Jean in Newcastle Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) I'm making my list for tomorrow! I really like to stock up on t.p. and paper towels. Also mango salsa. Edited July 3, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Pistachios, when we can afford them. :-) Nuts of all kinds, really. Feta cheese. In the summer, we eat a ton of it (not in the winter so much, weird). Sometimes they have this jalapeno Greek yogurt dip. We get that when we see it. It is particularly good with Pretzel crisps. Not as much fun, but batteries. So much cheaper than anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Jack's Salsa, Wholly Guacomole, Udi's Bread, organic chicken breasts, grass fed beef, if we can swing it - I love to get their beef tenderloin and cut up to grill, tp, paper towels, milk, Oj, Greek yogurt, good cheeses, rotisserie chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 What ISN'T on my list for Costco buys? We do 90% of our shopping there, although mostly groceries. Any over the counter medication that they have, we get. It is much cheaper. Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, all Kirkland brands Laudry soap, Kirkland, is rated only 2nd to Tide. And it works as well, and is half the cost, and I use half of that, so it is 75% less than Tide. Finish tablets, much cheaper. Kirkland brand coffee beans, roasted by Starbucks. Kirkland frozen pizza doesn't have the preservatives and fillers. Cheese no nitrate lunch meat Dave's Killer bread And all of our regular buys. Really, we buy almost everything there, well, everything we can buy there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Stuff I pretty much only get at Costco: Coffee beans/filters Frozen blueberries, cherries, strawberries Toasted Ravioli (St. Louis only thing, maybe?), Vinegar and Baking Soda Strawberry Jelly Maple Syrup Spices/salt Famous Dave's spicy pickles Einstein's bagels Scotch tape Heavy duty aluminum foil and Parchment paper Laundry soap Kitchen trash bags Shampoo/conditioner/bar soap Contact lens solution Craisins (great deal when on sale!) Ramen Stuff I always want but try to avoid: Danish. Oh how I love the cheese Danish. Apple streusel muffins Ice cream (I split it with my mom, it's just too much) Cheesecake (see a theme here?) ETA: forgot the vanilla, flour, and baking powder. My pancakes reminded me. ETA again: I buy the chicken flavor Better than Bouillon there as well instead of containers of broth or stock. Edited July 3, 2016 by BarbecueMom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbobeara Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Johnsonville Brats Sliced Finlandia cheese guacamole 100 calorie packs Starbucks VIA for husband bacon bits naan (we use them for 'tiny pizza night') Watts Brothers organic sweet peas (until they were on the recalled list :glare: ) Vinegar (we use it as fabric softener and descaling the coffee maker) Oxyclean & Clorox color safe (BUT only when they're on sale!! ) Unfortunately our Costco's fruits & veggies are so picked over and seem to age quickly after purchase, very few organic selections too. We don't buy FFV there :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawky Acres Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 The Kirkland brand coffee roasted by Starbucks is the best. And it comes in gigantic bags! We also love the roasted seaweed. Much more tasty and generous in portion than the individual packs we can get at the grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbeanmama Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Besides the toilet paper and other common things, we LOVE their Jaarlsburg and Gouda cheeses. My husband likes their pita chips, and various other snacky crackers. My children love their Madras Lentils - that's their Tuesday lunch every week. And we get tons of produce every time we go. We'd shop at Costco more, but it's a 70 minute drive each way. When we can time it right (and have room in the van), sometimes we stop at a different one on the way home from a weekend at the grandparents. That one has covered parking - oh, the luxury in the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I wish we had a Costco near us. We have Sam's, which is ok, but I'm really hoping for a Costco someday! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Eneloop batteries, windshield wipers, frozen berries, boneless skinless chicken thighs, dry cat food, butter, feta, cheddar & jack cheeses, Stretch Tite, paper products, Oxyclean, toothpaste, K. cooking spray, Duke's mayo, K. choc chips, fresh blueberries, feta, paper drink napkins (bar napkins - smaller and cheaper than the regular kind), Craisins, vanilla We used to buy more, but Aldi has earned top billing on our shopping list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 southcenter (it has a business center too.) FINALLY got in whole copper river sockeye. everywhere else has only had overpriced filets. we usually will also get a roasted chicken. I like to make chicken salad, though I keep having an hankering for white chicken chile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 When they have them, their pretzel slider buns in the bakery make the best little sandwiches ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I recently discovered the Kirkland hair conditioner. I plan to buy the matching shampoo at some point, but I needed conditioner and didn't want to make a separate stop... Holy cow, it's as good on my hair as the Nexxus brand that I never buy anymore because who can afford $28 for a bottle of hair conditioner? Izze by the case sold in the perfect portion size for kids and NOT in glass bottles. Watermelon has been really good this week. We've bought two on two different occasions. Their tortilla strips and animal crackers for snackies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) I wish we had a Costco near us. We have Sam's, which is ok, but I'm really hoping for a Costco someday! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Sam's Club (at least for me) has MUCH better produce. I've been shopping at both, trying to choose just one store because I don't want to carry two memberships. I keep leaning toward Costco being the better of the two, but the produce at my Costco generally is not good. In the winter months when I don't have a garden, Sam's Club produce is the bomb. So for now I keep two memberships. Edited July 3, 2016 by Lady Marmalade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Our current favorite item is the truffle cheese. Another favorite is the marcona almonds. We buy pretty much all of our paper goods there, as well as laundry soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Check out the pharmacy, especially for anything not covered by insurance like pet meds. My cat recently needed a generic antiviral (a human med and not a usual pet med). There were only two places I found what I needed--Walgreens and Costco. For the exact same prescription Walgreens wanted $250, Costco was $25. You also don't have to have a membership to use their pharmacy. I believe they also carry the usual things like heartworm and flea meds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Batteries and craisins on sale thru today . I have never seen craisins at almost half off! We do 75% of our shopping at Costco, so my favorites are the whole store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 My favorite is everything. Staples: 4lb bag of baking soda Paper/plastic goods (I can usually get a better deal when on sale at the supermarket but sometimes I am willing to pay for the convenience factor) Rotisserie chicken Assorted cheeses/deli meats Assorted frozen vegetables when I have room in the freezer. Chocolate covered raisins When in the budget: Grass fed beef Assorted prepared foods I find I can get a better deal on toilet paper/paper towels at the supermarket when they have a good sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Organic chicken breasts Macadamia nuts Kirkland vanilla extract and chocolate chips Vitamins and OTC meds We buy lots at Costco too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Refried beans Chicken broth Bread flour (50 lbs. for $12.99 is a major deal, and I go through it quickly) Milk TP and paper towels Butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoorsy Type Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Last time I bought (mostly for camping) Kirkland Salon Shampoo - it's sulfate and paraben free. Naked Juice Smoothies in individual serving bottles. It's-It Ice Cream Sandwiches Z-Bars 52 individual bags of lays chips Frozen cherries a Popular Science book for my kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 The torta rolls - we love sandwiches made with these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Avocadoes. Seriously the ones here are always gorgeous, ripen perfectly in a couple of days and much cheaper than the grocery store. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Things I don't get anywhere else: pesto chicken croissants chocolate chips salt canned tomatoes, canned beans Food Should Taste Good chips (weirdest brand name ever) lettuce baby cucumbers tissues avocados frozen dumplings I get other stuff... but those things I never buy anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbelle Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Many of the items listed above and Kerrygold butter and cheese Pecorino Romano..last forever Salad kits (kale and asian slaw) all prescriptions organic peanut butter maple syrup naan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Costco's store brand toilet paper is a great buy. Coffee. Kerrygold butter. Kalamata olives are a screaming deal. Sharp cheddar cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Cat litter, dog food, and coffee for us today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I just discovered their brand of Flonase. Lots more, less price. We like their Italian sausage, water, their brand detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, nuts, olive oil. Just off the top of my head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I have a tear-off pad that I made with a Costco grocery list of the things we buy often--it also has blank lines to write in things I need that are more occasional purchases. So, things I buy almost every time are: almonds string cheese low sodium bacon Jimmy Dean's turkey sausage links 12 pack single serve guacamole containers (these keep fine in the freezer--I transfer three or four to the fridge at a time). chicken breasts flank steak tri-tip steaks pork tenderloin grass-fed hamburger grilled chicken taquitos--one dd's favorite snack Other things I like but I don't need them every month (I'll always buy if there is a coupon): dh's contact lens solution shampoo/conditioner Aveeno body lotion some of the vitamins--calcium, kids' multi, PowerC generic zyrtec--a once a year purchase but the savings would cover the cost of membership! Tide HE powder Finish dishwashing tabs kleenex sometimes fruit snacks or granola bars in our really crazy, busy months I love the Virginia peanuts but 1 can lasts many months here popcorn goldfish crackers (though we may finally be aging out of needing the Costco-sized box) vanilla and cinnamon (another once a year purchase, but they're on my list for the next trip) sometimes sugar or brown sugar if I'm canning or baking Christmas cookies and need a lot fudgsicles or popsicles or skinny cows. Right now it's the organic juice push-up popsicle things. frozen strawberries for smoothies Parmesan cheese mini-Naan Those torta rolls mentioned above--they're awesome for a last minute dinner side dish. Slice in half, toast, add butter and garlic salt for garlic French bread! the mini french bread (6 packs in bakery section). One is the right amount of bread for a family dinner here. There's always something else that catches the eye--that's the danger (and fun) of Costco! We don't have one in town, so we only go every 4-6 weeks and it's always a bit of treat (lunch out!) when we do go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 We can't do much regular shopping there because we lack adequate storage space, but I do have a few favorites. cheese, especially Dubliner (Dh's favorite) Kerrygold butter crackers - big blue box with Toasteds and some other varieties wild salmon, when they have it Madras Lentils - prepared food with all real ingredients. A quick, fast lunch! pesto flank steak occasionally pork tenderloin, lamb roast, beef roast or tenderloin (holiday meals) occasionally - birthday cake! Their carrot cake is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Avocadoes. Seriously the ones here are always gorgeous, ripen perfectly in a couple of days and much cheaper than the grocery store. Agreed. We love Costco avocados. They seem to keep longer than the ones from the grocery, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 That chocolate cake!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjand6more Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Kirkland chocolate chips Kirkland coffee organic eggs(6.49 /2 dzn) when I can't buy them from friends Kale salad raw tortillas-found in the dairy-you just cook them quick-YUMMY! popcorn Kirkland shampoo/conditioner Vanilla Icecream-the best butter plain yogurt laundry detergent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 That chocolate cake!!! LOL. That cake has become my daughter's birthday tradition. The kids always asked for that cake, but we never bought it - it's just too big. But one year we got it for my daughter's birthday. Oh man is that good! And, it freezes so well. After the birthday I cut it into chunks the size of reasonable servings for the four of us. Wrap in plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze... and then we have cake when we need it for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 LOL. That cake has become my daughter's birthday tradition. The kids always asked for that cake, but we never bought it - it's just too big. But one year we got it for my daughter's birthday. Oh man is that good! And, it freezes so well. After the birthday I cut it into chunks the size of reasonable servings for the four of us. Wrap in plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze... and then we have cake when we need it for a few months. What's left to freeze?! ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I've never bought the cake, but always think maybe someday if I'm going to a potluck! Because, yeah, way too much cake for us. Once we got lucky and it was the sample! They don't have samples from the bakery often enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I've never bought the cake, but always think maybe someday if I'm going to a potluck! Because, yeah, way too much cake for us. Once we got lucky and it was the sample! They don't have samples from the bakery often enough... My kids fell in LOVE with the wild Chilean sea bass sample last week. I thought well that WOULD BE a nice addition to the spaghetti/taco/pot roast rotation until I saw the bag was $40!!! Um nope. It's back to the boring basics kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) I'm making my list for tomorrow! I really like to stock up on t.p. and paper towels. Also mango salsa. We go every weekend. Charmin Toilet Paper. Bounty paper towels, Marconi almonds, Some sort of breaded Tilapia that is wonderful (3 meals!), Organic snacks and almond milk, 18 organic eggs, Organic milk, avocados, packaged Organic guacamole. Edited July 3, 2016 by TranquilMind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 That chocolate cake!!! Oh god yes! The cake. Sigh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-bex Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 To add to everyone's lists: Almond flour Marinated wild salmon fillets (if you have an Instant Pot, 4 minutes!!!) Clothes! Especially yoga pants and skorts. And shorts for my kids. Camping food. Especially the precooked bacon. Tillamook cheese bricks. Boursin cheese. Kirkland pulled pork. No added yucky ingredients! (Also amazing in the IP.) Canned organic diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Walnuts and pecans. Organic olive oil. Avocado oil. Kerrygold butter. Seasonal goodies in the center section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I live about 20 minutes from the largest Costco in the world and am doing my part to keep them in business. I have 4 teenage boys who are all swimmers so we buy a lot of food from there - my weekly run is about $300. My Costco is always super busy, so there is a lot of turnover on meats and fresh produce. As a result, the quality of those items at Costco is often much higher than at local grocery stores. In addition to the large quantities of the regular healthy stuff we buy, some other favorites include: Greek pasta salad made with rotisserie chicken Norwegian smoked salmon Flautas Guacamole single packs Jalapeño artichoke dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKWAcademy Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Most of the above are my favorites - particularly paper goods, batteries, trash bags, canned tomatoes, maple syrup, cheese, frozen burger patties, butter, peanuts, rotisserie chicken, baby romaine lettuce, frozen berries, frozen broccoli, spices, and chicken stock. DH and DS say the turkey burgers and frozen fish are good. I have a special love for their chocolate covered almonds. They are so good. Most trips I can resist the temptation because I could eat the entire jar in a week or two. But if you have willpower, they are delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I was recently out of town and my glasses broke. I drove straight to Costco and they fixed the glass that had popped out for free and then tightened my sunglasses. I told dh later, "Costco is almost parental for me." When I travel: love their rental car, gas, pizza-take-out and fruit (take back to hotel room) prices. For everyday: Love their great gas prices and use their eye center every time I need glasses. Thrilled that they now take my vision insurance. I used to have to bill ins. myself. Food: fruit is excellent esp. strawberries, grapes, blueberries, salsa (not mango, the other), huge bags of flour, ICE drinks (for pool in summer), boxes of ice cream cones/sandwiches etc. (great price on 36-count). Dh buys huge bag of Halloween-like candy to share at work. I also buy fish oil, krill oil, and Lubriderm lotion for me. Also whole wheat bread for me. We also get TP and paper towels. We always buy large bags of frozen strawberries for smoothies. One son lives what we call "green raviolis" in frozen section. We also use their dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent and cat litter (heavy, but great price!) I'm looking into getting their new VISA Costco card. If it comes w/ a yearly fee, I won't do it, but if no fee then I think I will get it. You get cash back. I just trust Costco which I can't say about anyone else these days. They take items back with no problem at all so I often buy clothes too and try them on at home. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I'm looking into getting their new VISA Costco card. If it comes w/ a yearly fee, I won't do it, but if no fee then I think I will get it. You get cash back. We had their Amex for years and now have the VISA. We have no fees. The cash back is great. Always so fun to go with that "check" in hand; we always find a little splurge that day with our "free money." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 We buy a lot of the same items mentioned above, though there are a few things I need to try. The one thing I'm most impressed with are the socks I purchased for ds before Christmas. He wears these socks daily and, despite being worn outside periodically, they're still as thick as when I brought them home! No holes! There's no comparison to the Gold Toe socks I'd bought previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Oh, they also have great white men's dress shirts - high quality for a really low price. We also like their towels, both the beach towels and the big bath-sheet sized bathroom towels. We buy all our pillows from Costco, and I've heard really good things about their sheet sets (we don't use flat sheets so I haven't bought any sets). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Today I bought red white and blue tutus for a 4-year-old's birthday party :-) We like their dried mangos and frozen fruits for smoothies. There are only four of us, so there is a lot of stuff that's just too big for us to use before it goes bad. Their rotisserie chickens are the cheapest in town. In the prepared foods I like the stuffed peppers and the enchilada casserole. I'm always stocked up on their diced tomatoes and canned black beans. I think everything rose I get has been mentioned. I did buy my vitamix there :-) Eta: The big bag of pretzel chips! Edited July 4, 2016 by KungFuPanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Another vote for Kirkland Signature Moisture shampoo and conditioner! They are cruelty-free, vegan, and rumored to be made by Pureology. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasaMama Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Many of the above and ​Active wears for DS and me Construction paper Crunchy seasoned peas (This is DH's new favorite) Organic spinach Organic chicken thighs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I have to give much love to their tire department. Bought all 4 tires back in 2/15 with the Road Hazard Warranty. I have had them balanced and rotated twice, free of charge. I had a nail removed and plugged, for free. The next week I had another nail, in a different tire. The manager said it was too close to the side wall so he gave me a 2 new tires for free because of a cross axle thing? I was in shock when my $458 tires were covered 100% by warranty. I love Costco. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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