Go for kitchen staples.

Here are five items from Costco that I use every day that are a great deal and great quality.

Why do I need a million rolls of paper towels or a comically large box of cereal?

Costco Store Front

Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham

Considering its just me and my husband at home, it all seems like too much.

After a trip with my neighbor (a Costco aficionado), I was sold.

The trick is to figure out how to make Costco work for you.

Costco EVOO

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They are completely impractical for everyday useunless you decant your oil like I do!

I fill up a squeeze bottle and refill it as needed.

Costco Black Pepper

Costco

I like their Italian EVOO and use it for everyday cooking and salads.

During my last trip to Costco, the 2-liter bottle was $14.99a steal!

Kirkland Signature Whole Black Pepper

I only buy whole peppercorns, which I use to refill my peppermill.

Costco Honey

Costco

If its not freshly ground, what is even the point?

I use honey all the time for tea, yogurt, baked goods,dressings, and more.

Kirkland Signature Unsalted Butter

Im from the south, so I worship at the altar of butter.

Costco Butter

Costco

Last time I checked, four 1-pound packages (each with 4 sticks) was $13.99.

Butter freezes incredibly well, too.

Kikkoman Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Costco sells soy sauce in a 64-ounce jug.

Costco soy sauce

Costco

Another cartoonishly big container thats impractical for use in the kitchen, but hear me out!