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A Sam’s Club clearance sale offers deep discounts. Here’s what’s on sale until mid-July. 

One problem with shopping at a warehouse store is that there are many new things to check out. Unless you have an unlimited budget, leaving some things behind is necessary. When Sam’s Club offers items on clearance, that’s the time to make the purchase because once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Here are five great deals you may be interested in.

1. The Modern Gourmet Ice Cream Bar Gift Set

Regular price: $22.98Clearance price: $17.98Competitor’s price: $30 at Shelhealth

What’s better after a hot summer day than cold ice cream? With the Ice Cream Bar Set, you have all the classic toppings at your fingertips. The set includes rainbow sprinkles, Oreo cookie pieces, and three different syrups. You’ll also find two ceramic ice cream cone cups and a stainless steel ice cream scoop. Just because the word “gift” is in the name of the product, don’t think you have to give it to someone else. Why not reward yourself?

2. The Modern Gourmet Margarita Fiesta Gift Set

Regular price: $29.98Clearance price: $24.98Competitor’s price: $65 at Walmart

Margarita fans, rejoice. This set has it all. In addition to spice margarita mix and two different rimming salts, you find a recipe booklet that shows you how to create three different types of spicy margaritas. There’s also two unique recycled cocktail glasses, an avocado slicer, guacamole seasoning, and a colorful bowl to hold your fresh guacamole.

Further proof that there’s no reason to deplete your checking account to purchase a gift set. It’s a win/win.

3. Member’s Mark Gourmet Rubs and Spice Rack Gift Set

Regular price: $26.98Clearance price: $19.98Competitor’s price: $40 through Ebay

If you’re someone who enjoys trying out new spices, this is the set for you. You get a bamboo spice rack with 24 unique rubs and spices, and labeled reusable spice tubes. The great thing about spices is that they let you get creative. Use them on meat, fish, chicken, vegetables, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

4. Member’s Mark Gracyn 7-Piece Fire Pit Dining Set

Regular price: $2,999Clearance price: $1,999

You’ll notice that we didn’t include a competitor’s price. There are two reasons for that: It’s Member’s Mark, so it’s not carried by any retailers other than Sam’s Club, and frankly, we could not find anything comparable to it at another store. With $1,000 off the regular price, this is a great deal for a 7-piece outdoor dining set, with two swivel chairs and four stationary chairs.

In the middle of it all is a tile top fire pit with BTU 55,000 and glass beads. With high-performance Sunbrella fabric, you don’t have to worry about fading, mold, or mildew. To top it off, there’s a furniture cover to keep it safe when you’re not using it.

This set looks so exquisite, no one will guess you saved so much money.

5. Honeywell LED Indoor/Outdoor 36′ String Lights with Bluetooth Speakers

Regular price: $79.98Clearance price: $63.90Competitor’s price: $90 at Walmart

It’s tough to beat a product that can so easily set the mood for an outdoor party. String these lights along a fence, from a gazebo, or anywhere else you’re looking for ambiance. The built-in Bluetooth speakers provide crisp, clear audio of your favorite songs. It’s heavy duty, weatherproof, and durable. It also comes with a free five-year manufacturer’s warranty.

If you’d like, think of this sale as your secret. It’s a great place to pick up gifts — for you or someone else.

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Costco Travel offers instant savings, resort credits, and Shop Cards for exclusive packages. Book your next adventure with these deals. 

Costco Travel takes the legwork out of planning and organizing your vacation. With all-inclusive packages to resorts located around the world, plus cruises and trips designed for families, Costco Travel is geared toward the traveler who wants to book a week of leisure without a major setback to their personal finances.

Many of the packages I’ve seen on Costco Travel are hard to beat. But every once in a while Costco will throw out deals that make you wonder how the warehouse retailer could earn any profits at all. If you’re still wondering what to do in 2023, check out these soon-to-expire offers from Costco Travel.

1. Disney World Family Package

What it is: A family vacation to Disney World in Orlando.The deal: $250 instant savings (per room, per booking of five nights or more), transportation to four Disney World parks and Disney Springs, early theme park entry, and extended evening hours.Package includes: Five-day park tickets to Disney World (with Park Hopper), plus airfare and accommodation at a Disney hotel.Estimated cost: For a family of four (with only one child younger than 10) the cost could be between $4,000 and $5,500 for the basic plan, depending on dates, availability, and where you’re departing from.The requirements: You have to reserve your place at Disney theme parks before you go. Simply buying the package through Costco doesn’t reserve your spot. Costco recommends you look at Disney’s availability calendar before buying the package, then reserving your preferred dates immediately after purchase.Expiration: Offer ends Sept. 11, 2023 and is valid for travel through Sept. 28, 2023

2. Susurros del Corazón: Auberge Beachfront Resort

What it is: Literally translated as “the heart’s whispers,” this Mexican beachfront resort is on the Banderas Bay, nestled between jungle and beach.The deal: $500 resort credit, plus a Digital Costco Shop Card, the value of which will be determined during your booking.Package includes: Accommodations (three nights or more) at the Auberge Resorts Collection, airfare, private ground transportation to and from airport, and hotel taxes.Estimated cost: For a five-night stay for two adults, you’ll likely pay between $5,000 and $5,500.The requirements: Each person can bring two pieces of luggage (maximum weight of 55 pounds). You’ll also need a valid passport.Expiration: The deal expires on July 15, 2023 and is valid through Dec. 15, 2023.

3. Namale Fiji Island Resort

What it is: Located on Vanua Levu, the second-largest island of Fiji, this all-inclusive resort is on an oceanfront property composed of 525 acres.The deal: Special savings off certain room packages, snorkeling and golfing equipment, and access to Fiji Departure Lounge.Package details: Seven nights at the resort, airfare (to and from Los Angeles), food and drinks, ground transportation to and from hotel, round-trip inter-island airfare, complimentary access to hydrotherapy room, candlelit dinner in a private bure (wood and straw hut).Estimated cost: $4,199 per person, assuming you fly out of Los Angeles and select a date between Nov. 1 and Dec. 8, 2023 or Jan. 20 and March 26, 2024.Expiration: The all-inclusive package is ongoing and doesn’t have an expiration date. However, if you want the $4,199 price, you’ll want to book between the dates listed above.

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If these trips don’t suit your tastes, check out Costco Travel’s website for more options. Also, keep in mind, if you’re a Costco Executive Member and carry the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, you’ll get more travel benefits. As an Executive member, you get 2% back on Costco Travel (up to $1,000 in total rewards per 12-month period), plus an additional 3% on the Costco Visa Card for a total of 5%. That means, for a $4,000 vacation package, you could earn an extra $200!

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