Today was a bit busy but not really. I finished up my long week and a day of subbing yesterday. And I’m already missing the kids a bit.
However, it was nice to have time to do some much overdue chores around here. The house is slightly cleaner than it was yesterday.
Early this morning I went to Sam’s Club. Thought I’d just share what I bought there for today’s post. I like seeing what other people are buying so thought you might like to see what was in my cart.
First the fun stuff.
Clearance Finds!
This blanket is probably going to be an argument with my husband. A cozy soft argument but still an argument. He somehow thinks we have too many blankets. I think not. Is that even a thing to have too many blankets?
We had an issue with 2 Kohls blankets I bought around Christmas (one was a gift to him). When I washed them, they did not do well. Full of fuzz! Anyone else ever have issues like that with the Big One blankets? All my other blankets from there have always been fine in the washer/dryer.
Anyway, he told me to stop buying cheap blankets and just get a good one. So I did. Sort of. I was browsing online deal sites a while back and these are supposed to be like duplicates of some super expensive brand called Barefoot Dreams. It’s pretty, soft, cozy, and since it was on clearance, I thought I’d give it a try. It really ended up costing less than the Kohl’s blankets at their regular prices.
My other clearance find was this cardigan sweater with a Christmas tree design. For my birthday, my husband gifted me the same style sweater in a red/white deer type pattern. I really like this green one though. Can already envision wearing it over Christmas tee-shirts with jeans or even with a pretty simple red dress (not that I own one).
Groceries
Bottled water. Reason for the trip. 
Cooked chicken to add to freezer (not whole) so I can have already cooked chicken on hand for a few meals or as a last minute option.
Meatballs. The secret ingredient in a few of my recipes. I can make my own but the family likes these just as well. Time saver for the win.
Blueberries, plain potato chips, and croissants. Husband takes blueberries in his lunch almost every day. Sometimes you just need basic chips. And I can’t say no to the croissants. Probably my favorite form of bread. Or are they a pastry with the flaky layers? I don’t know. They are just good!
I guess the question to end this becomes are you a Sam’s Club or a Cosco person? Or do you not do the warehouse stores? I’d honestly probably be okay without but they are convenient at times.
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Fun post! I am of the opinion that there are never enough blankets. That sweater is really cute. I also tend to buy premade frozen meatballs as my family likes them better and they are so much easier in my opinion. As far as the chicken for the freezer that is a good idea. I typically buy a frozen 3 lb bag of chicken breast and then cook it in the crockpot with a little chicken stock and then drain it and shred it and put in in the freezer in 2-3 cup measurements for the future. Unfortunately, I live in a smaller town so the closest Sam’s Club or Costco is over an hour away and I tend to not go to the big city very often.
Thank you! The frozen meatballs are quite a bit easier but I do like homemade ones just as well (especially when someone else makes them, ha). That’s actually a good idea with the chicken breasts. I’ll have to keep that in mind if they ever go on a good sale again. We’re lucky enough to live close to lots of stores and for time/money it’s easier to buy the already cooked ones at Sam’s club.
In answer to your question, no you cannot have too many blankets! I remember SNOWMAGGEDON here in 2019 with no electricity or heat for 5 days and every blanket was necessary! I’ve added a new Pendleton blanket from Costco every year since and they wash AND dry perfectly.
Looks like you scored some nice items. We don’t have a Sam’s Club, only Costco here so I’m a Costco person for now. I’ve lived where there are both and have shopped both over the years. Honestly, I think they are very similar!
It was fun reading this post, that sweater looks so cozy! the chicken,mouth watering🤤
Thank you! I’m excited to wear the sweater next Christmas! The chicken is always better hot but sometimes the store ones can be a bit dry. Hope your having a great week!
This blanket is so soft and nice that I’m debating on grabbing a few more to stow away as possible Christmas gifts for next year. Lots of our friends absolutely LOVE Costco. We actually had both memberships for a while. I think they are pretty similar as well. Our Costco is in a busier area so I personally prefer to go to Sam’s club if I’m the one making the trip.
There are never too many blankets! A red dress is coming, isn’t it? 🙂
Thank you! Oh, now there’s an idea, time to shop for a red dress 🙂
You can never have enough blankets. I really am not a wholesale club shopper. I would like to check out Costco sometime, but for the most part, I just don’t care to shop.
It depends with me, I do like to see things in person and miss the variety of stores that seems to be lacking in the age of Amazon. However, I have to be in just the right mood to really want to shop. The exception being grocery shopping. Of course, I also don’t do well with crowds so prefer to time my shopping when it’s less busy.
I’m the minority here, and don’t like a lot of blankets. They become clutter to me, and we don’t have anywhere to store extras.
I’m also not a warehouse store person. There is no Sam’s or Costco near me. I know people go there to stock up on things, buy the larger packages of things, but with just hubby and I here now, we don’t buy in bulk. Again, we don’t have storage space.
I do love hauls posts though!!! =)
My husband will be glad to have someone on his side. We don’t really have a lot of storage for extra blankets either. We have stuff randomly stored in our basement, think TP and paper towels but we generally don’t stock up on too much from the warehouse stores short of those things, water, and the items I showed. It’s fun to go and see what they have though. Our boys still live at home so as you probably know, we still go through things with amazing speed. Happy Thursday!