How to save $104.91 at BJs
I probably make a BJs run about once every 6-8 weeks. I stock up on things like paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, trash bags, diapers, wipes and bottled water. If I have a coupon I’ll buy laundry detergent there as well as dishwasher tablets. Occasionally there’s an impulse buy or two… like a cute rain coat or book for the girls or a Red Sox hoodie for me. I definitely consider BJs one of my happy places. I typically go on a week day morning and bring the girls. We snack on the fee samples and I let them browse the toy and book isles. It’s a good way to kill some time with kids.
Well this past weekend, I was about to use my last diaper and told Scott that I need to make a BJs run. Since we didn’t have anything planned, we decided to go as a family {that means he was coming with us!}. We also ventured to a new BJs. We were already out shopping and figured we’d take a little adventure and check out a different location. This store was brand spanking new AND it had a gas station which the one near us does not.
Anywho, we spent probably close to an hour in the store. We had free samples of Annie’s Organic Gummy Fruit Snacks, bakery cup cakes, and Russell Stover’s Sugar Free Chocolates. The girls played “in the cart, out of the cart” and sat in one of those humongous camping chairs {have you ever seen one?}. A good time was had by all.
We eventually made our way to the check-out at which point Scott had to run to the little boys room. I put everything up on the conveyor and watched the cashier scan everything through. Scott walked back from the bathroom just as the cashier announced the total… $228.34. He looked at me, I looked at him and then I handed the cashier my card. I can’t remember the last time I spent more than $150 at BJs. So, what on earth could have happened this time? I brought my husband!
Keep in mind, before we went into the store, Scott said to me, “We only need diapers, right?” I said yes, and probably some tissues and water. So what did he add to the cart? A dry-fit running shirt for $14.99, a 12 pack of bakery muffins for $6.95, a 3 pack of boxer shorts for $22, a 16 pack of Gillette Fusion razor blades for $42.99, and two packages of batteries for $8.99 each, for a grand total of $104.91.
Next time I go to BJs I’m leaving my husband at home!
about 1 year ago
I am literally laughing out loud!!!! Great post
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Kristin Reply:
March 30th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
He’s the one always asking me, “How did you spend THAT much?” and look what he does when he tags along!
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about 1 year ago
This happens in reverse when I grocery shop with Craig. We are far better off if I send him with a list.
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Kristin Reply:
March 30th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
My husband is the King of Impulse Buying. I tend to stick to a list but he just can’t.
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about 1 year ago
Haha. All we needed was diapers, but how can you pass up all those deals!
We can’t afford to have me go anymore, haha.
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