If you're not on the Costco bandwagon, I highly suggest you jump on it now. No, I don't want to hear all the Sam's Club fans try to tell me otherwise. I am forever indebted to #TeamCostco, and those that are members will understand the beauty in this wonderful warehouse like I do.
1. Sample Sunday
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/8-things-costco-apos-free-233100674.html
IYKYK. Sample Sundays are the best days to come to Costco. You can walk around and try every single new item this place now has. Cake? Sure. Pie? Sure. Smoothie? Yes, please. Every single time you go on a Sunday you try to tell yourself that you're going to stick to a strict list of what you actually need. Just wait, a couple aisles later and your cart is suddenly filled with more stuff than you initially came for. Costco manages to pull you in, and it's a trap; but the best trap to be in. You know that hearing the words "Would you like a free sample?" is about as equivalent as "Will you marry me?".
2. Photo Center
https://thedarkroom.com/retail-photo-labs/costco-photo-lab/
A lot of Costco members may not actually utilize the photo center as much as they should. I think I order pictures to Costco every couple months. They have incredible quality and you can walk in and walk out in less than 5 minutes (unless you plan on shopping more). It is way better than CVS and nobody can fight me on this.
3. The Sherpa Blankets
https://www.xtrons-store.com/836594/life-comfort-ultimate-sherpa-throw-costco-7-life-comfort-sherpa-blanket-3-12364003.html
Anybody who has been to my house knows how much my family loves Costco blankets. My dog even has one, okay!! They are so incredibly soft and extremely durable. I always check the blanket aisle every time I go in hopes for a new pattern or new design. Check my basement, I am not lying about this. The Zingraf family is obsessed, and you should be too.
4. Ability To Buy In Bulk
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4163481-costco-magical-warehouse
The only time this gets dangerous is the last aisle before you check out with all the candy and chips. Thanks Costco, we know what you're doing to us there. Most the time, the ability to buy large cases of waters and other products is such an advantage, especially if you know you tend to use it a lot.
5. Always Finding Something New
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/retail/costco-employees-anticipate-benefits-news-with-quarterly-earnings-thursday/
The beauty of Costco is the beauty of always finding something new. My family gets all giddy when we have found a new food item or product. It's like being a kid in a candy store. You can't wait to go home and try it out. Sometimes, you try a free sample and it's so much better there than it is at home...Costco, you've struck again. Oh, and by the way, this area in the picture is the bakery area. Stay clear unless you want to get swept into the delicious, carb-filled world.
6. The Food Court
https://www.buzzfeed.com/remysmidt/costco-is-changing-up-its-menu-and-will-no-longer-sell?utm_term=.dogNvGQVJ#.qad2P4OKx
Okay, just hear me out on this one. It is not trashy and it is not gross. In fact, it's actually really good and you're not a true, loyal member of Costco if you haven't bought something there. Only the real ones know how great it is. They've recently switched to a healthier menu, and although it's caused some controversy with other loyal fans and members, it is still offering some of the best stuff.
If you haven't had the chance to go to this place, ask a friend and let them bring you. Honestly, I would accept a date offer from this place because I love it so much. Also, if your friend takes you, they definitely know what's going on.
