5 Sam’s Club Items Retirees Should Stock Up On Before Winter Hits

Winter brings frosty mornings, cozy evenings by the fireplace and the joy of holidays spent with loved ones. But winter can also come with some potential challenges, like power outages and icy roads.

That’s where Sam’s Club comes in. This retail warehouse offers a wide range of products that can help retirees sail through the winter months with ease and comfort without breaking their budget.

If you stock up now, before the cold weather sets in, you can be sure you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips.

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• Price: $16.98

Winter often means less time outdoors and less exposure to sunlight. This can lead to vitamin D deficiency. Multivitamins can help fill this gap.

“One A Day Men’s 50+ healthy advantage multivitamin tablets are a great option for men who are aged over 50. It is very cheap … and most men should purchase it as it will help them stay healthy during the cold season,” said Dr. Gregory P. Gasic, co-founder of VMeDx and a Sam’s Club shopper. “Women can also buy natural vitamins by purchasing One A Day women’s 50+ multivitamin tablets.”

Both vitamins come in a bottle of 300 tablets, and they’re on sale for $16.98 (originally $20.98). By stocking up on these vitamins, retirees can support their overall health throughout the winter months. 

“Both products furnish the essential vitamins necessary to enhance the immune system and well-being,” Gasic said.

• Price: $4.98

“Water is another necessary thing to have at home,” Gasic said. Of course, staying hydrated is crucial year-round. But it’s easy to forget to drink enough water during colder months. 

“Drinking liquid is very important, including during the winter seasons when the severe cold can cause excessive loss of water vapor,” Gasic said. “Pure Life purified water is available for [a] quite reasonable price for a 16.9 fl. oz. bottle, 40 would sell for $4.98.”

If you always keep a supply of bottled water on hand, it encourages you to stay hydrated. It’s also useful in case of winter storms that might affect tap water. Retirees should aim to keep at least a week’s supply of water on hand. That way, they’ll always be prepared for any situation that might arise during the winter months.

• Price: $7.48

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken soup to comfort you. 

“Meals that don’t go bad quickly may lessen the frequency of visits to the grocery store when the weather is bleak, for example heavy rains,” Gasic said. “Member’s Mark chicken broth is a rich ingredient that is suitable in soups and stews and other heavy meals that are good for cold days. Six cartons of 32 ounces cost $7.48.”

This broth can be used as a base for homemade soups and stews, and it’s also great for simply adding flavor to rice or pasta dishes. Chicken broth can be sipped on its own as a comforting and warming drink.

It’s a great idea to stock up before winter. Since the unopened packages have a long shelf life, it’s perfect for buying in bulk and keeping a supply available.

• Price: $19.98

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than staying cozy indoors. 

LED candles provide a soft, flickering glow that mimics real candlelight. They create a soothing ambiance without the worry of an open flame. This makes them perfect when you want to enjoy the comfort of candlelight with added safety and convenience. 

“Especially when the dark winter days and nights arrive, there is nothing more important than making sure that your house is warm and friendly,” Gasic said. “These strong candles provide a cozy atmosphere without the hazards of an open flame. It retails at $19.98 for a set of seven candles.”

You can place these candles throughout your home — on coffee tables, mantels or dining tables — to enhance the cozy winter feeling and even add a festive touch.

• Price: $22.98

It might not be the most glamorous item on the list, but having a good supply of toilet paper is essential. 

“Basic consumables should definitely be available in enough quantities,” Gasic said. “This product has a lot of supplies: Member’s Mark Ultra Premium two-ply toilet paper, of which 45 rolls contain 235 sheets each. This item is also affordable; it goes for $22.98. This means you won’t be worrying about running out of this important item.”

You should definitely stock up on toilet paper before winter hits. For one thing, it keeps you from making repeated trips to the store in bad weather. A good rule of thumb is to have at least a two-week supply on hand.