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I don’t know about you, but fall is my favorite time of year. There are few things better than hot chocolate mornings, warm sweaters, and that eternal hope that “this year is the year” for our favorite football team.

Sam’s Club has you covered this football season. If you have your eye on your budget, you’ll appreciate the fact that none of these items should break the bank.

1. Lifetime 6-Foot Fold-In-Half Table

Sam’s Club price: $60

Amazon price: $74

Customer rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars

Available in white and black

Whether you’re tailgating outside the stadium or in your backyard, you can likely find ways to use a lightweight, foldable (and highly portable) 6-foot table. Thanks to a secure lock, you don’t have to worry about the table flying open during transport. And at 25.5 pounds, it’s easy to carry.

Don’t be afraid to fill the table with your favorite game-day foods. This baby can hold up to 300 pounds.

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2. Igloo 60-Quart Sunset Roller Cooler

Sam’s Club price: $50

eBay price: $98

Customer rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars

Available in gray and white

Did you know a 60-quart cooler provides enough space to hold 94 12-oz. cans of your favorite beverages? That’s enough for a fairly large party. Or you can fill half this Igloo cooler with drinks and the other half with snacks and make everyone happy.

The Igloo Roller Cooler is the first of its kind and is on its way to becoming an essential for football fans everywhere. Convenient flip-up handles on each side make it easy to lift the cooler in and out of the car and carry it. And get this: Four cup holders are built into the molded lid, and there’s even a media slot to hold your phones or tablets.

Of course, it’s not just for football games. You can take it camping, fishing, or to the park with the kids for an afternoon. If there’s one thing we know about Igloo coolers, it’s that they seem to last forever.

3. Lifetime Lightweight Cornhole Set

Sam’s Club price: $140

eBay price: $221

Customer rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars

Whether you want to pass time before the big game starts or to keep the kids busy once the sugar rush has kicked in, a rousing game of cornhole is an excellent way to do it. The Lifetime Cornhole set comes with eight regulation-size 6-inch beanbags and target holds. It also features easy-to-use retractable legs that bring the playing surface to regulation height (just in case you plan on going pro).

You can fold the set in half and take it wherever the action is.

4. Formaggio Cheese Artisan Meat and Mozzarella Variety Wraps

Sam’s Club price: $0.64/ounce

Walmart price: $0.94/ounce

Customer rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Entertaining can be expensive and doesn’t always fit into the household budget. However, even if you’re actively paying down debt, Sam’s Club makes it possible to serve a selection of award-winning fresh mozzarella with Italian meats for only $0.64 per ounce.

Three types of meat — pepperoni, prosciutto, and soppressata (dry salami) — give your guests several delicious options. If you want to jazz it up, arrange the wraps on a charcuterie board and add veggies, creamy dip, crackers, nuts, and fruit.

5. Member’s Mark Sherpa Lined Jacket — men’s and women’s styles available

Sam’s Club price: $18

Big 5 Sporting Goods price: $25

Customer rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars

Women’s jackets are available in pink, cinnamon, and black

Men’s jackets are available in gray, brown, oatmeal, black, blue, and green

What could be more comfortable as temperatures drop this fall than wrapping up in a new Sherpa-lined jacket? These hip-length jackets feature an adjustable drawcord at the neck and kangaroo pockets. More importantly, the thick lining ensures that heat is trapped close to your body, keeping you toasty warm as you barbecue, visit with friends, or play a game of pickup football. You’ll find sizes from XS to XXL in women’s and XS to 3XL in men’s jackets.

Let’s be honest — even if you don’t particularly enjoy football, football season can be a lot of fun. It’s a great time to get outside, spend time with people you care about, and enjoy the season’s changing colors. And if you decide to use a football game as an excuse to do just that? We fully respect that decision!

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