I was just  using an "imitation q-tip" and i realized that I will never, ever again buy anything other than name brade Q-Tips.

I know we all try to save money and buy generic where we can, but what products do you absolutely refuse to buy generic?

For me it's definitely Q-Tips and maybe Peanut Butter (I'm a Jif girl).

Shoes

My feet are a mess and ds inherited his grandfather's big, fat feet.  By forking over money, they wind-up paying for themselves in the long run with good foot health and also not falling apart.   The only time I'll go cheap for the kids (ds anyway, dd is too little for shoes yet) is for a one time thing: e.g. special photos, wedding, etc. where they won't be on too long.  I haven't even done that lately.  The last pair of tennies I got was black and I put them on him for a funeral with khakis and polo shirt.

I'm a Jif girl all the way also.  I refuse to buy any other peanut butter.  I also will only buy Scott toilet paper because it lasts so much longer.  I also buy more expensive bread but I go to wal-mart to buy it so it's about 1.50 cheaper than at Giant Eagle.  I have to buy Dove unscented soap and Almay unscented deodorant for my skin's sake or I would probably buy the cheaper brands of those also.

Amy