{"id":4206,"date":"2018-07-11T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/?p=4206"},"modified":"2024-03-15T11:43:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T06:13:32","slug":"a-costco-adventure-with-kathleen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/index.php\/2018\/07\/11\/a-costco-adventure-with-kathleen\/","title":{"rendered":"A Costco visit with Kathleen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hey there, chocolate lovers and adventure seekers! Today, I\u2019m taking you on a delightful journey through my recent visit to Costco in Houston, accompanied by none other than my amazing Marketing Manager, Kathleen. Trust me, this trip was not just about stocking up on goodies; it was a sweet expedition filled with laughter, good food, and fond memories.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let me introduce you to the star of the day \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kathleen-k-8193821a\/\">Kathleen Kendrick Tinajero<\/a>. She\u2019s not just my boss; she\u2019s also a friend who knows the way to my heart (spoiler alert: it\u2019s through chocolates!). Kathleen is the kind of person who knows how to turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one, and that\u2019s exactly what she did when she suggested we head to the best burger joint in Houston for a lip-smacking lunch treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burger-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burger-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burger-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burger-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burger.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After indulging in some juicy burgers and crispy fries, we decided to take our taste buds on a rollercoaster ride by visiting the biggest Costco store in Houston. As soon as we stepped inside, we were greeted by rows upon rows of tantalizing treats, and my chocolate-loving heart skipped a beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s talk chocolate! We made a beeline for the confectionery aisle, where we found ourselves surrounded by an array of irresistible options. From Belgian Thins Dark Chocolate to classic favourites like M&amp;M, KitKat, Twix, AlmondJoy, Sneakers, and Ferrero Rocher, Costco had it all. But we didn\u2019t stop there \u2013 we also picked up some Kind Minis, Kirkland Jelly Belly, and Superior Walnuts to add a variety of flavours to our sweet stash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-chocolate-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-chocolate-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-chocolate-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-chocolate-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-chocolate.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-ferrero-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-ferrero-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-ferrero-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-ferrero-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-ferrero.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we filled our cart with goodies, I couldn\u2019t help but feel a sense of excitement knowing that these chocolates would soon be making their way to my team members and family back in India. Bringing a taste of Houston to them was a way for me to share the joy of our adventures and create lasting memories, even from miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The day flew by in a blur of laughter, chocolate-induced happiness, and shared moments with Kathleen. We may have started our Costco trip with a mission to bring back sweets, but what we really brought back were memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kindminis-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kindminis-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kindminis-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kindminis-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kindminis.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland2-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland2-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland2-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laveshsumant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/costco-kirkland2.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here\u2019s to sweet adventures, delicious discoveries, and the wonderful people who make every moment unforgettable. Whether you\u2019re exploring the aisles of Costco or embarking on your own chocolate-filled escapade, remember to cherish every moment and savour every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Until next time, keep spreading sweetness wherever you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With love and chocolatey dreams,<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, chocolate lovers and adventure seekers! Today, I\u2019m taking you on a delightful journey through my recent visit to Costco in Houston, accompanied by none other than my amazing Marketing Manager, Kathleen. 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