets to fill to the brim with all of your things. Downsizing your living space can allow you the opportunity to downsize your life responsibilities by only keeping the essential items that are of the most importance to you and minimizing the time and energy you spend on upkeep, cleaning and organizing. Also, if you choose to downsize into a home that doesn’t have a large yard or outdoor area that’s your responsibility, then you will have more time to enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors, rather than laboring away in your yard season after season.

Grow Into Your New Lifestyle

Moving into a new home brings a new level of excitement, opportunities and living space for you to grow into and enjoy, especially when you embark in urban, upscale living. The trendy Mile High City neighborhoods in and around the downtown area all offer a unique energy and environment to meet your specific living requirements and lifestyle dreams. To find the best downtown home that meets your needs and lifestyle, give the Denver real estate experts at New Era Group a call at 303-991-9878. They can help you find your next dream condo, townhome, loft or single family home in the Mile High City with all of the amenities and features you are looking for.

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Nov. 21, 2014

Excitement is in the Snow!

skiAs the weather grows colder, and winter comes near, many of those in Denver turn their thoughts toward skiing. Colorado has earlier ski resort opening dates than any other state in the US. Twenty-five of our many ski resorts are within a hundred miles of Denver.

Looking for other fun things to do in the snow? Maybe try tubing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling or even a ski bike! Winter sport stores like, Larson’s Ski & Sport (Wheat Ridge), Eskimo Ski & Board Shop (Centennial), and Outdoor Divas (on Third) that can help you get outfitted for fun in the mountains this Winter.

Here is a little taste of Breck to get you pumped up!

 

Safer Conditions Shaping Up in the Mountains this Year

Even if winter sports have an element of danger, we all want to be safe on the slopes. There is great news for this winter! Meteorologists and avalanche forecasters in and around Denver say that due to the mild autumn and late snow in Denver, the snow will likely be packed tighter this year than in years past. The last two years the snow fall was early, and there were long dry periods.

This made the base layer of snow quite weak and vulnerable to large, unpredictable avalanches. Both of the previous two years saw above average (6/yr.) avalanche fatalities.  Last year there were 8, and 10 the year before. There will be a more stable snowpack and safer conditions in the back country this winter because of the lack of early season snow.

The Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Ethan Greene, said “having snow-free mountains right now is not a bad thing for us.” Granted, for those Denver Winter sports enthusiasts, waiting for the resorts to open so they can drive up and get their fix seems to take forever. But reminding ourselves that the safety is worth the wait, may give those of us in the Denver Metro enough patience to wait for the snow and know we are going to enjoy a safe, albeit somewhat shorter, ski season.

Get Outside and Play in the Snow!

In the meantime, get those skis and boards waxed, tuned and ready for another exciting season. Start stretching out those muscles and get the oil changed for the first trip into the high country. If you are considering purchasing something closer to the action to cut down the drive, give us a call at 303-991-9878 or contact us. We would be happy to help you find a ski home and perhaps even join you for a few runs.

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Nov. 13, 2014

Hop Over Craft Beer, Wine is Joining in on the Party

The craft beer scene continues to be alive and well in the Mile High City. But, the hops and barley that make Denver’s brews popular across the country aren’t the only adult beverage drink ingredients with national recognition. Colorado’s world-class grapes grown on the Western Slope, but then crafted, bottled and served at the Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery in Denver have recently been ranked as a top ten contender among urban wineries in the United States.

The Infinite Monkey Theorem in River North Shines among the Nation’s Best Urban Wineries

Sharing national recognition among top urban wineries in San Francisco, Portland and New York, The Infinite Monkey Theorem in Denver’s trendy River North (RiNo) neighborhood ranked 7th among the top ten urban wineries in a recent USA Today poll. Cited for its hipster casual tasting room that’s located in a 30,000-square-foot industrial building and its non-conventional approach of canning – rather than bottling – some of its wines, The Infinite Monkey Theorem is turning heads and making a name for itself in the nation’s wine industry. And, the wine that The Infinite Monkey Theorem produces is becoming so popular that the winery’s signature 100th Monkey red blend is Colorado’s highest-rate wine.

Urban Wineries Tap into Denver Market

The Denver wine scene may be just in its infancy for receiving national recognition, but urban vineyards and tasting rooms have been a part of the Mile High City cultural for quite some time. Some of today’s most common Denver urban wineries like The Infinite Monkey Theorem offer wine cellar tours, unique tasting rooms and a love for turning Colorado grapes into a delicious bottle of wine. Get a taste of the Denver urban winery scene by visiting The Infinite Monkey Theorem (3200 Larimer Street), as well as some of the following downtown area wineries and vineyards.    

  • Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave: This family-run vineyard and tasting room in the middle of Denver has been growing grapes on-site and producing award-winning Italian tradition wines since 1998.
  • Bonacquisti Wine Company, 4640 Pecos St: This Italian-inspired winery in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood offers an interesting mix or red and white wines that are available in traditional wine bottles, as well as in refillable growlers.
  • Mile High Winery, 2811 Walnut St: Featuring hand-crafted red and white wines, this urban winery is located in the trendy RiNo neighborhood. The winery’s art-influenced tasting room mixes together the flavor of the city with local art and fine-tasting wine all into one welcoming space.

Cheers to Denver’s growing wine presence and congratulations to RiNo’s own The Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery for its national urban winery recognition!

 

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Oct. 31, 2014

Just Another Spooky Day at the Office for MEGA 1031

peabodyFor the employees of Malbur Exchange Group & Associates (MEGA 1031) things that go bump in the night…well, day isn’t unusual. In fact, it’s just part of their working day because the offices of MEGA 1031 are located in one of Denver’s most haunted mansions, the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion.

A regular on many haunted TV shows, most recently the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventurers, the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion has come to dis-embody living amongst the dead in a symbiotic working/un-living relationship.

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The Peabody-Whitehead Mansion located at 1128 Grant Street was built in what was known in the 1800s as Millionaires Row. The famous mansion was built for Dr. William Riddick Whitehead by the celebrated Denver architect Frank Edbrooke who also built the Brown Palace Hotel. Dr. Whitehead was a battlefield surgeon who saw many atrocities during the Russian Crimean War and the American Civil War. Some say he may have carried some of those lost souls with him to the new mansion.

But one man who certainly was accountable for many lost souls was the following resident, Republican Governor James Peabody. The three-story, 6,635 square foot brick mansion served as the Governor’s mansion for two years. Here, Gov. Peabody sent out gauche orders that effected many miners and was the cause of several of their deaths. These were the turbulent years of the miner’s strikes. Gov. Peabody’s heavy-handed solution was to declare martial law and send the militia to round up striking miners. Overall, this was a period run by John D. Rockefeller Jr. for dominance of power over unions and workers who were asking for eight-hour work days. It was a charged time in Colorado which was often spotlighted in the national media for the violent uprisings and suppression of miner’s strikes.

Ghostly Activities

All this seems to have been carried on in spirit. Many years after its original residents passed on, the mansion was remodeled for a series of restaurants and nightclubs. All reported regular ghostly activities of trays being tipped over, dishes and glassware suddenly breaking, knives, forks, pots and pans soaring about in the kitchen and dining areas. Often customers and employees were laid siege by the ringing of disconnected servants’ bells and phones, flashing lights and knocks on the walls and floors.

One of the most famous manifestations was a flickering chandelier. When the restaurant manager called an electrician to fix the aggravating problem, the electrician reported that he couldn’t do anything about it because the chandelier wasn’t even connected to any electrical wiring.

Today, the MEGA 1031 group work in harmony with the benevolent spirits. They tolerate the cherry scented pipe tobacco in the bathroom that comes and goes mysteriously, the reshuffling of paperwork, the felled books from their shelves, the repeatedly appearing numbers on calculators in locked offices and the occasional eerie sightings.

They also welcome you to visit their offices to see for yourself. Could make for a chilling Halloween experience.

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Oct. 28, 2014

A Peek into the Buzz of the Pot Biz

marijuanaArticle by Bryan Jansing

While legislators, pro- and anti-pot advocates point at elevated, proposed and expected revenue numbers, there’s no doubt that the business of marijuana is on the up-and-up. And no other company exemplifies this better than My 420 Tours. While I waited to interview Jenny from My 420 Tours and stood outside of the Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Denver, one of the few pot-friendly hotels in the state, two journalists from Sweden interviewed the passengers as they dismounted a Limobus. For the world watching, what is unraveling here in Colorado is, in the words of Governor Hickenlooper, “the great social experiment of the 21st century.”

“There’s a huge brainwash, you know, stigma,” said Paul from Atlanta. “There’s no way you could be a professional and smoke weed. We came out here to smoke legal marijuana.”

“Where I’m from,” Nick from Kentucky explained, “everybody smokes, but nobody talks about it. The tour is the best way to experience this new experience of legal marijuana. Where else or how else can you go into a grow facility?”

Jerrod from Memphis subscribes to travel alerts online. He was alerted to a $160 flight to Denver and googled marijuana tours. My 420 Tours popped up.

Nick, who does sales and marketing for My 420 Tours, came out on a tour last year and decided to move to Colorado to join in what he saw as a thriving industry. “I hadn’t talked to My 420 Tours, but eventually they let me into the family. It’s fun. You get to meet people from all over the country. The people in Colorado are already pretty chilled about it anyway.”

Part of the logistical nightmare for the state in pinpointing the amount of revenue that will be collected is that while predictions of sales of marijuana were made, many Coloradoans are still buying from their black market connections. In time, they believe, this will change. But 90% of the tourists at My 420 Tours are from out of state, 10% are from out of the country. In short, not many Coloradoans are taking these tours.

In Michigan a radio station is giving away tickets for an all-inclusive trip with My 420 Tours, which will include a hotel room at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Since smoking in rooms is not allowed, participants receive a vaporizer when they arrive and an edible as part of the welcome package. This is the respectful alternative because, though smoking is legal, it is illegal to smoke in public. One of the biggest issues faced by tourists is where to smoke legally, a problem that is working itself out independently, but still a legal quagmire.

The Tour

Cost: $168.75 after tax. So $150.00 is advertised. With a large full group it can be up to 200 people. Today there were only 16. Participants meet at the Crown Plaza Hotel on Friday night for a meet and greet and a rundown on laws. They are given coupons in their swag bag for places around town. On Saturday morning the bus leaves at 11:00 a.m. Everybody smokes and consumes and has fun; it’s a big party bus. It’s typical in the morning to have everyone wondering, looking at one another as if thinking, ‘is this for real’. The bus takes the tourists to Elluzion Glass Gallery where they learn the art of glass blowing and a little fact: the most expensive glass piece in Denver is $45,000. In Boulder a hand-blown glass ship is worth $60,000.

The bus then heads to Native Roots Apothecary. Through an agreement, they get VIP treatment, their own budtenders and special deals for the day.

Then it’s lunch time. By now participants are hungry, no doubt.

After lunch the bus heads to Medicine Man to see how a grow room works.

Every other Sunday, as part of the all-inclusive package, tourists take a cooking class at Ester Cooking School with Chef Blaine Alexander, founder of Conscious Confections. Chef Alexander teaches the tourists how to make edibles like a gluten-free trail mix and for Halloween THC popcorn balls. The tourists are served a meal when they get there, but it’s all about education.

Tour guides are very attentive how much is consumed. Most states don’t have anything close in strength to Colorado’s marijuana. Altitude is also a factor. They employ follow cars in case someone feels they’ve consumed too much. The car returns them to their room to sleep it off.

At the beginning of the tour they are given a consumption advisory advising to eat only 5mg, while the law allows 10mg since, they are aware, tourists will probably do more than recommended.

Tourists aren’t allowed to consume where not legal, they must comply with the laws and are given good knowledge of what is legal and what is not. This reflects My 420 Tours’ attitude of stepping forward as a professional company. They don’t want to be viewed as a bunch of stoners who just jumped on a bus one day.

“We are not a company that advises doing anything illegal,” explained Jenny.

The Future

Jenny envisions, with a little knowledge and a little education, when tourists return home they will tell their friends and spread the word that this is a legit company with their safety in mind. It seems the 21st century social experiment may be more than just about revenue numbers, but about a long underground culture coming into the light.

Any opinions expressed within this article are those of the author and not necessarily held by the New Era Group. 

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Oct. 3, 2014

Colorado Ranks as One of the Top States for Retirement

Colorado is the bestWhen you think of the most popular states for retired people to live in permanently or take up part-time residency during the winter months, Florida and Arizona are probably the first states to come to mind. However, these two retirement-friendly states didn’t even rank in the top ten for the best states to start your post-employment years in Bankrate’s 2014 survey. In fact, many wonderful Western states such as Wyoming (#5), North Dakota (#4), Utah (#3), Colorado (#2) and South Dakota (#1) hold the top five ratings for this year’s best retirement hot spots.

It Takes More than Sunshine to Attract Retirees

While sunshine and warmer climates are important elements for those living in their retirement years, Bankrate’s survey found that access to healthcare, cost of living, crime rate and tax burden also were important factors for retirees to consider when choosing where to establish residency in their Golden Years. And, Colorado received above average ratings for all of these criteria, in addition to offering some of the best outdoor activity options in the country. With the Rocky Mountains as your playground, camping, hiking, biking and fishing opportunities are endless in the summer, while world-class skiing and snowshoeing are plentiful for winter outdoor enthusiasts. It’s no wonder that the Gallup-Healthways survey found that the well-being of Colorado residents ranks among the highest in the nation.

Downtown Denver Offers Convenience, Amenities Popular to Baby Boomers

In addition to easy access to the many outdoor adventure options throughout our state, Denver offers Baby Boomers with some excellent housing options both in the city and in our thriving suburbs. Downtown living is becoming a popular option for Colorado retirees as condos and townhomes offer many sought-after luxuries such as swimming pools and workout facilities, but without the hassle of maintenance and upkeep. Retirees are not only looking to downsize their living space after their children and grandchildren have moved on to live their own lives, but they’re also looking to downsize the responsibilities of yard work and repairs often associated with living in a traditional single-family home. And, with so many world-class attractions like the Denver Performing Arts Center and various museums within walking distance to downtown Denver, living in the heart of the Mile High City allows retirees to enjoy all of the city’s cultural attractions. 

Settle Into Retirement in the Mile High City

When you’re ready to find your next dream home to settle into during the Golden Years, give the downtown Denver real estate experts at New Era Group a call. We can help you find the best condo, loft or townhome in your favorite neighborhood that will provide the most comfortable accommodations and luxury amenities to fit your retirement lifestyle.

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Oct. 2, 2014

A Foray of Great American Beer Festival Events

This year’s Great American Beer Festival promises to have a foray of events. But not all will be centered on the Convention Center and that’s a good thing since tickets sold out in less than 15 minutes. Many events will be attended by brewers, writers, sales reps, industry goers and fans at several peripheries such as breweries, brewpubs and tap houses. The Falling Rock Tap House, a long time hub for event goers and beer fans alike will be packing in it in with several hundred beers being tapped this week, many of which are no longer in existence or are very rare. With some 4,000 breweries statewide, and 300 alone in Denver, you can imagine the party will be grand. The beer will be flowing and if you consider a packed house in each location pouring one pint a minute you’re talking about some 24 million pints an hour. That doesn’t include the Convention Center, the epicenter of this week’s festival. 

Beer History 101

The Great American Beer Festival was started by the Brewer’s Association, an association stated by one of the most recognized names in craft beer, Charlie Papazian. Papazian’s book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing has been the bible for home brewers for nearly half a century. With the start of his magazine, Zymurgy, he launched a movement from his small house in Boulder, Colorado. The move has snowballed over the decades as the Great American Beer Festival was created. Modeled in many ways by the Great British Beer Festival in England there would be one great exception: the GABF would be a place not for competing, but a place for craft brewers to come together. This event could be more considered a family reunion than a competition. True, metals are given, but there is more connectivity than anything else. Papazian brought this point through with his motto: A rising tide floats all boats; a motto that echoes across the world as more nations birth their own craft beer scenes.

This year, the added breweries will create a scene never felt or experienced in craft beer history. You can find more information on what each brewery is doing at the unofficial guide from the Denver Post’s beer writer, Eric Gorski.  

 

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Sept. 5, 2014

Online Grocery Options Take the Hassle and Headache Out of Regular Shopping Trips

online shoppingWhen you lead a busy life working, taking care of the kids and enjoying all of the attractions that the Mile High City has to offer, the last thing you want to do is spend your weekends or evenings navigating the busy aisles of your local supermarket.  To make the dreaded weekly shopping trip quicker, easier and more convenient, it could save you time and money by checking out some of the national and local online grocery services that are now available. Instead of playing bumper carts the next time you need some bread and eggs, hop on the Internet instead to surf your way down your shopping list.

Instacart Uses Personal Shoppers to Deliver Your Groceries from Local Retailers

Available in the Denver Metro Area, this online shopping site allows you to order your groceries online from various local retailers and then your personal shopper will deliver your complete shopping order to your door in as short of a time as an hour. In Denver, you have the option of selecting items from three different stores – Safeway, King Soopers or Costco. This service can help eliminate the hassle of having to drive all around town to get your favorite brands and items from different stores. Instead, hop online or pull up the Instacart App and shop from different stores until your heart (and stomach) is content. If you’re interested in trying out this service, Instacart offers free delivery on your first order and then charges $3.99-$9.99 per delivery thereafter. To get shopping, check out www.instacart.com.

 

Denver’s Big Three: King Soopers, Safeway and Walmart Offer Convenient, Local Shopping Options

The traditional big three grocery stores in Colorado are catching on the trend of consumers desires to take care of their food shopping needs online. Each of the three most common groceries in the state – King Soopers, Safeway and Walmart – all offer some type of online shopping service. King Soopers and Safeway programs will deliver items to your door from your local supermarket for varying fees. Walmart also offers the same delivery-for-a-fee service from their grocery line, as well as the option of picking up your online grocery order at your local store for free. Before you leave the office, you can order the groceries you need for dinner that night and then swing by your preferred Walmart store on your way home where an employee will deliver your bags to you for free. To see which delivery options are available in your specific neighborhood, visit www.kingsoopers.comwww.safeway.com and www.walmart.com.

Amazon Groceries Delivers Non-Perishable Items to Your Door Step

The world’s largest e-commerce retailer offers shoppers the option of having non-perishable items delivered to their doorsteps either one order per time or on a regular routine basis. While fresh produce and perishable items aren’t available yet in Colorado (Amazon currently only offers fresh food delivery in Seattle and California), Amazon can still be a good shopping option for stocking up on all of your back-to-school lunch and snack needs. To get started, visit www.amazon.com.

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