I canceled my BJ's and Sam's Club memberships when Costco opened 40 minutes away. It's now the only warehouse I shop at for my family.

Terri PetersFeb 15, 2024, 22:38 IST

My family shops for the essentials at Costco once a week.Terri Peters

When Costco opened 40 minutes away, I canceled my other warehouse memberships and never looked back.
Products like Kirkland Signature wine and Premier Protein shakes always end up in my cart.

I've been an avid Costco shopper for most of my adult life but when my family relocated from the Northeast to Central Florida seven years ago, I was disappointed to learn the closest Costco to my beach town was a 90-minute drive away.

The trip seemed just a bit too far so my family and I looked for other warehouse-store alternatives. Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club were only about 15 to 20 minutes away so, over the course of six years, I shopped at the two stores. However, I was never completely happy.

But a little over a year ago, a Costco warehouse opened about 40 minutes from my home. I canceled both my BJ's and Sam's Club memberships without hesitation and gladly embraced weekly drives to our new Costco. I can honestly say I've never looked back.

In addition to the delicious food-court offerings, the kind employees passing out product samples, and the rotating variety of interesting products, my family relies on the Costco staples that always end up in my cart.

Here are 10 things I buy at Costco that leave me with absolutely no regrets about canceling my other two memberships.

The warehouse's Kirkland Signature wine is pretty tasty.

Kirkland Signature wine is a good deal.Terri Peters

I'm always shopping Costco's selection of premade, refrigerated meals.

Premade meals include taco kits, wraps, and pasta dishes.Terri Peters

You can't beat the Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken.

I grab a $5 rotisserie chicken each time I stop at Costco.Terri Peters

The produce at Costco always seems fresh and affordable.

I love going to Costco for my fruits and vegetables.Terri Peters

I turn to Costco for my cheese and charcuterie-board needs.

The Kirkland Signature cheese flight was delicious.Terri Peters

The store always sells large quantities of milk for less.

It's economical for my family to buy gallons of milk at Costco.Terri Peters

Some of our frequent purchases, like Premier Protein shakes, are priced reasonably at the warehouse.

The Premier Protein shakes are almost always in stock at Costco.Terri Peters

Eyeglass wipes, which we also buy often, are a great deal at Costco.

Eyeglass wipes can even be used for electronic devices.Terri Peters

The chain's displays of fresh flowers always bring me nostalgia.

The fresh flowers at Costco look beautiful in my home.Terri Peters

Costco's the only place we buy shampoo and conditioner.

Costco's shampoo and conditioner usually come in pump bottles.Terri Peters

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