Far be it for me to do a commercial on this blog for Costco and Trader Joe's, but I love both stores and find them necessary to daily life. Costco is wonderful for big families because most things they sell come in bulk sizes. If nothing else everybody can take advantage of their paper products, can goods, drugs and many other items that have a long shelf life. Trader Joe's is just perfect for young couples and Seniors who don't need bulk products.
We probably would not buy a home in a community that did not have a Costco and Trader Joe's nearby. Trader Joe's is really good for couples, young or old because the foods they sell are ideal for quick meals with proportions that make perfect sense for two people. I get lost in a Costco going and down every aisle. And, since I am an impulse buyer, I end up buying things just to try them.
There are so many convenience foods, which are great for both seniors and working couples. Today, it is all about making a meal in 30 minutes or less. When a single mom or husband and wife come home from work and the kids are waiting to be fed, making dinner happen quickly is critical. However, some of this shopping means having sufficient freezer and storage space to keep purchases. We have lots of cabinets for our Costco storage and plenty of freezer space for cold items. The days of cooking things from scratch are pretty much over thanks to Costco and Trader Joe's.
