Well, the birthday festivities are over, and it's time to settle back into the routine. One of the most daunting tasks I must do is go grocery shopping. While at the store, I thought a lot about my habits -- and on the surface, what I'm about to talk about next ties in with my "Labels du Jour" post earlier this month.I caught myself walking down the aisles... snagging my usual products such as Mrs. Baird's bread, Progresso soups, and a variety of name brand items. But then came the mouthwash.
Listerine - $5.47
Something compelled me to pick up a mouthrinse bottle of equal size with the label pictured in this post.
Equate - $3.27
Okay, have I been stuck on labels this bad that I haven't even considered alternatives? I figured there's got to be something wrong with Equate Citrus Antiseptic Mouthrinse, so I turned the bottle around to read the ingredients. They were identical to those in Listerine! I tell ya... for those that really hate labels, this would be a compelling reason why. Looks like whether it's in a grocery aisle, in the streets, or under the sheets -- labels can be so misleading.
Yet, as much as we say we hate labels -- they obviously have some stronghold on our mind and our wallets. The sooner we break free, the more money we keep to ourselves!
I have actually been a non-label person my entire life.
ReplyDeleteI don't buy brandname clothes, so why brandname food?
I tend to look at what's the best buy--price per ounce is a good measure--and at the ingredients listed on the product.
I do buy Swanson broth, though, because it's owned by gay-friendly Campbells.
So, I buy ONE label!
I, too, have been a simple shopper and always looked for the best deal. I checks ads, shelves at different stores and you learn what to buy based on price and quality. Most of the things we find in stores are all the same ingredients; just different labels. Sort of like finding/dating a guy I guess. Look for the non-brandname ie generic version. Usually cheaper, too.
ReplyDeleteWhen I moved to New York some years ago I was totally thrown by grocery stores. Everything was alien - candy, milk, bread, butter. I wanted the reassuring names that I'd grown up with. No one likes change.
ReplyDeleteIf you compare everything you will find the are the same. I save about $200.00 a month buying non-brand names.
ReplyDeleteHere is a hint. Your mouth wash, go get a wine decanter. pour it into the wine decanter and no one will no the difference and it looks nicer as well. Thank having a bottle out there.
Check others things as well. head medication, trip-bact-oint./ neosporin.
Good Luck
Ray
I never really thought about the brands I use until recently...when I go to the store I now compare so I can buy the best product for the best price...
ReplyDeleteI'm stuck on label when it comes to close and chocolate, but that's it
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