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Happy Valentine’s Day – Costco to Rescue
Posted by: | February 14, 2014
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Happy Valentine’s Day.

I understand many people hate Valentine’s day because it’s just another commercialized day that society created for us to spend money.

I used to hate all holidays for that very reason.

Then I got older.. and I started to appreciate all commercially promoted holidays such as Valentine’s Day and Christmas. I now enjoy looking up at the sky and feel the season changing. As I get older, I feel more sentimental over a lot of things.

Photo was taken 2014, not 2013

I went to Costco a day before Valentine’s Day. I had a blind faith that Costco must have the roses. They had a bunch of dozen roses for sale. They were $15.99 each (dozen). I also bought a simple card from the 99 Cents only store and wrote a short message. I spent less than $20 on everything.

Valentine’s day is just another stupid tradition. You can live your life either enjoying this stupid tradition or feel grumpy about it.

As always, God bless single people.

Costco Shopping – February 10, 2014
Posted by: | February 10, 2014
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Lately, I’ve been going to Costco often and buy a small quantity of items.

Today I bought a chicken for dinner, and a container to leave in my trunk.

I go to garage sales and estate sales. I always need a container or two.

Costco Executive Membership (2%) Rebate Check
Posted by: | January 21, 2014
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This is my Costco executive card 2% rebate check this year. 
$104.99 means I spent $5,249.50 at Costco last year.

Basic membership is $55.00/year
Executive membership is $110/year.

So, I need to receive a $55.00 rebate check to cover my executive membership fee. With this rebate check, I am getting paid $49.99 to be an executive member.

But this is not the only check I will receive this year. There is Costco/AmEx back check coming up. I will receive about $270.00 there.

Costco Shopping – January 8, 2014
Posted by: | January 9, 2014
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Happy new year~!

This was my first Costco shopping in 2014.

2014 – I can’t believe I started this website 6 years ago. Will I be doing this 6 years from now?

I had a bunch of staple items to buy. Coupon saved $26.00.

I stock up on chicken soup for when I catch a cold. I truly believe in the power of chicken soup. I need V8 juice for busy mornings when I don’t have time to make Vitamix juice.

I didn’t buy anything fancy. It is my new year’s resolution to save money. With my new year’s resolution, I still spent $124.61. I think I’m doing OK as long as nothing goes to trash.

Happy new year. I will keep in touch.

Costco Shopping – December 2, 2013
Posted by: | December 2, 2013
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I went to Costco for a quick shopping on my lunchtime.

I don’t drink soda anymore; I quit soda. I drink sparkling mineral water instead. So, this must be better for me. But I just spent $75 on designer water (after $14 savings).

This is why some people hate Americans. People make a little extra money… and their heads get too big and spend money on luxury items. I need to wake up, stay humble, and save. 

2014 will be all about saving money. You’ll see. I will save.

Costco Shopping – November 23, 2013
Posted by: | November 24, 2013
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7th time Costco shopping this month.  3rd straight day of Costco shopping today.

I went to a Costco in a different city to pick up another scarf. This one was for my family member’s birthday.

At Costco, I met a chubby gentleman wearing a really nice Santa hat. I struck a conversation with him because I wanted to know where he bought his Santa hat. 

It turned out he is a professional Santa. I had a nice talk with this gentleman. He said he booked solid for the season. He already made a few public appearances. He told me he gets butterflies in his stomach every time before he makes an appearance.

What do you know, even Santa shops at Costco.