Theres one part of the store that makes me justify the crowds and the trip.
ButCostco anxietyis a very real thing that keeps some of us avoiding it.
That is not to say Costco is a “bad” store and you shouldn’t shop there.

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They have everything fromhealthy snacksto great deals on house plants.
Well, buying meat, poultry and fish in bulk at Costco definitely saves me money.
They typically carry higher quality products for a fraction of the per-pound price at standard grocery stores.
Even though I live alone, I have a foolproof way of making my Costco meat haul last.
This helps me take advantage of the discount prices without wasting the larger portions.
I concede that they have incredible deals and numerous eye-catching snacks.
Plus, the experience of shopping there is anxiety inducing (thinking about the parking lot in particular).