The brands I love and can't live without!

We are mostly a generic or store brand family, but there are a few things I feel are worth spending the extra money for.

For babies:
Huggies wipes - I go through a lot of these each month. The fragrance isn't overpowering, the wipe is plenty thick (so you use less per change), and I love the pop-up feature.

Luvs diapers - I use Huggies for the newborn size, but after that it's Luvs all the way! Economical and no leaks.

For the kids:
Skippy Natural Peanutbutter - at the beginning of our marriage, we became peanutbutter snobs. We have always paid a bit more for Skippy, but then we got health conscious, at least we sorta did, and made the switch to Skippy Natural. Wait for Albertson's to have their 10 for $10 sale and pick up all the 18 oz jars you can - it's cheaper than buying the heart attack jumbo size - or, just buy it regularly when you stop in at your local Wal-meh it's $2 there.

Yoplait Gogurts & Fizzix - again, we pick these up at Wal-meh (best price, not a lot of variety). Ty absolutely loves these and you can freeze them if they're close to expiring. Fizzix is a cross between pop rocks and yogurt, kind of like carbonated yogurt. I know they're loaded with sugar, but I'll try anything to help Ty eat by mouth again.

For the grown-ups:
Post Frosted Shredded Wheat and Quaker Granola - if I haven't made our own granola, these tend to be our breakfast favorites.

Dr Pepper - Mr Pibb just doesn't cut it for me, in fact, I'd rather drink water than spend the calories on a substitute. Although, I like mine from a soda fountain rather than the can.

Skintimate Shave Gel (sensitive skin)- Why yes, I do like to pay for products through the nose, thank you. This one is worth it. Soft legs without the dryness, what's not to love? The price maybe?

Best Foods Mayonnaise - either you're a mayo or a Miracle Whip family, but hardly ever are you both. We are a mayo family. I have made my own and it tastes a lot like Best Foods, so we are stuck in a mayo rut.

All Small & Mighty detergent - I have always been a Surf detergent user, but then my daughter developed excema. Somehow All Small & Mighty gets the clothes clean, is easy on her skin, and still leaves the clothes with a nice scent. I think having soft water helps, too.

And, while we're at it, let's talk chocolate. I prefer the creamier stuff like Cadbury's and Lindt. I don't go so far as to shop at the import store, and I have been know to succumb to the siren song of Peanut M&Ms.

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