Costco Connection: August 2018

A new month means a new issue of the Costco Connection! Here are my highlights from this months issue.

Pg. 40 Cover Story: Marvel Magic, Making Comic Book Heroes Come To Life

  • The Connection interviews Marvel president and producer Kevin Feige on the super success of bringing marvel comics to the big screen.

  • Keep your eyes peeled this month for Avenger’s Infinity War on Blu-ray & DVD, available in warehouse on 14 August, and other Marvel themed items like toys, watches, costumes and even special edition Ziploc bags just in time for back to school lunches.

Pg. 16 This Month at Costco

    • Do you have old prescription glasses sitting around that you no longer wear? Bring them to your Costco Optical Center which accepts donations of old prescription glasses for New Eyes for the Needy, a charitable organization that provides new & used glasses to those who can’t otherwise afford prescription lenses.
    Pg. 24 Costco Business Printing
    • Do you have business or organization you’d like to advertise for? Check out CostcoBusinessPrinting.com to order custom, high quality, professionally designed business cards, flyers, banners, and more at affordable member only prices.


    Pg. 32 Travel Connection with Peter Greenberg: Perks of Autumn Travel

    • Find out how to celebrate the autumn equinox in Mexico Mayan style, embrace Polynesian culture at the annual Hawiki Nui Va’a race of traditional outrigger canoes, or release your inner pirate during the Cayman Islands Pirate Week, and much more!


    Pg. 36 Storage Savings Abound This Month at Costco

    • Get everything you need to organize your garage, closets and playrooms before school starts back up with savings in warehouses and on Costco.com.



    Pg. 47 Box Tops For Education at Costco

    • Look for the BTFE logo on specially marked packages of cereal, snacks and other products at Costco. Visit CostcoBTFE.com for the complete lists of BTFE items sold at Costco, you can also enter for a chance to win 100 bonus box tops.


    Pg. 50 The High Cost of Higher Education

    • Author Lea Ingram offers pointers for figuring out how to plan for and pay for college.
    Pg. 54 Portraits of Hope
    • Find out how artists and brothers Ed & Bernie Massey incorporate education programs and involve school children in their vibrant art projects through their non profit Portraits of Hope.


    Pg. 62 Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?

    • Technology is amazing but it can also be addicting. Find out if you or your child might be exhibiting addictive tendencies to your smart devices, video games or social media and get tips on how to moderate their usage.

      Pg. 94 Pennie’s Pick of the Month
      • For her August pick book buyer Penny Clark Ianniciello chose Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by acclaimed author Keith O’Brien. This is the real life true story of groundbreaking female pilots who competed against male pilots in the Nation Air Races during the Great Depression.



        Pg. 96 The Great American Read

        • Have you been watching PBSs mini series The Great American Read as they explore the power of reading and America’s 100 most-beloved novels? You can read along by picking up one of featured classics like To Kill A Mocking Bird, and 1984, or one of the modern classics like Memoirs of a Geisha and The Book Thief at your local Costco.

          Pg. 99 Costco Membership, a Back to School Essential?

          • Find out why one student claims her Costco membership is an essential part of her college life.

            Pg. 115 August Special Events
            • Show off your team spirit and school pride with officially licensed NCAA team gear from Knights Apparel
            • For more special events coming to a warehouse near year and other great finds be sure to read the full August 2018 issue here.

            Until next time,
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