{"id":49097,"date":"2026-04-14T23:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/ive-worked-at-costco-for-20-years-here-are-9-of-the-best-things-im-seeing-on-shelves-right-now-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T23:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:11:17","slug":"ive-worked-at-costco-for-20-years-here-are-9-of-the-best-things-im-seeing-on-shelves-right-now-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/ive-worked-at-costco-for-20-years-here-are-9-of-the-best-things-im-seeing-on-shelves-right-now-2\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;ve worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 9 of the best things I&#8217;m seeing on shelves right now."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfd3bb6a864f6fcd7bd207?format=jpeg\" alt=\"A composite image of a preassembled Lego Easter basket and a Nespresso Verto Next in a box at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>As a longtime employee, I think the Lego Easter baskets and Nespresso Vertuo Next are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.<\/p>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>As a longtime Costco employee, I love seeing the new items that arrive each month.<\/li>\n<li>The Elements bug-repelling fans and Koda rock solar lights are perfect for outdoor entertaining.<\/li>\n<li>I think the Kirkland Signature barbecue-chicken mac and cheese looks delicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I&#039;ve worked at Costco for 20 years and always love getting to see all the great new items that come into the warehouse.<\/p>\n<p>From delicious food items to spring-hosting essentials, here are nine of the best products I&#039;m seeing on shelves this month.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for parties with the Balloon Time helium-tank bundle.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69ced3e2e762ed6cfe449d37?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Balloon Time helium tanks on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Balloon Time helium tank is a must for setting up for birthday parties, graduations, baby showers, and more.<\/p>\n<p>It even comes with 50 assorted latex balloons and white ribbon, so you&#039;ll have everything you need to make any celebration special.<\/p>\n<p>Dinner just got a lot easier with the Sweetwood Ranch Angus cheeseburger sliders.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfbb53c02a678bd7e47b26?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Sweetwood Ranch angus cheeseburger sliders on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Warmer weather means the start of barbecue season, but sometimes, firing up the grill can feel like a lot of work.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the Sweetwood Ranch Angus cheeseburger sliders provide the perfect solution. These little sandwiches can be cooked in the air fryer, microwave, or oven for a quick and easy meal.<\/p>\n<p>Each patty is topped with American cheese, caramelized onions, and a brioche bun.<\/p>\n<p>The popular Aloha Collection X CleverMade tote screams summer.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69ced6ade762ed6cfe449d5e?format=jpeg\" alt=\"A black and white floral beach tote on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The next item that caught my eye is actually a collaboration between two bag companies: Aloha Collection and CleverMade.<\/p>\n<p>This gorgeous floral tote has been super popular at my store, and I&#039;ve seen lots of chatter about it online. I love that it&#039;s collapsible, making it easy to store in luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Kids will love the premade Lego Easter baskets.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfbd57e762ed6cfe449fe8?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Two preassembled Lego Easter baskets.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This month, Costco is carrying beautiful Lego-brand baskets, perfect for Easter or spring birthday gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Each premade basket features a Lego set (available in Minecraft, Super Mario, and Easter bunny varieties) with chocolate and candy.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? It comes in a cute basket and wrapped with a bow.<\/p>\n<p>Illuminate your home or garage with the Enbrigten hexagon-shaped lights.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfbf74e762ed6cfe449ff1?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Enbrighten hexagon-shaped lights.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#039;re looking for a fun way to upgrade the lighting in your home or garage, the Enbrigten hexagon-shaped lights are a great option.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of included snap-in connectors, the lights can be easily customized depending on your needs. There&#039;s also a handy remote to control the brightness and turn the lights on and off as needed.<\/p>\n<p>The Kirkland Signature barbecue-chicken mac and cheese looks delicious.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfc3a7c02a678bd7e47b58?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Packages of premade barbecue chicken mac and cheese on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I always love trying Costco&#039;s premade meals in the deli department, and this month, I saw delicious-looking barbecue-chicken mac and cheese.<\/p>\n<p>This ready-to-bake meal is made with cavatappi pasta, Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken, bacon, shredded cheese, and barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Bug-repelling fans are a must-have for outdoor events.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfc4966a864f6fcd7bd183?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Elements bug-repelling fans on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although nothing screams springtime quite like outdoor meals, bugs can quickly become a nuisance. That&#039;s why the Elements tabletop bug-repelling fans caught my eye.<\/p>\n<p>Each box comes with two fans designed to help keep flies and other insects away. Available in black and silver varieties, these fans can hold a charge for up to 10 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Become an at-home barista with the Nespresso Vertuo Next machine.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfc5356a864f6fcd7bd189?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Nespresso Verto Next bundles on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Nespresso Vertuo Next is a popular item at my store. This versatile machine makes it easy to brew espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<p>The Costco bundle includes everything you need to get started: a milk frother, a variety of coffee capsules, and a $20 voucher to use on the Nespresso website.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrade the lighting in your yard with the Koda rock solar lights.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/69cfc57f6a864f6fcd7bd18a?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Koda solar rock lights on display at Costco.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Veronica Thatcher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These Koda solar lights are designed to look like rocks and seamlessly blend into any landscape. Each box comes with two spotlights that can be adjusted to either warm- or cool-white tones.<\/p>\n<p>On a full charge, the rocks can light up for eight hours at a time.<\/p>\n<p><em>Costco was not involved in the sourcing or writing of this story. The views contained within represent the author&#039;s personal views.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on Business Insider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a longtime employee, I think the Lego Easter baskets and Nespresso Vertuo Next are two of the best things to get at Costco right now. Veronica Thatcher As a longtime Costco employee, I love seeing the new items that arrive each month. The Elements bug-repelling fans and Koda rock solar lights are perfect for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-49097","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-usa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49097"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49097\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}