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

Veronica Thatcher   

I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.
This September, Costco is carrying home essentials and a new bakery item.Veronica Thatcher
  • This September, Costco is carrying some children's toys and quick meal options.
  • If you want a sweet treat, check out the raspberry morning buns in the Costco bakery.

I recently celebrated my 19th anniversary as a Costco employee, and needless to say, I've learned a lot about which products are worth buying from the store. Costco, which is a leading retailer in customer satisfaction, always seems to carry high-quality items at great prices.

This September, the warehouse is carrying a few new food options and items for fall. Here are 10 items I recommend checking out at Costco this month.

Prices may vary by location.

If you're looking for moisturizing lip products, you might want to grab a pack of the Eos super balm.

If you
A pack of the Eos super balm comes with a variety of flavors.      Veronica Thatcher

With cooler weather approaching, you might want to stock up on tubes of Eos super balm to keep your lips hydrated and smooth.

These conditioning lip balms come in five different flavors, including watermelon frosé, mango melonade, honey apple, coconut milk, and birthday cake.

A five-pack of Eos super balm is $17 at my store.

Enter fall in style with the Calvin Klein ladies' trench coat.

Enter fall in style with the Calvin Klein ladies
The Calvin Klein ladies' trench coat features a stylish design.      Veronica Thatcher

Winter is approaching, and Costco has the cutest jackets for the cold weather — including apparel from name brands like Calvin Klein.

This Calvin Klein coat is available in black and beige and ranges in sizes from small to 2XL. It has two front pockets, a removable belt, and snap buttons.

I've seen Calvin Klein in department stores, but items from the brand are usually a fraction of the price at Costco. This particular trench coat is $50 at my location.

The East West Cuisine chicken katsu serves as an easy lunch or dinner.

The East West Cuisine chicken katsu serves as an easy lunch or dinner.
The East West Cuisine chicken katsu comes together in a pinch.      Veronica Thatcher

If you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, I recommend picking up the East West Cuisine chicken katsu.

Each box comes with individually packaged seasoned chicken-breast cutlets, katsu sauce, and breading packets.

At my store, a box of chicken katsu costs about $8 per pound, which comes out to just under $20.

Upgrade your home with the iHome Hollywood Pro mirror with Bluetooth.

Upgrade your home with the iHome Hollywood Pro mirror with Bluetooth.
Users can listen to music and adjust the lighting on the iHome Hollywood Pro mirror with Bluetooth.      Veronica Thatcher

The iHome Hollywood Pro mirror with Bluetooth has a speaker and warm, bright, and cool color modes.

It comes with a removable 10X detail mirror and USB port, so users can listen to music and charge their phones while they get ready.

^Let's separate this into two sentences since the 10X mirror has nothing to do with charging/music

My Costco sells the iHome mirror for $130.

Head to the bakery and grab the raspberry morning buns while they're in stock.

Head to the bakery and grab the raspberry morning buns while they
The raspberry morning buns are buttery and filled with a fruity flavor.      Veronica Thatcher

This month, Costco's bakery is offering another new item: raspberry morning buns.

Each buttery, croissant-like bun is coated with granulated sugar and contains a raspberry filling. They can be served as is or warmed for a few seconds in the microwave.

A nine-pack of these ready-to-eat buns is $9 at my store.

If you make drinks at home, it might be worth getting the Frigidaire Gallery nugget-ice maker.

If you make drinks at home, it might be worth getting the Frigidaire Gallery nugget-ice maker.
The Frigidaire Gallery nugget-ice maker can produce up to 44 pounds of ice in a day.      Veronica Thatcher

In my opinion, ice makes a difference in any drink. My Costco just received the Frigidaire Gallery ice maker, which can produce 44 pounds of ice in a day.

The device has a touchscreen control panel and an auto self-cleaning function. The ice basket can hold up to 3 pounds, and the device is compact enough to fit on almost any counter.

At my store, the Frigidaire Gallery nugget-ice maker costs $200.

Collect Halloween candy with the Squishmallow plush treat pails.

Collect Halloween candy with the Squishmallow plush treat pails.
The 16-inch Squishmallow plush treat pails come in pink, black, and green colors.      Veronica Thatcher

With Halloween around the corner, you don't want to miss out on the 16-inch Squishmallow treat pails — they're a great gift for kids.

Each treat pail is made with ultrasoft fabric, so it's comfortable to hold. They also come in black, pink, and green colors.

The Squishmallow treat pails, which are available for a limited time, are $18 at my store.

The Amara organic yogurt smoothie melts are a tasty treat for kids.

The Amara organic yogurt smoothie melts are a tasty treat for kids.
The Amara organic yogurt smoothie melts are made with mangos and carrots.      Veronica Thatcher

Parents looking for an on-the-go snack for toddlers and kids might want to pick up the Amara yogurt smoothie melts, made with mangos and carrots.

The best part about these snacks is that the smoothie melts contain no added sugar. Each box contains four snack bags for a total of 16 servings.

The Amara yogurt smoothie melts cost $13.50 at my warehouse.

The kids' floor loungers would make great gifts.

The kids
The kids' floor loungers come in Hello Kitty and Bluey designs.      Veronica Thatcher

The kids' floor loungers at my Costco are selling out fast. The loungers, which can serve as both a floor pillow and chair, come in Hello Kitty and Bluey designs.

Each lounger is made with 100% polyester and shredded foam for maximum comfort. I think they'd make the perfect gift for a child.

The kids' floor loungers cost $80 at my Costco.

This month, you might want to check out gold bars at Costco, too.

This month, you might want to check out gold bars at Costco, too.
The price of gold bars can vary at Costco.      Veronica Thatcher

Buying gold bars can be a good investment, and Costco carries this metal in-store and online when it's available.

When we get them in stock, they tend to sell very quickly, and prices can vary according to their value. At my store, gold bars are currently selling for $2,560.

Just keep in mind that gold bars can't be returned.


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