I recently became an executive member at Costco. Here are 11 items I buy for my family that make the $130 annual fee worth it.

Though Costco's chicken pot pie is huge, every bite is delicious.

Anne James

• I buy nearly all the groceries for my family at Costco and recently became an executive member.
• My family loves the Pura Vida fire-roasted root vegetables and Kirkland Signature chicken pot pie.
• I also pick up Kirkland Signature diapers, Clorox ToiletWands, and eyeglasses from the retailer.

My husband and I have had a Costco membership for eight years, but we recently decided to upgrade to the executive level.