I'm a busy mom who shops at Costco on a budget of $100 a month. Here are my 10 favorite things to get there for my 3 kids.

Laura Avenius EliasonJan 15, 2024, 08:11 IST

Each month, I buy Sun-Maid raisins and Kirkland Signature chicken-breast chunks.Laura Avenius Eliason

I'm a busy mom who cooks mostly from scratch and shops at Costco on a monthly budget of $100.
The Kirkland Signature frozen blueberries and rolled oats are great to add to breakfasts.

As a busy mom with three kids under 8, making healthy meals for my family without breaking the budget is one of my top priorities.

Costco is one of my favorite grocery stores for finding great deals on food made with simple ingredients. I try to spend only about $100 at Costco each month.

Here are 10 items you'll find in my cart during a Costco run.

Kirkland Signature organic blueberries are a steal.

The Kirkland Signature blueberries from Costco last a while.Laura Avenius Eliason

I add extra nutrition to my kids' diets with Kirkland Signature quinoa.

Kirkland Signature quinoa is a good source of fiber.Laura Avenius Eliason

I upgrade my kids' lunches with the Honest Kids organic juice.

Each pack of Honest Kids juice comes with four different flavors.Laura Avenius Eliason

The Tortillaland flour tortillas are too good to pass up.

I love that the Tortillaland flour tortillas have five simple ingredients.Laura Avenius Eliason

Costco sells large, high-quality avocados.

The avocados at Costco look bigger than the ones at many other stores.Laura Avenius Eliason

Kirkland Signature rolled oats are great for breakfasts and snacks.

The Kirkland Signature rolled oats are tasty in muffins and protein balls.Laura Avenius Eliason

My kids enjoy these Sun-Maid organic raisins.

We add Sun-Maid organic raisins to trail mix, cereal, and more.Laura Avenius Eliason

The Kirkland Signature trail mix is one of my favorite Costco buys.

The Kirkland Signature trail mix has nuts and chocolate.Laura Avenius Eliason

I like using Kirkland Signature maple syrup in my family’s favorite recipes.

I'll often use the Kirkland Signature maple syrup instead of white sugar.Laura Avenius Eliason

Kirkland Signature chicken-breast chunks are made with simple ingredients.

The Kirkland Signature chicken-breast chunks are tasty.Laura Avenius Eliason

I compared store-bought ginger cookies and the cheapest, most festive kind was also my favorite

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