Costco Insider - Part 10

New Costco Strawberry Banana Smoothie in Food Court

February 2nd, 2025

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Food Court Sign

We’re excited to break the news that a new smoothie is hitting Costco food courts! Yes, the Strawberry Banana Smoothie is here! It’s already been in some Costcos for up to a week and if you haven’t seen it yet, it should be hitting all USA Costco food courts any day! This is replacing the Fruit Smoothie that’s been in Costco food courts for the last year and a half. If you’ve been wondering why the Fruit Smoothie might be out of stock at your local Costco, now you know why!

Initial fan reactions are that it’s pretty good. Reviewers were cautious after the mango smoothie debacle, but were pleasantly surprised by this new smoothie. Some people have a strong dislike for banana flavoring and were naturally disappointed in it. Another reviewer said they couldn’t taste any of the banana. Visually this looks very similar to the fruit smoothie in color and texture.

With all the different fruit in this it does increase the sugar amounts quite a bit. In total you have 69g of sugar, compared to the old fruit smoothie that had 46g of sugar.

Costco typically doesn’t advertise new food court changes too prominently, so make sure to look at the signs next time you’re in store! Leave a comment if you’ve tried it and let us know what you think!

Costco Strawberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients List

INGREDIENTS: WATER, PEAR PUREE, STRAWBERRIES, DEIONIZED PINEAPPLE-JUICE CONCENTRATE, APPLE PUREE, BANANA PUREE, PEAR PUREE CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CITRIC ACID, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), ASCORBIC ACID, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVOR

Costco Strawberry Banana Smoothie Nutrition Facts

January 19th, 2025

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The early preview of the Costco February 2025 Coupon Book is here! This months Costco coupons will run from January 29th through February 23rd. In order to reveal the coupons on this page you need to click the link above and you’ll be taken right to them. This months January 2025 Hot Buys just started yesterday as well, so make sure to check those deals out too! If you want to get notified as soon as we release the upcoming Costco March 2025 Coupon Book then make sure to sign up for our email list, follow us on Instagram and Like us on Facebook!

The February 2025 Coupon Book has quite a variety of deals. Right in the front you’ll notice the Valentine’s Day deals. On page 1 you’ve got some gold diamond jewelry. Also, Creative Snacks Co. Strawberry & Yogurt Pretzels at $2.60 off. Another Valentine’s item worth mentioning is the Godiva Masterpieces Dark Chocolate Ganache Hearts at $3.30 off. Our kids are big fans of the Foster Farms Mini Corn Dogs, so we’ll grab some at $3 off. This months tire coupon is once again Michelin, with the usual $40 off a set $899.99 or less and $60 off a set $900 or more.

If you’re still reading and can’t get the link above to work to display the coupons then you can also click this link to go directly to the first page of the slideshow for the February 2025 Costco Coupon Book. What do you think of the February deals? Anything you’re going to be purchasing on sale? Leave a comment and let us know!

January 17th, 2025

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Costco January 2025 Hot Buys Coupons Cover

Tomorrow the Costco January 2025 Hot Buys Coupons kick off! These Costco coupons will run from Saturday January 18th through Sunday January 26th. These will nicely cover the gap between the January 2025 Costco Coupon Book and the February 2025 Costco Coupon Book. The Hot Buys coupons are 5 pages long this month. Don’t forget about the upcoming Costco Super Bowl Big Game Savings Ad coming out as well! If you’d like to get notified as soon as we release the Costco February 2025 Coupon Book then make sure to sign up for our email list too!

The January Costco Hot Buys Ad has 21 regular deals, 1 optical deal, 3 travel hot buys and 4 pharmacy hot buys. January is always the time of year where TurboTax goes on sale and there quite a few Costco members that take advantage of this deal every year. If you haven’t tried the Wilde Protein Chips in Buffalo flavor now might be a great time to try them out at $3 off. We’ve been contemplating buying a new MacBook and after $150 off the MacBook Pro 14″ with the new M4 chip is pretty tempting. This optical deal doesn’t come around too often, so if you’re going to buy some glasses, now is the time to do it with $50 off each additional pair after the first one.

What items are you picking up that are Hot Buys? Leave a comment and let us know!

December 19th, 2024

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After over a decade of carrying Pepsi products, Costco is switching back to Coke in their stores. The change will bring Coke, Coke Zero, and Diet Coke back to Costco, as well as Sprite instead of the previous Starry brand.

Costco originally made the switch to Pepsi in 2013 as a cost-saving measure, in order to keep the price of their famous hot dog and soda combo at $1.50. At the time, Coke was offering Walmart a better pricing deal that Costco couldn’t match. When Costco asked Coke for the same pricing, Coke refused, leading Costco to pull all Coke products from their stores for an entire month.

This standoff led Coke to lower their pricing on everyday products, allowing Costco to switch back to carrying Coke products.

The switch back to Coke is expected to happen in early 2025. Coke has a much higher focus on the quality of the product coming out of the machine, including guidelines on machine maintenance, syrup mix, and more to ensure a consistently great experience for Costco customers.

While the original switch was a cost-saving measure, the return to Coke products is likely driven by customer preference and Coke’s renewed commitment to quality and partnership with Costco.

What do you think – are you a Coke or Pepsi fan? Let us know which you prefer to see at Costco!

December 17th, 2024

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Once again Costco Insider is the first to bring you the impending Costco January 2025 Coupon Book! This months Costco coupons will be valid from December 26th through January 20th. To reveal the coupons on the page and be taken right to them simply click the link above. There are several overlapping coupon books that are running during the same time-frame as these coupons. First of all, the Costco December 2024 Coupon Book is still running until December 24th as is the Costco Holiday Event Coupons. Then, you have the Costco 2025 Super Bowl Ad, which will start January 19th. If you want to get notified as soon as we release the upcoming Costco 2025 Super Bowl Ad then make sure to sign up for our email list, follow us on Instagram and Like us on Facebook!

We are loving the deals in the January 2025 Coupon Book for the New Year! First of all, the best value is the huge tubs of Orgain Organic Protein & Superfoods Protein Powder at $8 off! That is roughly 2.7lbs of Protein Powder for $25.99 after coupon. If you’re looking to start the New Year off with a bang, this is a good way to start getting in shape in no-time. If you’re looking for something easy to take to the gym and drink after your workout we highly recommend the 30g Milk Protein Shake by Orgain, which is also $6.50 off. These ready-to-drink shakes make it easier than ever to get that protein in your system as soon as you’re done working out. There are many other healthy supplements also on sale in the January Coupon Book too, such as Orgain Organic Kids Nutritional Protein Shakes at $9 off, Nutribullet Ultra Deluxe Single-Serve Blender at $40 off, Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides at $6 off, and more… The tire coupon has moved back to Michelin, and is the usual $40 off a set $899.99 or less and $60 off a set $900 or more.

If the link above didn’t work for you and this months coupons are not displaying then you can also click this link to go directly to the first page of the slideshow for the January 2025 Costco Coupon Book. What do you think of this months coupon book? Which items are you going to pick up while on sale? Leave a comment and let us know!

December 1st, 2024

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As Costco.com continues to mature and grow we keep seeing more and more Cyber Monday deals every year. This year is no exception. Within the Costco Black Friday Ad there is one page dedicated to Cyber Monday, which is page 30. You’ll see that page below along with a list of all the deals. There is women’s jewelry, such as earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces. There’s a few electronics, such as TV’s and laptops. There is a Ghirardelli Treats Tower that would make a great gift for anybody. Otherwise the theme of the Cyber Monday deals tend to be either toys, shoes, clothing, jewelry, electronics or gift cards.

Costco Cyber Monday 2024 Deals

Then, you’ve got pages 9 through 30 of the Black Friday Ad that all cover Cyber Monday’s date as well. That’s 21 pages of deals still going on during Cyber Monday. Here’s a link directly to Page 9 so you can scroll through all the deals.

Next, you’ve got the Costco December 2024 Coupon Book which is also valid during Cyber Monday. This coupon book includes 23 pages of deals, both on-line and in-store. You can click here to start at Page 1.

Lastly, there are also a ton of Cyber Monday deals directly on Costco.com that are not in a coupon book. They are kind of hard to find but clicking the link in the previous sentence will take you right to them. One notable deal to mention is the Southwest gift cards. You can get $500 of gift cards for only $429.99. If you use Southwest a few times a year it totally makes sense to buy it while it’s on sale tomorrow.

Here’s the coupon book deals at Costco for Cyber Monday 2024:

Ghirardelli Treats Tower $39.99 – $10 off = $29.99
Frigidaire 20 cu. ft. Upright Freezer $150 off
Gerry Men’s Puffer Jacket $32.99 – $6 off = $26.99
3.00 ctw G Color Cushion Diamond Wedding Set $7,999.99 – $1,500 off = $6,499.99
ASUS Zenbook 14″ OLED Touchscreen Laptop $999.99 – $300 off = $699.99
3.00 ctw Round Diamond Stud Earrings $19,999.99 – $3,000 off = $16,999.99
LG 55″ Class – OLED B4 Series – 4K UHD OLED TV $999.99
18kt Yellow Gold Snake Chain Bracelet or Necklace $200 – $500 off
Thomasville Lowell 6-Piece Modular Sectional $1,899.99 – $400 off = $1,499.99
Dearfoams – Costco NEXT 30% off

November 25th, 2024

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Costco December 2024 Holiday Event Coupons Page 1

Hot off the presses is the Costco Holiday Ad which we call the December 2024 Holiday Event Coupons. These Holiday Event deals run from December 7th through December 24th. They’re basically an additional set of coupons with savings geared towards Christmas gifts. It also overlaps with the Costco December 2024 Coupon Book. To get notified as soon as we release the January 2025 Coupon Book then make sure to sign up for our email list too!

This is called the Holiday Event 2024 handout because it’s typically handed out at the doors during Thanksgiving and Christmas time. You’re not going to receive this in the mail, so you’ll only know about it if you subscribe to our emails or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. In this handout are 4 pages of deals. There’s plenty of Christmas gift options, such as XBOX subscriptions, various electronics, a makeup case, and more. Also, many items that are great for hosting holiday parties, such as appetizers like mini quiches and coconut shrimp.

Any items in this coupon book that stand out to you? Anything you’ll pick up as a Christmas gift? Leave a comment and let us all know!

New Costco Strawberry Banana Smoothie in Food Court

Costco Strawberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients List

Costco Strawberry Banana Smoothie Nutrition Facts

Costco February 2025 Coupon Book

Costco January 2025 Hot Buys Coupons

Costco Food Courts Switching Back to Coke?!

Costco January 2025 Coupon Book

Costco Cyber Monday 2024 Deals

Costco December 2024 Holiday Event Coupons

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