We dont have Costco stores, but I will still watch, because I enjoy Christine so much. 😄

Marianne's avocado oil is actually top of the line . Sourced from only one country so it is not mixed with possibly rancid avocados.

The wild blue berries are really good! Dark sweet cherries and pineapple

That salad you made looks really good!

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!

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.

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.

Their plain Greek yogurt is a must have. We use it like sour cream, make ranch with it, put fruit & granola on it 👍🏼

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!

Thanks. I'll check out the avocado oil since we switched to that for baking as it's low inflammatory.

I'm a baker, and I do get the almond flour. Also, quinoa is at a great price.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

Do the dark sweet cherries for his smoothies! They’re awesome mix it with some Banana and boom amazing smoothie!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marianes Avacado pil has been tested and found to be 100% avocado oil.whsrr others are cut with other oils

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.

I’ve wondered about the sweet dark cherries….now I know I need to get some!

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.

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

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)

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.

Those cherries look good. Can you give me ideas for using them please?

Hot dog lunch and rotisserie chicken definitely reasons for a Costco membership.

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!)

I LOVE zevia. The creamy root beer tastes like A&W root beer to me.

At first I hated Zevia but now I love it. My favorite flavors are Black Cherry and Root Beer

I've said it before, but Christine brought it up again... I like the garbage syrup, too! 😬😂

Thanks for sharing this with us and taking us along..Happy Wednesday ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I am always amazed about the sizes of every thing. Even the small items are huge.

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!

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.

Cherries are good for gout! 🎉

Your Costco is so chill and leisurely. Mine is always so busy that it's hard to stop and browse around!

Don't sleep on the cooked bacon. I need to try that salsa! Thanks for the recs!

lol so cute with the energy drink constraint 😂

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.

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!

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.

For smoothies. Try papaya, guanábana, brand goya in the freezer section... the best. Just trying to help...

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.

YES! Black cherries are the very best fruit on the planet! Cherries have the most distinctive taste, like nothing else!

I agree with the croissant taste test. They are the best of anywhere.

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.

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😍

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.

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!

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.

Been wanting a Costco membership!!

Their food court pizza is also a steal, and it's DELISH. About $10 for a HUGE pizza or about $2 a slice.

The fine texture and quality of the almond flour is also amazing. I hope my Costco has the salsa, will check, so excited!

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.

Yes almond flour for the win and avocado oil, you won my heart!

That pesto is excellent!

Zevia is delicious! My favorite is the ginger ale but is not in Costco box.

Amen to using real parm lol

That quinoa has ALREADY BEEN RINSED!!! Awesome deal- a must buy.

Y’all better grab those chocolate coconut almonds that were behind her at the end. Bite size Almond Joys!

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.

It’s really cool that you like Alani Nu. I went to high school with the owner and she is great!

I love Costco of course but I miss your monthly shopping haul summary videos and cooking / pantry clean out videos.

Thx Christine for the great info❤

Christine, do a frugal superbowl party food video next!

Laughing Cow spreadable is $3.89 each in my stores minimum here in Michigan! So that is super cheap to buy where you are 😮

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! 😋

Alani, Christine you gotta score your making big $$ go GET it GIRL!!!!!

Love the LMNT! I add one daily to my water!

Love your videos 😍 btw, that word on your sweater 'peloton' means fearless in Finnish, suits you 💪🏼

The croissant debate was very entertaining. Awesome video!

Agh! you make me want to drive the hour and fifteen minutes to the nearest Costco. I miss having one around the corner😢

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.

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.

Zevia cream soda is spot on! So yummy, no guilt

Love you cup-in clips from random shows. Don’t know how you find ones that fit, but they’re great!!

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.

One of those maple syrups lasts us a year!

Love your Costco hauls❤🎉 Ty

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?

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.

The goat cheese with the cranberries is delicious, try it before they are gone for the season.

The Kirkland grated pecorino cheese is just the cheese no extra ingrediants and shredded already

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!

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 🎉

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.

My husband doesn’t like real maple syrup either. He prefers the fake stuff better. I always knew there was something wrong with him. 😉

Your clips always make me laugh 😅

My daughter just moved to Grand Prairie TX, we had no idea about the salsa!! I hate hot dogs but love Costco’s!!

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😂

So glad this video came out because I’m bout to go to Costco today!

We have NEVER bought a rotisserie chicken or anything from the food court at Costco. 🤷🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

Love Zevia! My favorite flavor is Mountain Zevia.

When I'm at Costco, I get the hot dog or pizza as a lunch treat

Zevia creamy root beer and cherry coke 😃👍