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Costco Shopping – Before Christmas
Posted by: | December 24, 2009
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* 43rd Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

I really enjoyed today’s Costco shopping.

I am really busy this month. I am going to skip the Christmas season.

I had nothing on my shopping list, but I went to Costco to relax and look at Christmas stuff. I wanted some treats for Christmas (I’ll be home alone). Oh, how much I enjoy Costco shopping.

I bought Red Bull, hot wings, lamb shank, some fancy cheese, wines (gift), and eggs.

Below basket was $103.xx, and I spent $23.70 on gas. ($127 total)

* I wore my Santa hat to Costco. I am trying to make the most out of my busy schedule.

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Posted by: | December 18, 2009
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* 42st Costco Shopping this year, 2nd time this month.

I wore that Santa’s hat to Costco.

I should become a spokesperson for Calvin Klein. I bought one more Calvin Klein shirt. So, In 2 months, I bought 4 pairs of CK jeans, 3 CK shirts, and 2 belts. I really need to save money. But this shirt was only $12.97. I think I look good in it.

I saved $7.00 with the coupons.

Cuisinart’s coffee grinder claims it will make my coffee taste better. I don’t see how a machine will grind coffee in such a way that it will improve my coffee taste. Anyway, I have to try it. I drink coffee every day and I’ve been using my $7.00 grinder for the last 7 years.

Update 2021 – I still wear that CK long sleeves. I still have the coffee grinder, but I am keeping it as a backup.

Founder of Price Club, Sol Price dies 93
Posted by: | December 14, 2009
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Sol Price (January 23, 1916 – December 14, 2009) was the founder of FedMart and Price Club (since merged into Costco). He is considered a pioneer of the “warehouse store” retail model. He was a 1934 graduate of San Diego State University, and in 1938 earned a law degree from the University of Southern California Law School. Price was admitted to the California Bar in November 1938.

Price Club was merged into Costco in 1993.

I couldn’t find the cause of his death.

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Costco Shopping / Single Living
Posted by: | December 11, 2009
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* 41st Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month. 

I am tired and busy. But I was bored. So I went to Costco.

I had nothing on my shopping list, but I thought I would find something.

Basically, everything I bought today is something I didn’t “have to” buy.

I bought really fancy Christmas cards. I don’t know what I will do with 60 gift tags.

Crackers and Olives were totally for fun. I am likely to stay home alone for Christmas. So, that was my excuse to buy some snacks.

Update 2021 – I still have about a half box of the Christmas cards. I use 1-2 cards a year.

Costco Carr's Crackers

Then I saw the box of Carr’s crackers. They had pictures of crackers with cheese and stuff on them. They looked so cute, so I thought I do that as well.

This is what I had for dinner. I used some leftover ham from Thanksgiving. The onion was too strong, but it was good.

It looks a little pathetic, but it was fun doing it alone.

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Costco Shopping – November 30, 2009
Posted by: | December 1, 2009
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* 40th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

Hm… my plan was to go to Costco less than 3 times a month so I would save some money.

I went to Costco for some staple items.

I never liked Calvin Klein. I never liked name-brand clothes. But I’ve been buying a lot of CK stuff lately, mainly because Costco sells them cheap. 

What can I say, designer clothes make people look better?  They have better cut & fit. I blame Costco for spoiling me.

Anyway, those Calvin Klein belts were only $25.00 a pair.

Update (less than a year later) – those belts turned out to be cheap quality. I trashed them.

 

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Costco Shopping – November 19, 2009
Posted by: | November 20, 2009
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* 39th Costco Shopping this year, 2nd time this month.

Last 2 months, I spent more money than I made. So I am careful with money. I think I am doing OK this month. I booked 2 wedding photography gigs that I almost doubled my income this month. I have a few small gigs lined up next month as well. I need to be careful with money. 

I enjoyed today’s Costco shopping. I spent about 2 hours there. I looked everywhere. I talked to a nice lady who recommended to me which cheese I should try.

Today’s shopping items need to be divided into 2 groups.

First group – Normal, everyday items.

I bought 2 Calvin Klein long sleeves shirts – they go with my Calvin Klein jeans. Those shirts were adorable. They were $18.99 each.

The second group – for Thanksgiving.
I will be home alone for this Thanksgiving Day (the entire weekend). Please don’t feel sorry for me, because I enjoy being alone. I manage to entertain myself. It would be better if I spend time with my family and have a good dinner. But I’m still good.

Anyway… I bought some treats for Thanksgiving weekend. I still have to buy gravy, stuffing, & cranberry sauce… 

I plan to watch TV, DVD, and work on my personal projects. I will enjoy some coffee and diet Pepsi.

* I saved $16.25 with the coupons.

I spent total $217.87 (w/ gas)

Costco Shopping – November 1, 2009
Posted by: | November 2, 2009
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* 38th Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month.

3 pairs of Anti-Wrinkle Khakis (Dockers Classic Fit):
I have about 15 pairs of these slacks. But, when I saw them, I had to pick up 3 pairs. These slacks are $21.99 each, a really good price. I plan to “Save” these slacks for special days and night-outs, so I will look extra sharp.

Chocolates of the World:
I found Chocolates of the World! I couldn’t find them on my last 2 trips to Costco. I was thrilled to see them. I bought two. I am going to make them last until May 2010, which is the expiration date. (see picture below)

Jose’s coffee:
I’m going to bring Jose’s Coffee to work instead of my regular supply of Starbucks Coffee. I hope it tastes OK. Several months ago, I brought Kirkland Signature’s coffee to work. Everyone hated it (including myself) – so we had to trash the entire bag. Sorry Costco, your coffee is OK. It’s just we are very picky about coffee.

Chocolates of the World
2 Jars of Chocolates of the World for 2010