• I live two hours from Costco, so when I go there, I stock up on necessities and a few fun items.
• I use the Kirkland Signature chicken salad to make delicious, light dinners.
• I treat myself to the Harmless Harvest organic coconut water and Italian Volcano 100% lemon juice.

A few years ago, I moved from my native California to the Florida Keys to scuba dive and live a relaxed life. The Keys, an island chain off the southern tip of Florida, are beautiful but far from many conveniences — including Costco.

As a Florida Keys resident, I don’t have access to many big-box stores where I can buy my groceries in bulk. So, I drive two hours to a Miami-based Costco to stock up on necessities and a few splurges.

The retailer, which has been a leader in customer satisfaction for at least seven years, carries the products I need to last me a few months or so. Here’s what I get at Costco on a $250 budget.

Prices may vary by location.