10 BJ’s Wholesale Club Items To Buy To Save Money This Fourth of July

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Hosting a Fourth of July party this year? You’ll want to stock up at BJ’s Wholesale Club. It has tons of items for cheaper than you’ll find at other stores like Target and Walmart.

Here are some items that are markedly cheaper than you’ll find at other stores.

Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Sweet Relish and Natural Yellow Mustard Picnic Variety Pack

• Price: $11.49, or $0.10 per ounce

You can’t have a summer barbecue without ketchup, mustard and relish. If you need to replenish your condiment supplies, pick up this Heinz pack at BJ’s. For $11.49, you’ll get two 32-ounce bottles of ketchup, along with a 26-ounce bottle of sweet relish and a 28-ounce bottle of mustard.

At Target, you can buy a similar variety pack, but you’ll get only one 20-ounce bottle of ketchup, a 16.5-ounce bottle of sweet relish and a 17.5-ounce bottle of mustard for between $6.79 and $7.89, depending on your location. That comes out to between $0.13 and $0.15 per ounce, which is more expensive than the BJ’s variety pack. 

Nathan’s Famous Skinless Beef Franks

• Price: $15.99, or $0.33 per ounce

What are you going to use those condiments on? Some juicy hot dogs, of course. Nathan’s is known for having some of the best hot dogs, but they can be more expensive than the store brand. To save some cash, pick them up at BJ’s. In the Nathan’s 3-pound family pack, you get 24 bun-length franks.

At Target, you can get eight franks for between $4.79 and $5.39, depending on your location, which comes out to between $0.40 and $0.45 an ounce. It’s cheaper to go with the BJ’s pack. 

Wellsley Farms Purified Water

• Price: $4.99

You’ve got to keep your guests hydrated, especially during what’s one of the hottest months of the year. There’s no need to pay more for something that’s going to taste basically the same. A 40-pack of water bottles at BJ’s will cost you $4.99. At Target, a pack of 32 store-brand bottles will cost you over $4.50. You’re much better off buying the pack of 40 from BJ’s. 

Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce

• Price: $7.49

Love the taste of Sweet Baby Ray’s? Check out this pack of two 40-ounce bottles from BJ’s. You’ll pay more for it at Walmart. There, you can buy one 40-ounce bottle for $3.98, so it’s cheaper to get the two-pack at BJ’s. 

Sunkist Orange Soda

• Price: $12.49

Calling all orange soda lovers: You need to stop by BJ’s! This pack has 24 12-ounce cans for $12.49. At Target, you’ll pay $6.99 for 12 cans, which comes out to over $13 if you buy two packs.

Simply Lemonade Bottles

• Price: $7.49

Nothing tastes better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day. Your guests will love that you have three 52-ounce bottles full of all-natural Simply Lemonade. At Walmart, a 52-ounce bottle is $2.88, so it’d cost $8.64 to buy three.

Del Monte Fruit Tray

• Price: $8.99

Give your guests some sliced watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple and honeydew melon at your get-together with this Del Monte fruit tray for a super affordable price. At $8.99, it comes out to about $0.20 per ounce of fruit.

Target’s fruit tray costs $0.31 an ounce (for the same fruit), and Walmart’s tray is $0.25 an ounce for similar fruit. Even if you’re not having a party, you can save the fruit to include in meals throughout the week! 

Northlight Americana July 4th Paper Lantern String Lights

• Price: $24.99

Trying to decorate your porch with the most patriotic string lights possible? You’ll find them for the best price at BJ’s. The Northlight Americana July 4th Paper Lantern String Lights at BJ’s cost $24.99. At Target, these same paper lights cost $27.59 on sale. At Walmart, they cost $27.13. 

Reese’s Red, White and Blue Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

• Price: $13.99

You can save big by picking up these Independence Day Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups at BJ’s rather than Walmart. The same container of candy will cost you over $26 at Walmart — almost double the price!

Swim Central Patriotic Stars and Stripes Inflatable Swimming Pool Float 

• Price: $9.99

If you’re having a pool party, you need this Fourth of July pool noodle from BJ’s. Save $1 when you pick it up at BJ’s. At Walmart, a pool float with the same design will cost you $10.99.

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