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To banana, or not to banana
Posted by: | October 2, 2025
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Ah, the humble banana. To buy, or not to buy? This yellow delight often sits abandoned in the corner of the warehouse due to our innate fear of them ripening all at once. But, fear not! For Costco bananas serve as my monthly reminder to make banana bread! While the recipes may vary and the age old debate occurs of which nut or dried fruit belongs in the batter, nothing is better than banana bread baked fresh and shared with one’s coworkers or family members…or consumed entirely by oneself.

Here’s my go to Costco banana buying process:

  • Go to Costco
  • Buy Bananas (usually ~$3 for a bunch, not organic, what am I…made of money?)
  • Use banana to accompany my morning yogurts
  • Get sick of eating yogurt cause I am lactose-intolerant lite
  • 3-4 bananas will ripen quickly and go brown
  • Make banana bread
  • Eat banana bread and share with coworkers/family if I’m feeling generous
  • Repeat

Let me know which banana recipe you enjoy! I usually use the recipe that works with whatever I have in the pantry!

– Matt

Hi there, ilovecostco too!
Posted by: | September 25, 2025
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Hi fellow Costco connoisseurs!

My name is Matt and I have the extreme privilege to contribute to this wonderful blog to evangelize the gift that keeps on giving – Costco.

From fond childhood food court memories to adult necessity runs, Costco has always been and has continued to be a solid foundation in the everchanging landscape of life. I hope to lend my voice to document deals, meal prep hacks, and other fun finds at my local Costco to continue this ongoing dialogue with you all.

Cheers,
Matt

Costco Shopping Video – Aug 17, 2023
Posted by: | October 16, 2023
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It’s been a long time. I am doing fine, just getting old.

Do you know many people say “I am blessed” or “Exciting things ahead”… but they usually suffer miserable situations in secret? I don’t have anything like that. You all remember me from way back (5 – 10 – 15 years ago). My life is boring and nothing really happens. I still say boring is the best. I wonder how many of my old visitors are still checking out my blog.

I shot this video on August 17, 2023. I finally edited last night (October 15, 2023).

God bless everyone. Please take care.

Costco Shopping – February 10, 2023
Posted by: | February 10, 2023
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3rd Costco Shopping in 2023 – $170.2 today / $438.86 this year

I wore a fancy cardigan I bought from Mr Porter. I like my new cardigan a lot. After all, it is from Mr Porter. I realized this cardigan looked feminine when I bought it. But it was that European look I couldn’t resist. Anyway, today I was called ma’am twice at Costco. I get called ma’am a few times a year. Twice a day was a record.

I didn’t buy anything special today. Boring, boring… I needed some coupon items. Instant savings saved $19.10.

The hotdog is always good. I never get sick of Costco hotdogs. They are just amazing good times.

Last Chance to order Valentine’s Day Flowers
Posted by: | January 31, 2023
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2nd Costco Shopping in 2023 – $64.34 / $268.66 this year

This is your last chance to order flowers for Valentine’s Day delivery. Costco has a good track record on flower delivery as far as my experience is concerned. The flowers look good, and they last a long time.

I never request them to be delivered on Valentine’s Day, February 14. It’s the busiest day for flower delivery, and I don’t like to risk it. So, I always schedule it to deliver a few days earlier. Actually, there was one incident when delivery was delayed by one day. But, it worked out fine because I asked for delivery a few days earlier. My friend never complains that she receives flowers early. I mean, I refuse to be a friend to anyone who complains that I sent flowers too early. That would be against my philosophy (Avoid drama. Boring is the best).

I didn’t want to send 50 roses. One or two dozen roses are OK, but 50 roses remind me of a guy who wears gold chains and heavy cologne. (Porsche key chain, Ray-Ban Sunglasses on the back of his head, etc, etc…). So, I looked for something less flashy.

Below is what I considered buying.

Costco Coupons, Member-Only Savings, February 2023
Posted by: | January 28, 2023
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Valid February 1, 2023 – February 26, 2023

I see several staple items I should buy on sale. (Laundry detergent, coffee, Ling Ling, energy shots).

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