BJs Wholesale Club ~ The Go-To Place For Back to School

Where did the summer go?  I'm not ready to leave "Summer Stay at Home Mom" routine to get back to the grind!!

With summer almost over, the back to school shopping season is upon us.   It's the time that the sales for pencils, crayons, and backpacks start showing up in the stores.  Did you know that I LOVE new school supplies?  A fresh notebook and cool pens are so fun!  I know I'm weird.


Having two school-aged boys in the house really takes a toll on my wallet at this time of the year.  They both need everything to get ready for school, so I try to save money and stay sane at every turn.  Not to mention being a teacher also hurts the wallet a bit because there are certain supplies that I need and want for the classroom. 

Crayons & pencils & pens, OH MY!

What better place to stock up on the supplies that we all need for school than BJs Wholesale Club?  BJs is a one-stop shopping destination for name brand, high-quality food and merchandise.  BJs has everything you need to cross off the items on your back to school list.  



Both boys need multiple pencils, folders and glue sticks.  Why not get it in bulk?  They also need tissue boxes, wipes and Ziplocs.  It's a no-brainer!

Everything we need to get ready for school lunches!

A pack of 3 bins?  Perfect for organizing my classroom!

You can't forget about school lunches.  BJs offers many of the lunch items that my kids love.  From sandwich items to snacks, I can get it all!  Check out this BJs Backstage Sandwich Palooza video on how to make-over your lunch using all items from BJs.  

Why didn't they have these when I went to college...so retro!

And don't even get me started on all the items for the college aged kids.  Wow!  They didn't have this cool stuff when I was leaving for college.  Maybe I should go back....

Don't forget to use the BJs coupons for extra savings!

Did you know that BJs is the only wholesale club to accept manufacturer's coupons?  That's one of the mains reason I joined.  Who doesn't love to save money?  You can also partner your manufacturer's coupons with BJs in house coupons as well.  OH YEAH!  Check out their coupon policy here.

And BJ’s offers discounts on gift cards.  Many of the major retailer $25 gift cards that they sell go for $23.99.  That’s right, you’re payling less than the value of the card.  Perfect gifts for your child's teachers....hint, hint!




If you like to save money & you’re not a BJ’s Wholesale Club member, you can get a free one day pass here and start shopping.




Disclaimer:  I was a guest blogger at a local BJs Wholesale Club for their Back to School promotion.  All opinions expressed are my own.

 Alexis

Healthier Lunches with Foster Farms

When you think school lunches, what do you think about?

I think of the main trifecta:  pizza,  hamburger and corn dogs.  Well, at least that was what the cafeteria was serving when I was a kid.  I loved them all!  The greasy rectangle shaped pizza with ranch dressing on top (yeah, you heard me...ranch dressing on pizza!), that skinny hamburger, and the crunchy corn dog with mustard.  MMMMMM!!!


The thought of those same foods for my kids' lunches make me cringe a little.  How on earth did my mom let me eat that stuff??  But let's face it, those are the things that kids like.  

In recent times, these lunch time favorites are being threatened in our school's lunch rooms.  Due to the need for healthier eating, the days of the pizza, hamburger and corn dog will be gone.


Foster Farms, a family–owned and operated poultry company, wants to bring the corn dog back!!  Not all corn dogs are created equal, and Foster Farms is proof of that!  





Welcome Foster Farms' 100% Whole Grain Chicken Corn Dogs!  These new whole grain, low fat, reduced sodium alternative to the kid favorite corn dog is sure to please!!  (Not to mention they have more protein than a cheeseburger on a whole wheat bun!)

Little Ricky: "The best corn dogs!"

Are you worried about taste?  Well, my pickiest eater though the Foster Farms' 100% Whole Grain Chicken Corn Dogs were (and I quote) "the best corn dogs!" 







These delicious corn dogs are now available to schools across the country.  If you want to try them for yourself, you can find them at your local grocery store.



**Disclaimer:  Foster Farms provided my family with a sample of their 100% Whole Grain Chicken Corn Dogs.  As always, all opinions are my own.


Alexis