Costco Coupons May 2013 (5/9/13 – 6/2/13)

Although a little late, here is the May 2013 Costco coupon book. Clicking the link will allow you to view or download the coupons, which run from May 9th to June 2nd. The April 2013 coupon book just ended on Sunday and this one begins only four days later. There are only three pages of [...]

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Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich

The new Costco food court item you’ve all been waiting for is here! The hot turkey sandwich has arrived in all its glory. It’s served on a ciabatta roll and comes with deli turkey, provolone, red onion, tomato, and pesto. It is baked in the oven and serverd hot. I believe it is replacing the [...]

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Costco Prime Rib Roast

Every Christmas Holiday season Costco carries a bunch of prime rib roasts in store at great prices. Be like us and skip the Christmas turkey or ham to have something really tasty. These prime cuts of beef come pre-seasoned and oiled, with whole garlic cloves throughout. As for the “Prime” designation, this is only given [...]

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Costco Membership Fees Rising

If you haven’t heard yet, your Costco membership fee is rising 10%. Beginning November 1st, 2011 for new members and January 1st, 2012 for renewals, the new prices will be $55 for Goldstar and Business members and $110 for Executive members. This increase will impact U.S. and Canadian memberships. This was revealed at the same [...]

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New Costco Connection Online Subscription

Did you know that you can now subscribe to Costco Connection online and stop receiving a printed copy every month? That is now the case, via the Costco Connection Online Subscription page. You can choose between receiving an email alert only, email alert and printed edition, or neither. I can only imagine how much money [...]

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Costco Coupons May 2013 (5/9/13 – 6/2/13)

May 11th, 2013 Insider
May 2013 Costco coupon book cover page

Although a little late, here is the May 2013 Costco coupon book. Clicking the link will allow you to view or download the coupons, which run from May 9th to June 2nd. The April 2013 coupon book just ended on Sunday and this one begins only four days later. There are only three pages of coupons requiring barcodes, as the rest are instant. If you’d like to be notified as soon as deals come up, make sure to subscribe to our email list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

I would say the response to this coupon book has been underwhelming. People are curious about the Simpson pressure washer but that’s about it. The Coppertone sun screen is a good deal for the upcoming summer, as well as the Off! Insect Repellant and the Chlorine tabs. There is some excitement about the Huggies Diapers, which do not go on sale very often, and could be a good opportunity to stock up. The Samsung 55″ LED HDTV is $799 AC, which is a great deal for a 55″ TV. The HTC One phone is very popular right now, and it’s a pretty good deal at $129 AC. As for myself, I might pick up the Coppertone Sport, but that’s probably it. The tire coupon is now back to Michelin.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Read more to see a list of the items on coupon. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Mother’s Day Gifts at Costco

May 3rd, 2013 Signa Ture
Mothers Day flowers

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 – don’t be caught off guard without something to surprise the mothers in your life. Costco has an impressive selection of jewelry and flowers in stores. Those looking to choose from Costco’s online Mother’s Day gift deals can find a wider selection of jewelry, potted plants, digital cameras and gift baskets. As a reminder, order online gifts by Tuesday, May 7 for delivery between May 9th-11th.

Here’s a selection of gifts in various price ranges found online:

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Costco Coupons April 2013 (4/11/2013 – 5/5/2013)

April 2nd, 2013 Insider
April 2013 Costco Coupon Book Cover

I finally got my hands on the April 2013 Costco coupon book, which runs from April 11th through May 5th. The link above will allow you to view the coupons and download them if you’d like. Unlike the last few coupon books, this one has a week and a half between books, as the March 2013 coupon book ended on March 31st. If you’d like to be notified as soon as deals come up, make sure to subscribe to our email list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

Once again this is not a super exciting coupon book. The most excitement is probably for the Honey Bunches of Oats, at $2 off per box. Also intriguing is the Ricardo 2-pc Hardside spinner luggage set. It is $30 off, making it $99.99 after coupon. Costco has carried Ricardo luggage for a while, and people seemed pleased with past purchases of that brand. As for me, I think I might try the Takeya Drink Maker 2-Pack Pitcher with Fruit/Tea Infuser for $15.99 AC. If you’re into Paleo, or just want healthier drink options, it’s a good way to have flavored drinks without added sugar. For the second month in a row, the tire coupon is once again Bridgestone. I would expect next month to be Michelin.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Read more to see a list of the items on coupon. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Costco Easter Baskets

March 29th, 2013 Insider
Costco Easter Baskets 2013

You might not think to get your Easter baskets at Costco, but as always, they have you covered, and at a great price. For only $19.99 you get a large, colorful basket. It is wrapped in cellophane (clear plastic), has a handle on it, and is tied with a bow. The Easter baskets in my store are made by Houdini (Item #722921), weigh 25 ounces, and come in purple, green, and orange. They include the following:

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Costco Easter Basket

  • Stuffed bunny holding a carrot
  • Laffy Taffy
  • M & M’s
  • Skittles
  • Snickers
  • Butterfingers
  • Kit Kat
  • Hersheys chocolate
  • Reeses
  • Air Heads
  • Lifesavers Gummies
  • Welch’s fruit snacks
  • Bottle Caps
  • A product by Cottage Lane, potentially cookies

Did you pick one up? You think it is a good deal? Remember, Costco is closed for the Easter Holiday on Sunday.

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Costco Coupons March 2013 (3/7/2013 – 3/31/2013)

March 1st, 2013 Insider
March 2013 Costco Coupon Book Cover

Hot off the presses is the March 2013 Costco coupon book, which runs from March 7th through March 31st. Clicking the link will allow you to view the coupons and download them. It is interesting that they run through March 31st, because that is Easter Sunday, and Costco is closed that day, but I guess they wanted to keep with tradition and have the coupon book end on a Sunday. To that point, the February 2013 coupon book and this March 2013 coupon book are very similar, and what I’d call a normal coupon book. If you’d like to be notified as soon as deals come up, make sure to subscribe to our email list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

To be honest, I am not very excited after looking at these coupons. There is nothing that screams to me to buy it. On the other hand, others are pretty excited about a few items. First of all there is the Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes ($4 off), which hardly ever go on sale and could be worth it to stock up. In the same vein, they have the KS Flushable Wipes ($3 off) also on sale. While we’re at it, I imagine the KS Diapers are probably some of the cheapest around, and they’re $5 off as well. As for me, I will likely pick up the Chicken Ling Ling Potstickers ($2.50 off) and might have to try the Kashi GoLean Crisp! bars ($14 AC). Has anyone tried them? The tire coupon has switched back to $70 off a set of Bridgestone.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Read more to see a list of the items on coupon. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Costco Valentine’s Day Flowers

February 14th, 2013 Insider
All Valentine's Day Flowers

There is quite a selection of Valentine’s Day products available for purchase at Costco. The first thing that always comes to my mind is roses, and Costco does not disappoint. They have some of the best and cheapest ones available, at $15.99 for a dozen roses of varying colors.

Dozen Roses

Dozen Roses for $15.99

If you want a vase, they have a nice premium arrangement of roses and other decorations for $49.99. You can also pickup various other flower arrangements, which might include carnations, tulips, daisies, and more, and mostly run for $8.99. The day before Valentine’s Day there were hundreds of flower packages available, and I think Costco will have enough flowers through most of the big day.

Premium Roses with Vase

Premium Roses with Vase ($49.99)

I would definitely get there before 5 pm to make sure you get some and that they’re not the worst leftovers. One nice thing about getting flowers at Costco is that you don’t have to worry about a super long line of people getting flowers, and you know you’re getting just about the best price.

Flowers aren’t the only thing to pickup at Costco for Valentine’s Day, as they had quite the selection of chocolates today. For $12.99 you could get a box of Exquisite Belgian Chocolates by Godfun. Even better, for only $10.99 you could get Kirkland Signature Belgian Truffles in a 16 once variety box.

Various Chocolates

Various Chocolates

Costco also had a huge 3 lb. heart shaped box that looked pretty delectable, as well as a couple other options. The bakery specially made a box of a dozen hand dipped long stem strawberries, available for $12.99.  An option I think a lot of people forget are the gift cards at Costco. There are a lot of nearby restaurant discounts, as well as a gift card for See’s Candy, which could be very useful this time of year. Lastly, you could also pickup a nice bottle of wine or champagne at Costco and enjoy your evening with your significant other. You can find lots of great reviews on bottles at the Costco Wine Blog.

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Costco Coupons February 2013 (1/31/2013 – 2/24/2013)

January 26th, 2013 Insider
February 2013 Coupon book cover

Just released is the February 2013 Costco coupon book, which starts January 31st and goes through February 24th. The link above will allow you to view the coupons or download them. The January 2013 coupon book was a little unordinary in that it started on a Wednesday and had 5 pages of non-instant coupons, but this February coupon book is more back to normal. It starts on a Thursday and is back down to three blue pages (non-instant). If you’d like to be notified as soon as deals come up, make sure to subscribe to our email list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

Some would suggest that this coupon book is another boring month, as the last few months have been. I do see some gems in there though. First of all, the Sealy Posturepedic King mattress set is a great price at only $640. They last forever, and are super comfortable. My spouse and I have had one from Costco for many years, and it has served us well. Also a good deal, the Seagate 4TB Backup Plus External Drive is on sale for $160. While the 3TB drive is on sale now, the 4TB is cheaper per TB and stores a lot more for taking up the same amount of space. Lastly, a lot of people are talking about the Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, and Huggies has some wipes that expire tomorrow in the January coupon book. I don’t use them, so I’m not sure which is better, but it’s something to consider. For myself, the Salmon and the Cafe Steamers I’ll probably pick up, and I’ll have to take a close look at the Motorola Bluetooth headset, as I could use one of those. For the second month in a row, the tire discount is for Michelin.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Read more to see a list of the items on coupon. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Costco Coupons January 2013 (1/2/2013 – 1/27/2013)

December 31st, 2012 Insider
January 2013 Costco Coupon Book Cover

The new January 2013 Costco coupon book starts this Wednesday, and goes through Sunday the 27th. Clicking the link will allow you to view it and download it if you’d like. This month there are 5 pages of coupons that require a physical coupon (blue coupons), so you’ll need to go to the membership desk in store and pick up a coupon book. Another interesting thing this month is that the coupon book starts on a Wednesday. From what I remember, for the last couple of years, it has always started on a Thursday.If you’d like to be notified as soon as deals come up, make sure to subscribe to our email list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

There are really no deals that seem to stand out to me. The Dyson DC40 Animal Ball Vacuum had a $120 off coupon during Black Friday weekend, and now it’s only $100 off. Nonetheless, I picked it up myself during Black Friday and I can vouch, it’s an awesome vacuum. A lot of people seem to be interested in the Samsung Sound Bar and subwoofer (around $200), but I’ve heard mixed reviews on it. Also of interest is the Sony Blu-Ray player, which has been on sale for a while, and should continue to be priced around $89. Lastly, you can’t go wrong with the Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup, so that should be a great buy at $2 off. I am tempted to pickup the Chobani Greek Yogurt and ON Whey Protein Powder, but I’ll have to do a closer comparison in store. The tires are finally back to the Michelin discount, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s your chance.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Read more to see a list of the items on coupon. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Costco Christmas Trees 2012

December 1st, 2012 Insider
Costco artificial pre-lit Flip Christmas tree

It’s that time of year again and Costco’s selection of 2012 Christmas trees is top notch. There are artificial Christmas trees that are pre-lit, as well as fresh cut Christmas trees sold in some Costco parking lots. As you can see in my 2011 review of my Costco artificial Christmas tree, I really like their trees. They are very easy to set up, look gorgeous, and are well priced. Meanwhile, the fresh trees are usually the best price in town and the best looking, if you can get one before they’re gone. Check out my post on the fresh cut trees for more information.

There are four different artificial trees sold at Costco this year. They are as follows:

7.5′ Pre-lit LED Artificial Christmas Tree $249 (Item #634274)

  • 1000 Constant ON LED lights
  • On/Off foot pedal
  • Three part easy setup
  • Comes with metal tree stand
  • Evergreen

7.5′ Pre-lit LED Artificial Color Choice Christmas Tree $279 (Item #648308)

  • 700 Color Choice LED lights
  • On/Off foot pedal
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Costco Coupons December 2012 (11/26/2012 – 12/16/2012)

November 27th, 2012 Insider
December 2012 Costco Coupon Book Cover

Now available is the December 2012 Costco coupon book, which is valid from November 26th to December 16th. There is actually no days off between the November coupons and the December coupons. The first link will allow you to view or download a copy of the coupon book, but there are three pages that require an actual physical coupon, which you’ll have to pickup at the membership desk. These coupons also overlap with a lot of other Costco deals, such as the Black Friday TV deals, some of the Black Friday unadvertised deals, Cyber Monday deals, and more. If you’d like to be notified as soon as deals come up, make sure to subscribe to our email list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

This coupon book is historically geared toward Christmas shoppers and I’d say this one is no different. There are a bunch of laptops, cameras, iPod speakers, movies, and other Christmas gifts. Mini quiche and Egg Rolls are also on sale, which are perfect for those throwing Holiday parties. Most talked about is the Dunkin Donuts $4 off and the HP h8xt desktop. There really is no deal I think I will be partaking in, so I’m glad the coupon book is only 3 weeks long. It seems as if the tire coupons switch manufacturers every two months, so December is once again the Bridgestone coupon, and includes the install discount too.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Read more to see a list of the items on coupon. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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