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In addition to being expensive, shopping for Christmas can be exhausting. You’ve got to get the tree, the gifts, the food, the décor and even the ugly Christmas sweater — if you really want to play it up.
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Having a one-stop shop where you can score more for less is helpful, which is where the mega warehouse club Sam’s Club comes into play. At this virtual wonderland of discounted goods, you can find just about all of your Christmas essentials for less.
Take a look at the 10 best Christmas items to buy from Sam’s Club, according to retail experts and loyal Sam’s Club shoppers.
Wrapping Paper
“Skip the cheap stuff at dollar stores and get premium wrapping paper at Sam’s Club instead,” said Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews.com. “Selection may vary depending on your area; but, in general, you should be able to get 2-4 rolls of high-quality designs for between $15 and $20.
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“The two-pack comes out to 53 square feet total of paper, while the four-pack has rolls that are around 50 square feet total, while the entire pack is about 200 square feet. Needless to say, plenty of paper to wrap a ton of gifts — and for an excellent price.”
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Member’s Mark Milk Chocolate Popcorn Clusters
“Pick up a one-pound bag of this treat for just $7.28 and treat yourself or use them as part of your dessert lineup,” shared Ramhold. “Have a sweet dessert board planned? Pour some of this into a bowl as part of the spread or set it out as part of the appetizers before holiday dinner begins.
Either way, this delicious mashup includes popcorn clusters made with soft caramel and milk chocolate, as well as mini M&Ms.”
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Member’s Mark Peppermint Almonds
“This wintry treat is made up of roasted almonds covered in dark and white chocolate as well as crushed candy canes,” Ramhold said. “It’s the epitome of a holiday treat and would make a great addition to a dessert board or even just set out on a snack table in a pretty bowl. Since it’s a Member’s Mark item, you can only get it at Sam’s Club, and a 20-ounce bag is about $10.”
Member’s Mark Acacia Wood Charcuterie Boards, Set of 2
“You’ll have to order these online unless your local club has them on the shelves still, but if you can get your hands on them, this is an incredible deal,” said Ramhold. “Two wooden charcuterie boards for just $24.98? That’s what you can expect to pay for one elsewhere, plus the two-pack ensures you can have a huge spread or divvy it up — use one for your favorite charcuterie and the other for maybe trying the buttercream board trend? Either way, these are something that every host should add to their collection to be ready for any occasion.”
Member’s Mark Holiday Cakeballs
“This 24-count package is $18.98, which works out to about 79 cents per cake ball,” shared Ramhold. “They’re already decorated for the holiday season and totally ready to go, but they are only chocolate cake, so if that’s a deal-breaker for anyone, you may want to add an alternative.
“If you’re taking these to an office party or something similar, it’s a good idea to note what kind of cake they are for anyone who might want to avoid (or hoard!) them, but this is a fantastic deal that’s hard to beat. Not everyone has time to devote to intricate baked goods this time of year, and while cakeballs can be pretty easy to make, the decorating can be stressful and it’s still an investment of your time.”
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Sip ‘n Sample at Home Wine-Tasting Kit
“This item makes a great hostess gift, but also an excellent party activity,” Ramhold said. “The box comes with six bottles of wine (375ml each), eight tasting checklists and a wine wheel on the back of the box that highlights bouquets, aromas and faults — all for around $17.”
Member’s Mark Pumpkin Cheesecake
“I suggest Sam’s Club’s pumpkin cheesecake as the perfect finishing touch for your Christmas dinner and holiday spread,” said Aaron Barsalou, CEO of PsyclarityHealth. “This Member’s Mark dessert is positively large — almost 4 pounds — and as delicious as it is big, making it fit for a Christmas party.
“Additionally, it has a lovely, swirled design made of creamy dollops that combine pumpkin pie with New York style cheesecake in a graham cracker shell. It’s not too early to purchase one of these beauties to adorn your holiday table in December because they can be preserved frozen.” This enormous party treat will only set you back about $18, to boot!
Gift Sets of Hot Cocoa Bombs
“Several different Hot Cocoa Bomb gift bundles are presently on sale at Sam’s Club,” said Emir Bacic, co-founder of Pricelisto. “Both the Frankford Hot Cocoa Bomb 8-Pack and the Member’s Mark Hot Chocolate Bomb 7-Pack have an MSRP of $8.92, which makes them both excellent low-cost gift options. Making a cup of hot cocoa is so simple — and enjoyable — thanks to these chocolate bombs. The ideal cup of hot cocoa will magically arise when you drop the milk chocolate bomb into a mug, add hot milk and stir.”
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Vanilla Extract
“Vanilla, much like coffee and chocolate, is a product that fluctuates in price based on sociopolitical and ecological factors,” said Gates Little, CEO of altLine at the Southern Bank Company. “A drought or a political upheaval can launch vanilla extract prices out of reach for many consumers.
“Sam’s Club sells larger bottles of real vanilla extract from a few brands, which can save you money in the long run. Instead of buying a small bottle at the grocery store for $15 and then replacing it a few months later for $20, buying a large bottle will help offset the price fluctuations this product is prone to.”
Flour
“Flour is pretty evenly priced from store to store due to its availability, but most grocery stores don’t carry the 25-pound extra large bags,” Little said. “With all the extra baking around the holidays, stock up on a big bag and save yourself some trips to the store for this kitchen staple.”
Laura Beck contributed to the reporting for this article.
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