10 Sam's Club Buys That Could Help Families Stretch Fall Budgets
Like many families, your fall might be busy and expensive — but Sam’s Club can help with the latter. The warehouse club is a one-stop shop for fall season essentials.
From fall clothes and supplies to electronics and after-school snacks, fill your cart with a diverse array of affordable finds. Whether you’re looking for name-brand items or the store’s private-label options, there are plenty of opportunities to save.
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If you only have time for one errand, you won’t regret choosing Sam’s Club. Keep reading to discover 10 items that can help your family save money this fall.
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1. Bioworld Kids Licensed Backpack and Lunch Set
Price: $9.91
Send your child off to school in style with the Bioworld Kids Licensed 16-inch Backpack and Lunch Set. Offered in a variety of characters — including Paw Patrol, Dog Man, Princess, Minecraft, Spider-Man and more — this backpack and coordinating lunch bag is a steal at $9.91 for the entire set.
2. Member’s Mark Allergy Relief Tablets
Price: $28.43
Beat fall allergies with this 180-count bottle of non-drowsy Member's Mark Allergy Relief Fexofenadine HCl Tablets. Intended for adults and children ages 12 and up, these allergy pills offer relief from classic upper respiratory allergy symptoms like runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing and itchy throat or nose.
This product is comparable to Allegra, which costs $39.96 for a 90-count bottle at Walmart — i.e., $0.44 per pill. The Member’s Mark option breaks down to just $0.19 per pill, making it a steal.
3. Member’s Mark Chicken Alfredo
Price: $14.33 (varies)
If your fall evenings are packed with kids’ activities, make dinner easy with Member’s Mark Chicken Alfredo. Prepared daily in-store, all you have to do is pop this classic dish in the oven. Priced at $3.98 per pound, give your family a hearty dinner, while steering clear of takeout that can quickly overwhelm your budget.
4. Member’s Mark Halloween Costumes
Price: $25.88 (regularly $29.98)
Buying your kids’ Halloween costumes at Sam’s Club means big savings. Choose from a variety of Member’s Mark Kids’ Halloween Costumes, including astronaut, race car driver, unicorn, firefighter, mermaid and SWAT team member.
In comparison, the Kids Rosy Unicorn Costume at costs $39.99 at Spirit Halloween. Even pricier, a Kids Firefighter Costume is $49.99 at Spirit Halloween.
5. Frito-Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack Chips
Price: $18.48
Perfect for lunch and after-school snacks, this 50-pack of Frito-Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack Chips has something for everyone. The price works out to just $0.37 per 1-ounce bag, making it both easy and economical.
Target sells a similar 18-count box of 1-ounce Frito-Lay Variety Pack Classic Mix snacks for $11.99 — i.e., $0.67 each.
6. Ello Pop & Fill Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Price: $23.88
Perfect for school, get two Ello Pop & Fill 22-ounce Stainless Steel Water Bottles for just $23.88 — i.e., $11.94 each. Dishwasher safe and made from BPA-free materials, these insulated water bottles are topped with a Quickfill lid that makes refills a breeze.
Worth noting, each Pop & Fill Stainless Steel Water Bottle purchased on the Ello site costs $26 and up.
7. HP All-In-One Printer Paper
Price: $9.84
When school is in session, you can never have too much printer paper. This mega ream — 750 sheets — of HP All-In-One Printer Paper has a 96 brightness level and a silky smooth surface.
In comparison, a 500-count ream of HP Printer Paper costs $12.16 at Walmart.
8. Member’s Mark Soft & Strong Two-Ply Premium Facial Tissues
Price: $14.98
Just in time to combat back-to-school colds comes this deal for families with kids, who can never have enough tissues. This pack of Member’s Mark Soft & Strong Two-Ply Premium Facial Tissues contains 12 rectangular boxes with 160 tissues each.
To highlight the savings, a pack of Puffs Ultra Soft Facial Tissue — eight rectangular boxes with 124 tissues each — costs $13.99 at Target.
9. Member's Mark Boys Quilted Jacket
Price: $14.98
Offered in several colors, this Member's Mark Boys Quilted Jacket is lightweight and lined. Featuring a front zipper and soft recycled nylon outer shell, it’s conveniently machine washable — a must for boys’ clothes.
It's an opportunity to save big; a similar option, the Kids’ Sussex Quilted Jacket at J.Crew, costs $128.
10. Eddie Bauer Girls Packable Jacket
Price: $20.98
Made from water-repellent fabric, the Eddie Bauer Girls Packable Jacket is available in pink and green. Featuring a warm quilted lining, it’s perfect for chilly fall days.
A similar option, the Kids FeatherFree Insulated Hooded Packable Jacket, at Lands’ End costs $89.95.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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