Heres some shopping advice for our Kirkland kings and queens.
Shoppingat Costcoisnt like shopping at any other wholesale retailer,its a sacred experience.
But just because Costco is essentially a warehouse oasis, doesnt mean every item is superior.
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Keep reading for a list of items you shouldn’tbuy at Costco.
Bread
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Dont get us wrong, the bakery section at Costco is irresistible.
Seriously, you smell the freshly baked bread and pastries the moment you walk in.
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But just like produce, bread goes stale very quickly, sometimes after just one day.
If life gives you stale bread, make a deliciouspanzanella salad, croutons, or homemade breadcrumbs.
Thats becausespices expirequicker than you may think.
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Soda
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Over-the-Counter Medication
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Over-the-counter medicationsarent cheap, even when discounted at Costco.
Youre better off buying medication as you need it from a pharmacy or grocery store.
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At Costco, dairy milk clocks in at just under $4 per gallon.
However, if you were to go to Target, a similar gallon costs as low as $3.49.
Additionally, at Lidl, a gallon of dairy milk is roughly $3.35 or less.
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Furthermore, using sunscreen after it has expired can cause severe sunburns, which nobody wants.
At Costco you might find plenty of sunscreen options, including this 3-pack ofBanana Boat Sport Ultra Performance Sunscreen.
That said, if you use mayoa lot, go ahead and add this to your shopping list!
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