This year, I made lots of great purchases at Costco.
Veronica Thatcher
As a Costco employee, I purchased lots of great items at the warehouse throughout 2024.
The Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken is a must-buy when I need easy lunches and dinners.
This year, I invested in useful services like a cellphone plan and tires for my car.
As a Costco employee, I shop at the store all year long. However, now that it's December, I'm reflecting on a few of my favorite purchases I made this year at the retailer.
The Snapware Pyrex 18-piece glass food-storage set has been a kitchen essential this year.I used the Snapware Pyrex 18-piece glass food-storage set all year long.
Veronica Thatcher
As someone with a small family who cooks almost daily, these Snapware Pyrex 18-piece glass food-storage sets came in handy all year.
Each set comes with nine airtight containers in various sizes that are leak-proof and microwave-safe.
The Shark Detect cordless stick vacuum is super easy to use.The Shark Detect clean and empty cordless stick vacuum comes with plenty of great features.
Veronica Thatcher
The Shark Detect cordless stick vacuum is one of the best cleaning devices I've ever owned. At just over 6 pounds, it feels lightweight and is easy to haul up and down the stairs.
The Shark vacuum has four deep-cleaning modes and runs for up to 60 minutes, giving me plenty of time to tidy up. Each set also comes with a crevice tool and a multi-surface brush roll.
Even better, the device converts to a hand vacuum, making it easier to clean small, hard-to-reach places, car interiors, and staircases.
We keep the Yummy Dino Buddies chicken nuggets in our freezer at all times.My kids love the Yummy Dino Buddies chicken nuggets.
Veronica Thatcher
The Yummy Dino Buddies chicken nuggets are a great way for my kids to get their protein in. The chicken is juicy, and the nuggets get a slight crunch when air-fried.
To prepare them, I simply place some nuggets in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or microwave them for about a minute and a half.
I took advantage of the cell-service kiosks at Costco.As a Costco member, I got a $200 shop card when I purchased a new phone line at the in-store kiosk.
Veronica Thatcher
If you shop at Costco, you may have seen kiosks from different cell-service providers when entering the warehouse. These kiosks usually offer deals on new cell-service plans and upgrades from carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
Depending on the carrier and warehouse, Costco customers who stop at the cell-service kiosks may also be eligible for members-only perks. For example, I got a $200 Costco shop card when I added a new phone line to my plan.
The Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken is a must-buy.I've used the Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken in countless lunches and dinners.
Veronica Thatcher
The Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken has made making quick lunches and dinners easy.
Costco team members cook the rotisserie chicken fresh at the warehouse every day. I like to serve it with a side or shred the whole thing to use in meals like enchiladas or chicken salad.
At just $5 for a 3-pound chicken, it's one of the best deals out there.
This year, we invested in the Arlo Essential XL wireless HD camera.I feel safer in my home with the Arlo Essential XL wireless HD camera.
Veronica Thatcher
The Arlo Essential XL wireless-camera bundle has been a good investment when it comes to feeling safe and at ease in our home.
This system is easy to install and has live HD video and color night vision. I also like that I can access the camera from my smartphone.
Each bundle comes with three cameras and a four-month Arlo secure subscription.
The Kirkland Signature organic Pacific Bold K-Cup pods last us a while.The 120-count boxes of the Kirkland Signature organic Pacific Bold K-Cup pods are a staple for my family.
Veronica Thatcher
As a coffee fanatic, I know buying Keurig coffee pods can get pretty pricey. However, I feel I get a pretty good bang for my buck when I buy 120-count boxes of the Kirkland Signature K-cups.
The store carries flavors like breakfast blend and summit roast, but my family's staple is the Kirkland Signature organic Pacific Bold pods.
This year, I got new tires for my car.I love that I was able to replace my car's tires at Costco.
Veronica Thatcher
Getting new tires is a big purchase, but buying them from the Costco tire center was one of the best decisions I made this past year. The center offers various sizes from a few top-name brands, like Michelin and Firestone.
Not only do customers get wholesale prices, but the tire center also offers installation and inflation pressure checks.
I always love buying my produce from Costco.I grab fruit and veggies for my family at Costco.
Veronica Thatcher
Costco is the only place I buy my produce. Whether I'm getting berries, oranges, bananas, or even mangoes, the produce always seems to be high-quality and is sold at wholesale prices.
If you have a big family or know you'll be able to consume large amounts of fruit or vegetables before they go bad, I think it's worth buying produce in bulk.
I get an eye exam at Costco every year.Costco's optical center offers glasses and contacts.
Customers can contact their insurance provider to check if the optical center's services are covered. However, you can still get an exam and purchase glasses if you're not covered by insurance — at my warehouse, out-of-pocket eye exams start at about $70.
Patients don't have to be cardholders to get an exam, but only members can purchase glasses or contacts.
