I've worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 8 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

• As a longtime Costco employee, I always love seeing the new items that come into the warehouse.
• This month, Costco is stocked with great holiday gifts, protein-packed snacks, and seasonal decor.
• I especially love the teddy bears that are dressed like warehouse employees.

As someone who's worked at Costco for 21 years now, I still get excited when new items pop up on the shelves.

This month, the warehouse is stocked with everything from holiday gifts to protein-packed snacks. Here are eight of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

As a Costco employee, I may be biased, but I can't get enough of the teddy bears dressed like warehouse workers.

Dressed in fun Costco uniforms, shoppers can choose from three different bears who are ready to work in the tire shop, in the food court, or as a manager. They make a great gift for Costco enthusiasts.

I was so excited to see the tasty Oikos protein drinks at my Costco store. Each bottle contains 23 grams of protein and comes in either strawberry-banana or peach flavors.

They're a great refreshing, grab-and-go snack that keeps me feeling full and satisfied.

If you love Costco and know someone who doesn't yet have a membership, you can open the door for them with the gift of a one-year membership.

Plus, the activation card comes with an adorable Costco food-court-themed mug.

If you're already in the holiday spirit, I recommend checking out the Disney-themed cookie jars.

These adorable collectable jars look like giant Christmas ornaments, and are available in two colors. Plus, they come filled with Mickey and Minnie-shaped sugar cookies.

Potterheads will love the Bark Harry Potter-themed dog toys. Each three-pack includes adorable plush characters like Dobby, Hedwig, and the sorting hat.

If you love jerky and want to try something new, you might want to pick up a bag of Snake River Farms wagyu-beef variety.

I love the savory but sweet peppered flavor, and it's the perfect snack to grab when I'm in a hurry. Plus, each serving contains 11 grams of protein and just 100 calories.

The Pandex holiday-icon tumblers are the perfect way to get your home ready for Christmas. Each four pack features cups with gingerbread men, candy canes, Christmas trees, and adorable wrapped gifts.

The dishwasher-safe glasses are perfect for sodas, sparkling drinks, cocktails, or even iced coffee. Plus, I think they look much more expensive than they are.

Birria is a popular Mexican meat stew. The Del Real version is made with 100% USDA-choice beef seasoned with tomatoes, paprika, chile pepper, garlic, and other spices.

Each package contains 36 ounces of beef, which is fully cooked and ready to heat. I love using ito make tacos.

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