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.

Anne JamesNov 14, 2024, 23:23 IST

Although Costco's chicken pot pie is huge, every bite is delicious.Anne James<ul class="summary-list"><li>I buy nearly all the groceries for my family at Costco and recently became an <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-costco-buys-from-frozen-section-executive-membership-2024-9">executive member</a>.</li><li>My family loves the Pura Vida fire-roasted root vegetables and Kirkland Signature chicken pot pie.</li></ul>My husband and I have had a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-run-under-10-minutes-what-i-buy-2024-9">Costco membership</a> for eight years, but we recently decided to upgrade to the executive level. This membership costs $65 more than the standard version, but offers an annual 2% reward of up to $1,250 on most purchases.Although Costco <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-raising-membership-fee-gold-star-executive-cost-2024-7">raised its executive membership fee</a> from $120 to $130 this year, it's definitely still worth it for our family of four — especially considering we buy the majority of our groceries at Costco.Here are 11 of our favorite items to buy that help us make the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-i-save-money-costco-mom-visits-every-week-2024-8">most of our membership</a>.

The Pura Vida fire-roasted root vegetables add variety to our veggie rotation.

I love cooking the Pura Vida fire-roasted root vegetables in the air fryer.Anne James

Kirkland Signature’s everything-seasoning breaded cod is a quick-and-nutritious air-fryer staple.

I appreciate that the Kirkland Signature everything-seasoning cod isn't too smelly while cooking.Anne James

The Kirkland Signature diapers are high quality and come in cute patterns.

My son loves the bears-and-bumblebee design on the Kirkland Signature diapers.Anne James

Costco’s chicken pot pie is like a warm hug.

Although Costco's chicken pot pie is huge, every bite is delicious.Anne James

The Sanders sea-salt caramels melt in your mouth.

The Sanders sea-salt caramels are some of the best chocolates I've ever had.Anne James

The Rouge River Farms sweet corn is amazingly fresh.

The sweet corn from Rouge River Farms tastes great even in the offseason.Anne James

The Essential Baking Company’s take-and-bake loaves taste just like homemade bread.

I use The Essential Baking Company's take-and-bake loaves for sandwiches or as an easy addition to a meal.Anne James

The Kirkland Signature ground beef is another money saver.

There's plenty of meat packed into the Kirkland Signature ground beef.Anne James

The Clorox ToiletWand refills save elbow grease.

I prefer Clorox ToiletWands over regular brushes.Anne James

Costco’s eyeglasses are a steal.

In my experience, Costco sells glasses at lower prices than other retailers.Anne James

The Paisley Farm four-bean salad is a family favorite.

Even my preschooler loves the Paisley Farm four-bean salad.Anne James

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