Generic stuff

[skcin]

For those of who who have plenty of cash & would never dream of buying generic/off brand, stop reading & keep your comments about our broke asses to yourself.

Now, friends, I am pretty frugal. I usually buy the things I need when they're on sale, I try to stock up on some items, etc. I will almost always buy generic products if available except in a few instances. Here are some:

Mac & Cheese: Kraft is the only way to go. I have had Tops (our local store), but it's not the same. Wegman's (our other store) is just horrendous.

Lotion: for my face, which is sensitive & prone to breakouts, I only use Purpose. For body I prefer Lubriderm or Curel, but Jergens has been just fine lately. I refure to use Suave, it's just horrible. I never, ever use generic, it's like water.

Body Wash: Oil of Olay or Dove sensitive skin only. Everything else makes me itch, and store brands never lather well.

Diet pop/soda/soft drinks: Pepsi, occasionally Coke. Never store brand. Tastes like crap

Paper Towels/TP: I bought some store brand PTs the other day, forgetting why I stopped. They are terrible, they rip & soak up nothing! TP - I prefer Cottonelle.

Foil/plastic wrap/etc.: They just don't work as well as brand name.

Shave Gel: Satin Care only - everything else makes me itch/break out. Stupid skin sensitivity.


So, how do you feel about generic/off brand items?