I live in a tiny NYC apartment, but still shop in bulk. Here are 8 things my roommate and I always buy at Costco.

I’ve been an avid Costco shopper since childhood, and fondly remember taking a trip to the warehouse with my mom and grandmother on the weekends.

As a kid, I always looked forward to the free samples and the chance to get a slice of pizza from the café.

Now that I’m an adult living in New York City, however, I mostly look forward to buying items in bulk to save money.

Despite our limited storage space, my roommate and I love visiting Costco once or twice a month to stock up on all the bulk items we can fit in our apartment.

Although it can be quite the trek to the nearest warehouse — a 15-minute walk, a 20-minute subway ride, and an additional 15-minute walk — the price and quality of the items make the journey worthwhile.

Here are eight staples we buy each time we shop at Costco.