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I’ve Got The Answer to Your Holiday Anxiety and Apprehension: BJ’s Wholesale Club

December 15, 2014 33 Comments

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Disclosure: I was fortunate enough to be invited to a small blogger event at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Pineville, NC, where we toured the store, sampled some of their yummy food and treats, and was provided with a small budget to do a 10 minute “Secret Santa” shopping spree for one of my fellow bloggers. (That was fun!) But all opinions in this post are my own.

I woke up yesterday morning full of anxiety. I couldn’t pinpoint why until I looked at the calendar and realized I had only 5 days until our game night house party, I haven’t planned anything for Christmas dinner yet and there are only 10 more shopping days until Christmas! (Not to mention I have a stack of Christmas Cards I haven’t finished–I DID get a few mailed out last week).

I HATE shopping during the holiday rush. I avoid the mall like the plague and I try to do most of my shopping either in the small shops downtown, at craft shows or online. But this year I just haven’t had a ton of time for Christmas shopping and when I have gone, I haven’t found what I’m looking for.

I was really beginning to panic, thinking about how I was going to have to run all over creation getting things for the party, our Christmas dinner AND finish my barely started Christmas shopping. And because I waited so long I’m going to have to fight the crowds to get what I need! Such a nightmare.

BJ's Wholesale ClubThen I remembered, I have the answer!! I know a place where I can get ALL of my shopping done in one stop! BJ’s Wholesale Club!

I’m a huge fan of BJ’s Wholesale Club. I’ve been shopping there since I was a nanny in Connecticut back in the early 90s. I always buy my tires at BJ’s (unless of course we live in an area that doesn’t have one. I’m talking about you Williamsburg, VA!) And with five growing children who seem to eat enough food to feed a football team, I buy a lot of their bulk sized products. So I felt like I was pretty well informed about the club. But I was very surprised how much I didn’t about BJ’s Wholesale Club.

The haul from my last trip to BJ's
The haul from my last trip to BJ’s

For those of you who don’t know what BJ’s Wholesale Club is, here is a little background.

“BJ’s Wholesale Club is a one-stop shopping destination for name brand, high- quality food and merchandise at prices that are significantly lower than supermarkets, supercenters, department stores, drug stores and specialty retail stores.

Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ’s is a leading operator of warehouse clubs in the eastern U.S., currently with 206 clubs and 119 gas stations in 15 states. Learn more and shop online at www.BJs.com, and for exclusive content visit www.Facebook.com/bjswholesaleclub, www.Twitter.com/bjswholesale and http://www.pinterest.com/bjswholesale.”

BJ’s is filled with everything you need to host an amazing party, decorate your home inside and out AND fill the empty space under the Christmas Tree!

Products sold at BJ's

From their frozen appetizers you simply pop into the oven, to beautiful disposable tableware that looks like fine china and silver, BJ’s has everything I need to make my party stress free and FUN! For once, I’m not going to be chained to my stove making food while everyone else is enjoying the party.

party supplies

gift cardsLooking for a great teacher or hostess gift? BJ’s has something for everyone… wonderful gift sets, books, and even discounted gift cards. My favorite thing to do is “dinner and a movie”. I buy gift card for a restaurant and pair it with an AMC Theaters Gift card!

BJ’s is not your typical wholesale club!

BJ’s carries the most product variety of any other wholesale club with more than 7,500 items, including smaller packaged staples in addition to bulk sizes. AND BJ’s is the only wholesale club to accept all manufacturers’ coupons in addition to in-club coupons (YES!! you can stack them to save even more!) and for greater convenience, offers the most payment options including Apple Pay and EBT.

BJ’s Wholesale Club has an amazing selection of organic and natural foods, including fruit, milk and meats, and the Pineville location has the busiest deli in North Carolina where you can order deli platters, sandwiches and 3-foot subs made with top-quality name-brand meats and cheeses. On top of that BJ’s has an in house bakery that provides fresh-baked cookies, pastry assortments, and delicious custom-order cakes made exactly to your specifications.

So tomorrow morning after the girls have been dropped off at school, I’m heading straight to BJ’s to finish all my shopping.

Oh, hey! Did you ever wonder what happens to products that don’t sell? Well guess what? BJ’s Gives Back!

At BJ’s, what they don’t sell, they share. Through BJ’s Feeding Communities Program, the Clubs donate millions of pounds of food each year — including fresh produce, baked goods, frozen meats and fish, and dairy — to help support 45 food banks in the 15 states BJ’s serves. This year, BJ’s achieved a major milestone by donating 15 million pounds of nutritious food to local food banks since the program began in November 2011. The 15 million pounds of food equates to 12 million meals to feed people who struggle to provide adequate food for their families.

Plus, through charitable giving, community relations programs, product donations and grants from BJ’s Charitable Foundation®, BJ’s supports and enhances programs that provide vital services within each community. That’s right, it goes to your local community!

In the spirit of giving, BJ’s Wholesale Club in Pineville is giving away a one-year Personal Membership, worth $50! Simply use the Rafflecopter form below to enter to win. Open to all US residents (but it is helpful if you have a BJ’s location near you.)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: BJ’s Wholesale Club provided me with samples of their products and a gift card to store, but all opinions in this post are my own.

 

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  1. Kelley @ The Best Cr says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:58 am

    YEP – Total freak outs over here too!! BJ's is on my list to head to tonight to snag some last minute gifts, wrapping paper, and groceries all in the same trip! Love that I can do it all in one place 😉

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  2. K. Elizabeth (YUMMom says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I have officially gotten my whole family hooked on BJ's. All Moo wants to know is when we're going and if she can get her fruit snacks and soy milk. LOL. I kind of wish I had checked them out a long time ago. Better late than never.

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  3. Di says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    Totally panicked over here. Ordered some stuff online and went to Barnes and Noble yesterday.

    We do Costco – but I'd love to try BJs!

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  4. Towanda says

    December 16, 2014 at 6:43 am

    One stop shopping can be a busy girl's best friend! Looks like I should add BJ's to my list of places to go.

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:24 am

    That is awesome that you can use manufacturer coupons! That is super cool!

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  6. Cindy @MomMaven says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:29 am

    i love that BJs gives away what they can't sell to those in need #typeaparent

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  7. Patricia says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    That they sell toys.

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  8. Audra watts says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    I love that they sell just about everything!

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  9. Samantha L. says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I learned that BJ’s is the only wholesale club to accept all manufacturers’ coupons in addition to in-club coupons

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  10. Meredith says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    I was surprised how much stuff they sell that I can use!

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  11. Sonya Morris says

    December 18, 2014 at 3:57 am

    I am impressed that they have a program to give food they can't use to the community. I worked at a local grocery store for 14 years and saw a lot of food and other items thrown away which made me sick!

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  12. chickie brewer says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:39 am

    I didn't know about the gift cards for restaurants.

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  13. Maureen says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:47 am

    I was surprised to learn that they accept coupons unlike the other clubs. What a great way to add up additional savings.

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  14. Kelly D says

    December 18, 2014 at 6:18 am

    I was surprised that the clubs donate millions of pounds of food each year.

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  15. Donna L says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I learned that BJ's accept all manufacturers’ coupons.

    Reply
  16. Tara R. says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:05 am

    I didn't know that they donate yearly 15 million pounds of food, wow!

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  17. Heather B says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Even my kids like going to BJ's! They love when they are giving out free samples. I knew they took coupons since we shop there all the time but I did not know they are the only club that does!

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  18. Mandy Kauffman says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I was surprised to hear that they donate so much food! I had no idea!! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

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  19. Wendy pesce says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I learned At BJ’s, what they don’t sell, they share

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  20. stephanie mcfarland says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    i was most surprised to find out they take coupons

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  21. Stephanie Phelps says

    December 19, 2014 at 3:50 am

    I was surprised to hear that they accept all manufacturers’ coupons in addition to in-club coupons.

    Reply
  22. Kim T @kimworld says

    December 19, 2014 at 4:30 am

    Love BJ's! In my neck of the woods, they also have gas stations which I also love!!

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  23. mary j says

    December 19, 2014 at 5:55 am

    I use to have a membership and would love to get another one. I liked that there is deli for meats and cheeses.

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  24. Fiona N says

    December 19, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I learned that they also offer One Day Shopping Pass!

    Thank You for the giveaway

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  25. Jillian T says

    December 19, 2014 at 7:18 am

    I was surprised to learn that BJs carries smaller packaged staples. I just assumed that everything was bulk.

    Reply
  26. Seyma Shabbir says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:47 am

    That you can stack coupons! how awesome is that!

    Reply
  27. lissa crane says

    December 19, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I am totally surprised to learn that BJ’s has a Charitable Foundation & that they support local programs that provide vital services within each community. I live near a BJ's, so that means my own community! That's awesome! I love a company that gives back to others!

    Reply
  28. Ashley says

    December 19, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Lots of fresh food options and being able to shop for electronics and other gifts.

    Reply
  29. Megan C. says

    December 19, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I learned that you can use manufacturer coupons. I didn't know that.

    Reply
  30. Tina Bornheimer says

    December 20, 2014 at 6:51 am

    I am so impressed with so much that I read, but what really touched my heart the most is the BJ’s Charitable Foundation. I had no idea about it… I really think it needs to be advertised more! I was a member of BJ's Wholesale, but being on disability I can't afford the membership. What a wonderful wonderful foundation! I would LOVE to be able to shop there again! You go BJ's!!! LOVE THEM!! <3

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  31. Carly D. says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I didn't know you could use coupons there too! So many savings!

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  32. rissa j says

    December 20, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Love the fact they allow manufacturers coupons along with their own

    Reply
  33. Connie says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    I didn't know and was very surprised to learn that BJs donates food that they don't sell. I'm so glad that the food banks in those areas benefit! I think it would be great if all companies that sell food did the same.

    Reply

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