You probably knew that you could get all kinds of human prescription medications at Costco. But did you know that Costco stocks medications for pets, too? Here are 13 of the dozens of prescription meds for pets that you can get at Costco. They are listed in alphabetical order. Apoquel Our dog Sadie has seasonal…
Did you know that you can get your pet prescriptions at Costco? Neither did I until my dog Sadie had a second surgery last year. As you can imagine, her post-surgical pet meds were not cheap. We got the first batch sent home with us from the vet and paid handsomely for it. When I…
It wasn’t until there was a recall on Diamond Pet Foods that I learned that other companies were making Costco brands. You see, in that recall notice that Diamond put out, it included Costco’s Kirkland Signature dog food. Who knew? Well, it turns out that Costco partners with well-known companies to make some of the…
I just got back from filling my car up at my local Costco gas station. However, knowing that I was going to be writing this article about the wholesale club’s gas stations, I paid extra attention to things like never before. For example, I never knew that the pumps display hours when you can fill…
Here are the latest offers that give you a Costco Membership Discount. Plus, perks you get when you join with the offer below. Costco membership discount & deal Find out which holidays Costco is open or closed.
Boxed wholesale vs Costco prices. Have you ever wondered if Boxed is cheaper than Costco, or vice versa? I have two reasons for writing this blog post on Boxed wholesale vs Costco. First, I recently moved. After living for years with two Costco locations an easy drive away–and getting used to wholesale shopping at Costco–we…
Congratulations on your new puppy. With those adorable eyes and wagging tail, it’s hard not to fall in love with your furry bundle of joy. But, as with any new parent, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. These expert tips and tricks will guide you through the ups and downs of puppy parenthood so that…
A few years ago I invested in a reusable K cup. I did this after switching from brewed coffee to a Keurig machine. The reusable and fillable cup was attractive for a number of reasons. One, K cups on their own can be expensive per serving, even at Costco. Two, commercial coffee pods use plastic,…
When we first got our bike, there were no Peloton showrooms near me. At that time barely anyone even knew what a Peloton was–except for hardcore cyclists. To them a peloton (lowercase p) was a group of cyclists. Fast forward a few years and we moved to Western Pennsylvania, close to Pittsburgh. I was so…
My preferred way to shop is by giving my business to stores and brands that stand behind their products. This often comes to life with a lifetime guarantee or a limited lifetime warranty. Whatever it is called, it is smart to spend money when the company offers to fix or replace something that goes wrong….
I’ve just updated this lifetime warranty article. It includes more than two dozen brands that provide a warranty for life or lifetime protection on their products, or something similar. This is a great guide when buying gifts for the holidays or all year round. Why? Because these are products that last. And if they don’t,…
I first started writing about tax free days aka sales tax holidays a decade ago. That was when my own daughters were still in school and we needed to find ways to save on back to school shopping. Turns out the summer months are when most states let you shop tax free for back to…
When it comes to restoring shoes, there are a number of different approaches based on the kinds of shoes you’re looking to restore. It could be that you’re looking for ideas on how to clean sneakers. Or maybe you need advice on whether you should pay to resole old shoes or buy new. This article…
Hello, I’m glad you’re here! My name is Leah Ingram, a professional journalist by training and author of 15 books. Years ago, I became suddenly frugal. You may have read my blog or book of the same name. These days I’m writing about products and services that provide the most value for your time and money…
As your student starts shopping for their dorm room, you’ll want to keep these 18 essentials in mind. Having put two daughters through college and graduate school, I can say with confidence that living in a dormitory is so much easier and more pleasant for them with these must haves in their room our suite….
I never asked the question, “Does alcohol expire?” until my husband and I opened a bottle of champagne left over from our wedding. This was on our five-year anniversary, and we thought we’d toast to five years of marriage. Instead, we ended up pouring that very expensive bottle of champagne down the drain. Why? Not…
More than eight years ago I first wrote about how to make clothes last longer. Our family was full on into our suddenly frugal years. We were cutting costs and trying to stretch our dollars further. It was around that time that I came to embrace this notion of getting value for the long term….
Have you ever wondered who makes private label store brands? And did you wonder if these non-name brands were worth buying? For example, I never have a problem buying Kirkland brand products, which are the private label from Costco. I’ve discovered that Kirkland, the Costco store brand, makes better strawberry preserves than Smuckers. In addition,…