I'm a busy dad of 2 who shops at Costco. Here are 16 things I like to buy in the winter.

Our teen daughter recently purchased her first car, so one of Bridgestone's auto-emergency kits went directly into her trunk.

The kit comes with 50 safety items in case of a crisis on the road for $50, which is a great deal.

We never seem to have enough wrapping paper.

Luckily the options at Costco are high-quality and come in a variety of patterns and quantities.

Pretzels are one of my favorite snacks, and these amp them up to new, festive heights.

The Pretzel Crisps are a great mix of sweet, minty, and salty flavors.

We usually go a bit overboard when decorating our house and yard for the holidays, so we always need more extension cords.

The two-pack of extension cords from Costco ensures an impressively bright holiday display.

The LED holiday decor at Costco helps us create a festive mood during the dark and wet winters in Seattle, Washington.

Space heaters mediate the chilly draft in our older home. They also keep our cats warm and happy in the winter.

I buy Sanders' caramels all the time. The combination of sweet caramel, chocolate, and salt is delicious.

In the winter, I think the tins are a great inexpensive gift idea.

My wife had been looking for something exactly like the winter-themed ceramic set at Costco, so it went right into our shopping cart this year.

During the colder months, candles are all over our house. The options from Sea and Sand are 53 ounces and usually last us a long time.

I also appreciate that they come in fantastic scents — like coconut and palm — that my whole family enjoys.

My family goes through travel mugs quickly, so the Starbucks gift set at Costco is perfect for us.

The festive set comes with coffee, hot cocoa, and two travel mugs.

I received an Aura digital frame as a gift two years ago, and we get complimented on it all the time.

Its screen rotates through tons of photos and videos with sound, and it's very easy to use. I'm glad Costco has them because I'm considering buying another one.

Since pre-lit garlands are usually in stock at Costco during the winter, we buy new boxes every year.

They're easy to use, hang, and connect to create huge strands.

Each Swiss Miss gift set includes four types of hot cocoa.

My favorite flavor is peppermint, but my wife and kids prefer the salted-caramel option.

Kong products are my absolute favorite to alleviate our dog's boredom.

I appreciate that Costco has some options with a nice holiday theme.

I look forward to the arrival of Starbucks' Winter Blend at Costco every year. It makes fantastic espresso and is organic, which we prefer.

The bags are limited edition, so I buy at least two whenever I see them in stock.

Costco offers six bars of Toblerone in one pack, which makes for a great and affordable gift for my family.

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