The 12 Best Costco Items That Will Keep You From Boring Too Much This Winter

Keeping winter interesting can be a challenge, especially once the holidays are over. That’s doubly true if you live somewhere cold and love the outdoors but despise winter sports.

Luckily, taking advantage of winter doesn’t have to be expensive if you already have a Costco membership and know some best shopping tips.

As the winter doldrums start to creep in, check out these 12 Costco deals guaranteed to get the post-holiday season back on track.

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1. NFL Blitz Legends Arcade

The 90s were known for jelly shoes, Nickelodeon cartoons, sugary cereal and of course arcade games.

If you’re looking for a blast from the past where nostalgia blends perfectly with sports action, NFL Blitz Legends Arcade is just what you’ve been waiting for.

Kotipelihalli contains three legendary games: NFL Blitz, NFL Blitz 99 and NFL Blitz 2000: Gold Edition.

It also connects you to game leaderboards via WiFi so you can compete without leaving the comfort of your home.

2. SaluSpa Laguna AirJet inflatable hot tub

Do you want the luxury of a hot tub without the associated costs and regular maintenance?

The SaluSpa Laguna AirJet Inflatable Hot Tub is $499.99 at Costco, holds over 177 gallons of water, and comes with a water filter, energy saver, and digital temperature control panel.

It even has showers, which user reviews say are pretty awesome for a small inflatable hot tub.

3. Stag Pacifica table tennis table

Are you ready to cure your boredom by learning a new sport? Table tennis is the best indoor game.

The Stag Pacifica features four rackets, ten balls and a solo setup option so you can perfect your game whether you have a table tennis partner to play with or not.

This model is weatherproof and built specifically for outdoor use, with all-terrain wheels for easy outdoor transportation, and is priced at $839.99.

So if you want to brave the elements or live in a milder climate, a ping pong table gives you a great excuse to get outside without straying too far from your homeland.

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4. TruGolf Vista 10 C series golf simulator

If you’re a true golf fanatic with a healthy bank account, the TruGolf golf simulator can give you a great way to pass the time until your favorite outdoor courses open again.

Priced at $11,999.99, this product isn’t cheap, but if your life revolves around golf, there’s no better way to bring the game with you year-round.

The TruGolf Vista 10 C Series features indoor turf and indoor (rubber) trees, with high-quality surround sound to complement its HD visuals

And with a two-year subscription to E6 Connect, you can access over 80 courses from around the world and play until you’re satisfied.

5. Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle

Take your Switch gaming to the next level with the seven-inch Nintendo Switch OLED display.

The OLED display offers a much sharper image on a larger screen than the current Switch, and works with Joy-Con controllers and all your existing Nintendo Switch games.

The Costcos bundle includes a one-year Nintendo Switch Online family membership, a Nintendo Switch case, and an SD card with 128GB of external storage for $399.99.

6. Pokmon Scarlet and Pokmon Violet Double Pack

There’s no better place to buy combo packs than Costco, and the latest Pokmon games for Nintendo Switch are no exception.

The double Pokmon game pack is only $109.99 at Costco, a full $10 less than the same pack at Amazon.

7. Samsung 32″ Odyssey G5 gaming monitor

If a seven-inch screen isn’t enough for you, the Samsung G5 gaming monitor has an incredible screen resolution (2560 x 1440), a response time of one millisecond and a refresh rate of 165 Hz.

That’s enough to keep you at the top of the leaderboards and high enough resolution for a fully immersive visual gaming experience.

8. The World’s Biggest Puzzle by Dowdle

If you’re browsing 1,000, 2,000 or even 10,000 piece puzzles, here’s a new challenge. Puzzle maker Dowdle has created the world’s largest puzzle, which retails for $479.99.

Although the puzzle has a total of 60,000 pieces, they are divided into 60 sets of 1,000 pieces for ease of construction. When you assemble all 60 puzzles, you’ll end up with an 8 x 29-foot masterpiece.

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9. Art 101 Platinum Multimedia Artist Set

If you’re not interested in learning a new sport, how about learning a new skill? For $39.99, you get the Art 101 Kit, which has over 150 artist tools perfect for beginners and experts alike.

The set includes calligraphy pens, watercolor paint tubes, carbon pencil, oil paints, sketchbook and beginner’s guides for first-time artists and calligraphers.

10. Laser X Revolution Blaster-to-Blaster 4-Pack

Are you trying to keep your children entertained as well as yourself? Adults and children alike can enjoy this at-home laser tag set.

With four laser blasters, you can play in groups of two or in groups of four for everyone for free. You also don’t need vests to play because each Blaster keeps track of the number of hits.

And with a range of up to 300 feet, you can turn your house or yard into a laser marking paradise with plenty of hiding spots.

11. Artis Monograph Collection Powder Eyeshadow Quads Portfolio + Brush

If you’ve been dying to try makeup tips from your favorite health and beauty YouTuber or TikTok creator, treat yourself to an at-home makeover with one of Costco’s many makeup kits.

The Artis Monograph collection includes eight color palettes with four eyeshadows each for $129.99.

It only contains one brush, so you’ll want to have your own beauty tools at home to get the most out of it.

12. Xbox $25 Gift Cards Digital Download (4 pcs)

Hopefully you’ve already taken advantage of Costco’s discounted gift cards. After all, they’re easily among the best benefits of your Costco membership.

Just like with any bulk product, Costco sells gift cards in bulk so it can pass the savings on to you. That means you can often get a $100 gift card package for just $75.

Such is the case with Costcos current Xbox gift card deal. If you’re looking to get a new console or buy new games, choose Costco and get a gift card first to save up to $25 off your entire purchase.

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Bottom line

The next time you find yourself running out of winter activities, one of these Costco items may be just what you need to get through your next bout of boredom.

And if you’re not interested in the items listed here, just keep an eye out for Costco’s frequent sales along with your best buys at costco for additional savings.

After all, we’re talking about Costco, so you know that sooner or later something affordable, adventurous, and perfectly suited to your style will pop up.

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