When my husband first suggested we get a warehouse club membership, I thought he had fallen down a doomsday-prepping rabbit hole . After all, why would we, a childfree couple in our early '30s, need to buy bulk groceries? As folks who could barely finish a gallon of milk before its expiration date, I was skeptical — would we end up wasting food? Would we actually save money on groceries? And where would we store all these giant items?
After our first grocery trip, I found so many reasons to not just like, but love, our membership. Sure, there were the essentials: our dog's food was more affordable and available in a bigger size; I could find organic eggs in a reasonably sized two-dozen package without an eye-bulging price. But it was all the other perks that made me realize it was indispensable: from savings on luxe skincare products to tasty snacks and low prices on everything from movie tickets to full-fledged vacations. Dear reader, I was hooked.
If you're as skeptical as I was, now is the time to test the waters. In celebration of its 40th birthday, Sam's Club is offering $40 off its memberships, making it possible to join for as low as $10. Still not convinced? Read on, and join me on the wholesale club side: we have cookies in bulk.
Save Big on Premium Beauty Products
Savings on beauty brands, especially cult-favorites, can be hard to come by. Not at Sam's Club, though! From two-packs of First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream for just $57 (that's about $20 less than the usual price) to low prices on brands like Drunk Elephant, Fresh, and even La Mer, you'll likely find savings on some products already in your routine, as well as items like sheet masks for affordable prices.
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Snag the Most Sought-After Concert Tickets
Think Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour is sold out? Not for folks with a Sam's Club membership.Thanks to Sam's Club's Preferred Access tickets, it's possible to get into some of the most high-demand concerts, events, and big games around the globe — everything from Beyoncé to baseball. These tickets are even offered to members at a discounted rate, sometimes as much as 25 percent off. There are savings on your day-to-day entertainment, too, like tickets to a local movie theater or a museum.
Book a Luxe Hotel Room, For Less
After travel's extended hiatus, more and more people are taking trips than ever before — even if a vacation is substantially pricier than it might have been just a few years ago. However, if you book your hotel or rental car through Sam's Club, you'll likely see some savings. Thanks to their best rate guarantee, even a Tulum hotel room with a plunge pool costs less per night than it would if you booked directly with the hotel.
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Get Your Essentials Delivered
With a busy work schedule, carving out time to go grocery shopping (and, ideally, not at peak times) can be a challenge. Thankfully, shopping at a wholesale club doesn't mean you'll have to sacrifice shopping for groceries in your PJ's. Sam's Club offers both pick-up and delivery (for a fee) on their in-club products, meaning that you'll be able to score the latest exclusive snack drops (hello, Doritos Cool Ranch-flavored Smartfood Popcorn) from your couch.