Hmmmm...let's see...how much time you got?? :call:...haha!
First off I could never use little washable fabric squares in place of toilet paper that I've heard of on other boards. :screwy: To me that's where I would draw the line, kwim? YUK!
I know that many people will swear that generics are no different than name-brands. I'm sorry, but there's very few things that I've tried that can match national brands. And like lisaflex said about tissues and TP is VERY true, and I'll add fem products to that also.
Another thing I won't skimp on is paint. We had to cover lipstick red, and deep purple walls with turquoise in my oldest's room. We bought Valspar with the primer already in it, and it literally covered those colors with one coat. I was so happy for my hubby's back! :cheergrl: So, so worth the extra $$. Now Behr also makes this type of paint, but heard it doesn't do as well. (just fyi)
Since for the 1st time in our lives, we actually have "better" furniture, I won't skimp on good wood care products. I can't think of the name of the product, but I get it in Lowe's, and it also has UV protection in it. That's a big plus for this Fl sun.
I have no problem buying used clothes in good shape. But garage sales around here are not often very good, and the thrift shops are getting higher and higher in prices. So I stick to the "deep" clearance sales, and everyone always looks nice enough. With teenagers, it gets pretty tough with the clothes they want. So it's been my challenge to get them what they want, but at affordable prices. Kohls has been my best friend for that. At least for the girls! :vibes:
well, there's more, but for now that'll do it! Somehow I always manage to talk way too much...lol! :jabber:
Fun topic!
Theresa :choco:
First off I could never use little washable fabric squares in place of toilet paper that I've heard of on other boards. :screwy: To me that's where I would draw the line, kwim? YUK!
I know that many people will swear that generics are no different than name-brands. I'm sorry, but there's very few things that I've tried that can match national brands. And like lisaflex said about tissues and TP is VERY true, and I'll add fem products to that also.
Another thing I won't skimp on is paint. We had to cover lipstick red, and deep purple walls with turquoise in my oldest's room. We bought Valspar with the primer already in it, and it literally covered those colors with one coat. I was so happy for my hubby's back! :cheergrl: So, so worth the extra $$. Now Behr also makes this type of paint, but heard it doesn't do as well. (just fyi)
Since for the 1st time in our lives, we actually have "better" furniture, I won't skimp on good wood care products. I can't think of the name of the product, but I get it in Lowe's, and it also has UV protection in it. That's a big plus for this Fl sun.
I have no problem buying used clothes in good shape. But garage sales around here are not often very good, and the thrift shops are getting higher and higher in prices. So I stick to the "deep" clearance sales, and everyone always looks nice enough. With teenagers, it gets pretty tough with the clothes they want. So it's been my challenge to get them what they want, but at affordable prices. Kohls has been my best friend for that. At least for the girls! :vibes:
well, there's more, but for now that'll do it! Somehow I always manage to talk way too much...lol! :jabber:
Fun topic!
Theresa :choco:
