

If the phrase "meltdown in aisle five" gives you nightmares just to think about, Instacart has you covered. This app allows you to shop from your favorite grocery stores—Whole Foods, Mariano’s and Jewel-Osco, among others—adding items to your virtual cart (and once you are a regular, you can return to previous lists or favorites). When you’re done shopping, you can schedule a time for delivery, and your Instacart shopper goes to work. You’ll even get a call if the store needs to replace a requested item because it’s out of stock. Hours later groceries arrive at your door, and your fear of the grocery shopping temper tantrum disappears. App: free. Delivery prices vary based on how much you spend and how quickly you need your groceries. A typical order of $35 or more will cost you a $3.99–$5.99 delivery fee per order.