I've worked at Costco for 8 years. Here are 11 products I swear by getting at the chain.

As an almost eight-year Costco employee with a busy life and an empty nest, I use Costco products to make my life more efficient, effective, and economical.

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I've worked at Costco for almost a decade, since 2018.I'm on the go during most of the workday, and I like to make sure I have energy and time left at the end of the day for family, fun, and even household chores.Luckily, it's easy to grab groceries and other essentials at Costco after my shift. As an empty nester, here are a few of my favorite buys that help me stay on budget and live efficiently.

My FoodSaver has been an incredible kitchen tool.

I've also seen FoodSaver starter kits available at Costco.