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Greetings! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We did—and for the first time we were able to use our finished kitchen on Christmas Day. The week leading up to the holiday was hectic, but the day itself was cozy and memorable.
The last week before Christmas was full of the usual tasks—gift wrapping, errands—and on top of that we had contractors in and out of the house. With doors being installed until late on Christmas Eve and workers everywhere, the house was far from guest-ready. Since it was freezing outside, we decided to stay put and order dinner one afternoon instead of trying to cook among the chaos.
We’ve used Uber for getting around Seattle a few times, but this was our first time trying UberEATS. We had a credit on the account and thought it would be perfect for a no-fuss family meal. Opening the UberEATS app on our phone showed a long list of local restaurants to choose from. After selecting one of our favorites, the app displayed the full menu and let us place the order and pay by card right from our phones. We received a delivery estimate and were able to track the driver as our meal made its way to us. Before long, dinner arrived at our door.
The food arrived hot and delicious. The best part was that we could sit together in the living room and actually enjoy the meal—no prep, no last-minute stove juggling. The whole process felt like having a personal delivery helper: the driver picked up our order and brought it straight to our door. From placing the order to sitting down to eat took about 30–35 minutes, which was perfect on such a busy day.
With refrigerators already stocked for the holidays, getting a delivered dinner was a welcomed break. It meant one less mess to clean and more time to spend with family. We plan to use UberEATS again whenever we need an easy night off—especially when someone’s tired of standing in the kitchen. This service also makes a thoughtful gift: you can order a meal for a new parent, someone recovering from surgery, or a friend who could use an evening off.
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If your holiday season has been busy, consider letting UberEATS handle dinner one night this week so you can take a break. For a limited time, the first 50 readers to use the code INSPIRED10 on UberEATS receive $10 off their first order. There may also be free delivery promotions for orders over a certain amount during December—check the app for current offers.
UberEATS is a great option for busy families during the holidays or anytime life gets hectic. Have you tried it yet?