tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post2369474032344722197..comments2024-01-13T21:12:54.809-06:00Comments on C. Beth Blog.: What do you buy at warehouse stores?C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-19188848778776932572010-07-28T03:40:55.269-05:002010-07-28T03:40:55.269-05:00I hardly ever buy ground beef any more because I s...I hardly ever buy ground beef any more because I substitute turkey, but when I DID I would buy a huge package of half pound hamburgers at Sam's Club and then freeze them individually wrapped. That way I could thaw two of them when I needed a pound of hamburger. And, because they were flat, they thawed more quickly than a "lump" of hamburger.<br /><br />btw, I'm not very good at clipping coupons either. Partially because they aren't nearly the deal they used to be (no more doubles!).Sandrahttp://addhumorandfaith.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-83789568319884304452010-07-23T09:44:35.743-05:002010-07-23T09:44:35.743-05:00We buy:
-sun-dried tomatoes
-artichoke hearts
-but...We buy:<br />-sun-dried tomatoes<br />-artichoke hearts<br />-butter<br />-contacts<br />-raspberry chipotle sauce<br />-chicken base (use it to make stock; no MSG and it's WAY cheap!)<br />-seasonings<br />-chicken nuggets<br />-turkey tenderloins<br />-pork chops (When I have their coupon)<br />-cheese sticks (way cheaper than grocery store, even with coupons at the grocery store)<br /><br />I use coupons and have a decent system for the grocery store. My grocery store doubles and triples coupons making it totally worth my time. This week I got 5 sticks of deodorant, 3 tubes of Crest toothpaste, and an energy bar completely free (in fact, 2 sticks of deod paid me money back from the coupon). I saved another $15 on other products...all I would normally buy. I don't go crazy with the coupons, but I've figured out how to make it work for me.<br /><br />you're totally right on Costco being cheaper on some things and not others. I don't buy produce there any longer b/c my local Sprouts has much better deals on almost every single item I buy. I just make it a point to only buy what's on super sale.Megan Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341080054436625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-67587153301024980162010-07-22T15:16:59.084-05:002010-07-22T15:16:59.084-05:00Oh Costco...how I love thee. I buy the cereal ther...Oh Costco...how I love thee. I buy the cereal there because it is way cheaper. I have a math geek for a hubby who has figured it all out. You get 2 for just a little over what the price of one would be at the store.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441082297152690560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-47127736271523292132010-07-22T14:40:48.471-05:002010-07-22T14:40:48.471-05:00I agree. I used to coupon, and while I did get a t...I agree. I used to coupon, and while I did get a thrill out of taking something home for a penny or less, it didn't happen enough to make all the clipping and sorting and alphabetizing, and flier scouring worth it.<br /><br />Now I go between four stores for everything. Each one has something that's a better deal/better quality than the other places. Of course, Costco is among them. I love Costco and I love my ginormous Costco bags! I use them for shopping, hauling stuff to a youth activity, fitting the whole family's beach towels, etc.! I go to Sam's some, too, but the difference is that Sam's just doesn't have the variety that Costco does, and by variety, I mostly mean Scott toilet paper and Kashi products.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058070509321076062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-29443192092398103382010-07-22T14:25:36.896-05:002010-07-22T14:25:36.896-05:00We LOVE costco! I will have to look for those ene...We LOVE costco! I will have to look for those energy bars. We usually get chx broth, frozen berries, laundry detergent, 100% juice for the boys lunches, tires and occasionally beef jerky. Gas is another good buy there! When the weather is bad outside, we take the boys there for a cheap lunch. Ours recently switched from Coke to pepsi and Im not that happy about it.staciefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353670143370848950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-66269548870476518942010-07-22T10:48:12.426-05:002010-07-22T10:48:12.426-05:00Since I am an avid couponer I find Costco to be ov...Since I am an avid couponer I find Costco to be overpriced on most food and toiletries, but I do buy chicken broth (probably the same stuff you do), bread (Kirkland Multi-grain, 100% whole grain 5g of fiber, no HFCS), organic peanut butter, organic strawberry spread (jelly with only 2 ingredients!!), etc. I've also bought my FoodSaver, carpet cleaner, Shark steam cleaner, TV, tons of clothes, etc.<br /><br />The item I probably buy MOST is gas. My Costco is only about 1.5mi from my house and their gas is consistently $.10-$.15/gallon cheaper than any of the closer stations.<br /><br />My list for today has refried beans, chips for my husband, and conditioner.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449216434404995275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-60320325578428443992010-07-22T08:46:39.212-05:002010-07-22T08:46:39.212-05:00I prefer Sams over Costco, and I don't have a ...I prefer Sams over Costco, and I don't have a membership to either. But I have lovely family members and friends that let me tag along.<br /><br />My list is usually formula and diapers (that last me over 3 months or so!). Than my cereal that is cheaper because it is in bulk. Vegan veggie burgers that are soooo cheap there! Mott's popsicles. I always find good kids movie deals and sometimes books. <br /><br />I do buy all my groceries at the local grocery store and at Whole Foods (mostly for the Vegan stuff and meat!).SurvivorBlessinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10779318508047517634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-88113160379748216752010-07-22T07:32:15.358-05:002010-07-22T07:32:15.358-05:00I love Costco but we actually let our membership g...I love Costco but we actually let our membership go after Zach potty trained. Our main reason for going was diapers, trash bags, dryer sheets, and Cascade. Once Z was out of diapers, well, the cost of membership didn't seem to make up for the savings or convenience of larger packages of those other items. We've talked about joining again- I do miss the gas prices, too. But I also know I will start spending more money if I start shopping there regularly again. So I'm torn!Eternal Lizdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436844959718198383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-71110615230554655022010-07-22T06:55:58.541-05:002010-07-22T06:55:58.541-05:00We don't have a Costco around here, only Sams....We don't have a Costco around here, only Sams. But usually we buy bread, pork loin (Ronnie cuts up into pork chops), milk, Aleve, paper towels, bacon. That's our usual list.SciFi Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573495174882326187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774778021065181469.post-36179470835446654142010-07-22T06:34:17.168-05:002010-07-22T06:34:17.168-05:00We adore Costco. I buy just about everything you ...We adore Costco. I buy just about everything you listed, and I would add that we get our yogurt (both Chobani and Stonyfield), our milk (vanilla soy and organic 1%), our cheeses, our eggs, and our butter there. I would agree that I'm not saving money on absolutely everything - but I'm saving money on most things I buy there (the Stonyfields are $1.19 each at my local grocery store, and they are less than a dollar each at Costco - and we easily go through 12 yogurts a week between the 4 of us). I go to Costco and a produce stand every week, and rarely to the grocery store any more.<br /><br />I also like that I can get a lot of organics for good prices at Costco. I do enjoy clipping coupons and looking for deals, but there simply aren't as many coupons and deals for organics.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574414620218179535noreply@blogger.com