I celebrated my 30th birthday at Costco

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“My family and I love Costco and have been members for years. I really didn’t want to do anything ‘big or fancy’ for my birthday this year and Costco just popped into my head."

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“This is going to be the cheapest birthday dinner yet.”

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“I did not expect that at all, it was so generous & kind of them. I really thought someone in my family had planned that.”

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