Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Costco and the Costco Mom Hour, but all opinions expressed are my own.
In case you aren’t a Costco fanatic like me, I need to fill you in on all the reasons why Costco is AMAZING!
My bi-montly trips to costco include some of the things you see in this photo. (The dog in the very background is also sitting on a Kirkland dog bed from Costco.)
Costco is like mom heaven. You walk through the doors and the smell of the bulk items that will fill your home enters in through your nostrils and saturates your brain! You look at your list, but you don’t need it. You know exactly what you need from Costco, because it’s part of your routine. For my family, we are past the diapers and wipes stage, but that was a must have item every time we went.
Here are the top 10 must haves from Costco:
- The Kirkland brand TP and PT (as it is written on my list) are what we call our “quarterly” items, as we don’t need them as often as the rest of our items.
- Meats. There is a wide variety of meats and fish, with many organic options. One of the reasons I LOVE Costco is because of their organic options. The buy-in-bulk option is perfect for breaking up the meats into smaller portions to fit whatever sized family that you have. They also even have a vacuum sealer available to purchase that you can use to help save those meats for longer! Costco’s meat department is USDA Choice grade or better.
- Organic produce. You can’t go to Costco and not buy their organic produce! Whether it’s frozen or fresh, Costco is constantly adding organic options. The prices can not be beat so we constantly scoop up salads, and seasonal veggies and fruit. ($5 watermelon in the summer!)
- Organic Juice/ Snacks
- Diapers and wipes. (Insider tip- Kirkland brand diapers are actually Huggies brand!) When you have babies, getting those diapers and wipes in bulk can save you a ton of money!
- Organic butter /eggs. You can’t bake without a plethora of eggs and butter. You can freeze butter, and if you are a big baker, or just love eggs, buying them in bulk is necessary to save you multiple trips to the grocery store.
- Dog food/ pet supplies. We get our dog food once a month, in a 40 lb. bag, along with dental dog chews, and treats. Our Kirkland dog bed has lasted us a good 5 years so far! You can also get your furry friends their pet meds.
- COFFEE. Need I say more? You have it in bags of beans that you can ground at costco or at home, cans of ground coffee, or even boxes of k-cups. So much variety for all your caffeine needs!
- Seasonal items. Seasonal items have to be my favorite. There’s Kirkland wrapping paper and supplies, discounted seasonal tickets to local events and movies, discounted seasonal clothing, and other seasonal foods and plants.
- WINE. Costcos wine and liquor selection is huge. If you are planning for a party, or just want to stock up your cupboard, (we ARE moms who love our wine) there’s plenty for you to choose from.
In addition to all the great items that costco has for the home, there’s also an array of services that Costco offers! I have gotten my tire replaced quicker and cheaper then other tire places.
For the home- solar systems, heating and cooling, flooring, closets, water treatment, window coverings, garage doors, auto and home insurance and even buying a car! You can plan a vacation and shop for your business as well. So many options!
INSIDER TIPS:
Kirkland yoga capri’s= Lululemon
Kirkland detergent = made by tide
Kirkland batteries = Duracell
Kirkland Vodka = Grey Goose
Kirkland kids pj’s = Carter’s
Kirkland jackets = Northface
See What the Costco Fuss is All About With #CostcoMomHour
But don’t just take our word for it! Come see for yourself!
Who :: All San Diego area moms {and their kids}
When :: Friday, November 4 | 9:00 – 10:00am
Where :: Costco La Mesa (8125 Fletcher Pkwy) / Costco Rancho Del Rey (895 E H St)
Special extras :: At the event, you can expect light refreshments and coffee, as well as samples galore throughout the store! The first 100 moms in line will also receive a swag bag full of Kirkland goodies … and during the event there will be some fun giveaways to win as well! There will also be friendly staff members on hand for guided tours and questions.
Why :: In partnership with City Moms Blog Network, almost 100 Cotsco stores are opening up an hour early JUST for moms. This is your chance to shop for an hour without the masses OR – if you are not yet a member – come see what the Costco fuss is all about. Note :: you do need to be a member in order to make a purchase, but you can browse for free either way!
Cost :: FREE
RSVP :: join the Facebook group for updated information and register below {you MUST register in advance}
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