GIVEAWAY: BJ's $25 Gift Card

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!

If you'd like to win a FREE BJ's $25 Gift Card leave a comment -- it's that simple! If you are reading this from the email update, please click the title and head over to the blog to leave a comment.  Please make sure you are leaving a comment on the correct post. And include your email address. 

This giveaway is open for US Residents ONLY.  Giveaway ends Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9 p.m. EST.  One (1) winner will be chosen by random.org.  The winner must respond to email notification within 72 hours or a new winner will be chosen.  MyBlogSpark will ship the prize pack to the winner.

 

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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.

Thanks!