Winter essentials like coats and accessories, snow removal supplies and personal care items add up quickly, making it tough for retirees on fixed incomes to save money. Luckily, you can put your Costco membership to good use by bulk buying the season’s top essentials.
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From space heaters to cozy pet blankets for furry friends, see our top 10 picks retirees need to shop for at Costco before winter arrives. And in case you missed it, we rounded up the Costco finds retirees swear by.
1. St. Michel French Pastry Collection
- Price: $12.02
The St. Michel French pastry collection goes the distance for retirees during winter. With 24 cakes and three varieties inside, it makes a perfect gift to give loved ones during the holidays, or keep at home and indulge in ahead of the New Year.
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2. Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice (3-Count)
- Price: $13.38
Give your grocery budget some inflation relief by stocking up on Tropicana pure premium orange juice. Costco members receive three 46-ounce bottles of juice, which costs a little less than visiting a traditional supermarket and purchasing one bottle of the same brand of juice.
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3. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (2-Count)
- Price: $19.99
It’s always a good idea to keep extra bottles of Cetaphil moisturizing lotion handy during the winter months. Bulk buying at Costco means you only pay about $10 for each 20-ounce bottle.
4. Brentwoof Oversized Waterproof Pet Blanket
- Price: $24.99
Retirees with furry friends know all too well how pets can track snow and mud into homes and cars. Protect your furniture and car seats with a Brentwoof pet blanket. These oversized blankets are waterproof and machine washable to make cleaning a breeze. They’re also pretty comfy for pets to relax, stretch out and lounge on.
5. Vicks Severe DayQuil and NyQuil Cough, Cold and Flu Relief
- Price: $29.99
It never hurts to restock the medicine cabinet with DayQuil and NyQuil liquid cough, cold and flu relief. For the money, you’ll receive one DayQuil and two NyQuil bottles. A two-count set of DayQuil and NyQuil typically sets you back $29.99 at CVS — the same price as Costco for less cold and flu remedy medicine.
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6. Hopkins Maxx-Force Glacier Snowbrush with Ice Scraper
- Price: $39.99
It has never been easier to dig your car out from the snow than with the Hopkins Maxx-Force Glacier snowbrush and ice scraper set.
Use the snowbrush, which extends up to 58 inches, to easily push snow from your windshield, and the ice scraper to clean off ice on windshields and windows. Keep the set stored in your garage, home or inside the car for quick clearance. This set is available to buy online only.
7. Spyder Men’s 3-in-1 Systems Jacket
- Price: $49.99 (reg. $69.99)
Reviewers have nothing but praise for the Spyder men’s 3-in-1 systems jacket. This jacket features a quilted inner jacket in addition to an outer jacket with plenty of pockets and a detachable hood. Positive reviews highlight the jacket’s overall comfort and warmth, as well as its affordable price point.
8. Roxy Women’s Billie Snow Jacket
- Price: $56.99
Need a new snow jacket? Invest in the women’s Billie snow jacket from Roxy.
Available in black and blue colors, this jacket is designed with an adjustable hood, a snap away powder skirt and a jacket-to-pant attachment to stay warm if you’re outside for prolonged periods of time. Shop women’s sizes small up to extra extra large (online only).
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9. DREO Portable Oscillating Heater
- Price: $59.99 (reg. $79.99)
Don’t miss your chance to save $20 on a DREO portable heater. This discount is valid now through Nov. 23.
Each oscillating heater features three heat levels to find your preferred comfortable temperature and three fan speeds. Keep it on your bedside table, hardwood floors, coffee tables or desks for added warmth as you craft, sleep, write and read.
10. USPS First-Class Holiday Forever Stamps (100-Count)
- Price: $77.75
Retirees sending out lots of holiday cards this year will want to shop online at Costco for an 100-count set of USPS holiday forever stamps.
According to the Costco website, the cost for two-day delivery is $77.75 with $3 in shipping and handling. Remember, no matter how much stamp prices may increase, forever stamps bought now can be used, well, forever!
Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of Nov. 19, 2025 and subject to change. All imagery sourced from Costco.com.
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