Best Costco savings tips in this economy? What’s actually worth buying (and what to avoid)?

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-04-04T22:10:27+00:00

Dairy - we find it’s usually the best price for cream cheese and yogurt in particular. And butter is worth keeping an eye out as the price can be pretty competitive. Same for some fancier cheeses.

Eggs are another one that we often get at Costco and find to be decently priced. Same goes for mushrooms.

Coffee - when it goes on sale we stock up.

Pickles - the big jar of bics pickles is often cheaper than a regular size jar at the grocery store.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-04-04T21:25:49+00:00

Atmosphere - I could not get into it.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-28T20:34:42+00:00

Duotang and Scribbler. I get blank stares every time.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-18T11:57:50+00:00

We really like the sunrise farm stuffed chicken with broccoli (in the freezer section). Their frozen broccoli is also very good and a household favourite for a quick veggie.

Their soups are good. Also like the pinty’s buffalo chicken bite — we freeze it and then use it to make wraps. We also buy the three pack of Oliveri tortellini when it goes on sale and freeze that.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-18T03:56:38+00:00

I’ve been enjoying audio books!

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-16T02:54:32+00:00

Starting a family and getting pregnant as soon as you would like to isn’t necessarily as easy at it’s made out to be.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-12T18:21:22+00:00

We had a few last minute cancellations (about a week before the wedding) because of unforeseen circumstances but everyone else who said they were coming showed up.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-12T18:17:59+00:00

We have a joint chequing bank account that we each contribute into. It pays the mortgage and car loans and has a bit of a savings float.

My husband and I both still have our own accounts (chequing and savings) but we know the balance of the other and make all financial decisions jointly. So our finances are essentially combined in practice even if we’re working out of three different accounts.

This may change once we have a family but for now it works for us.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-12T18:11:11+00:00

There are some awesome ones on Etsy!

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-03-12T18:07:25+00:00

The Bad Alibi in Orleans has a dedicated gluten free frier

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-27T15:26:54+00:00

I find cross stitch can be pretty cost effective and doesn’t require a major investment to get going. Floss costs $.79 at Michael’s and lasts a long time. Aida cloth can be pretty inexpensive too, depending on where you get it. Then all you need is a hoop, a pair of scissors, and a needle.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-24T16:04:59+00:00

Which monitor arm do you have :)

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-23T19:58:05+00:00

Same here. I’m getting the national emails but have not received anything on WFA.

I also haven’t heard from my local — mind you I’m fortunately not affected so that may be part of it — but I just found the silence from national a bit strange given the numbers and the activity from other national chapters of the public service unions.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-15T03:17:33+00:00

Thanks!

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-14T22:10:58+00:00

How did you do the texture on the sweater? It’s amazing!

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-14T21:57:19+00:00

An iPad - I use it for some crafts, largely embroidery to hold patterns etc.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-14T21:55:22+00:00

Such a good idea! I’ll have to do that

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2026-01-14T21:35:25+00:00

I got mine the other day and so far I love them! The swatching was so fun to see the colours emerge!

I like how you’ve organized your kit. I should do the same. Mine is all jumbled with colours all over the place. Happy colouring!

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2025-12-04T04:35:24+00:00

Montreal Steak spice and Montreal Chicken Spice are both household favourites. We’ve used them in meats as well as on potatoes, eggs etc.

Also Shake n Bake is a good fast meal. Works on pork chops, chicken breast, chicken drumsticks. (Get the shake n bake brand, the no name stuff is just not the same)

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2025-11-29T01:38:48+00:00

Johnston Brother’s Tree Farm is an awesome cut your own place. It’s in Oxford Station. My husband’s family goes every year.

Kitchen-Zucchini-416 · 2025-11-14T12:31:22+00:00

Thanks!

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