Buy Generic Products and Save!

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Whenever I do our grocery shopping, I always complain how expensive things are. Despite the fact that I make sure that I use coupons and buy sale items, a $100 worth of grocery is no longer enough for us. Things are getting expensive everyday.

I have learned to buy and appreciate store brand products. There are certain store brands that doesn't have any difference with the national label products. They may differ in their packaging because generic labels are not as fancy as the brand-name products. The main reason of buying generic product is to save money. These are the 10 Products to Always Buy Generic:

1. Over the counter medications
2. Cereal
3. Pantry Staples
4. Soda
5. Gasoline
6. Electronic Cables
7. Make-up and other beauty products
8. Batteries
9. Salad mix and produce
10. Infant formula

I admit that I buy most of these items and I know I already saved a lot. When my daughter was still using infant formula, I didn't have qualms of giving her a store brand formula because I know that the same with any other expensive brands, all store brand formulas meet the same nutrient specifications, which are set at levels to fulfill the needs of infants. All infant formulas are subject to the same regulations governing manufacturing and ingredients as stipulated by the Infant Formula Act. If you want to save yet not sacrificing the quality of your infant's formula, buy a store brand formula. These formulas are certified by the FDA as good and healthy for your baby.

Surviving During Economic Recession

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The prices of basic commodities are increasing rapidly. Gone were the days when you can shop for $20 and you will get a basket full of goodies. You can even barely buy enough groceries for $100 these days. I don't see any improvement in our economic situation that is why I have to find a solution in order to survive in this economic recession. I know it is not only me who felt the effect of the economic recession, according to a survey made by GfK Custom Research North America, 8 out of 10 supermarket shoppers see no improvement in the economy, and 40% say things have actually gotten worse in recent months.

I used to shop for national brand products on all our grocery needs, but when I noticed the big difference of the prices between national products and store brands, I immediately changed my buying habits. In order to deal with the tough economy, 62% of consumers plan to buy more Store Brand products. The frequent buyers of store brands are at an all-time high. Store Brand selections like Parent's Choice compare “very favorably” with other national labels. I don't see any reason why shoppers won't switch to store brand products. Store brand products are of high quality at a lower price. Most shoppers who switched to a Store Brand are happy with their new choice and I am one of those shoppers.

Private Label Manufacturer's Association (PLMA) provides a consumer report about Recession, Recovery & Store Brands which indicates key findings about American consumers who believe that buying store brand products are essential in order to survive in this economic recession. Learn how American consumers change their product choices by reading the consumer report.