We dont have Costco stores, but I will still watch, because I enjoy Christine so much. 😄
@FrugalFitMom7 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😍
@Baltman08097 ай бұрын
Same I don’t either but love Christine !
@DaniElle-di4ho7 ай бұрын
My advice is to try to move somewhere with a Costco, it is truly amazing 😆
@lisameloon15167 ай бұрын
Same! 😅
@carmarasmussen81187 ай бұрын
I don't shop at Dollar Tree but I watch those videos just to see what Christine has to say 😂
@phyllistisler32937 ай бұрын
Marianne's avocado oil is actually top of the line . Sourced from only one country so it is not mixed with possibly rancid avocados.
@illiniwood6 ай бұрын
Marianne's avocado oil was third party tested and was proven to be authentic. Primal kitchen and Chosen Foods were also tested and confirmed to be authentic.
@maggiemay86227 ай бұрын
The wild blue berries are really good! Dark sweet cherries and pineapple
@melissazabower3397 ай бұрын
That salad you made looks really good!
@randijohnson38067 ай бұрын
I should send you some of our maple syrup. We started a maple syrup business last year. I thought I didn't like real maple syrup, turns out the mass produced real maple syrup at the store isn't even as good as real maple syrup!
@ultistat7 ай бұрын
How do you get 125g of protein in a day on a budget? Would love to see a video on how you do that esp since foods higher in carbohydrate, which are fine to eat, tend to be more affordable.
@jessicagatson10257 ай бұрын
When you were mentioning items on the baking aisle, I was like, “If she doesn’t mention the yeast, she has failed.” 😂 That is a complete steal. I keep my yeast in mason jars in the freezer and just dip out a little into a small jar for me to keep in the pantry. When I run out in the little jar, I go refill it from my deep freezer. I’ve had mine for probably over a year now, and it’s still works great! I was so stoked when I learned that you could freeze yeast. It cut the cost down on my baking tremendously.
@ItsallintheDEtails7 ай бұрын
Their plain Greek yogurt is a must have. We use it like sour cream, make ranch with it, put fruit & granola on it 👍🏼
@bethhelminiak50637 ай бұрын
My 71 year old father runs half marathons at least once a year, and spends the rest of the year training for them. He landed himself in the hospital with a critically low blood sodium level. So low that doctors didn't understand how he survived. He started drinking pickle juice as a supplement. Im going to send him some LMNT to try. Thanks for the tip!
@dianasimplifies7 ай бұрын
Wow that's scary! Glad he's so in shape tho! Amazing!
@MyFocusVaries7 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'll check out the avocado oil since we switched to that for baking as it's low inflammatory.
@gladyschandler67247 ай бұрын
I'm a baker, and I do get the almond flour. Also, quinoa is at a great price.
@lanew227 ай бұрын
I live less than five minutes from a Costco and I run in to get a rotisserie chicken at least once a week and that's all I buy!
@sandyruther27457 ай бұрын
You have better self control than I do.
@AZHITW7 ай бұрын
Same for me, Costco is so close it's dangerous for my wallet. 🤪
@lisachapman64927 ай бұрын
@@sandyruther2745you must have extremely strong self control.
@meganross7 ай бұрын
We are spoiled in west Michigan! The kids and I go down the road in July and pick sweet cherries and sour cherries. Pitting them is really annoying but we do it and then freeze and use all winter long!
@malindamcgill69187 ай бұрын
What do you use them for?
@meganross7 ай бұрын
@@malindamcgill6918 I make homemade cherry pie, cherry bars, cherry crisp. The sweet cherries are great just to eat frozen or to throw in a smoothie. Cherry smoothie bowls are awesome as well
@GlendaMixer-jz7vc7 ай бұрын
I skip this rotisserie chicken and buy a whole chicken for my instant pot. I get chicken for many meals and broth. Here are the ingredients in Costco's chicken: chicken, water, salt, sodium phosphates, hydrolyzed casein, modified corn starch, sugar, dextrose, chicken broth, isolated soy protein lecithin, and mono-and-diglycerides.
@kathyratino9627 ай бұрын
Does that stuff make it into the chicken itself?
@dawnt55877 ай бұрын
I’d like to see what you cook and eat daily. You should do videos.
@dianasimplifies7 ай бұрын
Very smart. Rotisserie chicken is gross. I've never eaten it. I get non GMO chicken from Sam's.
@dianasimplifies7 ай бұрын
@@kathyratino962yes it's injected with all that crap. It's disgusting
@strengthandsplendour7 ай бұрын
Our Costco (in Michigan) just switched out the $1 churro for a $2.50 chocolate chip cookie...Same there? I love Costco. By far the best organic products and prices on or organic frozen fruit and steal of a deal on the Orgain protein powder when they are on sale. Family of 12 here with many gluten and dairy issues and Costco is by far the best priced for those specialty items. Thanks for the video!
@m.d.b.63187 ай бұрын
I actually shop Sam's Club but still enjoying watching what others buy and definitely am interested in LMNT. And you inspire me to get exercising again since your complexion is fantastic. Kudos
@imReborn087 ай бұрын
Do the dark sweet cherries for his smoothies! They’re awesome mix it with some Banana and boom amazing smoothie!
@kamwatkins19577 ай бұрын
Frozen bananas, cherries, and some peanut butter = peanut butter & jelly nice cream. Try it.
@robinmcmillin-of5ff7 ай бұрын
I always end up buying more than I planned when I go to Costco and now (thanks a lot 😉) you’ve added a few more things I want to try!
@theresaanndiaz31797 ай бұрын
I keep the yeast in my freezer, it keeps viable well after the best by date. I always proof my yeast. I love the pesto. My only problem with the greenies is that they only have one size and my dog really should get the petite ones but it's still cheaper even if he gets bigger ones.
@jenniferrosenthal77317 ай бұрын
I have sawn them apart With a serrated kitchen knife
@zenakassab54557 ай бұрын
thanks for the tips about storing yeast in the freezer now i know know i just need to always proof it
@Jackie_W827 ай бұрын
I always grab two rotisserie chickens when I'm at Costco and pull off the meat to make my bulk freezer meals. The bones get tossed into the pressure canner with some veggie scraps that I keep in my freezer to make bone broth. I usually get about 8 quarts of broth. Winning!!! The avocado oil is a pretty large bottle for me but I get it anyway and refill my small oil bottle I keep in my cupboard and put the remaining oil in the freezer. It seems to last way longer that way without going rancid. My current bottle is two years old.
@jeniisabellarodriguez81507 ай бұрын
Love Costco (a little too much) but wow its dangerous going there …. you can drop $500 easy! I buy a-lot of my bulk products from there and some from Sams , I even bought my food processor and Vitamix from there. love the video makes me want to go to Costco now.
@ericarandall26927 ай бұрын
Great suggestions, thanks! I’m definitely going to pick up some of these frozen cherries, I’ve never purchased them before. I like to cook my quinoa in vegetable broth or chicken broth to help the flavor.
@kimwieczorek18797 ай бұрын
😂are they seedless for smoothies?
@ameliajohnson11497 ай бұрын
Marianes Avacado pil has been tested and found to be 100% avocado oil.whsrr others are cut with other oils
@SuperFunJess7 ай бұрын
Me and my children LOOOOOOVE the sweet dark pitted cherries. I like to put them in snack ziploc bags in a large Ziploc bag in freezer. Thaw a bag or two in the fridge over night and eat any time. So simple.
@tracyw11237 ай бұрын
I’ve wondered about the sweet dark cherries….now I know I need to get some!
@faith23channel7 ай бұрын
Great video--as always!! Thank you! A quick observation for California friends...SF Bay Area Costcos seem to charge anywhere from $2-10 higher for all of these items mentioned in this video. California is in its own world when it comes to shopping for groceries, etc. Would love to hear from any other CA residents who also enjoyed this video but were actively looking up how much it cost at their local Costco only to find it costs more... I checked all of the Costcos in the general East/South Bay areas.
@marissamae576 ай бұрын
I’m in St Augustine FL and everything is at least $1 more here than in this video Went to get the alani 18 pack and it was $24.89 here
@JazMa55047 ай бұрын
Don’t have a Costco in our area(wish did though)!! But still will watch Mrs. Christine😊won’t miss any of her great videos!!! Thank You Christine for all you do
@tinas49467 ай бұрын
That is crazy. We have 9 within 30 miles of my house. Yep 9 and they are building 2 more.
@JazMa55047 ай бұрын
@@tinas4946 😮 WOW!!
@marybratton55146 ай бұрын
Liquid IV got me through the last 4 months of chemo. I drank it 1/2 strength when I was awake (slept about 14-18 hours a day)
@donnamullins20897 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Haven't tried the Burrata cheese yet. Have to get a pizza slice every once in a while. Wish they would bring back the loaded pizza. Please mention their bulk raw nuts. 2 pound bags Pecans, walnuts and almonds. Best price anywhere hands down. Thank you Christine. Stay warm and safe. Have a great week.
@tamathalamphear29357 ай бұрын
Those cherries look good. Can you give me ideas for using them please?
@charylliss37417 ай бұрын
Hot dog lunch and rotisserie chicken definitely reasons for a Costco membership.
@suzettedorning91137 ай бұрын
I asked my hubcap if he's seen some of the items you were mentioning - and he laughed and commented, "She's funny!" Yep!! You always make me smile, Christine! We should be able to get these things in our Costco - we're in the next state west of you! Thank you for your informative - and amusing! - videos! (and yes, I really DO call him my hubcap!)
@dawnm58347 ай бұрын
I LOVE zevia. The creamy root beer tastes like A&W root beer to me.
@christinerainey70036 ай бұрын
At first I hated Zevia but now I love it. My favorite flavors are Black Cherry and Root Beer
@yvonnepalmquist86767 ай бұрын
I've said it before, but Christine brought it up again... I like the garbage syrup, too! 😬😂
@LipstickNsofrito7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us and taking us along..Happy Wednesday ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@dorte23947 ай бұрын
I am always amazed about the sizes of every thing. Even the small items are huge.
@ellendunn5597 ай бұрын
Just switched membership from Sam’s to Costco (went on a Saturday morning, BAD IDEA!), so this is super-helpful. You even featured a bunch of items that I was already interested in!
@cassandrahilker21997 ай бұрын
If you wrap the lettuce or any produce in a paper towel or cheese cloth, it absorbs the moisture and it makes my produce las a lot longer.
@jillsuzanne90227 ай бұрын
Cherries are good for gout! 🎉
@austinjohnson5 ай бұрын
Your Costco is so chill and leisurely. Mine is always so busy that it's hard to stop and browse around!
@sandraengelland51067 ай бұрын
Don't sleep on the cooked bacon. I need to try that salsa! Thanks for the recs!
@brieanabarrera76656 ай бұрын
lol so cute with the energy drink constraint 😂
@cimoirine7 ай бұрын
Christine! You can make syrup with mapleine and brown sugar and water. Simmer 1 cup water 2 cups brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon mapleine until thick. My mom used to make this all the time instead of buying syrup, and when she did I found I couldn’t do less than the real stuff.
@lisahaney90197 ай бұрын
What is mapleine?
@pooh198181197 ай бұрын
@@lisahaney9019It’s imitation maple. But you can make this recipe the exact same way by using maple extract
@janinesimon60767 ай бұрын
I keep my Costco membership for cheese alone! All the things you pointed out I buy so I am feeling like a shopping pro right now!
@heathermkdg4 ай бұрын
I just got a membership and I couldn't get over the price difference on some items. I saved $3 on the rotisserie chicken compared to Publix. And the selection of organic products is much larger than I expected.
@johannaespinal10637 ай бұрын
For smoothies. Try papaya, guanábana, brand goya in the freezer section... the best. Just trying to help...
@ILoveFountainPensCdn7 ай бұрын
It’s interesting to see what the Costcos in the states have. From what I’ve seen in Atlantic Canada, other than the croissants, rotisserie chicken, produce, cheese and frozen berries/mangoes, everything else is vastly different.
@rebeccasladky11387 ай бұрын
YES! Black cherries are the very best fruit on the planet! Cherries have the most distinctive taste, like nothing else!
@lillievalentine88007 ай бұрын
I agree with the croissant taste test. They are the best of anywhere.
@gladyschandler67247 ай бұрын
I live far from the 3 in Austin. I go maybe every other month with a list that I stick to. Lamb & wild salmon are the best price.
@shanafiona6 ай бұрын
I'm living in the Netherlands, so we don't even have Costco's. But I like to see all the great stuff you guys can buy😍
@AmySimmonds-luv4Jesus7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. The closest Sam's ( No Costco around at all) for me is 45 min away. I used to go a few times a year but I was spending so much money and don't have the space to store the bulk items. If they were closer I would go more often and buy less at a time. I love seeing your videos though.
@dianasimplifies7 ай бұрын
Get plus and let them ship to you! Game changer! They also have more organic items on their list if you do shipping. It's annoying bc I didn't want to pay for plus but it was the only way to get some organic stuff from there. Of course not everything can be shipped. I get it. I'm also 45 min from one.
@Lagerleben7 ай бұрын
I found your channel when I wanted to find out how my friends in the USA prepare for a possible crisis. Very interesting content indeed! This is currently a big topic here in Germany. I subscribed straight away and look forward to more content. Well done!
@leighdegenhardt4857 ай бұрын
You will love her!!!
@katherinesanneman79407 ай бұрын
You need to try the Kirkland Greek Yogurt, fat-free and high in protein. Add a little honey and it's sweet, but we also add it to savory dishes. $6.99 and it is huge. It is hands down the best Greek Yogurt we have tried.
@brookebales29317 ай бұрын
Been wanting a Costco membership!!
@islandtime97097 ай бұрын
Watch for deals on their membership. Very often (and recently) they do the purchase a membership for $60 - receive a $40 (maybe $45, I forgot) Costco Gift Card!
@kathyratino9627 ай бұрын
Their food court pizza is also a steal, and it's DELISH. About $10 for a HUGE pizza or about $2 a slice.
@sformichelli27 ай бұрын
Agreed. Can easily feed 5 or more. Great deal!
@gwyndyr327 ай бұрын
The fine texture and quality of the almond flour is also amazing. I hope my Costco has the salsa, will check, so excited!
@zoe0abundant7 ай бұрын
Also, I would consider getting a Costco membership just for the almond poppy seed muffins because Sam's hasn't carried them in years. But maybe I shouldn't because I don't need to eat a package of giant muffins on the regular. 🤔 Going to stick to Sam's for now.
@kckuc3107 ай бұрын
Yes almond flour for the win and avocado oil, you won my heart!
@deborahgrantham73877 ай бұрын
That pesto is excellent!
@karenkemp55437 ай бұрын
Zevia is delicious! My favorite is the ginger ale but is not in Costco box.
@robynhayward7 ай бұрын
Amen to using real parm lol
@jackieo24037 ай бұрын
That quinoa has ALREADY BEEN RINSED!!! Awesome deal- a must buy.
@charlottecritchfield48007 ай бұрын
Y’all better grab those chocolate coconut almonds that were behind her at the end. Bite size Almond Joys!
@cvasquez10067 ай бұрын
Zevia is not a diet soda, is a better alternative soda. Is a natural sugar free soda, not to be compared with artificial sugar free soda or carbonated drinks with artificial sugars.
@niccolecarew77667 ай бұрын
It’s really cool that you like Alani Nu. I went to high school with the owner and she is great!
@DaniElle-di4ho7 ай бұрын
I love Costco of course but I miss your monthly shopping haul summary videos and cooking / pantry clean out videos.
@helenknefley81487 ай бұрын
Thx Christine for the great info❤
@jillianstoker26397 ай бұрын
Christine, do a frugal superbowl party food video next!
@MortrishaAdams7 ай бұрын
Laughing Cow spreadable is $3.89 each in my stores minimum here in Michigan! So that is super cheap to buy where you are 😮
@livingwithME20157 ай бұрын
Yep... the hotdogs and drink combo is £1.50 here in the UK amd it is one of the reasons I have a membership... oh and the croissants and birthday cakes! 😋
@kimwieczorek18797 ай бұрын
Can u eat hotdog while shopping or does everyone get it on their way out?
@rosacanisalba7 ай бұрын
@kimwieczorek1879 best way is to get before you join the queue for the fuel station. With the big price difference in fuel at Costco there seems to always be a queue.
@livingwithME20157 ай бұрын
@@kimwieczorek1879 I always get it on the way out.. something to look forward to.
@livingwithME20157 ай бұрын
@rosacanisalba yes indeed, I usually have one of their icecream sundaes for the petrol queue 😀
@dananorris62427 ай бұрын
@@kimwieczorek1879I'm sure you can eat hot dog while shopping, don't think anyone will care. Most people grab it on the way out.
@crystaldon49956 ай бұрын
Alani, Christine you gotta score your making big $$ go GET it GIRL!!!!!
@stacyspaulding-iw6cg7 ай бұрын
Love the LMNT! I add one daily to my water!
@Emerelify6 ай бұрын
Love your videos 😍 btw, that word on your sweater 'peloton' means fearless in Finnish, suits you 💪🏼
@lovejones75456 ай бұрын
The croissant debate was very entertaining. Awesome video!
@morganhough10227 ай бұрын
Agh! you make me want to drive the hour and fifteen minutes to the nearest Costco. I miss having one around the corner😢
@yvonnelanese-coppola49997 ай бұрын
Me too 😢
@gwyndyr327 ай бұрын
I did not like Zevia when I first went keto 5 years ago but I kept drinking it and now I love it and it tastes sweeter somehow.
@SuperFunJess7 ай бұрын
My children like the hfcs syrup, too, but im only buying the organic maple since ive been paying attention to long term health and food.
@alishahasty7 ай бұрын
Zevia cream soda is spot on! So yummy, no guilt
@kathyfanchi25577 ай бұрын
Love you cup-in clips from random shows. Don’t know how you find ones that fit, but they’re great!!
@sarahnapier18657 ай бұрын
I buy the Costco croissant and promptly put them in the freezer. When we plan on using them I put them on a lined cookie sheet and turn on the oven to 375 degrees. The tray goes in the oven immediately. By the time the oven comes up to heat they are ready. They always come out just slightly crispy and heated through- perfect every time. Best way to eat them “fresh”. This ensures none ever go to waste.
@dianeroome9726 ай бұрын
The best way to eat croissants: use them to make French Toast. (Optional: add zest of an orange and Flora de Sicilia.) I cut croissants in half, let them soak up the eggs for awhile. So, so good, even better made with old croissants. 😍
@rn87mom947 ай бұрын
One of those maple syrups lasts us a year!
@kimwieczorek18797 ай бұрын
Love your Costco hauls❤🎉 Ty
@tiatowery64096 ай бұрын
So funny I follow you and I follow someone for a totally different reason. I just like watching the different shopping techniques. Have you ever seen the Dougherty dozen?
@lisainfantes65837 ай бұрын
I use Zevia for my occasional cocktail (Dominican Rum) so I use the cola one. Not that a cocktail is healthy by any means, but I try to avoid the HFCS or Artificial Sweetener in most other sodas. Does it taste the same? NO! but it will do.
@michelleconcannon75847 ай бұрын
The goat cheese with the cranberries is delicious, try it before they are gone for the season.
@jackiealiberti80636 ай бұрын
The Kirkland grated pecorino cheese is just the cheese no extra ingrediants and shredded already
@shariwuebben72805 ай бұрын
Coffee is by far the best deal at Costco! Kirkland french roast whole bean, or Cameron's (light green bag). Less tha 5 bucks a pound!
@lindsey3617 ай бұрын
Just wanted to let you know I'm new to your channel n you are awesome. The granola recipe was a total winner and omg the food budget 🎉
@user-ky4dt2or3w6 ай бұрын
Christine, thank you for a great video. We have a Costco and we go once or twice a month for some staples that are healthy, many organic and yummy at much better prices than our local grocery stores. I also use Thrive Market as well. I try to shop grocery store sales, and discount grocery store near me to save us money when at all possible. It may be little savings each time, but it adds up at the end of a year. I hope you and your family have a great 2024 year.
@cathylombard9647 ай бұрын
My husband doesn’t like real maple syrup either. He prefers the fake stuff better. I always knew there was something wrong with him. 😉
@allieyates5572 ай бұрын
Your clips always make me laugh 😅
@danidavis37167 ай бұрын
My daughter just moved to Grand Prairie TX, we had no idea about the salsa!! I hate hot dogs but love Costco’s!!
@lisapop52197 ай бұрын
I have been having a thing lately for the cafeteria pizza. I don't eat it hot, though. I chill it and put Louisiana brand hot sauce on it. Don't ask me why, ask the food jag gods😂
@evilbunnyzombie7 ай бұрын
So glad this video came out because I’m bout to go to Costco today!
@BDidion1237 ай бұрын
We have NEVER bought a rotisserie chicken or anything from the food court at Costco. 🤷🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
@jackmeister667 ай бұрын
Love Zevia! My favorite flavor is Mountain Zevia.
@gladyschandler67247 ай бұрын
When I'm at Costco, I get the hot dog or pizza as a lunch treat