New Year’s Eve doesn’t require elaborate party planning or hours in the kitchen. Smart seniors know the secret is choosing items that maximize celebration while minimizing effort and risk. Costco stocks specific products that make hosting or enjoying the holiday easier without sacrificing comfort or safety.
These five Costco items solve common New Year’s Eve challenges for older adults. They eliminate standing for long cooking sessions, remove fire hazards from candles and reduce the physical strain of entertaining while still making the evening feel magical.
LumiPur 6-Piece Flameless LED Candles
- Price: $42.99
Flameless LED candles eliminate the biggest safety concern with traditional candles without losing ambiance. The LumiPur 6-Piece Flameless LED Candles come in glass holders with a remote control, which means you don’t need to reach or bend to turn them on and off. They set the scene perfectly for NYE festivities!
Kirkland Signature Shrimp Cocktail Platter
- Price: $19.95
Standing in the kitchen preparing appetizers defeats the purpose of celebrating. The Kirkland Signature Shrimp Cocktail Platter arrives ready to serve with cocktail sauce and lemon already included.
You remove it from the package, arrange it on your table and you’re done. No peeling shrimp, no mixing sauce, no slicing lemons!
Berkshire Life Heated Throw
- Price: $34.99
Older adults can sometimes feel cold more easily than younger people, especially during winter evenings sitting still while watching television or waiting for midnight. The Berkshire Life Heated Throw solves this with four heat settings and automatic shutoff for safety.
Platterful Charcuterie Kit
- Price: $109.99
Charcuterie boards look impressive but assembling them requires shopping for multiple items, slicing meats and cheeses and arranging everything attractively. The Platterful Charcuterie Kit delivers premade meats, cheeses and accoutrements that only need arranging on your own board.
Chefman Custom-Temp Electric Kettle
- Price: $37.99
Hot beverages matter more on cold winter nights, especially when you’re staying up later than usual for the New Year’s countdown. The Chefman Custom-Temp 1.8L Electric Kettle boils water faster and safer than stovetop kettles.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Dec. 18, 2025. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
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