4 Costco Summer Buys Under $20 To Stretch Your Middle-Class Budget
Costco built its brand on boosting the purchasing power of middle-class shoppers with minimalist warehouse stores and bulk-purchase savings — and never is a membership card more valuable than during the expensive summer season.
Brand loyalists know to stock their fridges with cost-effective backyard barbecue essentials like Kirkland Signature burgers and brats before the cookout, but Costco offers summer savings beyond the grocery aisle for buyers on tight budgets.
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In what is shaping up to be one of the costliest summers on record, middle-class Costco members should give these sub-$20 seasonal must-haves a shot before prices rise yet again.
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Kirkland Signature Premium Blend BBQ Hardwood Pellets
Price: $17.99 (regularly 20.99)
Nothing says summer like barbeque, and this 40-pound bag of BBQ hardwood pellets for you pellet grill is exactly what you need to elevate even the most basic burger. The premium wood blend of hickory, cherry, oak and maple not only fuels the flame, but adds an extra zing of flavor to everything from meats to veggies without any chemicals or artificial flavoring.
Kirkland Signature Elegant Plastic Plates (50-pack)
Price: $15.49
In between cheap, flimsy paper plates and the dishware in your cabinets are high-end disposables — and Kirkland Signature has a middle choice for the middle-class summer host. Its elegant plastic plates are premium, heavy-duty and presentable, and the proof is in its 4.7-star rating after more than 1,700 reviews.
2-in-1 Beach Towel and Tote Bag
Price: $18.99
The rich have coastal concierge service, but middle-class summer revelers stuff towels into bags that they carry to the beach, pool or park. Fortunately, Costco can help them cut that burden in half.
The versatile Himatsingka America 2-in-1 beach towel and tote bag does both jobs for no more than a $20 bill. The bright, vibrant, 100% cotton beach towel folds into an 18 x 18-inch tote, complete with carrying handles.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen (2-pack)
Price: $19.99
The sun’s harmful rays don’t take a break when prices rise, so you can’t make room in your budget by skimping on SPF defense. Unlike standard sunscreen, Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch softens and moisturizes your skin while protecting it from UV damage.
This twin-pack of 10.8-ounce bottles contains skin-nourishing ingredients such as shea butter and vitamins C and E, all while imparting the iconic tropical scent that has been the hallmark of the biggest name in summer skin protection for decades.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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