I’ve long been a fan of Costco and its mega-sized product offerings, especially when it comes to items my family uses a lot.
I often hit the warehouse store for essentials, like milk and coffee, and have even trusted Costco to handle my Thanksgiving dinner in years past.
However, I haven’t used my membership to shop for my holiday gifting and entertaining needs until this year.
Recently, I headed to my local Costco in search of seasonal deals and any items that would come in handy for all the holiday entertaining my family does — and I was pleasantly surprised.
Here are 12 of the best offerings I discovered while shopping at Costco this holiday season.
I was tempted by the Dyson V9 Submarine stick vacuum for over $200 off.
Whether you’re picking up this Dyson stick vac to help yourself get the house clean after all those holiday gatherings, or you’re gifting it to someone else, $230 off is a pretty impressive deal.
This wet/dry vacuum is typically priced over $500, but Costco members can grab it for just $330 through the end of December.
As someone with lots of pets and a family of four to clean up after, this is an item I’d gladly pick up for myself or add to my Christmas wish list.
Premade cinnamon rolls are perfect for Christmas morning.
The holidays are all about time spent together, but sometimes it’s nice to get a break from all the cooking (and clean-up) that comes along with this time of year.
My 17-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter love eating cinnamon rolls after we open gifts on Christmas morning, but I love the idea of making my morning easier with premade options.
This pan of Kirkland Signature heat-and-serve cinnamon rolls is just $13. The time I’ll save on Christmas morning alone makes them worth the price, which works out to about $2 per roll.
A Vitamix on sale for $100 off caught my eye.
My husband enjoys cooking just as much as I do, and we love using our Vitamix for everything from making soups to creating fun homemade ice creams.
A Vitamix would make a perfect gift for any foodie on your holiday shopping list, and the $100 discount is an even greater reason to pick one up at Costco.
These savings are also a good excuse to pick one up for yourself, too.
I snagged the cutest charcuterie displays for less than $20.
A big fan of holiday charcuterie boards throughout the season, I squealed when I found this cute two-pack kit containing kits to make a chalet and tree out of meats, cheeses, olives, and other bites.
For $20, it’s a great item to pick up and store in the fridge for impromptu holiday gatherings or as a fun way to impress dinner guests.
My teen daughter will love this soft $15 robe.
I grabbed a $15 robe for my teenage daughter, as she had been asking for something cozy to wear while getting ready for quite a while.
Available in pink and white, these fluffy Room Service robes are usually $19 at Costco, but were $4 off during my trip.
Other Room Service robes cost twice as much online, so this felt like a great Costco-exclusive deal to me.
I’m taking advantage of the sale on massive chicken pot pies.
I have fond memories of a neighbor who brought me Costco chicken pot pies to help simplify dinnertime both times I had a baby.
Since then, they’ve become something I take to friends who are sick, grieving, or need a little pick-me-up. The ready-to-bake pies are packed with chicken, can serve a large group, and are so easy to pop in the oven.
They’re great for keeping on hand to feed unexpected guests, or to take to holiday potlucks.
Now is a great time to stock up on them, as they’re $4 off.
The AMC gift packs are perfect for just about anyone on my list.
My teens see a lot of movies with their friends, so this AMC Theatres gift pack caught my eye right away.
For about $40, you can gift the film enthusiast in your life two movie tickets and a $20 digital AMC gift card (perfect for using on snacks).
During my shopping trip, the set was $5 off, bringing the total to just $35. This deal is perfect as a gift or stocking stuffer.
I also spotted huge savings on the hair dryer that so many teen girls want.
A few years ago, my teen daughter started asking for her own Dyson hair dryer.
I love mine, but I was hesitant to buy another for my kid, given the high price tag. However, the nearly $500 hair dryer is $130 off at Costco, making it just $360.
This is one of the best prices I’ve seen. If there’s ever been a time to buy a Dyson for your hair-care-obsessed teen, this may be it.
These giant candles can be a wonderful gift.
I buy Sand + Fog candles often because they tend to smell amazing and last a long time.
The brand’s 57-ounce candles are originally $40, but are $6 off at Costco right now. The giant size means they’re bound to last the recipient of your gift well into the new year.
When I saw this deal on one of my favorite candle brands, I immediately started thinking of who they’d make great gifts for, from teachers to hairdressers.
I’ll likely be stuffing stockings with these lip balms.
I’m always looking for stocking-stuffer ideas for my husband and teens, and these eos lip balms are exactly the type of thing I like to gift.
After all, everyone could use a balm for chapped lips, especially throughout the cooler winter months.
Right now, this pack of nine eos lip balms is on sale for $17 at Costco, meaning each costs less than $2.
Costco’s fresh flowers are often in my cart.
These $20 bouquets of two-dozen roses are my go-to hostess gift, birthday present, and treat for myself.
Available in tons of colors, these Costco florals typically last for a long time and are an easy-but-elegant gift to grab for people on your list who may be hard to shop for.
They’re also perfect for displaying in your own home during the holiday entertaining season, so pick up an extra bouquet for yourself while you’re loading up your cart.
My teens’ favorite hand sanitizer was also a great price at Costco.
My teens complain about many hand-sanitizer brands, saying they smell bad or dry out their hands too much.
Thankfully, they both like Touchland hand sanitizer sprays, so I keep them in my car and purse to use when we’re on the go.
While at Costco, I grabbed a four-pack of Touchland sprays for $30 to put into my family’s stockings. This felt like a steal because Touchland normally charges $12 per sanitizer.
Overall, I was pretty pleased with my attempt to shop for the holidays at Costco.
I’d recommend stopping at Costco during the holiday season if you’re looking for savings on electronics or ideas for affordable stocking stuffers.
In addition to scoring big discounts on the bigger-ticket items my teens and husband have asked for, I grabbed several other gifts at Costco.
The wholesale retailer is also a great spot for those entertaining guests this holiday season, whether they need premade cinnamon rolls or creative charcuterie displays.
I’m a huge fan of lessening my own workload during the holidays so I can spend more time with my family, and Costco seemed to be the perfect place to do just that.
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