Attention Wal-Mart shoppers !

Just got back from a late-night run to Wal-Mart.  The terms 'late-night' and 'Wal-Mart' bring up a lot of discussion topics.  However, while I'd love discuss why parents have an infant in a carrier at Wal-Mart when it's 10:00 pm or why a couple decides to have a "fight" in the middle of aisle four over who-knows-what, I think I'll tell you about the other thoughts I had as I went through the store. 

I started thinking about all the products in there and which ones I would only buy name brand vs. buying the Great Value Wal-Mart generic or cheapest brand.   I think we probably all have things that fall into each category, even if we are on somewhat of a budget (or not).   Let's try of few of these on for size:

Toilet paper:   Definitely name-brand (was Charmin but now is Cotonelle for those who care)
Toothpaste:   Name-Brand (Crest)
Flour:   Generic/cheapest
Milk:  Generic/cheapest (usually the "store" brand will do)
OJ:   Name-brand (Minute Maid Pulp Free - the rest is yuck!)
Cheese slices:  Name-brand (Kraft 2% - you don't skimp on these)
Socks:  Generic/cheapest

I think I'm probably more brand conscience than not.  I'm sure I could save alot more if I was to buy generic but I guess all those advertising dollars work.  Anyway, just think about this the next time you go shopping.  I'm sure you'll grin and say "Can't believe Donny wrote that in his blog that I would think about this because right now I'm thinking about it."   Just make sure you don't have an infant with you, while fighting with your spouse on aisle four... please!

God bless you all,

SJ  

p.s.  One more "commercial" for Randy's blog.  He wrote a hilarious blog on wacky church activities in Africa - it's worth the read.