6 Items Retirees Should Buy at Costco To Streamline Holiday Preparations and Save Money

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The holidays usually mean extra spending, but this can be a challenge for retirees, especially those on a fixed income. With holiday parties, visiting family and friends, and gifts to buy, the season’s expenses can add up quickly.

That’s why GOBankingRates compiled six items that retirees should buy at Costco to help them streamline holiday preparations and save money. 

Peet’s Coffee French Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods

• Price: $44.99

If you’re planning on entertaining family and friends this holiday season, you’ll need to have coffee — and lots of it. This pack of Peet’s Coffee K-Cup pods contains 60 pods, which breaks down to about $0.75 per cup. There will be plenty to go around as people finish up their Thanksgiving meal or wake up on Christmas morning. 

Kirkland Signature Shepherd’s Pie

• Price: $4.87 per pound (estimated $25.37)

This Kirkland Signature shepherd’s pie and other Costco premade meals are great items to have on hand for impromptu gatherings over the holidays. The shepherd’s pie contains 18 servings, so you can feed the whole family and maybe even have leftovers for lunch the next day. 

Kirkland Signature Whole Smoked Turkey

• Price: $4.87 per pound (estimated $56.44)

You can really streamline holiday prep by buying a fully cooked smoked turkey. You’ll still have to bake it for about 12 minutes per pound, but all of the seasoning will be taken care of and you’ll end up with a perfectly cooked smoked turkey. 

Cello Sliced Cheese Variety Pack 

• Price: $10.77 (regularly $14.27)

The Cello sliced cheese variety pack features four kinds of cheese — aged cheddar, Jarlsberg, creamy havarti and Dutch gouda — presliced to fit perfectly on a cracker. This cheese is on sale for just over $10, so it will not only save you money but also save time because you won’t have to slice it. 

Chefman Electric Warming Tray

• Price: $39.99 (regular $49.99)

Part of the holiday meal prep struggle is keeping everything warm once it’s done cooking. The Chefman electric warming tray has an adjustable temperature control and will help keep all of the food at the ideal temperature and ready to serve. Its tempered glass top is easy to clean and compatible with all heat-safe cookware. It essentially adds space to your kitchen and frees up your stove for other items.  

Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie

• Price: $6.80

What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie? Thankfully, you won’t have to find out. The Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie is affordable and will save you tons of time in the kitchen. You can also grab a pecan pie, apple pie or even a cheesecake to complete your holiday dessert offerings.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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