Is Costco the best place to buy everything??

 Here's a question we received from one of our readers:

Dear Lauren and Jenna: 

I tend to buy too much at Costco. Their groceries are high quality but the sizes available are often more than I can eat before the sell by date. What do you recommend that I do?

Dear Reader,

Although Costco can have some great deals... buying in bulk is not always the best for everyone.

Costco memberships are a great investment for people with large families and kids on sports teams. If this is not you, be sure to customize your shopping trips so that nothing goes to waste. 

Our best advice for Costco customers is to go occasionally to stock up on non-perishables that you use most often. Check to see if you are running low on your favorite products before you leave the house to ensure that you don't over-buy. 

An easy way to save money is to make sure that you do not throw food away. It is better to buy less and more often than to let things go bad. 

Always make price comparisons because you will find that some stores are cheaper than others on certain products... but don't forget that your time is also important. There's no need to shop at 5 different stores for different products when the prices are fairly similar. Remember what's the cheapest at each location so when you're in the area you can always stop in.

See, it takes no time to save a dime. 

xoxo

Lauren and Jenna