I'm an executive Costco member and mom of 4. Here are 9 items I always pick up during my shopping trips.

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 As an executive member, I know all the best things to buy for my big family at Costco.

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A Costco executive membership card.
A Costco executive membership card.

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I've had an executive Costco membership for 10 years. It pays for itself — and then some.

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I've had a Costco executive membership for 10 years.

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I'm a mom and food writer. Here are 12 things that make my Costco executive membership worth it.

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Banchan Japanese barbecue sauce
I love using my Costco executive membership to buy snacks, frozen meals, and other kitchen staples for my family.

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I recently became an executive member at Costco. Here are 11 items I buy for my family that make the $130 annual fee worth it.

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Chicken pot pies from Costco in the bakery section of the store.
Although Costco's chicken pot pie is huge, every bite is delicious.

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