Alright, I know what you’re thinking. “How can anyone dislike Costco’s Ice Cream?” Trust me, I love Costco. You can find me there every weekend, hauling giant carts full of goodies (I even wrote about the best items to grab this September). And don’t get me wrong — their ice cream is fantastic. But this fall? I’m putting the brakes on my ice cream-buying habit. Let me explain why.
1. It’s Not Ice Cream Weather Anymore
Come on, we’ve all felt that first chill in the air. Fall is almost here, and cozy sweaters are calling. I’m not one to say no to ice cream any other time of year, but when the temperature dips, I crave warm, comforting foods. Please give me a hot chocolate, some pumpkin bread, or a slice of pie. Ice cream doesn’t hit the same when bundled up in blankets.
2. The Costco Freezer Takes Over My Life
Look, we all know Costco is about bulk. I’ve got a love-hate relationship with it. You get a great deal, but my freezer can only handle so much. Whenever I try to shove in one of those gigantic tubs of Kirkland Signature ice cream, I play Tetris with frozen vegetables and meat. And the ice cream always wins.
This fall, I’m taking back my freezer space. Soups, stews, and casseroles deserve more real estate.
3. The Temptation to Overdo It
When I buy ice cream from Costco, it’s not just a pint. It’s a tub. It’s practically daring me to eat more than I should. During the summer, I could get away with it—an extra scoop after a BBQ didn’t feel like much. But when the days are shorter in the fall, and I’m already feeling sluggish, do I need to polish off a mountain of ice cream?
No, thank you. I’d instead save those calories for the upcoming holiday feasts.
4. Too Many Other Fall Treats
Pumpkin spice everything. Cinnamon rolls. Apple pies. If fall isn’t the season of indulgence, I don’t know what is. There are so many seasonal treats out there that I’d rather focus on them.
Let’s be honest: Costco shines with all those exclusive fall bakery items this time of year. Who can resist a giant pumpkin pie the size of a car tire? I’m more likely to fill my cart with fall goodies like that, leaving no room for ice cream.
5. Ice Cream Fights the Fall Vibe
I love ice cream, but it doesn’t fit the fall aesthetic. Picture this: It’s a chilly evening, I’ve got a pumpkin-scented candle burning, and I’m sipping on a mug of warm cider. Ice cream doesn’t belong in this scene. It feels like a summer fling I’m trying to bring into fall, and it’s just not working.
6. I’m Already Eyeing the Holiday Desserts
Costco is no joke when it comes to desserts, and let’s be real: the holidays are around the corner, and that’s when I start to go all out with dessert buying. Pecan pies, cheesecakes, chocolate-covered everything.
Why waste precious dessert space in my kitchen on ice cream when I know those holiday treats are just waiting to take over? My sweet tooth is gearing up for the winter, and ice cream just doesn’t cut.
7. Less Ice Cream = Less Guilt
I’m not saying I’m totally off the ice cream train, but let’s face it: fall is the start of the eating marathon that runs through New Year’s. There’s Thanksgiving, holiday parties, and those random cookies that appear everywhere.
Cutting back on Costco’s giant ice cream tubs helps me feel a little less guilty when I indulge in the season’s heavy hitters. Skipping the ice cream now means I can go all-in on the turkey, stuffing, and gravy later.
