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The nice thing about shopping at Costco is that there’s pretty much always a good deal to be had. But sometimes, Costco piles on the savings by offering money off the staple items it carries.

Such is the case this October. So if you’re eager to spend less on the things you want and need, here are some limited-time deals worth checking out.

1. $5 off Bounty Advanced paper towels

If you use paper towels at home as much as I do, then you know that stocking up when they’re on sale is a smart bet. Right now though Oct. 20, you can score $5 off a 12-count of Bounty Advanced paper towel rolls, bringing the online price to $24.99.

A quick note on online prices, though. Costco builds the cost of shipping and handling into its prices, so you’re pretty much always going to pay more online than in the store. And sometimes, it’s quite a bit more. But these deals apply to both online and in-store purchases, so for maximum savings, it’s best to snag them in person.

As a parent who’s tackled her fair share of spills, I can tell you that Bounty paper towels are superior to any other I’ve ever tried. So not only do you get savings in the form of a lower price on Bounty rolls right now, but you can also save money by virtue of not having to use as many paper towels to deal with a mess.

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2. $7.20 off a 30-count of full-sized candy bars

Halloween is right around the corner. If you want to be that house that trick-or-treaters rave about all night, giving out full-sized candy bars is the way to go. And right now, you can save $7.20 on a variety pack of favorites like M&Ms, Snickers, Milky Way, and Twix — 30 in all.

Now that said, if you get a lot of trick-or-treaters, handing out full-sized bars to each and every one may not be good for your wallet. But if you only tend to get a handful of kids and can swing the full-sized giveaways, grab this deal for an online price of $24.79 before it ends on Oct. 6.

3. $5 off the Brentwood Originals Oversized Waterproof Pet Blanket and Furniture Protector

We all love our pets. But we don’t love the damage they sometimes cause.

Case in point: Last month, my dog ripped up my beloved discount furniture store couch that survived years of abuse from rowdy toddlers and has been a mainstay in my living room for 15 years. And to think that I could have avoided that scenario — and the cost of a replacement couch, since mine can’t be fixed — by investing in a pet blanket and furniture protector.

If you have pets, don’t fall into the same trap as me. Grab this oversized pet blanket and furniture protector from Costco while it’s available for $5 off through the 20th of the month. After the discount, you can snag this furniture protector for just $19.99. It’s soft enough to keep your pets cozy and is washable for easy care.

4. $3 off a four-pack of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes

In many parts of the country, October means the start of cold and flu season. So it’s definitely a good time to stock up on disinfecting wipes.

Costco is offering $3 off of a four-pack of Lysol wipes through Oct. 20, bringing the online price to $16.99. Each canister contains 95 wipes, so a four-pack might carry you well into spring. And if you have school-aged kids, know that teachers commonly appreciate Lysol wipe donations to their classrooms, which tends to be hotbeds for germs.

5. $7 off Peet’s Coffee Decaf House Blend K-Cup Pod, 60-count

If you guzzle coffee all day, you may want to think about switching to decaf by mid-afternoon to avoid being up all night. And while I love buying coffee at my neighborhood Dunkin’, at the rate I drink it, that has the potential to be a very expensive habit.

That’s why I treat myself to store-bought coffee three times a week these days but make my own at home in my Keurig the rest of the week. And I’ll probably scoop up a 60-count of these decaf coffee pods while they’re on sale for $7 off through Oct. 31. This brings the online price down to $32.99.

You may want to do the same, especially if you enjoy dark roast. I find that the robust flavor gives it some oomph, which makes up for the lack of caffeine a bit.

These are only some of the fantastic bargains you’ll find at Costco this month. I highly suggest browsing online or visiting your local store to stock up on these and other essentials before they go back to full price.

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