Stay Cozy and Prepared With These 15 Costco Winter Essentials
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Before winter hits, it’s always a good idea to go shopping for pantry essentials, frozen foods, and other items you use frequently.
This will help make sure you’re stocked up on things you need so that you don’t have to fight the winter weather and you have everything you need to make some tasty meals at home in case you get stuck at home.
Here are a few ideas on what you can stock up on before winter hits so that you have them on hand if you need them.
Soup
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Soup is probably the number one food eaten throughout the winter. It soothes us when we’re sick and helps us keep warm over the cold winter months.
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Hot Cocoa Mix
Hot chocolate is a must for winter and buying in bulk will make sure you have enough to get you through the winter.
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Chili Beans
Stock up on the chili beans so that you don’t have to worry about not having any when you’re craving chili. For winter, you can enjoy regular chili or make new meals like chili baked potatoes, chili hot dogs, and more to change it up.
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Frozen Vegetables
Keep a stash of frozen vegetables handy for your winter meals. You can use the frozen vegetables as sides or use them in your recipes.
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Frozen Chicken
Grab some frozen chicken from Costco so that you can use it for your winter meals. With frozen chicken you can pull out as many as you need when you need them.
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Breakfast Sandwiches
For quick on the go breakfasts, frozen breakfast sandwiches are handy to have. You can purchase in bulk and store them in the freezer for future use.
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Smoothie Blends
Frozen smoothie blends can help you create a nutritious breakfast to get you going or a snack to help get through your day.
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Oatmeal
Having a stash of oatmeal set away will help you create a quick and easy morning breakfast to get your day started. Grab a variety box or choose your favorite flavors.
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Broth
Vegetable, beef, and chicken broth are all great to have on hand for meals or soups. Buying it in bulk can help you save money over the winter months.
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Wine
Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or to end the night? If you do, buying wine in bulk may be a great idea. It’s also great to have on hand for when you’re entertaining.
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Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is always nice to have on hand because you can add it to toast for breakfast or a snack, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, use it for baking, and more.
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Frozen Meals
Frozen meals can be very handy to pull out and make for lazy days. Stock up on your favorite frozen family or individual meals for the winter.
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Pasta
Have a variety of pasta on hand for quick weeknight dinners. Spaghetti, pasta salad, baked mac and cheese, and soup are just a few ideas on what you can make.
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Microwave Popcorn
Popcorn is one of those snacks that can be used for winter movie nights or when you want a healthy snack in between meals. Buy in bulk to get you through the winter with no trips to the store needed.
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Old Fashioned Oats
Oats can be used to make breakfasts, cookies, desserts, and other goodies. They’re great for having on hand for winter and they’re versatile.
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The next time you’re headed to Costco to do some shopping, stock up on these winter essentials. They’re great for having on hand for meals and snacks and you’ll have one less grocery store trip to make.
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