Comments on: Buying Generic

By: Kayla

Kayla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:25:51 +0000

The one thing I refuse to buy generic is tinfoil. Generic tinfoil just does not cut it and I paid 10.00 just for a roll of Reynolds, but I know it’s high-quality!!

By: Michelle N

Michelle N — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:16:03 +0000

I follow the same general rule as you. The only time I stray from generic for cheaper is when I know the generic to be sub-par enough to make a difference (as is the case with some generic frozen veggies I’ve gotten from Winco, ick!) or if the brand truly makes a difference. In my case, it must be Best Food or Kewpie (Japanese) mayonaise, Kikkoman soy sauce and Five Crabs fish sauce. I’ve tried other brands for these things with disastrous results — never again!

By: Kimber

Kimber — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:50:03 +0000

@Jessica, Aldi dish detergent leaves a white residue on my dishes. I was given a box & I am happy I did not spend my own money on it...

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:35:27 +0000

I’m glad my hubby was raised with generic, but I have met people who refuse it.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:33:14 +0000

I think I saw that on flylady once! Good idea.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:26:57 +0000

My favorite thing about the gel packs is that I don’t have to worry about dumping a box of powder everywhere (yes, that has happened) and I don’t worry about how much I’m “supposed” to use. It’s measured out for me. Oh — and my kids like to help. It’s easy for them to grab a gel pack and stick it in the dispenser.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:24:27 +0000

That’s good to know! I’ve nearly grabbed one of those off the shelves.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:23:45 +0000

I have… and I didn’t like it. I’ll have to try Dr. Bronners bar if I get brave enough to try again.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:58:47 +0000

I’m eternally grateful that different diaper brands don’t upset my kiddos’ skin.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:17:01 +0000

Oh, Sams. How I miss my Sams club. We live over an hour away now, and only go to the “city” about twice a year, so we’ve done without.