The Best Time to Shop at Costco

Summary: Shopping at Costco can easily lead to sensory overload and stress. Because the massive warehouse is notoriously crowded, experts suggest doing a quick meditation in your car before going inside, or planning a five-minute self-care activity for when you get home. To protect your peace of mind and avoid the biggest crowds, try shopping on rainy days when people don't want to carry groceries in the wet weather, or go mid-week between Tuesday and Thursday.

If you want the best ready-to-eat meals, Instagrammer Shannon Fong recommends hitting the store right at 11 a.m. for the freshest mac and cheese and chicken fajitas. When big sales drop, wait a day or two to avoid the crazy rush of shoppers. Finally, if you are buying alcohol, save yourself some frustration and skip the self-checkout—by law, you have to use a regular cashier!

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