Ever feel like you're wasting money at the grocery store? Even just a little savings can go a long way! That is why we have come up with a great solution when it comes to name brand vs. generic
I grew up during a time when the economy was good, consumerism was rising and my mother seemed to think that the sideways ponytail was the look I should go with. Yes, I am talking about the 1980's! I would spend my Saturday mornings watching the Smurfs, Rainbow Brite and the myriad of other animations as I chopped down on some marshmallowy, sugar infused cereal. It was a great time to be a kid!
Television itself was a wonderful thing and honestly, I loved the commercials just as much as I loved the shows. There were all these rivalries between brands and it showed. Coke vs. Pepsi, KFC vs. Popeyes, McDonald's vs. Burger King and boy did I have my favorites (Coke-KFC- McDonald's)!
It was an era of brand recognition for me. I grew to believe that name brand was always better than generic and there was nothing anyone could do to tell me otherwise.
Until I grew up!
That is when I realized that everything is made and shipped from the same place and it's all about licensing, at least in most cases when it comes to food. I will admit there are times when it's different…coffee for one but that's another article altogether!
So let's keep reading and look at the 6 things that you should always buy generic!
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What is 4, 5, and 6? I can’t get to the 2nd page.
neither can I…just ads pop up, and the little wheel spins
I’m betting probably noodles, rice and vinegar or oil or something
Could not open the page that a chef would not buy again.