Surprised no one is mentioned Raos tomorrow sauce. 2 pack for $9!! Love with the refrigerated Rana Ravioli. Also their pesto, which you can freeze in ice cube trays when you don’t finish it by the expiration date.

Anonymous wrote:Just a fiy, if you spend more at Costco for organic eggs, or for cage free, there is no difference, you are paying for a gimmick. If those are the only options, always buy the cheapest, they are the same.

I don't think this is as true anymore as it used to be. Kirkland organic eggs have a certified humane seal which means that independent certification ensures that each hen has at least 108 sq feet of outdoor space. The certified organic just means they are given organic feed. Prior to 2016 they were just organic, called "cage-free" which has multiple vague meanings and often similarly sourced as cheaper eggs. The current ones are not as good as buying from a reputable local farm/farmer's market but they do ensure hens had access to adequate outdoor space. Any consumer may or may not decide that's worth paying more.

Anonymous wrote:I love the clothes at Costco. Yes, its embarassing to be me.
Right now they have great Adidas boys pants for $14 FYI.

I just bought four pairs of those pants yesterday!

Just a fiy, if you spend more at Costco for organic eggs, or for cage free, there is no difference, you are paying for a gimmick. If those are the only options, always buy the cheapest, they are the same.

Pendleton tall rubber boots for Women. Great for rain or snow.

Lighting. LED lightbulbs, string lights for the patio, and light fixtures as well (I got a beautiful Hunter ceiling fan there for a great price and it looks great in our home).

Oh, and all garden/landscaping tools and plants too.

Organic milk is cheaper at Aldi.

I get 95% of our groceries (+ extras) at Costco. I know there are a few things at Costco that I might be able to get at the same price elsewhere if I monitored sales, but I really spend so little money and time on shopping now that I just don't comparison shop--don't waste time/money/environmental resources driving around. I try to focus on bulk ingredients at Costco rather than prepared/processed items that are well-priced there. (Honestly it's in part because it just feels 'gross' or excessive to lug a giant bag of chips or bag of chicken nuggets whatever thing I might be tempted to buy at a regular store as a "treat.") But buying the giant bag of baby spinach makes me feel healthy and virtuous and then forces our family to eat that much salad and less of other crap. Buying the giant bag of quinoa makes it an always there staple. We always have plain greek yogurt and frozen berries so smoothies or simple yogurt+fruit snacks and breakfasts are available. I look at Costco's coupon books and stock up when things we need are on sale. Costco has saved me time, money and improved our health. (I sound like an evangelist).

I'm a lifelong Costco shopper from Alaska -- every time I go, it still reminds me of home.

Paper towels/toilet paper/cat litter
Sparkling water (le croix, spindrift, whatever strikes my mood)
Butter (Irish and regular unsalted)
The organic milk three pack
Brussels sprouts
Wine/Liquor
Batteries
Maple syrup
Dried cherries
Kraft Mac n' Cheese
Cereal
Contact solution
Goldfish
Parmesan/cheddar
Meat sometimes
Rice
Soy sauce
Olive oil
Vanilla
Better than bouillon

Yeah. It's a lot. Obviously I don't get this all every time I go!

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Anonymous wrote:One thing we've done- buy the frozen costco brand pizzas. Cut them into 5, and freeze each 1/4 in a gallon ziploc baggie. saves TON of freezer space, and my 2 toddlers and i can happily split 1/4 for dinner with some fruits or veggies.

you and 2 kids only eat a 1/4 of a pizza total?

http://suburbandaddio.blogspot.com/2017/01/costco-take-and-bake-pizza-perfecting.html

It literally weighs almost 3 lbs. I have a 1 and a 2 year old. Yes.

Np but I also thought you meant the small frozen Kirkland brand which are tiny. Those are take and bake, not frozen, in my mind.

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Anonymous wrote:One thing we've done- buy the frozen costco brand pizzas. Cut them into 5, and freeze each 1/4 in a gallon ziploc baggie. saves TON of freezer space, and my 2 toddlers and i can happily split 1/4 for dinner with some fruits or veggies.

you and 2 kids only eat a 1/4 of a pizza total?

http://suburbandaddio.blogspot.com/2017/01/costco-take-and-bake-pizza-perfecting.html

It literally weighs almost 3 lbs. I have a 1 and a 2 year old. Yes.

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Anonymous wrote:What's weird about the bananas?

I think she is referring to plantains. Which are plantains, not "weird bananas."

No the bananas were referenced earlier. They are green and then go straight to spotty brown. Costco has the worst bananas.

I never had that experience. That only happens to me if I put the bananas in the fridge.

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Anonymous wrote:What's weird about the bananas?

I think she is referring to plantains. Which are plantains, not "weird bananas."

No the bananas were referenced earlier. They are green and then go straight to spotty brown. Costco has the worst bananas.

Anonymous wrote:One thing we've done- buy the frozen costco brand pizzas. Cut them into 5, and freeze each 1/4 in a gallon ziploc baggie. saves TON of freezer space, and my 2 toddlers and i can happily split 1/4 for dinner with some fruits or veggies.

you and 2 kids only eat a 1/4 of a pizza total?

I love the clothes at Costco. Yes, its embarassing to be me.
Right now they have great Adidas boys pants for $14 FYI.