Thrifty Thursday WLS Express

 Morning Everyone,

Went to the heart doctor yesterday thinking I am having a Stress test but I was wrong.   They did a echo cardiogram instead.    I have a stress test next thurs. AM.   I am having the one that they inject fluid in you to make you feel like you have had a big workout.    He said since I am just now 6 weeks out from hernia surgery he doesn't want me working out that hard on a treadmill.    Whatever is OK with me.    Then next thursday afternoon is all the Glaucoma tests.    Those I dread !!!   LOL   Anyway Nothing planned for today.   Have a great day and I hate to say this.....but hope the rain is gone for a little while anyway.    


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

I will buy generic most anything except:

mayo
ketchup
laundry detergent
deodorant
bath soap
protein drinks

I have to smell good and be dry!! I dont take chances with that!! And  the others, I have tried generic and can tell the difference or at least I think I see a difference!!

Meggie

Morning everyone.  Wow some fun weather we had here yesterday.   Today is another crazy day at work. Ugh very bad day yesterday all around, so hoping today is way better.  Well it was as of this morning, I am now down 56 pounds and well just excited with each pound lost lol.

As for being thrifty, very few things I will buy brand if they have generic

Ketchup
Tide-bf must have
Pet food
Must have a certain brand of protein

Good Morning everyone !!               I'm jumping on this morning briefly -    I've been staying away somewhat just because I really don't have a whole lot to say.........just been busy at work......

YES - my knee is still hurting - of course - I'm not babying it much ........I"m TIRED of everyone having to wait on me............getting driven everywhere and dropped off isn't too bad.......but with that -  I've GAINED  8 LBS in the past 2 weeks  (1 1/2 weeks whatever) since this injury....of course - I'm sure some of it is water weight from the SWELLING......and MOST of it is - NOT MOVING  because everyone at work is getting up and doing stuff for me so that I can stay off of the leg as much as possible...........ENOUGH WHINING .........LUVE YOU ALL !!

So, what's your threshold-what do you have to have name brand of and what do you buy that is the cheaper brand???

SOAPS:   Disherwashing liquids, bath soaps, shampoo, toothpaste - all has to be name brands that I'm use too......Dial, Tide, Dawn, Suave...etc, toilet paper.
Kitty Litter, cat food, dog food -  name brand stuff too...just cuz I'm convinced that my cats and dog is rather picky !!  lol
Luncheon Meats - I don't like the "off brands" too much on some meats.  but mostly everything else is somewhat off brand - walmart brand namely !!  lol  

You all have a GREAT day !!   I' know that I'm going too !! 

Can't wait for the cruise -  YES  I'M STILL GOING..........I'M DOING MUCH BETTER ON GETTING AROUND. 

I am procrastinating about starting my research papers. Neither are happy topics and I know I am going to get depressed as I start my research. (But I chose the topics....and one of the classes is Child Abuse Investigation - so not going to be a happy topic anyway!)

I am supposed to be going on a budget. (HAHA) So, working on shopping smarter. As for
what's your threshold-what do you have to have name brand of and what do you buy that is the cheaper brand???

Name brand items HAVE to be:
TP
Tampons
Deodarant
Dish soap
Dog food
Cat litter
Cleaning products
soap
Sandwich meat
Cheese
Hot dogs
Husband's beer

Otherwise - I am fine w/ generic.