About six years ago, my husband and I became Costco Members.
Looking back it seems a little silly that we were members because at the time, our membership had only one purpose. Gift giving! It was just the two of us living in Frisco, and our closest warehouses were in Plano. While you wouldn’t see us hauling baskets of toilet paper or Pirate’s Booty out the door, we learning early that Costco has the best deals on toys, clothing, home decor, electronics, and books.
When it was time to shop for my dad and father-in-law (who’s birthdays are one day a part), my husband and I would browse the book and movie tables and could always find that perfect genre for each. When shopping for my sister-in-laws, I waited until they got in a shipment of Lucky brand women’s clothing and crossed their names off the list. And it couldn’t get any easier for business gifts for colleagues! Costco sells gift cards IN BULK to restaurants, movie theaters, and entertainment venues around the city.
Shopping for others came easy with Costco.
Fast forward six years later, and we now use Costco for EVERYTHING. And I mean everything! With three growing boys in our home, shopping needs to be simple and easy, and our grocery budget has to stay cheap. But thanks to Costco, it’s not just our grocery budget that’s thanked us. Costco has a few perks many non-members (and maybe even some members) may not know about, and I’m ready to give you the inside scoop!
Costco Photo Center’s Holiday Cards
I love celebrating the holidays, but with three boys, I’ve found some of my favorite traditions have fall away. For a few years, I even stopped sending Cards because of lack of time and finances…until I discovered Costco Photo Center.
Some online stores will charge $1.00 or more per holiday photo card, Costco Photo Center’s begin at $0.69 and have similar premium designs you’ll find elsewhere. Choose from Religious cards, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, or cards in Spanish.
You’ll also find photo cards for Quinceanera’s, Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s, Fourth of July, Graduation, Summer/Pool Parties, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and other fun holidays to help you stay connected with family and friends.
A Kirkland Baby Shower
With my first child, I only wanted the best. I sitting down one evening while pregnant and spending two hours reading up and researching the best “diaper” brands for my newborn. Two hours…just to read about diapers. (Live and Learn!) Now that I have my 3rd, I’ve realized that what matters is quality products at an affordable price.
If I’d known then what I know now, I would have just registered at Costco. (Okay, so they don’t offer this service yet, but you get my point.) Costco offers all the basic baby gear at a reduced price without sacrificing quality. With your Costco Membership, you can stock up on:
- Kirkland Signature Supreme Diapers (any size)
- Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes
- Kirkland Signature Infant Formula
Through Costco’s Photo Center, you can even purchase Baby Shower Invitations, announcements, and thank you cards.
Pharmacy & Optometry Savings
I find there are times in my life when I am filling prescriptions more than I’d like, and my wallet feels it too! Costco has a Member Prescription Program that allows members who have no prescription drug insurance or insurance doesn’t cover all of their prescription medication to benefit from Costco’s commitment to member care.
Savings are estimated up to 70% off, and can even include pet medications!
Car Care with Costco’s Tire Center
If you are looking to make car care easy, Costco’s Tire Center will help. Members pay only $15 per tire installation and will often see significant savings sets of new tires as compared to other shops.
No matter which type of tire brand you choose, Costco offers rotation, balance, inflation checks, and flat repairs for the life of the tire. Make an appointment to have your tires maintained while you get your shopping done!
Costco Home Financing
My husband and I have somehow found ourselves in a miraculous situation that through saving, planning, and a lot of “wheeling and dealing” we’ll be able to pay off our mortgage within the next 10 years. WARNING: Costco did not make this happen — just sheer luck (and a smart spouse!). BUT, we did discover through our last refinance that Costco offers mortgage services with discounts for Members, Executive Members and Gold Star Members.
If you’re looking into purchasing a home or refinancing, Costco Members could save an average of $4,472 over the life of a typical loan. Executive Members will also save on Lender fees making them $350 or less!
Not a Costco Member? Have you been thinking about enrolling? Become a Costco member through Collin County Moms Blog between now and November 4 with an exclusive membership offer created specifically for you – our readers. Start shopping and saving when you claim this offer before the event. Existing Costco members are also in for a treat when they refer friends to join!
Join Us For Costco Mom Hour :: November 4, 2016
Have you ever wished Costco opened just a tad bit earlier so you could check your Costco shopping off your list before 10am? Especially around the holidays?! Well this is your chance! On Friday, November 4th, Costco will be opening their doors an hour early (9am) FOR City Moms Blog Network moms (+kids) all over the country! Take advantage of shopping with fellow moms, win giveaways, enjoy a complimentary light breakfast, and the first 100 through the door will walk away with a swag bag!
Mark your calendars now and plan on joining moms across the country for #CostcoMomHour with Collin County Moms Blog at the Frisco location! And feel free to bring those littles along for the ride too. (Dallas Moms Blog will also be hosting Costco Mom Hour at the West Plano or East Plano warehouses.)
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