Great ‘What to Buy at Costco & Makro’ Hunt

ksh123

mardatha wrote: »

You can't be frugal in Costco. It makes you ill !

You are so right. Which is why I have delayed my visit until next week when I will have a bit more money
I know its sad, but I am really excited. I first discovered Costco when I lived in California. And when we came back to GB and discovered our first one over here we walked in, breathed in, and said "ohh, that lovely Costco smell!". You just don't get it anywhere else.
My only gripe - cinammon buns. The US ones are fantastic and you can't get them here. I keep telling 'em, but to no avail

hairy_g

veruccasalt wrote: »

We have been to the Costco in Orlando, Florida a couple of times over the last ten years. It really is home from home!

The only thing is some of the furniture and garden stuff is so fab, but there would be no way of getting it home!

I'm quite sure i've read somewhere, ( and it may be way back in this thread,) that Costco will ship to a Costco near you.

PixiePie

ksh123 wrote: »

My only gripe - cinammon buns. The US ones are fantastic and you can't get them here. I keep telling 'em, but to no avail

Pleeeeease can they not ever stock them here in the UK - my bottom would be the size of a Costco warehouse if they do :rotfl:One of the yummiest things in the entire whole world........droooooooool

PixiePie

mcdrye wrote: »

Costco do sell tubs of cinnamon bites (mini buns) ~£3-4 in the cereal aisle but they are not made instore. Also there are cinnamon raisin bagels (12 for £2.99) and the icing covered Danishes have a strong cinnamon taste but the icing is mega sweet on the teeth.

Fortunately/Unfortunately (depending on the size of your bottom and your will power) these are nothing like the lushness of the US fresh cinnamon buns. HEAVENLY. (Sorry. I've been low carbing. I think despite really loving bread, these are the one thing I could break my diet for. Arghhhhh....off to dream about them now....drrooooolll still.)

ksh123

PixiePie wrote: »

Fortunately/Unfortunately (depending on the size of your bottom and your will power) these are nothing like the lushness of the US fresh cinnamon buns. HEAVENLY. (Sorry. I've been low carbing. I think despite really loving bread, these are the one thing I could break my diet for. Arghhhhh....off to dream about them now....drrooooolll still.)

Ahhh, you are so brave :j Just imagine tho, if we could get cinnamon buns shipped over here :j:j:j:j

sheeps68

Kirkland Washing Powder
Ive been using Kirkland washing powder for a while and generally been happy. Over recent months I've managed to bleach a few clothes (patches) during a wash cycle. Now I dont know if this is me overloading machine or what but was wondering if anyone else has had any problems. Just to say as yet I'm still unsure hence asking question.

mirko

sheeps68 wrote: »

Kirkland Washing Powder
Ive been using Kirkland washing powder for a while and generally been happy. Over recent months I've managed to bleach a few clothes (patches) during a wash cycle. Now I dont know if this is me overloading machine or what but was wondering if anyone else has had any problems. Just to say as yet I'm still unsure hence asking question.

No. But I've only used Kirkland for about 10 washes (or the wife has... )

Haven't had any problems - but we hardly use any of the powder, and do a tiny top up with Persil - as has been advised earlier in this thread.. to avoid too much of a disinfectant smell.

Bedtimebear

Hi,

I have recently been told by my work that I get a discount on costo membership, they say I can have 2 cards for £25.00, do you think that a good deal. How much is normal membership? Is membership worth the the fee?:)

Thanks, naomi

Skint_Catt

I think normal membership is £25 and you get a spouse card free anyway.

yes, it's more than worth the fee

Raksha

sheeps68 wrote: »

Kirkland Washing Powder
Ive been using Kirkland washing powder for a while and generally been happy. Over recent months I've managed to bleach a few clothes (patches) during a wash cycle. Now I dont know if this is me overloading machine or what but was wondering if anyone else has had any problems. Just to say as yet I'm still unsure hence asking question.

I only use Kirkland powder for my 'dark' washes (not whites as I don't think it makes them white enough - 2 teenage boys and white school shirts ) but I've not noticed any bleaching at all. Believe me I do stuff the washing in (have to be reminded to leave room for the water sometimes )