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Twenty years ago, John was living in a government-subsidized apartment by himself.
Through Costco, I could enjoy quality products at a good price.
I found out that, with proper planning, I can savetime and moneywhile I enjoy high-quality products.
Now, he owns a three-bedroom house where he lives alone and still blogs about his Costco finds.
(Yep, Costco sells those, too.)
With proper vacuuming and freezing, you could make a lot of food items last much longer.
Heres what this Costco Superfan buys at the warehouse once a year.
On a middle-class budget?
Here are 8 things you must buy at Costco.
Holiday Cookies
During the Christmas season, Costco sells European Cookies (Belgian Cookies).
This is my 16-year-old tradition.
By eating Christmas cookies, I enjoy a little spirit of Christmas year-round.
They last a year in the freezer.
He likes to pair them with pasta and pesto for dinner.
Processed Meats
Shelf-stableSPAM Classic cansandLibbys Vienna sausagesare added to Johns cart when he peeps a deal.
Hell also stock up on bacon and stash it in the freezer.
But do you make it last all year?
Every Thanksgiving I buy a 20-pound turkey and bake it alone, says John.
I vacuum pack and eat the rest throughout the year.
They will last for several years.
It may take several years, but I will eventually wear those sneakers!
Stock Up During Sales
Some savvy savers know how to time the market the Costco marketplace.
I only buy these items when they are on sale at Costco.
Since I have a nice stash, I have the flexibility to wait for the next sale.
Apply these more pro shopping tips when discovering 20 ways to pay less at Costco.
There is a misconception about single living and bulk buying, says John.
Living alone doesnt mean clutter.
Single living often means more space and more luxury.
Only one person lives in the house, so there will be more space.
Its worth noting that bulk-buying doesnt take up as much storage space as you might think, he says.
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