Curious about what I usually buy at Costco? Here’s the list!
Perhaps I should start with the hotdog?
There it is, the monthly Costco-trip hotdog. As I’ve shared, shopping at Costco is a big deal for me, simply because I can only get there once each month and we have a lot of mouths to feed! I burn a lot of calories while shopping, and that hotdog keeps me on my feet. True story.
Here’s a refresher on how I shop Costco:
- Walk into the store, take a deep breath, and shop for all non-perishables. Clothing, paper products, canned goods, boxed snacks and chips, baking products, applesauce, and whatever else doesn’t require refrigeration or extra care.
- Check-out, load the van, then go back in.
- Take a bathroom break.
- Eat a hotdog and drink a big cup of water. This job makes a person need some major sustenance and $1.50 for the big dog/drink combo is pretty rockin’.
- Grab an empty cart again and fill it with all the fresh produce, frozen foods, refrigerated foods, and bread products that we need.
- Check out again, load the van again, open the box of Kombucha I just bought, and drink a bottle for refreshment and survival.
Indeed, I’ve found that I have to fill my cart twice when I shop at Costco. I’d take one of my big kids with me so that they could help me get the job done in one trip, but actually? My Costco shopping trips also involves “a day off for Mom.” Once each month, we make arrangements for me to head to Lincoln (about an hour from home) to have a day to myself. I take my laptop and work at Panera for hours. I shop at Sam’s, Costco, and any other place that has items our family needs. I come home refreshed and with a van filled with groceries!
Food I Often Buy at Costco
Beyond the hotdog, here’s a rundown of what I almost always grab when I’m at Costco.
1. Lots of fresh produce
- apples
- bananas
- clementines
- blueberries
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blackberries
- carrots
- mixed greens
- spinach
- broccoli
- potatoes
- pears
- grapes
- melons
- whatever else is in season
2. Frozen Food
I usually pick up frozen:
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Hamburger patties
- Pizza
- Chicken nuggets
- Sweet potato fries
- Bacon
- Tilapia
3. Refrigerated Food
- Shredded cheese
- Turkey and ham for sandwiches
- Sliced cheese
- White queso
- Tortellonni
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Cottage cheese
- Butter
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Kombucha
- Avocado mash (our little girls love these!)
4. Snack Food
- Applesauce squeezies
- Tortilla chips
- Granola bars
- Occasional other individually packaged snacks to grab for the kids to eat at soccer games or on walks
5. Breads
- Pizza crust
- Croissants
- Cinnamon swirl bread for amazing French toast (not every time, but sometimes!)
6. Baking
- Peanut butter
- Almond butter
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Raw sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Pancake mix
7. Other
- Coffee
- Canned tuna
- Canned chicken
- Pasta
- Baked beans
- Refried beans
- Canned corn
- Rotel
- Canned olives
- Spices
- Mac and cheese
What do you like to buy at Costco?
P.S. I also shop at Sam’s, and my list there is similar. Which do I like better, Costco or Sam’s?? You can read my answer here.
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