Reply #29: Costco will save you $ on some things, not on others....

[Dora]

If you can go with your folks to Costco, I would advise you to stock up on some things, but to skip others....

frozen ravioli
cereal
cheese (tillamook blocks are a bargain and rbgh-free)
spaghetti sauce
rice
pasta
organic chicken broth

If your "food" budget is actually your shopping budget, then don't forget that you'll be paying for non-food essentials too. Costco can save you money on...

toilet paper
paper towels
laundry soap
shampoo/conditioner
vitamins, and other OTC meds

Skip the household cleaners, unless you really need a six-pack of toilet bowl cleaner.

Avoid the snack foods. Costco has some delicious temptations - but buying them won't save you any $ in your budget.