I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.

Costco carries an 18-pack of the Fairlife Nutrition Plan chocolate protein shakes.

I work out five times a week, so these protein shakes are my post- and pre-exercise go-tos.

Each serving contains 30 grams of protein and 2 grams of sugar.

Costco also carries the Fairlife Nutrition Plan shakes in a vanilla flavor.

The Dash mini waffle maker includes seven plates with fall, winter, and Valentine's Day patterns.

Easy 4-inch nonstick waffle plate is easily interchangeable, and I love that the waffle maker comes with its own storage container.

The Neutrogena light-sesame formula body oil gives my skin a radiant glow without being too greasy.

It can either be rubbed into the skin after a shower or added to a bath.

It comes in a 32-ounce bottle and has a light, soothing fragrance.

My family enjoys pancakes every Saturday morning, so having a 10-pound bag of Krusteaz mix comes in handy each weekend.

I add cold water to the mix and get light and fluffy pancakes once cooked.

You can also make waffles by adding water, eggs, and vegetable oil, per the instructions on the bag.

Costco also carries an eight-pack of the ever-popular Scrub Daddy. These textured scrubbers become soft in warm water and firm in cool water.

Their scrubbing power cleans well with water alone, so I don't even have to add extra soap.

The eight-pack comes with red, yellow, white, and black scrubbers. I like the color variety because I can keep track of which sponges I use to clean my sink and which I use in the bathroom.

The Zena Nutrition liquid collagen and biotin helps to keep my skin looking radiant.

Each box contains a 90-day supply of collagen and biotin, meant to be taken before or after a meal.

The liquid itself tastes like berries, and the collagen doesn't even need to be refrigerated after opening.

The Hennessy White cognac has a light, fruity flavor and comes in a unique bottle. In fact, this version at Costco was originally released and sold only in the Caribbean.

The cognac is known to be difficult to produce, so I was glad I snagged a bottle earlier in the year.

Coffee is a must for me, so I buy Kirkland Signature breakfast-blend K-cup pods. Each box contains 120 pods.

I buy the light-roast version, which doesn't have a bitter taste.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is by far the best thing I've purchased at Costco in 2023.

The watch is so convenient for tracking my workouts and keeping in contact with my kids.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 also tracks my sleep and can make calls, send texts, take pictures, and play music.

The Bissell Little Green portable deep cleaner is so convenient and compact that you can move it around the house with ease.

It's a lightweight, portable stain remover that can clean carpets, fabric, stairs, area rugs, and even the inside of your car.

It also features a self-cleaning tool to clean the machine's hose after each use.

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