tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post61850965482123122..comments2023-10-14T04:15:42.120-07:00Comments on An Italian Mama Gone Crazy: Name Brand or Generic? Does it Matter?Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14534463785605832840noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-22507611143654305862009-04-21T10:44:00.000-07:002009-04-21T10:44:00.000-07:00My husband was a name brand peanut butter guy-I ma...My husband was a name brand peanut butter guy-I made him do a taste test with the store brand, and wouldn't you know he liked the store brand better??!!<br />I always buy store brands-except boys jeans-I will pay a bit more for reinforced knees....It is critical!Ruby Red Slippershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621982878908986308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-63068113025645043382009-04-20T22:13:00.000-07:002009-04-20T22:13:00.000-07:00I can't do generic cereal. Cheerios are not just c...I can't do generic cereal. Cheerios are not just cheerios. Generic cheerios taste like cardboard.<br /><br />I do LOVE generic medicine though. I don't buy Tylenol or Motrin...I buy acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Same EXACT thing, dollars less.<br /><br />OMG I just discovered smart and final a couple of weeks ago...why oh why had I never gone there before?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-46761060566887649372009-04-20T18:31:00.000-07:002009-04-20T18:31:00.000-07:00That is funny, I buy generic brands, but there are...That is funny, I buy generic brands, but there are some things I won't buy generic. <br /><br />I have heard that many of the generic brands are made by the name brand companys and have seen blind taste tests where people prefer the generics over the name brands.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369446789435172436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-65283379472163295592009-04-20T15:47:00.000-07:002009-04-20T15:47:00.000-07:00Hi. Just visiting from SITS. My husband is from an...Hi. Just visiting from SITS. My husband is from an Italian family too! I'm from No. Georgia myself. So, when our families get together it's like Deliverance meets the Sopranos! :) Good to "meet" you.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610496342255540894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-53422401881609277962009-04-20T10:17:00.000-07:002009-04-20T10:17:00.000-07:00Wow....only $100?? Is that every week? Geez, I w...Wow....only $100?? Is that every week? Geez, I wish I could get my grocery bill down that low.... I usually spend about $150-$175 every week; but I do buy mostly name brand things!!<br /><br />Hmmm... I think I will be switching some things to store brand!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06383060654602178687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-41034252916377525132009-04-20T07:30:00.000-07:002009-04-20T07:30:00.000-07:00My family loves the kirkland brand of gatorade(the...My family loves the kirkland brand of gatorade(they say the name brand is too salty). I won't use the store brand soups. They aren't as creamy or as tasty.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954189566724675397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042120035321046999.post-40073406040386491982009-04-20T07:26:00.000-07:002009-04-20T07:26:00.000-07:00I agree about buying generic or store brands. It d...I agree about buying generic or store brands. It definitely helps with the pocketbook. Coming form SITS to say Hi! Heather at Mad Rose Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671817429480211627noreply@blogger.com