Costco has plenty of great items this July.

Veronica Thatcher

• I'm a Costco employee who loves finding the best items at the store each month.
• This July, Costco is carrying a Kirkland Signature chipotle-chicken bowl with cilantro-lime rice.
• Keep cool with the Jisulife portable neck fan or Reese's frozen peanut-butter dessert cups.

Just because I've worked at Costco for nearly 20 years doesn't mean I don't like browsing the aisles like the many customers I help each day. The store, which is the leading retailer in customer satisfaction, always seems to be offering a variety of snacks, personal-care items, and home-design products I haven't seen before.

I love searching for the best products to bring home each month, and this July, there are tons of cool summertime items to choose from. Here are 10 items I recommend checking out at Costco this month.

Prices may vary by location.

The Custom Made Meals bacon-wrapped carnitas jalapeño poppers will have guests asking for more.The Custom Made Meals bacon-wrapped carnitas jalapeño poppers make a quick meal or appetizer.

Veronica Thatcher

These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party appetizer. The poppers are stuffed with cream cheese and savory carnitas to create a delicious bite.

This cook-and-serve meal can be made in less than 30 minutes in the air fryer, grill, or oven. A two-pack of the carnitas jalapeño poppers is $16 at my store. 

The Simply Fresh caprese pasta-salad shaker makes a delicious, quick meal.The Simply Fresh caprese pasta salad comes together in less than a minute.

Veronica Thatcher

The Simply Fresh caprese pasta-salad shaker is a convenient on-the-go meal that feels gourmet. The pasta salad, which even comes with a fork, features arugula, rotini, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

The best part is that the meal is ready in just a few seconds. Just snap the lid on, pour the toppings and dressing in, and shake to combine the ingredients.

A package of two Simply Fresh salad shakers is $14 at my Costco.

The Jisulife portable neck fan can keep you cool on the go.The Jisulife portable neck fan is great during hot weather.

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The Jisulife bladeless neck fan is handy during hot weather, no matter if you're home, outdoors, or at work. It features an ultra-light design, three speeds, and three to 16 hours of working time.

Each box contains two fans, so you can leave one at home and use the other on the go. My Costco sells the Jisulife bladeless neck fan for $50.

I love the La Vie Gourmand stuffed churro bites.The La Vie Gourmand stuffed churro bites are the perfect sweet treat.

Veronica Thatcher

The La Vie Gourmand stuffed churro bites are the newest hot-selling item at my Costco.

This delightful twist on a regular churro is stuffed with chocolate-and-hazelnut and Bavarian-cream fillings. These heat-and-serve treats are also easy to make in the air fryer.

My location carries a box of two 16-ounce bags of churro bites for $14.

Bring the Hyperlite life vests to outdoor water activities this summer.The Hyperlite life vests come in a variety of sizes, so adults and kids can wear them.

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It's officially summer, which means more people are gathering at lakes and beaches — which is when the Hyperlite life vest could be useful.

This life vest, which comes in children's and adult sizes, is lightweight and US Coast Guard-approved. It's also available in various colors, so there's something for everyone.

The Hyperlite vests' prices vary according to size, but they range from $20 to $35 at my Costco.

The Kirkland Signature chipotle-chicken bowl with cilantro-lime rice is full of flavor.My family of four enjoyed the Kirkland Signature chipotle-chicken bowl with cilantro-lime rice.

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If you love Chipotle, I recommend bringing home this new deli item to make your own bowls, burritos, or tacos. Each container comes with grilled seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, salsa, shredded cheese, guacamole, and lime wedges.

This tray feeds three to four people, which is perfect for my family of four. It's a fast and easy dinner item that costs only $5 per pound, which comes out to about $20 per container. You can find this item in Costco's deli coolers.

The French Toast polo is great for back-to-school season.The French Toast polos are a great find for students who wear school uniforms.

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If you're starting to shop for back-to-school supplies and clothing, you might want to grab a twin pack of collared polos. These polos, which come in colors like white, navy, and blue, are great for students who wear uniforms.

The brand makes several youth sizes, and many Costco locations also carry uniform skirts, shorts, and pants in twin packs in-store or online. The French Toast polo twin pack costs $15 at my location.

Reese’s frozen peanut-butter dessert cups are refreshing and sweet.Reese's frozen peanut-butter dessert cups are a fun take on the classic candy.

Veronica Thatcher

Reese's frozen desserts — packed with peanut-butter flavor, like the brand's traditional candies — just hit the freezer department at my store. Each treat has a peanut-butter-swirled dessert base covered in a milk-chocolate-flavored coating.

A box containing 24 cups is $18 at my store, which means each portion is only $0.75. 

Clean tough messes with the Shark WandVac Power cord-free handheld vacuum.The Shark WandVac Power cord-free handheld vacuum can clean hard-to-reach places.

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The Shark WandVac Power is one of the most powerful handheld vacuums I've seen. The vacuum is cord-free and weighs less than two pounds.

It features a boost mode to maximize suction power for tough messes and comes with cleaning-tool attachments to get to hard-to-reach places. The Shark WandVac Power is $100 at my store.

Don't pass up the cinnamon-apple raisin bread from the bakery section.The cinnamon-apple raisin bread is a new selection in Costco's bakery section.

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The cinnamon-apple raisin bread is a new item in Costco's bakery department. This loaf has tons of flavor from dried apples, cinnamon, raisins, walnuts, and pecans.

Microwave the bread for about 15 seconds before taking a bite, and you will be hooked. The 32-ounce loaf can be found in the bakery for $8.

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