Mini-Ep 41: Gift Giving and Costco Faves

Costco Enthusiasm

Kate Spencer shares her enthusiasm for Costco, highlighting her favorite products and the company's commendable employee policies. She praises Costco's Kirkland brand for its quality and affordability, mentioning items like olive oil, coffee beans, and laundry detergent. Kate's admiration extends to the company's treatment of employees, noting their living wage and humane working hours 1.

I fucking love Costco. They treat their employees so well. They support living wage for them.

--- Kate Spencer

Kate also lists a variety of products she regularly purchases, from vitamins to dog food, emphasizing the value and convenience Costco offers 2.

   

Shopping Insights

Kate's shopping experiences at Costco reveal both the joys and challenges of bulk buying. She recounts purchasing everything from snacks and household items to vacations, underscoring the store's vast selection. Despite her love for Costco, she acknowledges that bulk buying isn't for everyone, especially if it leads to food waste 2.

The list is truly endless because this is, like, a fraction of what I've bought at Costco.

--- Kate Spencer

Doree Shafrir adds that while she appreciates Costco, the distance from her home makes frequent trips challenging, highlighting a common issue for many shoppers 1.