Jason and I are in an adjustment period right now. He’s done with school, he’s taken the bar, and now…we wait. Finding our groove as a couple is somewhat new again. He has a lot more free time on his hands, and with the exception of having a husband who is finally done with law school, not much has actually changed in my world. That probably sounds odd, but I’ve just become used to having to do my own thing without my dude by my side. It’s also why I’ve been a little more absent on the blog lately as well – we’re just trying to figure this whole having time together thing!
Like…what do we even like to do together? I mean we have our standard go-tos, like dining out, making new meals at home, seeing movies. But we’ve both changed in the five years since Jason started law school, and it’s going to take some time.
If you’re wondering what any of this has to do with Costco, I’ll tell you; Jason and I apparently like Friday night dates at Costco. That’s a new discovery for us. We’ve had a Costco membership for over a year now, but neither location in Tampa Bay were very close to us. We’d somehow always forget that they close at 8:30pm, and kind of hustle to get what we needed and get out.
But with two new locations (one is just ten minutes away!), we kicked off this past Friday with an hour long date perusing each aisle of the newest Costco in West Tampa. Initially, I was like, “how lame are we?”, but then I realized how nice it was to just be with Jason, in no particular hurry, checking out the value in a lot of items at Costco.
I actually made a post about it on my personal Facebook account, and apparently lots of couples love Costco date nights! Where else can you get an inexpensive bite (if you want), and just be in a dorky domestic bliss with your person?!
The original reason we even purchased a membership to Costco a little over a year ago, was because we were both in need of new tires, and Jason had found a thread on Reddit about how great their Tire Center was. Since then, we love pretty much everything about this wholesale chain.
Not only can you stock up on quality grocery items, but there are tons of household appliances, electronics, we love to buy our nieces and nephew books from Costco, and they even have a travel agency. Annnnd their wine department is also a favorite of mine.
Both new Costco locations will feature a variety of convenient specialty departments, including a Gas Station, Fresh Bakery, Fresh Meat, Fresh Produce, Fresh Deli with Rotisserie Chicken, Optical Department with Independent Doctor of Optometry, Photo Center, Pharmacy, Tire Center, Hearing Aid Center, Food Court, and Beer, Liquor, and Fine Wine. Members also can save on Costco Services such as Travel and Auto Buying.
If you’re close to the new West Tampa location, OR the Wesley Chapel store, make sure to snag your membership before March 12, 2017:
+ New Executive Members will receive a $40 Costco Cash Card and $55 in coupons – Cost of this membership is $110
+ New Gold Star and Business Members will receive a $20 Costco Cash Card – Cost of this membership is $55
To celebrate the opening of both new locations, Costco has given me one very generous gift basket to giveaway FULL of Kirkland Signature goodies, from their private label. Enter the rafflecopter, below – Good Luck!
*this contest is open to local residents, only.
i love getting my office products there.
I havent shopped at Costco bit I think I would like the fresh organic produce.
Their produce section is one of my faves!
We just joined Costco now that we have one in Wesley Chapel. We always went to Sams club. Excited to see the differences.
I love costco! I love all the free food samples they give out. They also make really good Birthday cakes.
And they have the best tiramisu!
Ooooh, I need to try their tiramisu!
So excited about Costco opening up in Wesley Chapel! I actually haven’t been to their stores yet but can’t wait to check ’em out!
I love shopping date nights too! It’s even better when the toddler isn’t around because we can actually get stuff done lol.
I bet!
I’ve actually never tried any Costco products. We don’t have one in our town but I’m hoping maybe soon we’ll get one.
We always buy the frozen wild caught mahi and the coffee in the yellow bag lol I don’t even know what the brand is.
I have bought a lot of their meats and I love their fresh salmon, but I’ve never bought the frozen mahi – that’s on my list for next trip!
I LOVE Costco! My mom and I wen there this weekend and stocked up on all kinds of fun stuff! We also have memberships to BJ’s for diapers and Sams Club!
There are way too many products to list!! Their trashbags, 5-hour energy drinks, hot dogs, laundry detergent, sponges, and I could keep going!! So many great products nad it is the perfect place for a date night.
Glad you also enjoy date nights at Costco!
Surprise–my hubs and I love Costco too! We have been there 4 times since they opened a few weeks ago and it’s a new favorite stop of ours. Dorky, yes, but true. Their wine selection is pretty great and I love their high-end beauty products. Glad I’m not alone in loving this store!!
I love their coffee choices!
Their k-cup prices, and whole bean coffee are really great prices!
We have a membership to Sam’s and feel the same way. Love their frozen vegetables and fruit and their meat is so much better than the local grocery stores! I also can’t leave without a hot dog usually, haha! Enjoy figuring out your new free time routine!
I’ve been thinking about getting a membership, I haven’t tried it yet.
Oh, you’d love it! If not for anything other than their wine prices, and snacks for sweet Maizy 😉
I love their paper products and their fresh produce!
Their produce prices are amazing! I love the price for their eggs too – I buy their 3-dozen carton and in my area it’s $6.79 which is a great prices for cage-free brown eggs! Thanks for entering, Carly.
I can relate so much! I get to so used to doing things for just me and E because of Kyle’s work schedule so when he is around it’s awkward at first haha.
I always love buying in bulk! My favorite things to buy when I go shopping there with Lantz are lots of greens, herbs and spices for meats, smoothie ingredients and lots of chips!!
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I love buying frozen produce in bulk for smoothies at Costco – their prices for organic are so great!
I have only honestly been a member of Sams Club, but I hear awesome things about Costco.
I do like Sam’s as well, but I think the selection of fresh produce, meats, and wine are slightly better at Costco…and I love their Kirkland brand.
I’ve never been to Costco! ? but it looks awesome!
You have to go! You would LOVE it, I know it.