Where do you *not* budget?

[DevilDuckie]

What is one thing you buy where you refuse to cut any corners?


I refuse to pinch pennies on feminine hygiene products. I am brand specific and on this one thing I don't CARE what's on sale!

 

[kbkids]

What is one thing you buy where you refuse to cut any corners?


I refuse to pinch pennies on feminine hygiene products. I am brand specific and on this one thing I don't CARE what's on sale!

AMEN!!! Tried a store brand last month - NEVER AGAIN!!

 

[Fizzgig]

Toilet paper.

 

[jeankeri]

Kitty litter. Although I do stock up when on sale or I use coupons. I hate litter box smell .

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

Childcare, and frankly anything that I feel impacts my childs safety -- such as carseats etc . . .

 

[lilybrooke14]

Disney World Vacations.

We cut corners to get there, but once we're on vacation, it's all we can afford, baby!

 

[WIDisneyFan]

Kraft macaroni and cheese

 

[GinCar]

Velveeta cheese (although I wait for it to be on sale).

We budget for vacations- but we MUST take one.

My hubby's deodorant. He needs clinical strength.

 

[DVC Sadie]

I do not pinch pennies when it comes to my hair, some organic foods, our personal hygiene products and our dogs food and vet care. I do budget for them and if I had to do without something else or wait, then so be it.

 

[Atchley]

I will not buy.....

generic feminine hygiene products
cat litter
peanut butter
Bisquick
soft drinks
yogurt (Yoplait only)
toilet paper

I have to have olive oil to cook with.
I splurge on vacation. (every other year)

 

[willis37862]

Toilet paper.

I agree No cheap one ply sandpaper for us!

Disney World Vacations.

We cut corners to get there, but once we're on vacation, it's all we can afford, baby!

We do the same. I am willing to cut back and shop for bargains all year if it means one nice vacation a year, preferably to WDW.

 

[pandora174]

I know it's weird but dog food & treats. Because if I change her diet she just won't eat & will immediately start losing weight. She is such a loving good dog that well I put up with her pickiness. Same goes for her treats. Oh well

 

[ajk912]

Kraft macaroni and cheese

I agree totally. I don't care if the no name stuff is 20 cents a box, we won't eat it!

 

[bb1955]

Coca-Cola......don't like store brands!!

 

[Kaler131]

Crocs! I love the Croc brand and hate the knock-offs!

 

[DanaAustinChelsea]

I pretty much won't buy generic, but there are a few items that are store brand products I will buy. Iagree-don't skimp on cat litter. I don't skimp on their food either. I buy high quality almost $40 bags every two weeks! It is well worth it, especially if they use a litter box-less waste, less odors.

 

[jwann]

my kids' shoes
feminine products
cat food
photopass on our Disney Trips
yogurt
fresh fruit

 

[JuneCleaver]

produce...I joined a CSA to make it more affordable
milk delivery...is less expensive than grocery and keeps me out of store
fresh fruit
high speed internet
health insurance

june

 

[MaryKLady]

Bras.

 

[DisFlan]

TP - Northern Quilted
Kleenex
Coca-Cola
fem. hyg. stuff
dog food (Pedigree pouches) & treats
Kraft macaroni
Smart Balance spread
Silk chocolate (DH won't drink the generic - says it's gritty)

Other than these, we're pretty much open to generics and trying other brands. And I'll admit that every once in a while I have to have a handful of real Cheetos. The crunchy kind.

DisFlan