Life as a college student is hard: we have to learn how to cook and clean while studying to get A’s in our classes – UGH! Some things are possible, like pulling an all-nighter to start and finish an essay or studying while hungover, but some things aren’t, like waking up on time for an 8am class or actually cooking dinner instead of stopping at Freebs for nachos.
Here are 5 Costco hacks to make college cooking easier and more entertaining!
1. Treasure Hunting
Did you know that Costco employees switch items around every 2 weeks? Yes, that’s right, every two weeks they do inventory. So, next time you go to Costco and feel as though something is “off,” you’re probably right.
2. Costco samples are LIFE!
Stop sneaking around and shying away from the sample tables. You’re allowed to take as many at a time and as often as you want!
3. Early birds gets…to go in early?
Costco allows members to go into the store 15 minutes before the store actually opens.
4. Chicken Bake Pizza!
Yes, that IS a thing. Employees won’t recommend or mention it, but Costco does have a secret menu! Go try it out at the food court next time.
5. No Costco Card? No problem!
Did you know you do NOT need a Costco card to use their pharmacy and…wait for it, buy ALCOHOL? That’s right, if you want to go to Costco to buy alcohol, wine, or beer, you don’t need a card to get into the store or at the register when you pay.
Enjoy these Costco hacks! You’re welcome.