I'm fed up with substandard consumer products!
This is just a fun blog, so if you're looking for a serious debate, you'll have to move along. I was just thinking about stuff that I don't mind buying generic and stuff that I need my name brand of and I was also thinking about how I share that info with good friends. I have some good friends right hear on the Active Rain network, so here's the official list of stuff worth paying more for name brand for:
Hefty Force Flex Trash Bags- They are awesome, have handle ties and stretch without breaking!
Scott Toilet Tissue- More on each roll, lasts twice as long as other brands.
Soda - Any name brand you like...if you have a favorite, the store generic is not going to taste just like it.
Shampoo - Any name brand you like...The store brand or even cheap name brands will wreck your hair and strip color.
Ice Cream - most generics have hardly any choc. chips, nuts, or swirls...Safeway does have a great store brand, though, so they are an exception to most.
Dawn Dishwashing Liquid - store brands are thinner, don't lather as well or cut the grease as well.
Here's some stuff that is FINE in a generic...you'd never tell the difference:
Pretzels and many snacks
Bread
eggs, milk, cheese
water
seasoning
most canned goods and soups
cereal
cookies, (some generics taste even better than brand and are much cheaper)
Well...I've go to go shopping! Can you tell?
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