By the way, I hear you on  feeling overwhelmed with the co-op lists. They can really make your eyes cross. Try coming up with your itemized house list for the three categories I mentioned - non food consumables, family favorites and consumable infrastructure. THEN glance through the list, keeping an eye out for those items as well as any in particular that catch your eye. For example, I noticed when I further researched Linsey's Amazon suggestions that there were items there I wouldn't have put on my house list because I wasn't used to having access to an affordable source for them (dried cherries). Approaching the co-op list this way may make it seem less daunting.

Shelf life is also another concern. Popcorn is a long lasting item that we go through a TON of at our house for family movie nights. Good luck, Stephanie!