Why I Don't Shop Costco!

While I LOVE the idea of buying in bulk and not having to worry about our toilet paper supply for at least 6 months, I just can't shop at Costco.  Why ?

1.  It is so far from my house, like a good 30 minute drive.

2.  The trip itself will become the activity of the entire day with making list, driving to store, shopping, loading car, driving home, unloading car, putting away items, finding storage space for items bought in bulk.  

3.  The kids will have to go with me which means bribes of pizza, ice-cream, huge bags of chocolate, and snacks not on the list.  

4.  It is exhausting!

I know shopping at Costco will save money, mean less shopping, and is full of opportunities for learning.  But right now it is just exhausting.  Now if Costco will build a store closer to my house so I don't put the trip off for 6 months at a time, I will write a blog post on the joys of shopping at Costco.