COSTCO can be a great store for just about anyone to shop at - and one superfan is enjoying it by taking advantage of its quality of products in addition to savings.
She goes by Jessica, who has been recommending products to buy at stores including Costco for most of her life.
But the 33-year-old, who lives in Quebec, Canada, has taken it a step further with an outreach now on TikTok, which she started up in March 2020.
This was Jessica’s way of passing up boredom during quarantine by entertaining a virtual audience.
She also shares her content on her Instagram channel as well.
On both social media platforms, she is known as "@lifebyjessica."
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It’s important to note that Jessica’s content goes beyond grocery products and Costco, as she also makes makeup and skincare-related videos.
And while she does post money-saving tips time-to-time, she is more focused on the quality of products.
“I try not to really niche myself down to one market, not necessarily just beauty or not necessarily just skincare,” Jessica told The Sun.
“I have Dollarama stuff that goes pretty viral too [and] Amazon stuff.”
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For those who don’t know, Dollarama is widely considered the Dollar Tree of Canada.
There are more than 460 locations in the country.
Already, Jessica’s following on TikTok has grown past 230,000.
And her Instagram base has grown to more than 20,000.
Products to buy at Costco
For fellow Costco shoppers, she has a full list of products she recommended buying.
But keep in mind, shopping at the store is exclusive for members only.
It costs either $120 or $60 per year, depending on the membership tier that you want.
Additionally, Jessica has provided some comment on the products she recommends buying, which is as follows:
- Cerave Moisturizing Cream: My go-to moisturizer for the face and body!
- Kirkland Chocolate Covered Almonds: Most delicious chocolate almonds ever
- Olivia Butterfly shrimp: Easy to make and incredibly flavorful
- Bath sheets Drap De Bain: They don't always have these ones but when they do I grab one, they're so big and cozy
- Skinny Pop: Great when you're in the mood for something salty!
- Lean Turkey Pepperoni: Really good grab-and-go snack.
Products to avoid at Costco
Not every product is going to satisfy everyone at Costco.
Specifically, Jessica recommends avoiding Andrea-branded Mediterranean Medley at the store.
These products come in containers filled with antipasto items including olives, cheese, and peppers.
Another product Jessica did not like from Costco was the Bacon wrapped scallops.
Jessica said that she was disappointed with the flavor.
The Sun has also recently revealed items at Costco to buy and avoid.
The following items are the ones to additionally stay away from at the warehouse:
- Toilet paper
- Over-the-counter medications
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Cooking oil
Some of these products lack taste quality, while others are just not worth the money.
A Costco gift card savings secret
Additionally, there’s a Costco gift card secret that you need to check out that can save you money that Jessica has touted.
“For gift cards to be sold at Costco, they have to offer some kind of deal to the customer,” Jessica said.
In fact, buying gift cards at Costco can save you up to $50.
In a recent video, Jessica showed that there were two $50 Jack Astor’s gift cards listed for only $79.99 in total at the store.
In addition to in-store, gift cards at Costco can be bought online.
To purchase online, you can visit the wholesaler’s Gift Cards & Tickets section.
You’ll need a membership and an account to be eligible for the gift card savings.
Currently, Costco has a $500 e-gift card at Southwest Airlines listed for just $449.99.
You can also buy five $20 e-gift cards at Peet’s Coffee for just $79.99.
More advice for saving money
While saving money isn’t Jessica’s main focus, she does have a couple of more tips for shoppers looking at that perspective.
Most importantly, Jessica said it’s key to do your research and price compare with other retailers.
Jessica used an example of buying an onion chopper on Amazon for $25 when she could have bought one at Dollarama for only $3 or $4.
“Know what's out there and know what price you're looking for,” Jessica said.
At Costco, in particular, Jessica said you might be able to get great deals by buying products in bulk.
“I think it's Crest toothpaste, they have five or six bottles, [which] you can get for $12 or something like that,” Jessica said.
She added, “Whereas one bottle is like $6.99 - and it's significantly smaller.”
Moreover, Jessica recommends checking the liquidation section at your local stores to find deals.
For instance, Jessica’s local grocery store has big sections filled with makeup and home goods.
“Oftentimes, they'll put their seasonal products in their liquidation section,” Jessica said.
“So [buy] summer items in the fall for the next summer.”
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