It's always a good time to shop at Costco [1], but Summer is a particularly glorious time for the budget-friendly grocery store. Summer is the best time to gather all your friends and family for cookouts and pool parties, and buying in bulk (while finding a few little-known gems) is the way to go. Costco is stocked with tons of BBQ essentials, summertime fruits, and seasonal items you'll want to add to your cart the next time you make a trip to the store . . . just try not to get distracted by all the free samples [2] in the process. PSA: cotton candy grapes are a must!
