It’s that most wonderful time of the year again.  It’s the time of year when we prepare our homes to receive friends and family in the spirit of the season.    It’s the time of year when we heat up our ovens and start making those favorite dishes that will become favorites of those that taste them.  It’s also the time when we need to stock out pantries to be prepared for unexpected visitors.

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I was invited to BJ’s Wholesale Club a few days ago to get some a peek at some of their holiday products and get some tips on entertaining.

Bj’s does require you to purchase a membership to receive the benefits of their club, but their low prices and coupon policy more than makes up for that fee.

BJs invited a group of bloggers (myself included) to check out their holiday products. They even baked us a cake! We were given a lovely gift bag and gift card as a thank you for attending. All opinions expressed are my own.
BJs invited a group of bloggers (myself included) to check out their holiday products. They even baked us a cake! We were given a lovely gift bag and gift card as a thank you for attending. All opinions expressed are my own.
It's a good idea to keep an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie on hand for when unexpected guests drop in.
It’s a good idea to keep an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie on hand for when unexpected guests drop in.
This multi pack of gift mugs filled with delicious, high quality chocolates makes gift giving easy. Break up the set and give these filled mugs to a co worker, neighbor, teacher or cousin
This multi pack of gift mugs filled with delicious, high quality chocolates makes gift giving easy. Break up the set and give these filled mugs to a co worker, neighbor, teacher or cousin
Pick up a few gifts for the artist in your life
Pick up a few gifts for the artist in your life

One important difference between BJs and other membership clubs is that BJs sells many of it’s products in sizes more appropriate for families while other membership clubs have items packaged in large quantities for small businesses.  This is especially important when purchasing perishable items (like produce) that can spoil before you have a chance to use them.

A deviled egg plate might just be mandatory for southern entertaining
A deviled egg plate might just be mandatory for southern entertaining. You can even serve other little egg-less hors d’oeuvres in them
THIS is how I like to throw a party. Small plates and portable food make it easy to eat and socialize
THIS is how I like to throw a party. Small plates and portable food make it easy to eat and socialize
These apothecary jars are a great way to display holiday sweets and can be taken apart to use as serving pieces
These apothecary jars are a great way to display holiday sweets and can be taken apart to use as serving pieces 

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1 Comment on Holiday grocery shopping at BJ’s Wholesale clubs

  1. KoKoa Magazine (@KoKoaMagazine)
    November 21, 2013 at 2:19 pm (10 years ago)

    I normally attend Sams Club and their holiday get together every year so I love how the clubs put on things and let you taste the foods. If you have a big family its a must that you shop at BJ’s.

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