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Hopefully you all had a great week and weekend, mine was mostly working in the crazy heat! Though thankfully the humidity has broken a bit and the air actually feels like it’s moving and not just like a big hot blanket… blech!
It seems as though Costco knew that I was almost out of coffee because Starbucks Cafe Verona is on sale for 17.99, couldn’t be better timing! And at 5.00 off not a bad deal either for the good stuff! And if you read this blog on the regular you know how the coffee situation works in my house… only the good stuff gets the stamp of approval.
Gentlemen- the Gillette Fusion proshield razor is on sale as well for 10.00 off! only 34.99 for 1 razor and 9 replacement blades, not too shabby- or should I say pretty sharp? hahahahahaha
Too much?
Bayer Aleve is on sale for 8.00 off @ 14.99 – that’s a steal! You may need one after that bad joke.
Evancor memory foam pillows are on sale for 8.00 off this week (24.99). I feel like almost every week I’m in there is squeeze one of those and think “maybe I’ll get one this week and try it out” but then I don’t and repeat the same thing the next week. I did it today too…. I didn’t buy one… Anyone have a memory foam pillow? If so are they decent?? and how does one go about washing one of those without it destroying your washing machine? I feel like it would absorb all the water and weigh a thousand pounds!… Speaking of that, how often does everyone wash their pillows? Sounds like its time for a poll!
Cashmere toilet paper is on sale for 15.99, not bad either… 4.00 off? not crappy at all.
Bahahahahahaha, ok that one was bad… sorry folks. I’ll stop now….
Snowsuits are still around for 69.99, and still very odd to look at seeing as it’s summer and it’s hot- but hey, get ’em while the deal is good right? Speaking of that it appears that a majority of the summer merchandise seems to be on clearance now, I bet it’ll only be another week or so ’till we start seeing fall inventory hitting the floor. And as crazy as that is I do love the fall, and I LOVE Halloween so… that’s OK with me. I’m sure I’ll go into great length about my love for that season at some point so I’ll spare you for now, but rest assured it will happen and I will pepper this blog with pumpkins and spooky decorations!!! Consider yourselves warned!
(after a 2 hour break I return to my writing post)
So I just took a little break from writing to take Dexter and Ewok to the vet, nothing major just getting shots, check up and such. Ewok… Love the little guy but he turns into a crazy-man when you try and get him in the cage (I don’t blame him of course) but he uses every ounce of energy to get as far away from you and the cage as possible, and he will use every single article of clothing, bed spread, my limbs/body parts (arm, leg, shoulder, head… you name it) or object in his vicinity to try and pry himself free of you. My left arm is a mess right now from his little daggers and my new favorite shirt has blood stains on it (from me- not Ewok obviously) so I’ll have to get the resolve out and do some damage control. It’s funny though because Ewok doesn’t speak much once he’s in the vets office, he just sheds like crazy and tries to find a corner to hide in… Also his little kitty feet pads get all sweaty, The guilt is real people… I feel so bad for him when we have to go. Dexter on the other hand, only kinda resists a little bit when he’s more than half in the box and then he will not stop yowling… I should record it next time because it’s hilarious. I mean I know he’s stressed out so that’s not funny but the sounds he makes are ridiculous. Anyways, they’re both fine, both completely healthy, both home now and my arm is covered in polysporin, Great!!! Do your animals have funny/crazy behavior when it’s time to visit the vet?
Ok, well I suppose I’ve tortured you enough with GIFs, polls and terrible jokes. I’ll let you move on to the good stuff. I hope you all have a fantastic week, spend lots of time in the sun enjoying your gardens, your B.B.Q.s or your swimming pools (and hopefully not the vet!)
Cheers folks, until next monday!
Please note:
The price at your local Costco takes precedent over the prices listed on this blog.
Costco liquidation/Manager’s Special items (ending in .97) vary from store to store.
An asterisk (*) on the price tag means the item is not being re-ordered.
If there is something you really want, ***double check the expiry date*** as some Costco sales items do end mid-week.
The food brands available can differ from region to region. Pictures are taken at a store in Ontario. Sale items should apply to Costco locations in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Nova Scotia, if the item is in stock at your store. There will likely be a few deals not shown here in your store. If this blog has helped you save money, consider sharing www.cocoeast.ca with your friends and family! If you see deals at your store that aren’t on this blog, post them in the comments and help spread the money saving love!
The best thing to take out blood stains is straight hydrogen peroxide! According to Pinterest that’s what hospital workers use to get stains out of scrubs, and it works when you’re pregnant and suddenly get frequent nosebleeds. Bonus: Costco sells it in a 4 pack which is great cause I use it to make my own laundry stain remover, 1 part dawn, 2 parts hydrogen peroxide.
Great advice Melissa! I used some resolve I picked up last month at Costco and it worked just fine… It wasn’t any major stain, but it wasn’t exactly hidden and I really like that shirt.
Thanks for your posts! So helpful!
I started using the memory foam pillow for a few months and I love it! And i have neck issues and the foam pillow seems to be ok. My daughter wanted one too & she loves it. We haven’t tried to wash it yet
Also pillow has a strong foam smell when you first open the box – so Air it out for a few days and use a pillow protector. Enjoy (Ps – which store or area are you in? )
I like the look of the Bear Chair. Goes well with the coffee!
Poor Ewok. (Poor you) Can you get calming CBD treats for kitties?
hahaha loved the poll and the jokes.
Actually yes you can. Someone mentioned that’s the only way the can get their cats to the vet… I don’t know if I want to start Ewok down the drug train yet though, he has an addictive personality hahaha!
So if ya don’t wash yer mattress, why a pillow?? Just put a pillow protector on it before the pillow case and wash them both! I tried a memory foam and a supposedly cooling gel pillow and didn’t really care for either. Felt too dense and heavy for me. But then, pillows are a very personal thing. Thanks for all your work each week. I’m in “my” Burlington store at least once a week and know the layout and many employees very well. Hmmmm, maybe I have waaay too much time on my hands!?
Thanks Janice. I usually vacuum my mattress once every few months, but no… no major cleaning. I guess it just seems pillows are more susceptible to the oils on our faces and hair but to be honest I’ve never washed mine and feel like I should now!!! I like a nice light pillow as well, but was wondering how other people found those memory foam ones. When we were shopping for our mattress I really liked the memory foam ones but my partner didn’t so I wasn’t sure if the pillow would feel good too. Thank you for reading! I’m glad you enjoy and glad it helps!
Thanks very much for all your hard work! Look forward to your blog and post every week!
Regarding washing pillows, if you have large, heavy pillows, (feather), go to a laundry mat that has those extra large machines. That way you don’t have to worry about damaging your washer. Also good to wash blankets and comforters.
Hey Catherine! The step ladder is an item (if you see the little asterisk in the top right corner of the picture) is an item not being re-ordered. Therefore it’s a last chance item with the prices usually dropping rapidly. Also having a mini step-ladder around the house is super handy I find.
Thank you so much , first time I saw this . I am waiting for the stainless steel table top bbqs to come on . They had 50.00 off in May hoping it will come up again . Thanks again great info. I live 2 and 1/2 hours drive away .
A secret to loading your cat in a carrier. Put the carrier on a table. Step back from the table. Load the cat over the empty space with the carrier door open. The cat should chose the carrier over falling to the floor.
Hey Heather, thanks for the tip! We have tried that method before to no avail… Ewok was a rescue and a quirk of his is not liking being picked up at all, we usually can get about 10 seconds with him before he turns into a squirming mess. He’s also very good at positioning his limbs to prevent him from going in the cage no matter which way we try. Larger cardboard boxes seem to be the most successful with him.
Wow great blog! thanks! I’m in a small local Costco group I can’t wait to show them this. My uncle sent me the link. Memory foam pillow. I have it however I don’t find it comfy at all. But when I do wake up, I find my back and neck don’t hurt, it does give me great support. So I do use it because I know I’ll sleep well on it even though it’s not snuggly.
That’s great Kellie, Yes please share away as much as you want! Ive heard similar things from other people as well about that pillow, very supportive but not the most squishy and comfy… Tough call on that one I’d say… Thanks for reading!
Thanks!
You are most welcome, Thank you for coming back each week Fatema!
Thanks for the work!
Thank you for reading! I appreciate it!
Thank you for all your time and effort.
My pleasure Jean, I’m glad you enjoy!
I look forward to your posts every week!
Thank you Rhonda, I look forward to doing this each week so it’s great to know that you’re enjoying it too!
Thanks. I just began following this. It is so helpful to know ahead what the sales are.
Thank you Maureen, I know it does help people out so that feels good. Also it’s a lot of fun for me to do this each week!
The best thing to take out blood stains is straight hydrogen peroxide! According to Pinterest that’s what hospital workers use to get stains out of scrubs, and it works when you’re pregnant and suddenly get frequent nosebleeds. Bonus: Costco sells it in a 4 pack which is great cause I use it to make my own laundry stain remover, 1 part dawn, 2 parts hydrogen peroxide.
Great advice Melissa! I used some resolve I picked up last month at Costco and it worked just fine… It wasn’t any major stain, but it wasn’t exactly hidden and I really like that shirt.
thanks
Cheers Sly! Thank you for reading.
Wow I did not know this site existed for the bargain shoppers! Thank you for your dedication. I’ve added this site for my weekly visit.
A hidden gem Hachi indeed. Feel free to spread the word if you enjoy it!
Thanks for your posts! So helpful!
I started using the memory foam pillow for a few months and I love it! And i have neck issues and the foam pillow seems to be ok. My daughter wanted one too & she loves it. We haven’t tried to wash it yet
Also pillow has a strong foam smell when you first open the box – so Air it out for a few days and use a pillow protector. Enjoy (Ps – which store or area are you in? )
Thank Sil, I’m in Kingston, ON. Good to know to air them out for a bit… I don’t like the chemically smells much.
Thanks Sil, I’m in Kingston, ON. Good to know to air them out for a bit… I don’t like the chemically smells much.
Thank you! We bought the bike and like it very much .
Thats great Caroline! Glad you grabbed one, they looked pretty nice for sure.
SAme Thanks 🙂
Great Pierre, you’re enjoying yours as well?
I like the look of the Bear Chair. Goes well with the coffee!
Poor Ewok. (Poor you) Can you get calming CBD treats for kitties?
hahaha loved the poll and the jokes.
Actually yes you can. Someone mentioned that’s the only way the can get their cats to the vet… I don’t know if I want to start Ewok down the drug train yet though, he has an addictive personality hahaha!
So if ya don’t wash yer mattress, why a pillow?? Just put a pillow protector on it before the pillow case and wash them both! I tried a memory foam and a supposedly cooling gel pillow and didn’t really care for either. Felt too dense and heavy for me. But then, pillows are a very personal thing. Thanks for all your work each week. I’m in “my” Burlington store at least once a week and know the layout and many employees very well. Hmmmm, maybe I have waaay too much time on my hands!?
Thanks Janice. I usually vacuum my mattress once every few months, but no… no major cleaning. I guess it just seems pillows are more susceptible to the oils on our faces and hair but to be honest I’ve never washed mine and feel like I should now!!! I like a nice light pillow as well, but was wondering how other people found those memory foam ones. When we were shopping for our mattress I really liked the memory foam ones but my partner didn’t so I wasn’t sure if the pillow would feel good too. Thank you for reading! I’m glad you enjoy and glad it helps!
Thanks very much for all your hard work! Look forward to your blog and post every week!
Regarding washing pillows, if you have large, heavy pillows, (feather), go to a laundry mat that has those extra large machines. That way you don’t have to worry about damaging your washer. Also good to wash blankets and comforters.
Thanks so much! I’ve told all my Costco friends about your blog. I’m curious though, why did you include this step ladder?
Hey Catherine! The step ladder is an item (if you see the little asterisk in the top right corner of the picture) is an item not being re-ordered. Therefore it’s a last chance item with the prices usually dropping rapidly. Also having a mini step-ladder around the house is super handy I find.
Thank you so much , first time I saw this . I am waiting for the stainless steel table top bbqs to come on . They had 50.00 off in May hoping it will come up again . Thanks again great info. I live 2 and 1/2 hours drive away .
Hi,
A secret to loading your cat in a carrier. Put the carrier on a table. Step back from the table. Load the cat over the empty space with the carrier door open. The cat should chose the carrier over falling to the floor.
A trick I learned recently.
Hey Heather, thanks for the tip! We have tried that method before to no avail… Ewok was a rescue and a quirk of his is not liking being picked up at all, we usually can get about 10 seconds with him before he turns into a squirming mess. He’s also very good at positioning his limbs to prevent him from going in the cage no matter which way we try. Larger cardboard boxes seem to be the most successful with him.
Wow great blog! thanks! I’m in a small local Costco group I can’t wait to show them this. My uncle sent me the link. Memory foam pillow. I have it however I don’t find it comfy at all. But when I do wake up, I find my back and neck don’t hurt, it does give me great support. So I do use it because I know I’ll sleep well on it even though it’s not snuggly.
That’s great Kellie, Yes please share away as much as you want! Ive heard similar things from other people as well about that pillow, very supportive but not the most squishy and comfy… Tough call on that one I’d say… Thanks for reading!