The Costco Connection - October 2018

October

CUSTOM DIAMONDS

Costco sparkles

Costco is now o;ering customized halo diamond engagement rings with 1.0-ct and .70-ct centers for a tailored fit and design.

These are the same high-quality diamonds and metals that Costco o;ers in its jewelry program, at the lowest possible price.

Handcrafted by artisans, each piece will be inspected by Costco’s team of graduate gemologists for quality of craftsmanship, as well as the cut, color and clarity, to ensure Costco’s highest quality standards are met. Go to Costco.com, type in “ringssc0430” in the search box and choose style, metal type, diamond shape and ring size. Prices vary by stone and metal.

HIPPO HURRAY!

Surprise book signing

Born six weeks premature at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona the hippo captured hearts with her small size and her mad photobombing skills. Richard Cowdrey (right) wrote and illustrated Fiona to capture her charm.

When the author popped into the Deerfield, Ohio, Costco for an impromptu signing, members were excited to meet the man who wrote about their local celebrity.

NEW BOOK

Corduroy’s 50th

“I loved the story of Corduroy as a child, and now I love sharing it with my daughter,” says actress—and now author—Viola Davis.

“For the book’s 50th anniversary, I wrote a companion to the original, this time sending Corduroy backstage at the theater. As an actress, my passion is sharing important stories and bringing characters to life, and writing this book gave me a wonderful new way to do just that.” Corduroy Takes a Bow (Item #1274344;

available now) can be found in most Costco warehouses.

WINTER CAR PREP

Be road-ready

Getting your car ready for fall and winter means following these steps, provided by Michelin.

“I loved the story of Corduroy as a child, and now I love sharing it

 Have your mechanic inspect hoses, belts and fluids.

 Repair paint blemishes to protect from rust.

 Give your car a coat of wax.

 Install good floor mats.

 Replace the wiper blades.

 Check your tires (including the spare) and replace if necessary.

Check your tires (including the spare) and replace if necessary.

 Prepare an emergency kit. Stock your vehicle with a first-aid kit, flashlight, blankets, jumper cables, warm clothes, food, bottled water and a bag of abrasive material (such as sand, salt or clay-based cat-litter) for traction on ice.