High quality products. Less frequent shopping. Ethical practices.
Protip: for perishable items like produce, we have a "Costco buddy system" -- a few nearby friends who we can split bags of limes or onions with. Huge savings on produce this way.
They treat their workers well. Or at least they did when I worked there 15 years ago. I was paid like $13/hr, time and a half on Sundays, 401k, health benefits, and regular raises. Which is pretty fantastic for someone making pizzas and slinging hotdogs.
They still do. Trader Joes does too. I love both stores, and do most of my shopping between the two. It's nice to know that 99% of the retail people I interact with are being treated well by their employers.
Juice the limes; mince the onions in a cuisinart. Freeze in 1-4 cup restaurant style containers you can get at any restaurant supply store.
We also bbq 3 racks of ribs, 4 whole chickens, 2 3-pack chicken breasts (about a dozen breasts), 3 packs of chicken legs, and 12 pork chops at once one day every 3-4 months. Use a big spice mix from Costco. Everything is usually organic (pork is often not organic though...butcher told us there simply are not enough organic pork producers in the US.)
We sometimes invite friends and split the finished goods. Drink Costco craft beers and premium wine during prep and bbqing. (It helps to have 2 large grills).
Wrap dinner sized portions for your family size in foil (also sold at Costco of course) label with a sharpie and freeze. Dinners ready for months!
High quality products. Less frequent shopping. Ethical practices.
Protip: for perishable items like produce, we have a "Costco buddy system" -- a few nearby friends who we can split bags of limes or onions with. Huge savings on produce this way.