I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are the 10 best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.
Veronica Thatcher
- As a Costco employee, I know there are plenty of great items to grab as gifts this holiday season.
- The Ghirardelli gift baskets come with chocolates and other tasty sweets.
- I already bought the MyCharge three-in-one folding wireless charging pad for my husband.
As a Costco employee, I love shopping at the store no matter the time of year. However, each holiday season, I'm reminded that the retailer is a great place to stock up on gifts for friends and family.
From comfy slippers to adorable toys, here are the 10 best gifts I saw at Costco this holiday season.
Veronica Thatcher
The Swissgear weekender tote would be the perfect gift for someone who loves traveling or going to the gym.
The versatile tote features sturdy handles, a removable shoulder strap, and a padded bottom compartment for extra storage. The bags come in black, cream, and pink colors.
Veronica Thatcher
Hello Kitty has been pretty popular this year, so I didn't want to miss my chance to get this pillow-and-blanket set as a Christmas gift for my daughter.
Each bundle comes with a Hello Kitty plush cloud pillow and a reversible, 60-by-70-inch polyester throw. This set would make the perfect addition to a kid's or collector's room.
Veronica Thatcher
Costco gets great seasonal homeware items, and this year, I'd recommend picking up the Bellevue luxury candle set.
Each pack has four 12-ounce candles with removable labels and metal lids. The candles, which are formulated with essential oils, come in mistletoe-frost, sapphire-cashmere, heirloom-apple-grove, and cinnamon-pumpkin-chai scents.
I like to split these candles up and give them by themselves or with a gift card in a clear bag with a bow.
Veronica Thatcher
Buying Christmas presents can be difficult, especially if you come from a big family like mine. Luckily, these Ghirardelli baskets make gift-giving easy.
The gift baskets contain a selection of the brand's popular items, like chocolate-covered pretzels and signature candies. Each set also comes with a resealable tin that can be used for storage.
This year, my location is carrying two basket sets with different combinations of caramel- and chocolate-flavored treats.
Veronica Thatcher
This Skullcandy Kilo speaker-and-case bundle can be split into two gifts for the price of one.
The Bluetooth speakers have aluminum carabiners, a durable design, and a 24-hour battery life.
Veronica Thatcher
This electric-tool set could be a great gift for a white-elephant exchange or for someone who loves wine.
The five-piece set has two USB-C charging cables, two bottle stoppers, a foil cutter, an electric corkscrew, and a wine dispenser.
I like this set because the tools make it easy to open a bottle of wine and keep it tasting fresh.
Veronica Thatcher
This Stanley workbench tool set would likely make any kid happy. The cute set comes with a workbench, different tools, and wooden-birdhouse and forklift kits.
I like this set, meant for ages 8 and older, because it's a great way to make kids feel included when they want to help with adult-level projects.
Veronica Thatcher
Slippers are one of my favorite gifts to give, and lately, my Costco has been carrying lots of men's and women's Dearfoams.
The machine-washable slippers can be worn both inside and out, and come in a few different sizes and colors.
Veronica Thatcher
This year, I'm getting a KitchenAid stand mixer as a gift to myself.
The bundle includes five attachments: a flat beater, a dough hook, a six-wire whip, a pouring shield, and a flex-edge beater. The stand mixers themselves are available in red and silver hues.
Veronica Thatcher
As soon as I saw this charging pad, I knew I had to get it for my husband. It will help him keep everything in one place while charging his must-have electronics.
This charging pad, compatible with only Apple products, can charge an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch. Its foldable design makes it compact so you can take it almost anywhere.
