4 Costco Summer Items You Should Buy (and 3 You Should Reconsider)
For many people, summer means vacations, backyard barbecues and more time spent outdoors, making it tempting to fill the shopping cart with everything from patio upgrades to oversized snack packs.
Costco is one of the best places to stock up on seasonal favorites, and buying in bulk can lead to real savings. But not every deal is as good as it looks.
Here are four summer items worth buying and three that are better left on the shelf.
Summer Buys Worth Putting in Your Cart
These items are worth the cost this summer, so consider stocking up on your next visit.
Kirkland Signature Organic Lemonade
Price: $7.59
Nothing says summer quite like a cold glass of lemonade, and this organic version offers good value for families, backyard gatherings and picnics. Buying it in a multipack is often cheaper than purchasing individual bottles elsewhere, and the shelf-stable cartons make it easy to keep extras on hand.
Sun Bum Original, SPF 50, Two-Pack
Price: $23.99
A good sunscreen is something that comes in handy again and again throughout the season, so it makes sense to keep plenty on hand. This one offers broad-spectrum protection and is widely regarded as a reliable, reasonably priced option for beach days, pool afternoons and outdoor adventures.
Olipop Soda, Spring Variety Pack
Price: $18.99 (normally $23.99)
Cold, fizzy drinks are a summer staple, and this variety pack offers something a little different from traditional soda. With several flavors to choose from, it's easy to keep the fridge stocked for backyard barbecues, picnics and afternoons by the pool. For regular Olipop drinkers, a multipack can help lower the cost per can.
Kinder's Organic Signature Grill Variety Pack
Price: $30.63
Summer is grilling season, and having a variety of seasonings on hand makes it easy to change up everything from burgers and steaks to chicken and vegetables. A grill seasoning variety pack offers plenty of versatility without having to buy several individual bottles, making it a smart choice for anyone who loves hosting backyard barbecues or cooking outdoors.
Summer Buys Worth Reconsidering
Not every summer purchase delivers the same value. Some seasonal items seem like a bargain but can end up going unused, spoiling quickly or collecting dust after the season ends. These are three purchases worth reconsidering.
Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
Price: $13.61
Precut fruit may save a few minutes in the kitchen, but the convenience comes at a premium. With a short shelf life, it's easy for part of the bowl to spoil before it's eaten, especially in smaller households. Unless it's being served to a crowd, buying whole fruit and cutting it at home is usually the better value.
Turkish Towel Company Caribbean Summer Stripe Peshtemal Towel, Two-Pack
Price: $54.99
A new set of beach towels can be tempting at the start of summer, but many households already have perfectly good towels tucked away in the linen closet. Unless existing towels are worn out or additional ones are genuinely needed, this is an easy purchase to skip.
Kirkland Signature Butter Croissants
Price: $6.80
A dozen buttery croissants may seem like a bargain, but they don't stay at their best for long. Unless they're being served to a crowd or frozen for later, it's easy for several to go stale before they're eaten. For smaller households, a smaller bakery order often offers better value.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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