Summer is quickly approaching, which means more time outside, fresh foods and flavors, brightly colored home decor, and chic warm-weather style. Sam’s Club has some of the best items that fall into these categories, and to figure out which ones are top notch, we spoke with 6 Sam’s Club superfans who run Instagram accounts dedicated to showing customers what’s hot. Keep reading for a list of the top 11 summer items at Sam’s Club.
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1. Strawberry Lemonade Cakeballs
First up on the list is the Strawberry Lemonade Cakeballs, which can be found in the bakery section. Adorably decorated with pink and yellow frosting and mini sprinkles, these are perfect for a birthday party or pool party.
Superfan @SamsClubLovers agrees, writing, “These are SO good and a MUST for any gathering this spring! It comes with 24 of them for just $18.98…such a great deal and much more affordable than the coffee shops prices!” And they’re not wrong! Just one cake pop from Starbucks costs $3.75. Serve these up on a dessert or snack platter and you’ll quickly earn hostess points!
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2. Bluey, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Ariel, & Spiderman Water Shoes
Planning on a summer at the beach or the lake with little ones? These adorable kids water shoes are going to be a staple in your beach bag. Ranging in sizes kids 5/6 to kids 13/1, you’ll not only be able to find a size that fits, you’ll be able to find a theme your kids love. With all the best kids characters—Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Ariel, Bluey, and Spiderman—and super easy to slip on and off and secure with velcro, and only $12.98, you’ll be lucky to score even one pair!
Superfan @SamsClubMembers let us in on a little secret too: “They also have 2pc MATCHING SWIM SETS for only $15.98. Boys come with shorts and rashguard and girls come with one-piece swimsuit and cover up!”
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3. Summer Welcome Mats
The change of seasons means a change of welcome mats! Sam’s Club just stocked two new anti-skid designs: the first one features a bouquet of gorgeous purple lavender buds with “welcome” written in black script, perfect for minimalists who love a pop of color, and the second has a honeycomb design with vibrant bumble bees buzzing across the front. So cute! And they’re only $9.98, which means they won’t be in stock for long.
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4. Froot Loops Protein Shakes
Yes, you read that right! Sam’s Club is now selling protein shakes—featuring 30 grams of protein per shake—and they’re Froot Loop flavored! If you loved drinking the leftover cereal milk from a bowl of Froot Loops when you were younger, if you have a youngster now who could use a little extra protein, these are the perfect product for you.
Superfan @SamsClubLovers posted about this product on their Instagram, and told us, “If you love protein shakes, these are a MUST try! They’re not only delicious, but are packed with 30g of protein per bottle. This 15-pack is $26.24!” This comes out to less than $2 per shake… a deal so good that they won’t be in stock for long!
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5. Goodpop 100% Fruit Juice Pops
Want a delicious frozen sweet treat without the sugar rush (and crash)? Get your hands on a package of these Goodpop 100% Fruit Juice Pops. Just like the colorful ice pops you loved as a kid without all the added sugar, you can get a package of 30 pops for just $8.98. Instagram user @OhHeySamsClub is a big fan of these: “Zero added sugars and no high fructose corn syrup or dyes so you can be the fun mom and say YES more!”
And their followers matched their enthusiasm, writing in the comment section: “Now this is exciting!” Grab a pack (or two) while they’re still in stock!
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6. Giant Sand Castle Playset
Another item for the beach lovers: this 18-piece Giant Sand Castle Playset is a non-negotiable for your next beach day. All 18-pieces fit inside the biggest bucket, which includes: large castle mold, watering can, turtle mold, sand sieve, roller, fish mold, small sand castle mold, rake, lobster mold, castle tower mold, sifter, shell mold, castle wall mold, small shovel, star fish mold, castle round tower mold, large shovel, and sail boat mold. You can get all of that for less than $15!
Sam’s Club members are quite excited about this one, writing on Instagram, “Perfect for the beach AND packing!”
“I ordered this online and dang it’s awesome!” another user wrote. “Quality seams great and it’s so sturdy! My kids are already loving it in their sandbox!”
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7. Stacking Drink Dispenser
If you’re dreaming of backyard BBQs and pool parties this summer, this Stacking Drink Dispenser is a must-buy. For just under $3o, you can get two 1-gallon glass containers that dispense your drink of choice—and stack on top of each other to save space and store easily!
Superfan @SamsClubLovers gave us the scoop on this one, writing, “Super cool design and perfect for summer parties!! It’s gorgeous and holds 2.1gallons of your favorite drinks! Just $29.98!”
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8. Salt Water Taffy
What is summer without sweet, chewy, salt water taffy? Sam’s Club just stocked a giant bag full of of individually packaged salt water taffy, with ten different flavors included, made by Sweet’s. The whole bag is only $12.98, but it’s so delicious, it might not last as long as you think! Get your hands on a bag before your next beach day, pool party, road trip, or backyard BBQ, and you’re guaranteed to be a hit.
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9. Pool Buddies
If your child (or you!) have fallen victim to the Squishmallow craze, you’re going to want to check out these Member’s Mark Pool Buddies. Shaped just like your favorite squishy stuffed animals with similar adorable faces, you can call these the waterproof version of Squishmallows and bring them right into the pool!
You can get a smiling shark, an adorable pineapple, a cute avocado, or a fearsome crab pirate, each retailing for less than $15. They’re made of quick-drying mesh, so they won’t soak your house or car either!
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10. Fly Fan
If there’s one thing that’s a necessity on this list for the summer, it’s the Fly Fan. Place one of these on your back patio, front porch, or poolside table and keep all the pesky bugs away. It comes with a built in power bank, USB-C port to charge, plus it’s chemical free! The blades are also soft to the touch so they’re safe to have around kids. You can get a two-pack for $39.98, and you finally feel safe eating outside!
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11. Peach Cobbler Ice Cream Sandwich
We would be remiss if we didn’t include the quintessential summer sweet treat: a peach cobbler. At Sam’s Club, they’ve taken the perfect dessert and added a unique twist: Peach Cobbler Ice Cream Sandwich. As described on the packaging, it’s “ice cream with real pieces of peach and a brown sugar cinnamon swirl between soft graham cracker cookies.” What’s better than that?
“Sounds amazing!” one customer wrote on in an Instagram comment.
“I tried these and will be stocking my freezer with these the whole summer!” wrote another.
