What’s in your Costco for one haul?! Tell me what you smartly stockpile and get a deal on for your solo household…!

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Allison · Answer

Kirkland Maple Syrup: Put it in your tea. Use it to make granola. Make a maple-mustard salad dressing.

Cora · Answer

Kirkland Signature vanilla: Costco vanilla is an unheard-of $10 per 16oz. Stock up now and use liberally in baked goods all year.

S.A.V. · Answer

Kodiak Protein Pancake Mix: I knowww I can make my own pancake mix, but once we got this from Costco, the pancake frequency in our household skyrocketed, and with it the morning joy. (Who wants a Mickey Mouse pancake? Chocolate chip pancakes? Sure! Pancakes with smiley face berries? Why not?) Plus it is pretty good on the protein content.

Jonathan · Answer

Costco’s bakery section: So many great things there from muffins for breakfast to cookies for dessert. Pro tip: a lot of things there freeze well so don’t worry about it being too much to eat.

Jeff · Answer

Charmin Ultra Soft Bath Tissue, 30 Rolls: By the grace of God, I’m able to afford Charmin rather than the Kirkland brand. However, I only stock up when it’s on sale.

charlieee · Answer

kirkland signature protein bars: they’re chewy, palatable, and have some fiber. you gotta go with the chocolate brownie + chocolate chip cookie dough box though. do NOT attempt the cookies and cream + peanut butter, it’ll put you off of them for life. my dietician recommends unwrapping and putting them in the microwave for 30 seconds for some kind of texture transformation but i, unfortunately, am a goblin and don’t care to put in that much effort by the time i’m at the point of consuming a protein bar.

alexis · Answer

Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels: One (or 2) every night satisfies my sweet tooth.

Lucy Propper · Answer

Started compiling my Costco items here, still adding to it

Sophie · Answer

Laoban Bao Buns: Originally from DC’s union market (still there) so maybe regional but amazing! 1 min in the microwave.

Emily · Answer

Costco-sized Advil bottle: The amateur sized ones from CVS last me a week and aren't cheap

Casson · Answer

Meredith Dairy Marinated Goat Cheese: This lasts a long time in the fridge so don’t be afraid of the size.

Julie · Answer

PuraVida Fire Roasted Primavera Mistura, 64 oz: Worth the real estate in my small apartment sized freezer. Sauté, air fry, or roast and serve with any protein and carb and dinner is served! I make sure to have this, rice, and some pre-marinated salmon in the freezer before traveling so I can make a quick and satisfying meal without needing to go to the grocery store.

Amy · Answer

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Multi-Pack, 16 oz Jar + 16 oz Jar: I slather this on after every shower, and so I appreciate these giant tubs from Costco.

Tatunka · Answer

Kirkland lasagna: Hidden gem

Evan McAvenia · Answer

costco hotel collection sheets: hear me out… these rock. they are great quality, wash beautifully, and are a fantastic price for the quality. one of those sleeper costco items that really punches above its perceived weight.

JRecsThis · Answer

Kirkland Signature Imported Basil Pesto, 22 oz: Always and forever have this. My fav is to put some in ice cube trays. Perfect to use for one off meals.

Mallory Carra · Answer

Kirkland Signaure Organic Raw Kombucha: I will cry if they ever discontinue this booch. It's so good. I get it every time I brave the crowds and lines at Costco.

Cameron · Answer

Shrimps: You have to commit but it’s doable

Anna · Answer

Kirkland Signature Daily Facial Towels (200-count): I initially resisted these because they felt wasteful, but it is REALLY nice to pull out a brand new fresh towel to dry your face (and/or healing tattoos!) and not create a mountain of washcloth laundry. They do have a slightly weird smell (not added fragrance) but it doesn’t really bother me.

Anna · Answer

Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter, 28 oz, 2-count: The K-Sig pb is just peanuts and salt, no bs. It does need a stir here and there but doesn’t separate nearly as bad as most “natural” pb.

Anna · Answer

Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs + Shallot & Chive Cheese: Pop one of these creamy flavor wheels in a pan with some home-grown cherry tomatoes and you have the easiest pasta before you can say “what do you want for dinner?” We always stay stocked.

Anna · Answer

Kirkland Signature Aller-Tec, 365 Tablets: I found out I’m allergic to cats after I moved in with my partner, who famously owns three cats. Overnight, I went from taking Zyrtec occasionally during “allergy season” to daily, sometimes twice daily. Since I do actually go through the whole bottle well before it expires, the Kirkland version is an excellent deal. Currently on sale!

bandy ✨ · Answer

fishwife tuna spicy kind: so effing good with rice, lasts forever, protein bomb of joy, one can is a perfect one person serving. i snip some green scallions on top for cronch

Juliana · Answer

Spindrift Sparkling Water (30-count): never leave Costco without

Nitabel · Answer

Alstroemeria Bouquets!: My favorite thing to buy at Costco! They carry a wide variety of colors, and for $10 you get 3x as many stems as you would in a standard grocery store bouquet. One bunch looks abundant in a vase. For a long-lasting arrangement, look for unopened buds; Alstroemeria blooms can last for 2+ weeks, and keep getting more beautiful as they open.

Nitabel · Answer

Kirkland Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon: Frozen center-cut filets from fish raised without antibiotics and farmed on controlled pellet feed (significantly reducing wild parasite exposure compared to wild-caught varieties). Very popular among home chefs for sushi/poke. I always keep a bag on hand for easy weeknight dinners — they thaw in a bowl of cold water in less than 20 minutes, taste clean and fresh, and can be prepared in so many different ways.

Josie · Answer

kirkland breakfast sandwich: i am not functional in the morning but i require breakfast to function (catch-22).. so i buy these frozen breakfast sandwiches from costco and add avocado spread. they are a dupe of the starbucks double smoked bacon sandwich. Delicious and easyyyy to pop in the air fryer while i make my morning tea & feed my cats