Generic/Private Label vs. Name Brand

[whitepicketfence]

Almost everything we buy is a Target or Wegmans generic. The only items I can think of that we buy the name brand of are Diet Dr Pepper and Playtex tampons (the Target ones were just plain painful).

[ckinla]

Things which I will only buy name brand:

kraft mac and cheese (shut up - it's delicious)
toilet paper
shampoo/conditioner (only because I haven't found a sulfate free generic)
tissues
Pads/Tampons/Pantiliners

Things which I will only buy generic:
publix brand deluxe mac and cheese (kraft brand is awful)
q-tips (target)
paper towels (target brand only though)

There are lots of others, but those are the main ones. Most of my groceries are from Trader Joes, which are all generics.

[rex]

I will not buy toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, hair products or toilet paper generic.

Anything else is fair game.

My husband is extremely laid back and probably doesn't even notice.

[flatlan]

I will only buy Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and Coffemate Creamer. Most everything else, I am not that picky.