My Trip to Costco

Early this month I went to Costco. I decided- in part because honestly I was feeling lazy- not to calculate as I shopped and see where I landed.

Here is what I purchased:
6 pack of anchovies 6.99
6 pack of chicken broth 10.99
6 pack of chicken tenderloins 19.36
24 Organic eggs 6.99
New York steak (4) 30.13
1 # Smoked Salmon 13.99
3 # Baby Bella Mushrooms 3.99
3 pack of English cukes 3.99
2 # Grape Tomatoes 5.99

Total= 102.42

I have never (while on SNAP) purchased this much on one trip and while the prices at Costco are definitely better than almost anywhere else, I am definitely taking a risk. Plus I bought steak and smoked salmon, items you definitely wouldn't associate with a SNAP budget. But I am so sick of turkey burgers and honestly, I wanted to see if I could splurge and survive (both of which I think I can do).

By the time I went to Costco I had also gone to Russo's twice, again not calculating as I went.

Here is what I purchased:
Bananas 2.85
Navel Oranges 2.35
Pink Lady Apples 5.48
Grapefruit 2.40
Ginger Root .27
Carrots 1.40
The Worlds Largest Sweet Potato 1.66
Milk 4.29
Cheddar Cheese 6.78

Total= 27.48
Minus $10. Bounty Bucks
Total= 17.48

Total so far=119.90

Here is what I purchased:
Broccoli Crowns 3.17
2 small heads Cauliflower3.96
Fennel 1.49
Broccoli Rabe 2.50
Celery 1.98
Garlic .57
Grafton Cheddar Cheese 7.09

Subtotal= 20.76
Minus $10. Bounty Bucks
Total= 10.76

Total so far= 130.66

By the time the month ends, I will have lots of the Costco items left.  I think I am likely to recommend that IF you have access to Costco- or BJ's or another price club- that you stock up in the beginning of the month.  The prices are so so much better than any other supermarket.