Quick Tips on How to Tackle a Home Tailgating Party

BJ's Wholesale Club Offers Game Day Treats That Are Easy to Prepare, Delicious
and Affordable

NATICK, Mass., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The big game is less than two weeks
away which means it's time to start planning a home tailgating party for
friends and family. According to Nielsen Media Research, last year
approximately 93 million people watched the biggest game in football at their
homes, which means lots of fun foods to keep partygoers happy. BJ's Wholesale
Club offers some helpful tips on how to tackle a party and menu that's quick,
delicious, affordable and sure to score points with friends and family.
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BJ's Party Tips

-- Go team! -- Instead of creating signs to hold up during the game,
cover the buffet table with a white disposable tablecloth and have
some colored markers handy for guests to write words of
encouragement for their favorite player or team.

-- Crunchy delights -- Fill bowls with microwave popcorn, mixed nuts
and pretzels to place on tables throughout the room so everyone can
grab a handful.

-- Bad to the bone -- Heat up some prepared chicken wings and
barbequed ribs. Keep some hand wipes nearby to clean sticky
fingers!

-- Super sampler -- Create an appetizer sampler with heat and serve
mozzarella sticks, pizza rolls, and potato skins. Add some sour
cream and marinara sauce in the center for dipping.

-- Fresh cuts -- Always have some healthy snacks available. Vegetable
and fruit platters are washed, cut and ready-to-serve with dip.

-- Fan favorites -- Heat up some pigs in a blanket with ketchup and
mustard on the side while mini meatballs can be kept warm and
served from a crock pot.

-- Order a party platter -- Pick up a pre-made sandwich tray or a 3-
foot hero sub from BJ's Deli. Just call ahead 24 hours for grab-
and-go sandwiches or a party-size American or Italian sub and
guests can cut the size sandwich they want. If the local BJ's
doesn't have a deli, create a platter with their pre-packaged deli
meats.

-- Keep it cool -- If limited on refrigerator space for drinks, stock
a cooler with bottled water, soda, juice boxes for the kids and
some "adult beverages" for easy reach.

-- Easy cleanup -- Use paper products to make cleaning up after the
game pain-free. From plates and napkins to cups and cutlery just
throw them out afterwards or recycle.

-- See a "TD" on an HD LCD -- Now is the perfect time to upgrade the
home television to a high definition set. BJ's offers a variety of
sizes and brands with pictures so clear they'll make viewers feel
like they're at the game.

-- Sweet victory -- A delicious way to end the party is with a variety
of desserts. Offer up some ice cream bars for the kids and
something bite-size and tasty for the adults like mini creme puffs
and eclairs or a football themed cake from BJ's Bakery.

BJ's Wholesale Club Home Tailgating Shopping List

Berkley & Jensen(R) Beef Franks in Pastry (80 count) -- $12.99
Cooked Perfect(R) Angus Beef Meatballs (4 lbs.) -- $9.99
Lloyd's(R) Barbeque Pork Baby Back Ribs (serves 5) -- $12.69
Tyson(R) Buffalo Hot Wings (5 lbs.) -- $12.99
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Potato Skins (18 ct.) -- $8.99
Ore-Ida(R) Mozzarella Sticks (44 ct.) -- $7.99
Totino's Pizza Rolls(R) (2- 70 ct. bags) -- $8.99
BJ's Deli 3-Foot Hero Sub (serves 10-12) -- $24.99
BJ's Deli Deluxe Sandwich Platter (serves 20-25) -- $39.99
Berkley & Jensen Plastic Keg Cups (180 ct.) -- $7.89
Chinet(R) Paper Plates (165 ct.) -- $14.59
Berkley & Jensen(R) Table Cloths (2 pk) -- $8.99
Berkley & Jensen(R) Cutlery (330 ct.) -- $9.99
Berkley & Jensen(R) Napkins (2- 120 ct. packs) -- $7.99
Snickers(R) Ice cream bars (24 ct.) -- $8.99
Berkley & Jensen(R) Cream Puffs or Eclairs (48 Eclairs or 70 Puffs) --
$7.99
Vegetable Platter -- $11.99
Fruit Platter -- $12.99
Fruit2O Bottled Water Variety Pack (24- 20 ounce bottles) -- $8.99
Juicy Juice Drink Boxes (32 ct.) -- $7.99
Beer and Wine (available at select BJ's Clubs)
Sylvania 42" 1080p HD LCD TV -- $949.99 after a $150 coupon

No matter the size of the party, BJ's Wholesale Club has the high quality,
name brand products needed to throw a memorable home tailgating party at every
day low prices. For Club locations or to shop online visit
http://www.BJs.com.
About BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club is dedicated to providing its members with high-
quality, brand name merchandise at prices that are significantly lower than
the prices found at supermarkets, supercenters, department stores, drug stores
and specialty retail stores. BJ's offers low BJ's Member Pricing on a huge
selection of top-brand apparel and accessories, small appliances, consumer
electronics, fine jewelry, groceries and other quality merchandise.
Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading
operator of warehouse clubs in the eastern United States. The Company
currently operates 177 clubs and 100 gas stations in 16 eastern states. Learn
more about BJ's Wholesale Club at http://www.bjs.com.
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Stephanie LaCroix of BJ's Wholesale Club, +1-508-651-6904, slacroix@bjs.com