I'm an executive Costco member and mom of 4. Here are 9 items I always pick up during my shopping trips.

As a Costco executive member and mom of four, I think some of the best things to buy include the rotisserie chicken, fresh berries, and Greek yogurt.

Feb 3, 2025 - 20:23

I'm an executive Costco member and mom of 4. Here are 9 items I always pick up during my shopping trips.

Olivia stands in front of her car full of groceries in a winter coat covered in snow. — As an executive member, I know all the best things to buy for my big family at Costco.
Olivia Brochu

I'm a mom of four who loves shopping at Costco using my executive membership.
My family likes the Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt and Costco rotisserie chicken.
Costco helps me score great deals on my kids' favorite items, like berries and Goldfish crackers.

I started shopping at Costco about eight years ago. Back then, I only had one child, but Costco's price for bulk diapers was reason enough to sign up for an executive membership.

Now that I'm a mom of four, it only made sense to keep renewing that membership year after year. Here's what I buy at Costco to keep my family of six happy and full.

I always grab a rotisserie chicken for dinner on shopping days.

A hand holding a Kirkland Signature seasoned rotisserie chicken in a bag. — When I buy the Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken, I use the leftovers to make tostadas.
Olivia Brochu

I'm typically exhausted after after grocery shopping, but a delicious rotisserie chicken makes dinner that night easy.

We almost always have enough leftovers for chicken tostadas the next night, and I frequently use the carcass (plus some onions, celery, carrots, and herbs) to make broth in the slow cooker.

Frozen edamame makes a great side dish.

A bag of Imperial Garden organic edamame in a box at Costco. — My kids love the Imperial Garden frozen edamame.
Olivia Brochu

I love making the Imperial Garden frozen edamame as a side dish with dinner. An added bonus is that it's one of the few plants my kids will actually eat.

This big bag is full of smaller portions that go from frozen to ready to eat in just three minutes in the microwave.

It pairs well with the rotisserie chicken, and sometimes, I even eat it as a salty bedtime snack.

Costco's berry selection is colorful and affordable.

A boy holding packages of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in an aisle at Costco. — My kids go through a lot of berries.
Olivia Brochu

My kids love berries, and although I'm happy they reach for a healthy option, the price tag for these fruits can be high.

However, I've found Costco's strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are affordable and delicious.

The whole family enjoys the Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt.

A hand holding a container of Kirkland Signature organic plain Greek yogurt. — The Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt pairs well with berries.
Olivia Brochu

Everyone in our house, from my 7-month-old baby to my 34-year-old husband, loves the creamy and delicious Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt. It's high in protein, nonfat, and pairs perfectly with the aforementioned berries.

My 6-year-old can't get enough Goldfish.

Large boxes of cheddar Goldfish crackers. — A box of Goldfish typically lasts a month in my house.
Olivia Brochu

Costco's large box of Goldfish, which includes three bags of the snack, is the only size that makes sense for my family.

I fill a bin in the snack cabinet with the cheddar crackers and store the extra in our pantry. The bin sees a lot of refills, but this giant box usually lasts us around a month.

The Kirkland Signature protein bars make the perfect grown-up snack.

Boxes of Kirkland Signature protein bars. — My husband and I love the Kirkland Signature protein bars.
Olivia Brochu

My husband and I rely on Kirkland Signature protein bars for a macro-friendly snack or breakfast.

They're so delicious that I almost feel like I'm eating a candy bar. Almost.

Kirkland Signature steak strips are another great high-protein option.

A hand holding a bag of Kirkland Signature dried-beef steak strips. — The Kirkland Signature steak strips make a great snack.
Olivia Brochu

I always snag a few bags of the Kirkland Signature dried-beef steak strips.

My husband usually eats these jerky snacks with his lunch, and I often grab a handful on my way out the door for school dismissal. They're quick, easy, delicious, and gluten-free.

Costco has a great selection of nut butter.

An aisle of various nut butters at Costco. — Everyone in my house likes a different nut butter.
Olivia Brochu

Costco has a great selection of nut butter, and I usually find myself buying more than one kind. In an opinionated household of six, everyone has a favorite spread, and they don't often overlap.

I grab almond butter for my husband, natural peanut butter for me, Nutella for my 8-year-old, creamy Jif for my 6-year-old, and crunchy Jif for my 3-year-old.

Costco's New York steaks make for a special date night at home.

Packages of steaks in a display case. — My husband and I love Costco's beef loin New York steaks.
Olivia Brochu

It may not come as a surprise, but babysitters aren't exactly lining up at my door to watch my four kids. Instead, my husband and I like to get creative with date nights at home using Costco's beef loin New York steaks.

I can typically find a pack of five for about $50. We usually grill or reverse sear steaks on Friday nights after the kids are in bed.

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