I spend at least $275 every time I go to Costco. Here are 11 items that typically end up in my cart.

• I spend at least $275 at Costco when shopping for my family of four.
• I stock up on several essentials, including snacks, dog food, and sparkling water.
• I also buy non-food items like journals and children’s medicine from Costco.

Growing up in South Georgia, Sam’s Club reigned supreme for me when it came to grocery shopping.

However, I started shopping at Costco 12 years ago — which became a game changer when it came to budgeting for my family of four. From snacks for my kids to dog food, here are 11 items I typically make sure to put in my cart.

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