I drive 2 hours to shop at Costco and spend at least $250 on each trip. Here are 17 of my favorite things to get there.

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When I go to Costco, I always leave with a full cart.

Tiffany Duong

I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves right now.

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Gray boxes with images of red and blue Lego suitcases on them sitting next to a display with a hard Lego suitcase and a smaller soft Lego bag on top
This month, Costco has a few fun items for kids.

Veronica Thatcher

My family of 4 took the same grocery list to Publix and Lidl. We were shocked by the savings we found at the bigger chain.

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I regularly buy my groceries at Publix and Lidl but I find I usually see better deals at the latter.

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I shop at Aldi every 2 weeks and avoid ultra-processed foods. Here are my favorite items to get for lighter, nutritious meals.

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A hand holds a can of cannellini beans with an image of beans on the packaging. The can has green labels.
I like to fill my cart with minimally processed foods when I shop at Aldi.

Nina McCollum

I've perfected my Costco runs to be under 10 minutes. Here are 11 staples I buy for my family of 4.

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Boxes of Amylu chicken meatballs lined up in rows at Costco.
Because I know exactly what I want to buy, I can be in and out of Costco in under 10 minutes.

Jessica Tzikas

I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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A hand holds a clear plastic container of raspberry morning buns, which look similar to cinnamon rolls.
This September, Costco is carrying home essentials and a new bakery item.

Veronica Thatcher

I've been shopping at Costco for over 30 years. Here are 9 things I get there to make easy meals for my household of 2.

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A gray shopping cart filled with beef tri-tip, a bag of rotisserie chicken, shrimp, pasta, and ham
I fill my cart at Costco with various ingredients for easy meals.

Carolyn Koenig

I worked at Erewhon, a high-end grocery store, for a year. Here are 6 things I wish customers knew.

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I worked at Erewhon for about a year.

Mykel Pay

My roommates and I share groceries. We save about $300 a month by bulk-shopping.

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René Morrell (not pictured) and her roommates share groceries and have figured out a system that works for them.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. From plant-based chicken nuggets to kimbap, here are 8 of the best vegetarian meals to get there.

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Costco carries plenty of tasty vegetarian items.

Veronica Thatcher

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