I'm going to be participating in Once-A-Month-Cooking (#oamc hashtag on twitter) towards the end of the week and I'm going to try to pick up some last minute things from BJ's Wholesale Club. I can't wait to see what kinds of things I'll be able to pick up while there. Thankfully MyBlogSpark and BJ's sent me a $25 Gift Card to try them out. I'm not typically a "warehouse food" shopper. But I figured I'd give it a try and see if I like it. BJ's offers a 60-Day Free Membership. And they also accept manufacturer's coupons!
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So I got back from BJ's this afternoon. They are so nice and the store was very clean and they had lots to choose from. I was surprised to find the many organic options they offered. However, I have to tell you a was a little let down. I don't know if it's because I have become so price conscious or what, but I thought their prices were so high. I had originally planned to pick up some chocolate chips, flour tortillas, all purpose flour, hamburger meat and some fruit. The flour was $7.49 for two bags. I could not pay that price since I had picked up some at Walgreens (same brand "Gold Medal") a few weeks ago for $1.50. The fruit was beautiful and looked delicious, but it was very pricey. I almost purchased an 8 lb bag of Florida Navel Oranges for $7.99 but decided against it. I had just got some at Aldi last week for $1.99 for a 4 lb bag (and they have all been eaten they were so good!) This is what I decided to buy:
48 oz Honey $6.99
1.80 lbs Hamburger Meat $4.54
(3) Bags Flour Tortillas 20 each bag $3.39 each
4-1/4 lb bag Chocolate Chips $7.99
I probably could have gotten the flour tortillas cheaper at Walmart, but I wanted to use my gift card for items I'll be making on my freezer/baking day Friday. (I'm planning to make some Breakfast Burritos for my husband's breakfasts.
Their milk prices were $1.79 a gallon which was very good. If I didn't already have two whole gallons in the refrigerator, I might have purchased one more.
All in all it was a good trip. The kids were well-behaved and the employees were very knowledgeable and friendly. I was pleased with the cleanliness of the store and the wide selection available. I don't think the membership would be worth it for our family at this point.
48 oz Honey $6.99
1.80 lbs Hamburger Meat $4.54
(3) Bags Flour Tortillas 20 each bag $3.39 each
4-1/4 lb bag Chocolate Chips $7.99
I probably could have gotten the flour tortillas cheaper at Walmart, but I wanted to use my gift card for items I'll be making on my freezer/baking day Friday. (I'm planning to make some Breakfast Burritos for my husband's breakfasts.
Their milk prices were $1.79 a gallon which was very good. If I didn't already have two whole gallons in the refrigerator, I might have purchased one more.
All in all it was a good trip. The kids were well-behaved and the employees were very knowledgeable and friendly. I was pleased with the cleanliness of the store and the wide selection available. I don't think the membership would be worth it for our family at this point.
92 comments:
I would love to win the BJ's gift card!
I would love to win the gift card
con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to win. Thank you for the giveaway.
denise_22315 at yahoo dot com
Great giveaway! Cheers!
BJs Gift Cards are always good to have
Wow, I would love to have this. Good luck to everyone and have a Happy New Year.
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
i want to win mverno@raodrunner.com
I would love to win and use it to buy diapers and granola bars.
kirstennicholas AT gmail DOT com
I have never been to this store before, would love to try it out!
Email: wecan112@gmail.com
I would like to be entered please.
I would love a gift certificate. My husband just retired this week so simplify is the name of the game now.
A gift cert to BJs would be wonderful for our family! It would be great to be put towards lunch items! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a great prize!
Heather Ransom
THRansom@gmail.com
This is a great giveaway because every little bit helps! I love BJ's and will continue to shop for bulk items as long as they exist...or as long as I exist! This would help out a lot. Thanks for the giveaway.
heidibokor @ yahoo . com
I would love to win!
eponine367@yahoo.com
I would love to enter to try and win this!
mami2two@zoominternet.net
I would stock up on Smuckers Uncrustables, Water, String Cheese & Cheez Its, yum~yum!! purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com
Would love the win the gc, thanx so much!! :)
Jenprincess88 at aol dot com
I belong to BJ's and have found that you have to be careful what you buy. The prices on a lot of stuff are the same as the sale prices at other stores in our area. As you mentioned, the fruits are not cheaper here. They have a better selection of frozen products than most of our regular grocery stores at better prices and the dog treats/accessories are definitely better priced. Milk is a big money saver. And I always get gas here since they are almost always cheaper.
seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com
I have aBjs right down the street from me! I love that they accept coupons.
honeybeez80@yahoo.com
Love their meat selection.
I'm a BJ's shopper and you can get some really good deals with coupons!!!! tigansayre@charter.net
I have a membership to BJ's and could use this since I spend $200 easily everytime I go. Got two growning boys so shopping there and stocking up helps out to save. Thanks.
I would love to stock up on diapers!
mommietj at yahoo dot com
I would get cereal and cereal bars
Last night I bought a Vizio 42 inch flat screen TV from BJ's Wholesale for $749.00. It's a beautiful TV. Boyfriend loves it and does not want to leave the house now! We are regular BJs Wholesale shoppers and would love to win a GC. Thank you!!!
mpelosi at partners dot org
I would stock up on meats, that is my fave thing to get at warehouse stores. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
I have heard such great things about BJ's! I'd love to stock up on meat and seafood for the freezer. Milk priced at $1.79 a gallon is amazing!
Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com
I love shopping at BJs
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
You must try the Perdue roasted chickens at BJ's deli department. They are simply the best.
We're a one income homeschooling family with kids. This gift card would be a blessing!
L.
camelliavintage (at) yahoo . com
I shop at BJ's. I save quite a bit on Carnation Instant Breakfast, yogurt and cottage cheese among other things.
i would love to win this thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
I love BJs! I've been a member for about 10 years and I usually shop for cat food/litter and their prepared meals in the refrigerated section. The pizza is awesome!
lizames2003 (at) yahoo dot com
I absolutely love being a member and shopping there!
I like that BJ's accepts coupons - it is the only warehouse store that I know of that does.
We'd love to win this. BJ's is one of my favorite places to shop.
hanovertomato at yahoo dot com
I have saved so much money at BJ's. It's great for necessities especially. Thanks.
I frequent BJ's and would love to have a little extra to spend for my family of 10! Thanks for entering me. melannrn@hotmail.com
I would love to be entered in this giveaway:) This would come in real handy for grocery shopping as we have 6 children. Thanks!!
esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com
I served a three dollar BJ's pineapple yesterday and it was a big hit. I would be excited to win the gift card.
Ohh I'd love to win this
I love BJ's. As a new mom, buying in bulk is great!
egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com
I would love to win the BJ's gift card. Great Giveaway !!!
raceracegirl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great giveaway!!!
We don't have a BJ's around here but that is nice of you to offer the giveaway for those who do. I just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year and invite you to participate in Crock Pot Wednesday. I hope you can join me for that this week.
I would love to check out BJ's. There is one down the road but I've never been so a gift card would be awesome! Thanks for this blog, it is my number one favorite!
jenny
jennymiddlebrooks@gmail.com
would love to experience BJ's! Thanks for sharing!
~eunice b
rsmile2u @dejazzd .com
I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
mccataquet(at)comcast(dot)net
You can score some decent deals combining the store and the manufacturer's coupons. rachelhorlacher@gmail.com
I love to shop at BJ's, and they take coupons, both their own and manufacturers'.
kg4rmt at arrl dot net
BJ's are in major cities here in FL but I'd be willing to go there to spend this giftcard on meats (or maybe some bulk Kim&Scott pretzels if they carry those).
DH got a free membership card from his boss... but has yet to go pick it up! I keep bugging him to, b/c their lean hburger in bulk is cheaper than my store marks down full fat! I would love to win the gift card - I know what I would use it on: MEAT!!
mirigard at yahoo dot com
I love BJ's! thanks for the giveaway!
I'd like to win a BJ's gift card!
I would love to win the BJ's gift card, thanks for the chance!
Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
we go to bj's every 2 weeks to stock up, this would sure help! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
It would be nice to stock up on some diapers!
Thanks for the chance!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
I would love to win--thanks!
Katie
showbizkp[at]gmail[dot]com
We like BJ's for certain things like diapers, especially since they also take coupons. I just bought a package of beechnut baby food stage 3 jars at about $.30 each, which are regularly $1+ each in my market. Good luck making the breakfast burritos!
BJ's is the only store I do not have to argue to get my autistic son to go into. He LOVES all the free food samples they have out every time we go in. I of course love the great prices so its a win win
You do have to be careful about checking prices... but there are some good deals to be had if you are diligent. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer
jhayes0611 (at) yahoo.com
I love that BJ's accepts manufacturer's coupons! Thanks for the giveaway!
ms0812(at)zoominternet(dot)net
It has been a long time since i have been to BJ's. I would stock up on can food.
sweetmagic@roadrunner.com
I love shopping at BJ's. This would be great!
wowknk at gmail dot com
I would love to win the BJ's card!
I read your update about the sticker shock at BJ's and I totally understand... one extra tip (if you decide to go back) is that you can use more than one Manu Coupon AND you can stack them with their BJ's coupons. I wrote about it here:
http://www.goodtrueandbeautiful.com/search/label/BJ%27s
Having said that, I still prefer Aldi's! They are my favorite!
I'd love to win this. We shop at BJ's for our groceries as well as for gasoline at the pumps outside!
hockeygalnc@hotmailDOTcom
I'd like to win this because I always buy diapers at BJ's.
i love bj's! it's the only place i buy diapers and wipes.
I would love to win. I shop at BJ's fairly often and this would really help out!
I usually shop at that other one because BJs is about 40 min form me but I would love to go check it out with a gift card to spend.
Extra money to spend at a store in the form of a gift card is always welcome in my home!
txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com
I want to win!
rolapip@yahoo.com
I would love a BJ's GC! Thanks for doing this give-away! Love your blog.
K
Thank you for the giveaway Please include me lezanac at yahoo.com
I love BJ's and hope I win! Thanks for teh chance.
denyse_g@hotmail.com
Would love this prize! Count me in.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Please enter me! I'm a BJ's member, and I love shopping there. They have great deals on food, plus some great gift items, and half price greeting cards! Love it!
pick me i need diapers!
I am a member their&have gotten anything from napkins to tv's their!great prices
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
That card looks money lemme get that
ajameeel@gmail.com
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
I love Bjs for post things except papertowel or toilet paper not a great deal. B/c they take coupons and send out great ones. I have saved over $98 on a 150 dollar order there. I would love to win this. use the coupons off their website too. It can really stretch your dollar. Great for PB, Jelly & bread.
that card looks like money to me! would love to win since i will be moving to the east.
Please enter me :)
we have a Bjs near me :)
I love BJs and the big packs of turkey bacon. Thanks!
I would love it.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
lilyk@mail2world.com
I would love to be entered to win this gift card. Thank you for having this giveaway.
litefoot873 (@) hotmail.com
BJ is a wonderful store! I love the selection of meats available and the price of the books! Love it!
I love shopping at BJ's we have one
right down the street from where
we live and it saves me so much money
Thanks for the giveaway
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
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