First Time COSTCO Haul $636
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- First Time COSTCO Haul $636
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OMGosh I'm belly laughing here!! Everything's Supersized, Huge Pouches of Snacks, Pork up a Salad, the Bra Deal. Your observations are hilarious. So much fun!!
Glad you enjoyed it! We had a hoot of a good time.
3 Daughters 3 Generations! So fun. Love you guys.
Store the bulk rice in the freezer so you don't get bugs.
Well that was a fun girls trip! Excited to see this. Jennifer, maybe you can vlog you making the butter chicken. I know Warren and your kids are thrilled that you bought some fun snacks! Love, love, love the floor lamp! Thanks for sharing your trip. 😀
Will do!! Have a wonderful Saturday!
Im also curious. I’ve heard of butter chicken, but ive never had the opportunity to try it. That was a fun trip! I think you got a lot of stuff! Good deals on things. I haven’t shopped at a big box store like that on 20 years or more
❤I absolutely LOVED this video! Everyone was cute with all their reactions. I buy the bacon crumbles and love them. Here is a tip, heat them up in a skillet or the microwave, and they taste so much better!❤
How fun to go shopping! Thanks for showing us all the items you bought and those two little outfits for the grandkids are so adorable!! I love those lamps!
Butter chicken is delicious 😋 with rice and naan.
We love Costco! We have one about 2 miles away. Amber should do a channel for sure!
I never went to a Costco! We don’t have one close by. I love the lamp too. We travel an hour to Trader Joe’s. You should do more girls trips. So glad to hear Amber is a nurse. I saw when you were looking at schools but didn’t hear anything else. We definitely need more nurses.
Iam so glad that you enjoyed your trip at Costco with your family I hope that you go again soon much ❤from California ♥️ ❤️ 😊 😀
EXTRA LONG COMMENT: Jennifer Costco clothing is very good quality. They last & wash nicely. We shop Costco once a month. They are 35 minutes from our home. Our Costco has Supper nice & helpful employees. Ours is very clean. We raise our own beef & pork. We don’t buy meat other than the rotisserie chickens at $5.00 you can’t beat the cost. So I buy 2 for a family of five(4 adults & one teenager) I get 5-6 meals & I make & can chicken broth out of both these chickens. No store sells a whole raw chicken for $5.00. (They are huge comparable to stewing hens) As far as the size of rice. Most American families eat rice at least 3 times a week. (We don’t) Also their produce is very good quality. It last much longer than Aldi . If you can find the time read up on the brands they sell are very good quality it is much cheaper there. Even though the products are supper sized you will spend less in the long run by NOT buying smaller size quantities. Check prices per ounce. I had size & sticker shock like you but once I read up & started comparing it has saved us money $$$ in the long run. GOD BLESS from West Central Indiana Farmland ✝️🇺🇸😊🚜
The cashew clusters are the best!!!!!!
Also, I buy the big bags of rice and put them in the freezer to kill bugs. I do that with flour also. I love Costco!
Be sure to refrigerate the bacon bits after opening. I had an entire bag go moldy because I forgot to refrigerate.
It's always nice to see you and Maria BUT Emily and Amber and Ainsley (hope I spelled that right ) were a really nice surprise 🥰
I love Costco! I have to drive about 175 miles to the closest Costco so I make it worth my while when I go and stock up. It's about a 5 or 6 hundred dollar trip, but it seems when you get it home, there's not a lot for the price. I love those lamps!
First time 😮 I’ve been going for 25 years or more and I go at least once a month!
That was fun to watch! If you are watching carbs still the next time you go do not get the chocolate covered coconut almonds, oh my goodness they are too delicious. For economy, get three or four rotisserie chickens, split them in half and then put them in Foodsaver bags to freeze. Saw another YT'er do it and it has been a game changer for quick meals. I bet your lamp is beautiful in your home.
You could always split things and go every 3 months, because the prices are great.❤❤❤
What a fun girls trip to Costco! You got so many good things! I love the Costco clothes too! We adopted two little girls off the giving tree at Christmas and got them beautiful warm winter coats for $16.99 each! Some things you got, our Costco in Oregon does not carry!
Nice seeing amber again ❤
Costco is great for their credit card rewards, travel deals, insurance, gas, tires and so much more than just groceries!!
Those bacon crumbles are great when pan fried a bit and they are a great value too
I love Sam's Club they have more smacks and there prices are a little cheaper. The one good thing about going to them stores is that some things you buy you don't have to buy every month. I love getting my basmati rice and i store it in a couple airtight containers.
I love going to Costco I normally buy thing like laundry detergent fabric conditioner dishwasher detergent . But the cookies are amazing that one my top buys
Easy to do. There is only two of us and we go to Sam’s and spend anywhere from 150. To 200. I date all the big stuff to see how long it does last me.
What a fun day with your girls and grandkids! We go to Costco once a month…just the 2 of us and I spend about 300-400. I’m surprised you got everything in the car! It’s a tight fit when we are done. I do our monthly shopping at woodmans and Costco. Between the toilet paper and water bundles and then at least some other bundle ..lol we also take a cooler because we are about 45 min away….winter it’s fine but summer not so much! I bought the keto mix last time with nuts and it has those cheese balls in it 👎🏻 not a fan…glad the dog eats them..lol would love to hear what your eating for snacks on keto… I’m doing low carb….its so hard when your the only one and others are snacking, and I also love to bake! Thanks for a great video
butterchicken is sooooo delicious,,i too make a plain white rice and broccoli ,and some garlic bread,to mop up the juices,,,so easy to make butterchicken sauce at home xx
Great 1st time Costco shopping video!! Yall were adorable in the store! I love Costco and have one about 3 miles from my house!! Gas prices are excellent too. If you watch their sales books that come out about once a month you can really rack up the savings. Vitamins and such, paper items, you name it! Their furniture is great a great prices too! Just can't say enough good about Costco. Our employees here in Montgomery al are super nice and helpful. Wish yours were better. Great video!! ❤😂😊
Fun girls shopping trip 😍. I don’t live close to a Costco so I don’t go there very often but I get excited when I get to shop there 😂. We love the KFI butter chicken sauce….I add a bit of cream just before serving to tone down the spice a tad and it’s delicious 😋
KFI sauce for butter chicken comes from here Canada. The best butter chicken sauce ever. Just use chicken thighs cut up and when they are cooked add the sauce and serve over rice, I even add some cashews on top. so good.
It was such a joy to go shopping with you, your daughters, and grandchild. You guys are funny. Great finds as always!❤❤❤
Cosco has amazing butter and great spray oil. Big rolls of plastic wrap, Sams has big rolls of Foil wrap.
I worked at Costco for 15 years! Spent ALOTTTT of mula. Employees better be really nice to members. The pay is phenomenal.
What a great girls' day outing.
It was so fun!
I go to Costco every 4-6 weeks. I know what products we like and which ones are actually a good deal. I sale shop our regular stores and Aldi so I buy a limited selection of items. That being said, I still think it’s worth it. Love many of the clothing items, my girls love the bras, the Puma socks are great! I am eating low carb as well so there are some good products for that at a good price there too
Jen I loved this video, so precious to see you and your girls and grand daughter having a great day. Ive never been in Costco but i remember being at a Sam's club, always spent to much money and overwhelmed. Great to see all you guys bought.
Packing the car. 😂. That’s how we are after our trips to Sam’s club. lol
Your Wisconsin nice was really showing when you greeted the fella that returned your cart! lol. I guess the Costco cashiers were all out of Wisconsin nice that day! 🤣
I always talk to people at the store and my girls are like, "why do do you always talk to people when we shop?" I can't help it!
@@acountrylife lol. I do that too. I just got tickled when I heard you. I have watched Charlie Beren’s and he always jokes about how nice everybody is in Wisconsin so it put a smile on my face.
If you like the butter chicken, there is a recipe for one to make in the Instant Pot that I absolutely love. Search for twosleevers butter chicken. She says there is extra sauce (there is), so I just double the chicken and it's perfect!
So glad you got to shop at Costco with your girls! We go to Costco weekly. For the most part, the items are good values and the quality is excellent. Even when we travel, we will try to stop at a Costco. There’s always something different for each region so it’s nice to check out what other Costco’s have.
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Super Super Costco Haul and lots of good items. It was fun hanging out with you and the Girls.😊❤🙏🏻
Ms. Ruby
Butter chicken is amazing over rice we had it tonight also good over shrimp
, and the lamp is beautiful
Whisps are great! If you find them there are also some other flavours like Asiago Pepper Jack, tomato basil, ranch, and herb & garlic.
Hi Jennifer, Emily, Amber, Maria and sweet family! I love Costco and everything is super sized. What a fun day, girls day out.
Have a blessed evening everyone!
I love costco I go every 2 weeks and get fruit in bulk, because I eat a lot of fruit. I also like getting rotisserie chickens.
I am a big Costco fan. In fact the majority of my wardrobe comes from there. I have bought outfits for my great grandson there similar to what you purchased. Fortunately we have one close by so it is convenient for us. Their products are high quality and if you aren't satisfied returns are very easy. I buy my cleaning products there as well. Much cheaper than regular grocery stores. We are only two people so we usually spend between $100.00 and $200.00 per month, and then I don't spend much at the grocery store the rest of the month. Aside from the dried cranberries the only time I see fresh, or other cranberry products, is in November and December, which is true in other stores here in Utah. Have you ever been been to Trader Joe's ? Fun and unusual things to buy. BTW I watch you on my iPad and my husband will say that is Jennifer isn't it when he hears your voice. He has fond memories of Wisconsin from his college years at UW Madison. Not the cold winters though!
Quick tip. If a member gives you a Costco gift card, you can use the store without a membership. If you go over the amount, I believe you need to pay with cash. So if if you can get your daughter to buy a gift card for you, you can access Costco. Cards are sold at the register
Yay!! Jennifer and Costco! Happy Saturday! 😂❤🎉
Hello to the Brockman girls. 🎉🎉🎉The lamp with the black accent colour is lovely, and artifical large plants 🪴 are very chic, according to style magazines in UK. Here, in Ireland, we don't have a Costco outlet, maybe a blessing in disguise!!!🤣Please try a butter chicken recipe. Thank you, Jennifer. God bless the Brockmans.
A suggestion with the bacon crumbles. Fry them up real quick before you use them. It makes them a thousand times better!
We love costco! With our large family! Their wipes are the cheapest around and they are great!
What a fun vlog with the girls! You should have gotten the buck fifty hot dog and soda 😊
I love Costco..but I have learned to buy what’s on my list..it’s easy to spend 350$….
But I have gotten better
I like the big size ..so if I buy .. I may not need to buy for a while 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
That butter chicken sauce is DA BOMB just put chicken in an oven safe dish and pour sauce over chicken than cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour!!! If too spicy just have with tzatziki sauce and Naan bread!!!
loved this video, I could feel your excitement 😊
I have been realizing going once a month to Sam's Club and then the rest of the three weeks going to my regular store has saved a lot of money. I saved 200 dollars this month and I don't see the need to buy the cereal, oil, toilet paper, spices, and other pantry items that I buy more than once a month and it truly saved. I only payed 50 dollars at the store last week and 150 this week and normally I spend around 200 a week. I will be going next week and I don't go anywhere else and it's fun too. My son and I will be going together spending time together and we are looking forward to it every month. Thanks for sharing you're experience and special times in your life and have a blessed evening!
I'm Team Sams Club hopefully you can visit & do a video there sometime. Everyone says Sam's Club have a larger & much better selection of snack items & their Rotisserie Chickens are better than Costco.
Butter chicken is delicious!
Fun to watch with your girls
A girls trip! All the chatting reminds me of my shopping trips with my girls! It’s a good way to connect & get groceries! I have a grocery trip scheduled with my 29 year old on Saturday, can’t wait!
On your first trip to Costco (or Sam’s) it is pretty much the same…you buy more than you should. Then you realize that the large sizes of many things don’t always get used. Our trip was definitely like that. But as the years have gone by, I have learned to shop more sensible. Costco is a great place to get your paper products, canned goods, milk and eggs, detergents, frozen food, and even produce. And if you shop organic, their prices can’t be beat. I do like that lamp and may check out our Costco to see if we have it. Costco is also a great place to stop when traveling. We fill up our vehicle, use their restrooms which are almost always super clean and even grab a bite to eat. When we go through Wisconsin on our way to St. Paul, to visit our son and his family, our favorite Costco stop is in Sun Prairie.
Jen you need to get out more. Everything is super sized at Costco.
Aldi in my area carries the roast beef.comes in a box packed with the turkey lunchmeat.
Just wanted to stop in and say Hi! We came down to Black River Falls and went on a day tour. We were in your neck of the woods!! Much love from Northwest Wisconsin ❤
Omg, I live in PalmBay Florida (on the east coast) and I find my Costco employee's to be super rude... I'm a Sam's girl lol... 😊 However I'm very picky about what I buy... There is only 3 of us in my home... And my husband and son are like "mom we don't want to eat frosted flakes for 109 days..." lol 😆 🤣 😂
I'm sorry to say but as a french , I was watching this wide eyed. We're not used to huge cartons of food let alone the variety of snacks you guys have. And frankly I'm glad we don't have the equivalent of costco over here because I can see how this could affect the way people eat. Love your channel !
lol sorry to burst your bubble but costco is in france too haha
@@patrikuszusz not the same products. Chill
same sizes though@@user-nq6mf2gu7z
Butter chicken is an Indian dish . (Indian as in the country India) It can be spicy for some ppl
Jennifer the lunch meat is very delicious there turkey taste like it came off the bone I really hope enjoy everything sweet Friend Cathy🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🌹🌺💐
That butter chicken sauce is delicious!
I go to Sams once or twice a month bc it's near my Doctor's office. I buy a years worth of various things (rice, sugar, spices, etc) and spread my purchases out over a year. They will cut up pork loins to your specifications and it's cheaper than their own precut packs. I buy rotisserie chickens to cut up and freeze the meat and make broth from the bones. I get the premium membership and use their credit card for 5% cash back there and to get gas and that more than pays for the membership. I pay my cards off weekly. I compare prices between sales elsewhere and Walmart & Sams and stock up on sale prices when it's cheaper.
The only time I've spent that much on trips was in January & February 2020. My husband is a nurse and saw Covid coming so we went into a little debt to really stock up for what did end up happening. Especially considering inflation. I also bought a big freezer and generator that came in handy when we lost power for a week a few months later. My1 husband said I've made more money for us (bc of inflation) than any of his investments the last 4 years because of how I shop. I was very very poor growing up so I've always shopped carefully and stocked up when I could for bad times.
We don't buy furniture there. We bought a couch & recliners and they broke within 6 months. I saw them drop a couch from the top shelf then put it back. I rarely buy clothes there because I'm plus size.
I love Costco!
Emily girl should have you all over for Butter Chicken or come cook it for you all at home...lol. I hope the lamps were also part of the 636.?? Bill. You really got a lot
I love Whisps--they make great croutons on your salad!
And if you want some cheese in a bowl of soup just toss in a few chips. They soften super well and are easier than shredding cheese
@@lynhanna917 Oooh! Good idea!
OH woo hoo!!! So glad you went to Costco. My fave out of all the big stores is Sams Club, then Costco, then BJ's club. I have memberships to them all. Thank you for sharing your trip!!
I forgot to add, I have Sams Club right at about 45 minutes from where I live (one way), and the Costco is about the same distance. BJ's is a little closer than that, but the traffic is worse getting there. Totally worth having the memberships. And best thing is, I am a Sams Club plus member and we get so many things shipped to us FED X for free. Shipping included. LOVE IT.
Nice shop
Love your hat, Jennifer!!
Those thin mint pretzels are sooooo good
We get our snacks from Costco! My kids also love the meat sticks for snacks there. Protein powder, peanut butter, tortillas, madras lentils, almond milk for smoothies, frozen chicken Patties , frozen chicken breakfast sausage links are just a few we love from there. I def don’t get everything there.
Jennifer Costco in New Jersey they are very nice here It’s I guess they are all different God bless you all sweet Friend 🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🌺💐🌹🍀💜💗
Those almonds are the bomb!
Costco is an excellent place to get clothes. At least 50% to 60% of my clothes are from Costco!!!
Butter chicken is really good. Not too spicy. Just enough spiciness to add to the flavor. You should try it.
Amber looks like Katy Perry!!
I store rice in the freezer
It must be different in the USA, I’m in Canada.
I went with a couple of different friends before getting my own card, I was able to purchase goods when I was a guest.
It was like that in the USA too until recently and people started abusing the privilege so now if you want to purchase you need your own card.
Enjoyed the haul
Include the 2 big boxes the lamps?
Enjoyed!
That was fun. I want to go shopping with y'all. We have a Sam's membership so opted not to get both but I hear pros and cons to both places. I love the
pickup from Sams and the scan and save so you don't have to wait in line to check out. Do you have sams close by also?
Yeah Costco employees are something else. An older cashier woman flipped out on me because I still had a snack wrapper in the cart as I was checking out, I have a toddler with me and I always throw those out after checking out. That women was probably having a bad day: another time, I always buy food separate from supplies, to pay in cash and to have separate receipts and this cashier guy gave me attitude at the register, telling me that the person I’m buying this for-needs to get a membership 🤨. I’m like “it’s for me, I like to separate food and non food to stick to my budget”. He kept pushing it and basically rolling his eyes. So annoying.
Yes! I used to be a die hard Costco fan. We've had a membership for 17 years, but when it expires this time, we're done. The last few years the employees have really got on a power trip and aren't friendly anymore. I've had some really weird experiences lately. After spending thousands and thousands of dollars there, I'm sick of being treated like a criminal. We're sticking with Sam's Club.
"We have to stop. No, we don't" 😂 Maria is too funny. Did you go to the Appleton location? Costco looks fun but I dont think it would be worth it for me.
Happy Saturday Rose!
Were you at the Costco store in Appleton? Sure looked familiar ! They have good snacks! lol my parents had a lamp like that ! Not that color but that style
That's a cute Carhartt hat. Did you add the embroidery?
Is that all your groceries for the month?What is your normal grocery budget and household budget per month?We are a family of 11 and our grocery budget is $75 a week and around $10-$15 per week for any household and stocking up.We eat very well, I cook from scratch and homeschool our 9 children.
i love her name
Maria That is my middle name i never hear anyone named that on tv 🙂 Where i was born it is very common but not so much here in America 🙂
Hi Jennifer... I looked in your description box for the info on my question and didn't see any reference to it... but in your video I'm not sure you specified how far you traveled in total to get from your home to the Costco? If you did, I missed it. So... how many miles/distance did you travel from point A to point B?? I want to know if it's worth the trip??? I would have to travel from northeaster Pennsylvania to some point in New Jersey... over 2 hours (plus). Also... I don't have a paid membership... so how would that work? Can you "pay to play" for a one time trip?? I'm scared to go... because I'm certain that I would probably WAY OVERSPEND... but then again... ?
We have a Costco in Allentown...not sure if that would be closer to you for you to try.
I like Costco but I like Sam's Club better. Better prices.
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The more you shop at Costco the more you learn which isles to avoid.
Great haul!! Im going to go for the bra deal!! 😂❤❤
I ALWAYS get the bacon crumbles from Costco 😂
Hi Jen I meant to ask you about Warren's popsicle recipe is that just a regular box of Jell-O or the large box of Jell-O?
regular box - the small box.
@@acountrylife thanks Jen that's what I've been using. Popcycles in the store are over 5 bucks so I am so glad I found your recipe