"Marie" > wrote:
> "wff_ng_7" > wrote in message
> news:sIUFf.15581$xs4.548@trnddc01...
>> dishwashing liquid
>
> What generic dishwashing liquid have you found to be better? The only
> name-brands I buy are Dawn, Purina dogfood(generic cat food but Purina for
> my dog is the only thing I've found to not give her the shits) and Scot
> tp.
> I haven't been able to find any dishwashing liquid that works like Dawn
> does, but I'd really love to be able to cut the cost there, also.

I don't know if I'd call it better, but certainly as good as. I use Safeway
Select Ultra dishwashing liquid. I have tried some other store brands from
other supermarkets, and some of them definitely weren't worth their low
price. This one I find is.

> To speak my opinion on the subject...people waste so much money buying
> only
> name-brand and imo it's ignorant. I have a family member (NOT in my home!)
> who will only eat Lucky Charms, and drink only Pepsi or Coke brand drinks.
> No generic cereal or drinks for him. I know people who will only eat
> Sunbeam
> bread and for some reason, things like that **** me off. Brand snob
> indeed.
> Well then don't whine to me about your financial problems!

I agree on the brand name thing. If there is an equivalent quality generic
at a lower price, I'll always buy it. Often brand names will be on sale, at
below the generic price. That's when I'll get them. But I'll try and wait
for the store brand to go on sale at an even lower price instead if I know
that is a good possiblity.

It's amazing how much one can save by careful, planned shopping. I used to
shop on the spur of the moment when I ran out of things. Now I tend to keep
at least one item ahead on non-perishable items. When I use up my stock or
am close to doing so, the item goes on the shopping list. It then stays on
the list until the item goes on sale, or when I am totally out. On most
items, they go on sale on regular cycles, and I can usually take advantage
of that. I also plan my menus around what is in season and on sale. If it's
a good pie apple on sale, I'll make an apple pie. If mangoes are on sale,
I'll get those rather than bananas for fruit on cereal for a change of pace.
If there's a deal on grapes vs. pears, I'll get those for snacking. Being
flexible can save a lot of money. My supermarket marks the regular and sale
prices on the receipts, and provides a total savings. I tend to feel ripped
off if my total isn't at least 30% off! ;-) I can't imagine buying full
price and not taking advantage of sales. I think it's especially dangerous
to walk into a store with nothing particular in mind (no shopping list) and
just make impulse purchases that you might encounter. Aside from the
financial aspect, it's a formula for having weight problems too.

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