14 Best Sam's Club Buys If You've Only Got $50

You've finished your grocery list and come in $50 under budget, and at Sam's Club, that money can go a long way in scooping up some useful picks. You can make the most of your membership by knowing which items to look for to really stretch your dollar. 

These are the best purchases for under $50 from Sam's Club.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $19.98

You're always going to need paper towels, and buying them in bulk can save you a few extra bucks every week.

Comparatively, grabbing the biggest pack from Aldi costs $9.69 for a six-pack, while Sam's Club gets you three extra rolls for the same $20.

Price: $4.98

Everybody loves the convenience and affordability of picking up a fully cooked chicken, and it actually costs less than buying a whole chicken and cooking it yourself.

An organic whole chicken costs $2.47 per pound, while each rotisserie chicken weighs approximately three pounds, making it roughly $1.66 per pound.

Price: $13.94

It's a sign of the times that an increasing number of grocery stores are putting basic necessities behind lock and key, and laundry detergent is one of the more recent additions to the locked cabinets of groceries.

Anything worth locking up is probably worth stocking up, however, and Era is an under-appreciated detergent. This deal gets you 200 ounces, and that's better than Aldi's best deal — $12.35 for 138 oz.

Price: $16.98

Sometimes name-brand products are worth it, and Cascade is one of those. This size contains 95 "actionpacs" which comes out to about 18 cents per load of dishes.

On the surface, it may seem cheaper to use dishwashing gel, but it's not as effective, so you often end up having to run the dishwasher twice in a row or hand scrubbing dishes that didn't get fully clean.

Price: $12.88

If you don't have a dishwasher, you'll want to switch to Scrub Daddy sponges. $2.15 per sponge seems a bit high, but there are a few reasons these are better than your average rectangular sponge.

That smiley face isn't just decorative, spoons fit perfectly into the "mouth" and the spiky "hair" adds scrubbing power for tougher areas. The circular shape is also a perfect fit to clean the sides of cups and glasses.

Price: $9.98

Did you know Sam's Club makes freshly squeezed orange juice in-store every day? This isn't the cheapest option, but it's just about the only way to get fresh-squeezed OJ, short of doing it yourself.

Price: $49.98

Vacuum sealing can optimize your bulk food buys for freezer storage. It can extend the life of breads, meats, prepared foods, and it can even seal potato chips to keep them from going stale.

This can help you save more money over time, as you can take advantage of sales and then prep your buys for freezer storage if you won't be able to use them right away.

Price: $19.98

Instant milk is a great item to have on hand for emergencies, whether it's for your morning coffee needing creamer or a supply chain interruption. It lasts a very long time when properly stored, so you can be prepared to cook at home in the face of a pandemic, natural disaster, or whatever life throws at you for a few years with this 70.4-ounce bag, which makes about 22 quarts of milk. The same size bag from Walmart is $40.

Price: $19.98

Are you still peeling potatoes by hand? If you find yourself with a few extra bucks at the end of your grocery trip, grab an electric potato peeler and save yourself some meal prep time.

This model is easy to clean with a damp, sudsy cloth and can operate cordlessly, so you aren't chained to the wall nearest the outlet while cooking.

Price: $8.48

Red Lobster has been fighting bankruptcy for over a year now, but even if your local restaurant has closed, you can still get their iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits to make at home. Sam's Club has a 4-pack of the biscuit mix, which makes about 40 biscuits.

Price: $14.98

Deodorant prices have been fluctuating wildly for the past year or two, sometimes rising as high as $14 for a single stick (we're looking at you, Old Spice). If you've got extra dollars left after your grocery shopping is done, check for any sales on deodorants so you'll always have some on hand if the price hikes get bonkers again.

Deodorants are currently retailing for about $8, so this 3-pack from Sam's Club is a great deal at less than $5 per can.

Price: $15.98

There's nothing worse than running out of cleaning supplies at the same time your budget is tightening. Stock up on disinfectant when you have a couple extra dollars so that you'll be able to keep a clean house no matter what. '

A single 19-ounce can of Lysol costs about $8, so grabbing Sam's Club's three-pack brings the price to just over $5 per can.

Price: $31.98

Swiffer mops may be convenient, but the price on refills can get out of hand. When you've got some extra cash, switch to a reusable system that lets you fill a container with your own cleaning solution and comes with three machine-washable mop pads. It will save you money month after month.

Price: $15.97

When you've got a little extra in your budget, it's always nice to grab some high-quality bath products. Olay body wash comes in luxurious scents that keep your skin clean and healthy with replenishing vitamins in their formula.

Their Fresh Outlast line retails for about $8.69 per bottle from stores like CVS, but grabbing a three-pack from Sam's Club lets you try different scents for just over $5 per bottle.

When you're on a tight budget, an extra $50 after grocery shopping can be a chance to make a purchase that will help you keep saving money into the future. It can help you get ahead of a paycheck to paycheck budget, even while struggling to tackle rising grocery costs.

Picking up bulk discounted products from Sam's Club can cost more upfront, but will save you money over time when you don't have to replace household necessities as often.