Review & Giveaway: BJ’s and General Mills

I joined a membership warehouse back in the late 80s…before I got married. I didn’t join Costco or Sam’s or BJ’s. I joined Pace Membership Warehouse at the Laurel, MD, location. Same membership card with excellent savings. Same warehouse with long aisles and cavernous ceilings. The only difference is that back then most members owned restaurants or catering businesses. It was impossible to buy a jar of mustard. You had to buy a plastic keg of mustard. In fact, all the products were so huge that there were no shopping carts, only flat-bed carts usually overflowing with cases of water, giant cans of beans, and of course, mustard kegs.

BJ Wholesale ClubShopping at warehouses is a different experience 20 years later. BJ´s Wholesale Club is a one-stop shop that offers great savings (more than 30% over supermarkets) on the highest quality items, carries family-friendly supermarket sizes and accepts all manufacturers´ coupons.

Right now, BJ´s is offering a 60-day FREE Trial Membership that can be used at any BJ´s club. For two months, you can enjoy great deals on top national brands and general merchandise. If you decide that you want to continue to save money on great products for longer than the trial period, ask an associate at the club about how to take advantage of the special new-member *paid offer for $45, which includes a $10 coupons and an extra two months of membership. If you sign up for the offer, you also will receive:

  • A Member Savings Book with more than $1,000 in coupons and instant rebates
  • “Sign up and Save” coupons worth $117 in savings
  • 2 cards (one for you and someone else in your household)
  • A no risk 100% money back guarantee on the fee if you are not satisfied

*Paid offer can vary by Club.

Click here to locate your nearest club: http://www.bjs.com/general/locator/index.

This is a great opportunity to stock up and save on everything you need for the upcoming holidays. Whether it´s seasonal decorations, gifts for everyone on your list or delicious food for parties with friends and family, now is a terrific time to take advantage of the savings. Check out some of the newest items from General Mills to hit shelves and sure to be useful during the upcoming months:

  • Nature Valley Nut Clusters – 100% Natural, bite-sized clusters with granola, nuts and a touch of honey – and a resealable package which makes it great for sharing
  • Progresso High-Fiber Soups – This 6-pack of soup is a great way to get your fiber with the great taste you know and love from Progresso
  • Green Giant Complete Skillet Meal – A convenient and great tasting solution for a quick and delicious dinner for the family
  • Pillsbury “Big Deluxe” Chocolate Chip Tub – Perfect for entertaining or as an everyday treat

Giveaway for Musings from Me readers! Want to win a $25 BJ’s gift card which you can use with the 60-day free trial membership! One comment = one entry. Enter now!

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In order to do my review, I was given a free trial membership, a gift card, coupons, and information provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club and General Mills. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends December 16 at 11:59 p.m.

45 comments for “Review & Giveaway: BJ’s and General Mills

  1. December 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    My favorite bulk item is Fiber One bars.

  2. December 13, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    I already follow you on twitter!

  3. denise
    December 13, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I love to buy papertowels in bulk.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

  4. denise
    December 13, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I subscribe.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

  5. denise
    December 13, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I follow of Twitter.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

  6. denise
    December 13, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    I tweeted too wiscmom24

  7. Margaret Smith
    December 14, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    My favorite item in bulk in Paper Towels, Toilet Paper and Cereal.
    Thanks so much for this chance.

  8. Margaret Smith
    December 14, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    I’m a subscriber.
    Thanks again.

  9. Ellen C.
    December 14, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    I bulk up on their baby formula. Thanks for the chance.

  10. L. Cook
    December 14, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    I like to buy toilet tissue in bulk.

  11. Selene M.
    December 15, 2009 at 3:45 am

    My favorite item to buy in bulk is toilet paper.

  12. Tari Lawson
    December 15, 2009 at 7:27 am

    Carnation Instant Breakfast.

  13. adrienne Gordon
    December 15, 2009 at 8:33 am

    cheese is mine.

  14. EMMA L HORTON
    December 15, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    ANY PAPER PRODUCT…TOWELS, NAPKINS, TOLIT PAPER, TISSUE..ETC

  15. Monique Rizzo
    December 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I would buy Meat in Bulk. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  16. momznite
    December 15, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Paper towels are a good thing to stock up on.

  17. December 15, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    I went to BJs once early in the year with the trial membership, and the thing I found most useful was vegetable and olive oil in HUGE containers. I’ve had them all year!

  18. December 15, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    I was already following you on Twitter

  19. December 15, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    I tweeted @moneywisemoms

  20. Paula Hafner
    December 15, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    I was just there today 🙂 I like to stock up on deli meats and cheeses. My husband can make some great Philly Cheesesteak and Ruben sandwiches.

  21. Paula Hafner
    December 15, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    I subscribe through Google reader.

  22. Paula Hafner
    December 15, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I subscribe by email.

  23. Paula Hafner
    December 15, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I follow on Twitter- @ksh123

  24. Paula Hafner
    December 15, 2009 at 10:52 pm
  25. David Rowe
    December 15, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    toilet paper

  26. Rose R
    December 16, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Toilet Paper!!! Thank you.

  27. Cynthia C
    December 16, 2009 at 8:40 am

    I like stocking up on vitamins and calcium supplements.

  28. Stephanie
    December 16, 2009 at 10:23 am

    My favorite bulk item is TOILET PAPER! Gotta have it…and NEVER want to run out! 🙂

    Thanks for the chance!

  29. Stephanie
    December 16, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Following you on twitter! @creativeSOme

  30. Stephanie
    December 16, 2009 at 10:27 am

    Tweeted! @creativeSOme

  31. israel y
    December 16, 2009 at 10:40 am

    my favorite is diapers, we seem to always need to get more somehow!

  32. Crystal F
    December 16, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    We like to buy our toliet paper and trash bags from BJ’s. We also like to buy school snacks. Thank you!

  33. Elkaye
    December 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    I buy canned goods and paper products (towels, writing, toilet) in bulk.

  34. Elkaye
    December 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    I follow on twitter as Elkaye.

  35. Elkaye
    December 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    RSS feed subscriber.

  36. Elkaye
    December 16, 2009 at 1:23 pm
  37. December 16, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    buy in bulk is toilet paper.

  38. December 16, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    Follow u on Twitter.

  39. December 16, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Fan u on Facebook. please subscribe my blog,http://momsfocusonline.com and let me know.

  40. December 16, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    tweeted @momsfocus

  41. Amy DeLong
    December 16, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    I really like buying cereal&hot pockets in bulk

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  42. Liz G.
    December 16, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I buy cat food and cat litter in bulk. Around the holidays, I also buy the Nancy’s hors d’oeuvres BJ’s sells.

  43. Daniel M
    December 16, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    paper goods usually

  44. Melissa
    December 18, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    My favorite item to buy in bulk is Boca Burgers- yum!

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