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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are new members (moving from apt to home) and I've been twice and it feels very much like a 1) bulk junk/snack food or 2) family size bottles of things. We're a family of three and we still live in a pretty small house so perhaps aren't the target market for many items. I'm sure there are frozen items or particular things that people love. What are some recommended food items to get at Costco? (Separately, we got a hammock chair and a kids jacket I was thrilled to find.) [/quote]
If you’ve been twice and couldn’t find anything that you liked or had storage space for, then why are you a member? [/quote]

Because we felt it was rite a passage with being homeowners yet didn't really find much that felt relevant for a smaller family. I appreciate all the ideas above, tho! [/quote]

Most people are salivating after their first trip to Costco. They want to buy so much and have to control themselves. If you went twice and didn’t see anything worthwhile, cancel your membership and save some money.  I go at least twice a month and buy mostly produce, dairy products, and meat for my family of 4 and for weekend bbqs and dinner parties. I have a lot of storage and a chest freezer, so I frequently buy, marinate and freeze meat, curries, sauces etc. I buy bags of avocados, flats of berries, 10 lb bags of of frozen fruit, whole salmon filets, etc.

Clearly, costco is not the best for families with small houses or lower food consumption. If the savings don’t jump out at you, you will find yourself with an unused and wasted membership.

If you want to buy one or two things, just ask to go with a friend with a membership. I have a single friend and she comes with me sometimes to buy one or two specific items. It works out for her because she doesn’t have to pay the membership fee. It works for me because I like the company and I get the 2% reward from her purchase. [/quote]

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