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My Budget Friendly Sam's Club Essentials! 🛒
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items I am the primary shopper for our family of 4. As a SAHM, I feel like it’s my duty to keep our groceries within budget so we’re not sacrificing other things. Shopping in bulk is my go to and I have learned where and when to buy most things to ensure I...
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Groceries 🛒
Nothing beats a fresh pot of coffee in the morning. Folger’s Black silk has been our favorite coffee for years and buying in bulk will always save money in the long run!
Black Silk Coffee
There is a reason these Just Bare Nuggets went viral. Whether I’m feeding the kiddos a quick dinner, adding some protein to a salad, or just need a quick lunch, throw this in the air fryer and they’re ready in less than 10 minutes!
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks
A classic at home. I used to love to go to Olive Garden and enjoy their salad and breadsticks. Now having their dressing at home is a budget friendly hack to have the same craving satisfied without a large price! I even have my son obsessed. Now he e...
Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing 16 fl. oz. Bottle
Every house on a budget needs a stash of Top Ramen just in case. It’s not always our go to but when we’re stretched thin, low on time, or just craving a hot classic, top ramen is a must!
Top Ramen Chicken
Something is so right about these spicy Buldak noodles!! I was surprised even my kids like them. The spice packet is completely separate so you can add as much or as little as you’d like! This is a little more elevated but a simple cup of noodle none...
Buldak Ramen Carbonara Cup
We love avocados in our house but these cups last longer and are more consistent in pricing which I appreciate. We always keep these on hand for quick spreads and dips!
Extra! Chunky Avocado Spread 2 oz. cups, 16 ct.
Buying spices in bulk will always save money. I used to run out of the tiny bottles so quickly and nothing is worse than trying to find a spice that is long gone! No more. This is a delicious seasoning, great price, and plenty of quantity!!
McCormick® Grill Mates® Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz
My go to girl dinner! Caesar salad is my favorite lunch/ dinner. We use salad kits to add greens to our simple meals. Sam’s has them the cheapest I’ve ever found so I am constantly stocking up!!
Taylor Farms Caesar Salad Kit, 16.9 oz.
Another salad staple in our home. The greens are always fresh, the dressing delicious, and the crispy salsa sticks and corn are so delicious!!
Member's Mark Southwest Chopped Salad Kit, 12 oz.
Amazing ready to cook tortillas. I am a Hispanic mom who loves to feed my kids delicious meals I grew up with. We eat a lot of tortillas and I think this raw but ready to cook tortillas are always the greatest. The brand name always makes me smile be...
La Abuela Tortillas
No more ruined meals and pans that need to be soaked and scrubbed. I always keep Pam on hand for baking and cooking! Nothing is sticking over here!!
PAM Original Cooking Spray, 12 oz., 2 pk.
Such a delicious staple for sandwiches or snack plates. Charcuterie is all the craze and kids love eating charcuterie- esque meals so having meats on hand is a great way to serve them a quick meal or snack I know they will eat!
Member's Mark Uncured Hard Salami, Sliced 1 lb. 6 oz.
This is a new find for me. I used to just buy a single pack at my local grocery store but I saw this incredible deal at Sam’s! I’m able to separate enough for a meal and freeze them individually to pull out as needed!
Smoked Sausage Rope
Cucumbers are always in our fridge. My kids may not love every vegetable so when they find one they actually like I make sure it’s always an option. Their crunchiness and delicious taste is unmatched!
Seedless English Cucumbers, 3 ct. - Samsclub.com
These cookies are drool worthy!! They come in 4 individual packs so they stay fresh. They bake so well. Who doesn’t love a fresh baked chocolate chunk cookie at the end of a long day?
Members Mark Jumbo Gourmet Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookie ...
These rolls used to just be a Thanksgiving staple for us but over the years we have been purchasing them through out the year. We love to use these for dinner rolls, burger slider buns, and of course sliders for lunchboxes!
Rolls, Buns & Loaves
Chicken thighs are a great source of protein and add so much flavor to meals. Buying in bulk keeps prices down and allows for us to keep a stock in our freezer. I love using chicken thighs in all the cozy fall soups!
Member's Mark Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, priced per pound
Being able to buy so much meat for a great price is almost unheard of these days. I used to have to shop around for deals but I’ve learned Sam’s will always come in first. We buy in bulk, separate, and freeze for a later date!
Member's Mark Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, priced per pound
This ground beef is absolutely delicious and I love that the fat content is low. No more wasting paper towels trying to absorb and drain all the excess. Having them already pre portioned makes it so easy to separate and freeze for future use!
Member's Mark 93/7 Ground Beef, priced per pound
It took me far too long to realize my grandmothers secret ingredient was always a little bit of chicken Knorr. Now I make sure I keep it in my cabinet so I can add the flavor that reminds me of my late grandmothers cooking🤍
Knorr Granulated Chicken Bouillon, 40.5 oz.
I have cut back buying a lot of prepackaged snacks but Go Gurts are a great price and they do well in lunch boxes! You can also freeze them for a cool treat!
Go-GURT
We are trying to step away from the full of sugar cereals and this is a step in the right direction. This is a filling breakfast that has the kids ready to go to school and learn!
Honey Bunches of Oats with Crispy Almonds, 48 oz.
Much more than just your average pancake mix. There are so many delicious recipes on the back of the box to try. We recently made the strawberry shortcakes and everyone was obsessed!
Bisquick Baking Mix
There is nothing like a Kraft Single grilled cheese. My kids still prefer a Kraft slice in their sandwich so I make sure I keep them on hand!! Looking forward to some tomato soup and grilled cheese soon!!
American Slices | KRAFT SINGLES |
Sour Cream is such a fridge staple but there’s nothing worse than grabbing it out and seeing it’s expired! I love these pouches because they last longer than the containers with lids and much easier to use. I always thought it would be more expensive...
Daisy Pure and Natural Sour Cream, 14 oz Pouch (Refrigerated)
These are so delicious and I love to keep them in our freezer! These with a quick cup of microwaveable rice and some veggies is my idea of a perfect, balanced, quick, no fuss meal that everyone will eat!!
Tyson Grilled Sweet Teriyaki Flavored Chicken Fillets, Frozen, 3.5 lbs.
A snack drawer essential. Who doesn’t love a cheese stick? I also cut these up for diy lunchables or for pasta salad even! There’s no rules!!
Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese Sticks, 36 ct.
Household Essentials 🧺🧼
This is my favorite laundry product hands down!! It kills bacteria that laundry detergent doesn’t. It leaves our laundry smelling so fresh. It’s also the only product that I feel like sanitizes and deodorizes all of the dog’s bedding!! If you have do...
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Kills 99.9% of Bacteria Detergents Leave Behind
If going through each article of clothing to stain treat isn’t your style, you need this!! Add this along with your detergent in the tray and it will add an extra punch of stain remover to your whole load of laundry! You can also soak to pre treat wi...
Clorox 2™ for Colors Bleach-Free Laundry Stain & Odor Remover Liquid
I do love generic brands but this is one product that I will continue to buy name brand. These work so well. Worth the price! Buy them on sale to save even more. They go on sale constantly!
Cascade Total Clean Dishwasher Detergent Fresh
Dawn Power wash is the perfect strength to get rid of hard caked on food without having to scrub! Doesn’t leave hands dry and the spray nozzle makes it so easy to disperse evenly. I always keep on hand!
Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray, Fresh Clean
These are so perfect to keep in the bathroom and clean in a quick minute. When I see things starting to look even a little bit questionable I go ahead and give them a quick scrub! Always get the refills in bulk and keep my bathrooms restocked!
CLOROX Original Toilet Cleaning System, Toilet Wand