I'm An Executive Costco Member And Mom Of 4. Here Are 9 Items I Always Pick Up During My Shopping Trips.

Olivia Brochu

I'm typically exhausted after grocery shopping, but a delicious rotisserie chicken makes dinner easy.

We almost always have enough leftovers for chicken tostadas the next night, and I frequently use the carcass (plus some onions, celery, carrots, and herbs) to make broth in the slow cooker.

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I love making the Imperial Garden frozen edamame as a side dish with dinner. An added bonus is that it's one of the few plants my kids will actually eat.

This big bag is full of smaller portions that go from frozen to ready-to-eat in just three minutes in the microwave.

It pairs well with the rotisserie chicken, and sometimes, I even eat it as a salty bedtime snack.

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My kids love berries, and though I'm happy they reach for a healthy option, the price tag for these fruits can be high.

However, I've found Costco's strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are affordable and delicious.

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Everyone in our house, from my 7-month-old baby to my 34-year-old husband, loves the creamy and delicious Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt. It's high in protein and nonfat and pairs perfectly with the aforementioned berries.

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I always snag a few bags of the Kirkland Signature dried beef steak strips.

My husband usually eats these jerky snacks with his lunch, and I often grab a handful on my way out the door for school dismissal. They're quick, easy, delicious, and gluten-free.

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My husband and I rely on Kirkland Signature protein bars for a macro-friendly snack or breakfast.

They're so delicious that I almost feel like I'm eating a candy bar. Almost.

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Costco's large box of Goldfish, which includes three bags of the snack, is the only size that makes sense for my family.

I fill a bin in the snack cabinet with the cheddar crackers and store the extra in our pantry. The bin sees a lot of refills, but this giant box usually lasts us about a month.

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Costco has a great selection of nut butter, and I usually find myself buying more than one kind. In an opinionated household of six, everyone has a favorite spread, and they don't often overlap.

I grab almond butter for my husband, natural peanut butter for me, Nutella for my 8-year-old, creamy Jif for my 6-year-old, and crunchy Jif for my 3-year-old.

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It may not come as a surprise, but babysitters aren't exactly lining up at my door to watch my four kids. Instead, my husband and I like to get creative with date nights at home using Costco's beef loin New York steaks.

I can typically find a pack of five for about $50. We usually grill or reverse sear steaks on Friday nights after the kids are in bed.

This story was originally published on February 3, 2025 and most recently updated on January 29, 2026.