I couldn't think of another title...lol

So anyways, As I was cleaning this morning, I was thinking about more ways to cut corners to cut costs. As I picked up my dish soap, I realized there's a lot of things I'm too picky about to "Downgrade".

For example

I ALWAYS buy Dawn dish soap.
Why: Because nothing cuts grease like dawn without buying an "extra" cleaner, and it doubles as excellent flea shampoo for my pets.

Frenches Mustard
Why: Just can't beat it.

Hidden Valley brand Ranch Dressing
Why: Other brands of ranch I've tried have just tasted nasty to me.

Pantine Pro-V Shampoo and Conditioner
Why: I'm very anal about my hair, and if it doesn't feel right, I'm not happy.

Duck Tape brand Duct Tape.
Why: Off brands don't work well for a survival kit. lol.

Snap-on and Stanley hand tools
Why: We're very hard on our tools, and with Snap-on, if it ever breaks, we get it replaced for free.


Do you have anything that you just can't bring yourself to "downgrade"? 

Yep, I hate cheap toilet paper. I want the good soft stuff :) 

Im with you on the ranch and dawn.Im also particular about my laundry detergent, we use all free and clear.why-sensative skin. invisaglass, kitchen aid small appliances,mccormick steak seasoning,barilla lasagna noodles(no precooking) diet dr pepper,finish dishwasher tablets(but i do try others with coupons)Nike shoes that work with my chip thingy that talks to my ipod. 

My shampoo is over $20 a bottle. We buy organic condiments so they are pricey. I wish I was,simple like you. However we will not pay for cable or flashy TVs. We pay cash for stuff. I guess mine would be organic products. 

Yeah, I don't have cable. I have netflix and that's it, lol.

I like organic stuff, but unless I can make it myself, I won't spend the huge amount of money on them. It's sad how "natural" things are so expensive. 

Yep, I hate cheap toilet paper. I want the good soft stuff :)

I think the cheapest I go is Charmin. lol. 

I tried other dish soap, went back to dawn. Can't do others. For my husband, I have to use Tide with Febreze or he gets mad and said his clothes don't smell good enough after they're washed lol. I dont like mustard, or salad dressing of any sort, so that's not an issue for me :) My soap is dove unscented for sensitive skin- because I have sensitive skin! I'm really not too loyal to many brands, I'll try others, but if I don't like it then I don't like it. 

I used to only buy hidden valley ranch until we had Kens...best ever! LOL I am picky about too many things to list! LOL 

I used to only buy hidden valley ranch until we had Kens.

Us too! We buy their ranch and honey mustard sauce. 

We buy his honey mustard to! Yum! 

What's "Kens"? I must try new stuffs. 

Its normally to the left of the dressing. Its really good. We get the ranch the honey mustard in the upside down type of container. Its so darn good! 

Kens taste just like Hidden Valley to me...at 1/2 the price. :D 

Kens taste just like Hidden Valley to me...at 1/2 the price. :D

Definitely must try! lol 

Seriously ladies get a life.


Vinaigrette is way better. 

Gillette razors, Brut Deodorant, Ruffles, Oreos, Oscar Meyer Hotdogs and Johnny's Au Jus sauce 

Kens rocks for sure, I used to find it where the sodas were at the commissary or like MH said, by the dressings. It's much cheaper for a lot more and tastes great!

Johnny's Au Jus, yum!!!! 

Screw you ranch dressing for over shadowing blue cheese. 

Newmans own original basalmic vinegrette
Dove gentle exfoliating bar soap
Chapstick original
Bestfoods/Hellmans mayo
Crest toothpaste
Vlasic baby dill pickles
Campbells cream of mushroom and cream of chicken 

I love Kens dressing and products. I have started using making my own detergent and it saves a ton. It washes awesome with 6 boys and better on my kids skin. 

Tide detergent (skin irritation is not fun)
and I can not stand cheap toliet paper either... I wish I could I mean we are wiping a crappy place (pun intended) and flushing money basically down the toliet, however I am left with the fear that the cheap stuff leaves no guarantee that all five fingers will make it out alive... :-) 

I actually prefer the safeway select brand of TP, its the blue label, doesnt fall apart or leave paper on you. Charmin feels nasty. 

I will not buy cheap diapers! I hate how thin they are, Huggies all the way for this house! 

I will not buy cheap diapers! I hate how thin they are, Huggies all the way for this house!
I AGREE! And cheap wipes... The walmart brand isn't so bad, but I've bought some that are just as bad as cheap toilet paper. 

Charmin all the way.

Puffs tissues. Hate Kleenex.

Nike or other big name sneakers. Have tried the generic ones from all sorts of places. Don't like them, they don't compare. That being said, I try to only buy the good ones on clearance or sale. 

Im not really picky about name brands except for condements off brands just dont taste right. I did always use all F&C but sense we are doing cloth diapers we use Charlies soap now. Oh I know Tropicana OJ I can stand the store version or minute maid they are just acidy. 

I always go back to dawn. Tide for our clothes. Extra soft charmin. We dont really buy store brand ever, because Ive had not so good experiences, but if i had to; I would not compromise on those. 

Applauds to MO's comment to ranch. Bleu cheese is delicious and cucumber dill dip is much tastier w/ veggies!

We can't use cheapo garbage bags. Has to be Hefty or Simple Human .They rip and don't fit my garbage can properly if we use another brand! 

I do love bleu cheese. My husband hates it though, so it doesn't really get bought :( 

I do love bleu cheese. My husband hates it though, so it doesn't really get bought :(

My husband hates ranch, I like them both, so I buy both. I do use ranch is some recipes but he has no clue lol