My family travels 15 hours to shop at Costco in the US. Here are 9 things we always fill our suitcases with.
Tasmiha Khan,Shaikh Rahman
- Our family sometimes travels 15+ hours from Saudi Arabia to shop at Costco in the Chicago area.
- The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps and the Universal Bakery Aussie bites are quick, easy snacks.
Our family loves grabbing sweet treats and easy snacks each time we travel to Costco from Saudi Arabia.
On this specific trip, we traveled over 15 hours from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to Chicago and stocked up on our favorites at the wholesale retailer.
This time, we took a nearly five-hour flight from Mecca to Istanbul, Turkey, then a 10-hour flight to Chicago. In total, we spent about 15 hours traveling over 5,000 miles to get to the US — and the journey worked up the entire family's appetites.
Once we arrived in Chicago, we headed over to Costco to stock up on snacks both the adults and kids could enjoy during our stay in the US.
We like to buy snacks and occasionally some other essentials for our stay in the US.
The snacks and goodies at Costco are a lifesaver. Getting the same reliable food at Costco also minimizes the headache of testing new things when we're on a shoestring budget and short on time.
Besides the food, we've also bought our own bedding when we've had to stay in the US. We prefer the Jennifer Adams duvet covers and blankets because they give the space we're staying in a more homey feeling.
Otherwise, we generally buy a few of the same items each time we travel from Saudi Arabia to Chicago. Here are 10 things we get at Costco each time we're in the US.
The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps are the perfect crispy snack.
The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps are one of our kids' favorite snacks when they want something to munch on. They'll chow down on pretzels while awaiting the next adventure.
This time, we picked up the dark-chocolate crunch variety for a sweet and salty combination.
A bag of the Snack Factory Pretzels Crisps costs $10.
The Universal Bakery Aussie bites are packed with oats and seeds.
The Universal Bakery organic Aussie bites are our sweet, nutrient-filled go-to when we're hungry. The Aussie bites contain oats and flax and chia seeds, which can improve heart health.
We love sprinkling some Aussie bites over frozen or regular yogurt and pairing it with a glass of milk.
A 30-ounce box of Aussie bites is $11.
The Kirkland Signature fruit and veggie pouches come in handy at the airport.
The Kirkland Signature organic fruit and vegetable pouches are a lifesaver.
The pouches are great for when the kids want something to slurp on that isn't too heavy. I love that there is no added sugar and that they come in two flavors, which include apple-strawberry-spinach and apple-mango-carrot-peach options.
Fortunately, TSA has never given us any trouble when we've taken the fruit and vegetable pouches on our flights back home.
A box of 24 Kirkland Signature pouches costs $12.
The Pure Organic fruit bars are sweet and made with real fruit juice.
The Pure Organic layered fruit bars are a huge hit in our house. The bars are made with real fruit purees and juices, so we felt good about choosing them as a go-to snack for our family.
Each box has eight raspberry-lemonade, 12 strawberry-banana, and eight pineapple-passionfruit bars.
A box of Pure Organic fruit bars costs $13.
If we want something that isn't too sweet, we get the Kirkland Signature chewy protein bars.
When we need something that's a not-so-sweet bite, we opt for the Kirkland Signature chewy protein bars. They make for a great grab-and-go breakfast and contain 10 grams of protein per serving.
This time, we bought a peanut-butter-and-chocolate-chip variety.
A box of 42 Kirkland Signature chewy bars costs $14.
The Tropical Fields coconut rolls are crispy and satisfying.
The Tropical Fields coconut rolls are one of our favorites because they have just the right amount of sweetness without being as addictive as other snacks we buy.
Each roll is perfectly crispy and is topped with roasted black sesame seeds.
We buy a bag of the Tropical Fields coconut rolls for $7.50.
The Kirkland Signature shelled pistachios are really tasty.
The Kirkland Signature shelled pistachios come in handy when we want a saltier snack. The pistachios are roasted and salted so there's plenty of flavor.
They're also a filling, hassle-free snack that's easy to pack when we're traveling. We usually pack some in Ziploc bags or put them in small plastic containers.
You can grab a 24-ounce bag of Kirkland Signature pistachios for $15.
We can't leave Costco without the Kirkland Signature croissants.
The Kirkland Signature croissants are really special. When all else fails, the buttery, delightful croissants are the best treat for our family.
The croissants are also baked at the Costco warehouse, so we know we're getting fresh pastries.
A box of 12 croissants is $6.
Some of the Bonne Maman preserves pair well with croissants.
Bonne Maman preserves are perfect with the Kirkland Signature croissants. The sweet four-fruit preserves are made with strawberries, cherries, red currants, and raspberries.
We place the jars in bubble wrap and surround them with clothes so they safely make their way home with us.
A 36-ounce jar of Bonne Maman preserves is $10.
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