What store brands? This means generic labeled products. To set a famous example, SM Bonus products you find at the grocery store. As you know, these products are cheaper because they don’t spend on advertising. Plus, the owner of the label is the shop itself. This post will focus on grocery items I’ve tried and have saved me half the price from well-known brands.
SM Bonus Cotton Balls – 50% cheaper than my original brand
I use cotton balls every night for my face. Just last month, I ran out of it and added it to my shopping list. SM Bonus cotton balls was right beside my preferred brand. Surprisingly, SM Bonus version was 50% cheaper and looked the same. Of course, I bought the cheaper one to try and let me tell you, there wasn’t a big difference. Especially, it’s just a cotton ball that you’d use once then throw.
SM Bonus Spaghetti noodles – 50-70% cheaper than branded spaghetti noodles
My family can eat spaghetti everyday and I cook it up to 2-3 times in a month. Just today, I tried SM Bonus spaghetti noodles. First, I was nervous to taste it as it might be bland or end up soggy. But no! It was as perfect as the last brand I used. I can imagine how much as I can save now in this area.
SM Bonus Fish Sauce – 50% cheaper than branded fish sauce
This comes in two versions – premium and the pure type. My aunt said we don’t need the pure type for cooking and premium or normal would do. It was my first time to see two versions of patis! Looking at the shelves, it was 50% cheaper again than our brand. I tasted it and it tasted like any patis should taste like.
SM Bonus bananas
These are actually hard to come by but when you do find bananas with SM Bonus stickers – try them. I liked their taste, size, and most of all – its cheaper price. Very important to save in this area if you blend bananas every morning like me.
SM Bonus produce – onions, garlic, carrots, and more
Look for the label but be meticulous in inspecting the produce for bruises, cuts, etc. Think at how much you use these ingredients and how much you are saving by getting them cheaper.
This isn’t to say that all store brands will save you money. You need to try them to find out, plus always bring a calculator to compare prices per gram, liter, etc. Also look out for promotions like getting to pick a prize after paying for store brands.
P.S. I will add to this list as I try more products. For more saving tips, check out my ultimate frugal tips for moms.
What store brand products have you tried and will recommend to other moms? Post your tips below! Note this isn’t a paid post. I wish to try other store brands but so far and because of my location – this post was limited to SM Bonus products.
Mommy Lace is a blogger from the Philippines. She started this blog to share information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, childcare, family, and health.
