10 Things You Should Buy Generic (cont'd)

Handsoap- The dollar bottles of hand soap at the supermarket wash just like the Softsoap brand for usually about $1.50 less. The generic scent is usually just as pleasant as the name brand.

Instant Rice- Why buy Uncle Ben's when the store brand doesn't stick together and cooks in 5 minutes, too.

Generic products offer consumers items comparable to name brand products at a fraction of the price. Virtually any item in distribution can be purchased as a generic or store brand. Compare labels of generic and name brand products when doing the weekly shopping, don't assume that generic products are not as good as name brand products, often it is the same product in different packaging, many times packaged at the same facility as the name brand. Generic products will save consumers money without having to clip coupons or wait for sales. Save some money, pick up some generic products today!

Lucy Brandon is a former Jr. High School teacher, having taught English and Literature to 12 year olds for several years. She is a stay at home mom, a real estate salesperson with Century 21,and an aspiring freelance writer. Lucy is married and has a 3 year old son