A Practical Guide to 5 Bulk Food Items You Should Buy at Costco This Winter
That chill in the air is just the temperature dropping closer to zero -- not your bank account after a trip to the grocery store. That’s because Costco has all the foods at great, bulk prices. As winter sets in, you’ll want to make sure you are prepared to hibernate at home with everything you need to eat. After all, once the weather gets really bad, you won’t want to go outside at all.
Here are five bulk food items you should buy at Costco this winter.
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, 50 Count
Price at Costco: $9.99
"Of course, no winter shopping strategy is complete without considering comfort beverages and Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix is a particularly savvy bulk purchase," commented Ryan McDonald, COO of Resell Calendar, an e-commerce platform for those looking to profit from buying and reselling products.
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"In particular, during the holiday season when entertaining is more common, this bulk purchase provides convenience and means a substantial cost saving over single serving or smaller quantity purchases," McDonald explained, highlighting how at Costco this cocoa mix comes in the 50-count box, which adds up to less than $0.20 per serving in spending.
Kirkland Signature Vanilla Extract
Price at Costco: $11.34
One of the best finds in Costco's baking aisle, this Kirkland Signature Vanilla Extract (one pint) is a go-to for all your holiday treats, according to Kristen Markel, the voice behind the popular blog WarehouseWanderer.com, where she helps busy people get the most out of their Costco memberships.
"Stocking up on it now ensures you'll have plenty for the season's baking, and it's an excellent value for the quality," said Markel.
Soup
Price at Costco: $12.99-$13.99
Nothing warms you up on a chilly winter day like a comforting bowl of soup, in Markel's opinion.
"Costco has a fantastic selection of bulk soups perfect for the season," shared Markel. "Two favorites are the Panera Autumn Squash ($12.99 for two 24-ounce containers) and the Blount Creamy Tomato ($13.99 for two 24-ounce containers) -- both are delicious and freeze beautifully, so you can stock up now and enjoy them anytime."
Kirkland Signature Organic Tomato Sauce
Price at Costco: $13.99
"A standout essential is Kirkland Signature Organic Tomato Sauce, sold in a 12-pack of 15-ounce cans," said McDonald.
"This preservative-free, no-added-sugar organic sauce is the perfect versatile base for all your winter comfort dishes and eliminates the need for last-minute grocery runs in inclement weather," added McDonald.
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix
Price at Costco: $16.99
"Winter is full of gatherings, and deciding what to bring is always challenging," noted Markel. "Ghirardelli Brownie Mix ($16.99 for 120 ounces/6 packets of mix) is a crowd-pleaser that's quick and easy to make. All you need is oil, water, and an egg; the rich, fudgy results rival any homemade recipe."
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