In an unconventional twist on birthday celebrations, a family from Massachusetts, Alex and Mia Thompson, decided to throw their son Leo a Costco-themed birthday bash to mark his first year. As dedicated fans of the warehouse giant, the Thompsons embraced their love for Costco, opting for a unique celebration rather than traditional themes like superheroes or cartoons.
Attendees donned aprons and hairnets, fully embracing the Costco experience, while the decor featured a vibrant balloon arch reminiscent of a store entrance. Guests received name tags styled after Costco badges, and food was served on red trays, mimicking the popular sample stations found in-store. Even the family dog, Cooper, was included in the fun with a humorous sign that identified him as “Kirkland Signature Labrador, 65 pounds. Sale price: FREE.”
Mia shared on Reddit, “Some prices were real, others were made up.” Among the many clever touches was a sign for Kirkland Signature meatballs, celebrating Leo’s growth as he was “in the 80th percentile for weight.” She humorously noted that the sign included his birthday as the product number, his birth weight listed as the product weight, and his birth length shown as the price. “I just needed to fill up space with random numbers for the rest,” Mia added.
The festivities also included decorations created from empty Kirkland bottles repurposed as vases. Guests contributed to the theme by bringing bottles of Kirkland wine and even one of Costco’s famous rotisserie chickens. However, one Reddit user pointed out the absence of Costco’s signature sheet cake, to which Mia replied, “I had other sentimental plans for the cake, so that was the one Costco item I skipped.”
During the party, Leo was humorously dubbed the Employee of the Year, which Mia described as a joyful way to honor their “rainbow baby.” She reflected, “We had a fantastic time celebrating in the most absurd way possible.”
Mia emphasized the family’s deep connection to Costco, stating, “Every corner of our home features something from Costco—dog food, baby formula, diapers, and even furniture.” Their loyalty to the store stems not just from its great prices but also sentimental memories, such as Alex’s proposal to her father in a Costco parking lot in Puerto Rico.
“Costco has everything you could ever need—and even things you didn’t know you needed,” Mia chuckled. For more heartwarming stories related to parenting and family life, check out this post on home insemination kit.
In summary, the Thompson family’s Costco-themed birthday party for Leo was a delightful and memorable celebration that embodied their love for the store, making it a unique first birthday experience filled with laughter and creativity.