The holidays can strain your budget, with trips to the grocery store for special foods or snacks to entertain family and friends.
Keeping cash in your wallet can be hard, but you can get the most out of your Sam’s Club membership by finding items you can buy there for less than retail.
Check out these deals on groceries that are great for winter nights or holiday treats while also being kind to your wallet.
Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.
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Member’s Mark Gourmet Brownie Platter
Price: $20.98
Share some tasty treats with anyone who has a sweet tooth with the Member’s Mark Gourmet Brownie Platter.
The platter has 24 individually decorated chocolate brownies, so you can serve them on the tray or add them to your spread at home.
Member's Mark Boneless Spiral Brown Sugar Double Glazed Ham
Price: $2.98 per pound
Ham is a traditional addition to your Christmas table, so grab a Member's Mark Boneless Spiral Brown Sugar Double Glazed Ham to feed your family and friends.
The price can vary as the ham is priced per pound, but it’s less expensive than a similar ham at Walmart that costs $3.98 per pound.
Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
Price: $7.98
Colder weather means stocking up on warm foods like Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, which works as a cozy meal on its own or as an add-in to your favorite casseroles.
The pack of eight cans comes out to around $1 per can compared to buying the same can at Target for $1.39 each.
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Layered Peppermint Bark Gift Tin
Price: $24.97
Need a good gift for your favorite sweet tooth? Check out the Layered Peppermint Bark Gift Tin.
The tin comes with one pound of peppermint bark featuring white chocolate, dark chocolate, and peppermint candies in a tin that you can easily gift without worrying about wrapping it up.
Marifano Pitted Greek Olive Medley
Price: $7.47
A charcuterie board can be a good option for an appetizer before dinner or serving guests at a party, so grab some Marifano Pitted Greek Olive Medley to add to your board.
The olive medley comes in a 17.64-ounce container with black and green olives seasoned with sea salt, oregano, and bay leaf.
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Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
Price: $7.48
Sugar cookies are especially popular during the holidays, so grab some Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix.
The box comes with five mixes that cost $1.50 each, which is less than the $2.99 you would pay for the same mix at Target.
Member's Mark Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Price: $6.98
Mashed potatoes are a great side dish in the winter if you need something for a special dinner or just want a warm comfort food on a cold night.
The Member's Mark Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes come in a pack of two 2-pound containers that you can heat in the microwave for a quick and easy dish.
King's Hawaiian Original Dinner Rolls
Price: $6.68
The King's Hawaiian Original Dinner Rolls are a popular tradition to add to any table for a special meal.
You can grab this pack of 32 rolls at Sam’s Club for 21 cents per roll or pick them up at Walmart for 40 cents per roll, which is almost double the cost on a per-unit basis.
M&M's Christmas Milk Chocolate Candy
Price: $13.48
Swap out regular M&M's for the festive M&M's Christmas Milk Chocolate Candy, perfect for snacking or adding a holiday touch to your favorite baking recipes.
These red and green candies are a sweet deal, too, costing just 22 cents per ounce — nearly half the price of similar festive candies at 40 cents per ounce.
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Member’s Mark Egg Nog
Price: $11.99
Spiked egg nog lovers will be grateful to stock up on their favorite seasonal treat with a 1.75-liter bottle of Member’s Mark Egg Nog at Sam’s Club.
It boasts a traditional egg nog taste with a bit of rum, elevating the winter staple to a more mature holiday spirit.
Stouffer's Signature Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Price: $11.98
It can be hard to find a meal that everyone will like on a cold night, so add a Stouffer's Signature Lasagna with Meat Sauce to make it easy.
The lasagna comes with layers of cheese, pasta, and meat in a 96-ounce package, so it’s great for large gatherings during the holidays.
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix Packets
Price: $5.98
There’s nothing quite like a cup of hot chocolate to end a cold day, so pick up some Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix Packets, which come in a box of 50 packets.
The packets cost 12 cents each compared to similar cocoa mixes that cost 34 cents per packet at Target.
Bottom line
It can be hard to budget when you’re spending extra cash during the holidays, but Sam’s Club has you covered if you’re trying to save money on groceries for special celebrations or everyday dinners.
If you’re still worried about your tight budget, it also might be a good idea to make a list you’ll stick to before you go to Sam’s Club so you can stay within your spending limits.
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