7 Tips on When to Buy Generic or Name Brand

generic or name brand

Save or Splurge? When to Buy Generic or Name Brand

by Andrea Woroch

Corporate spending on marketing and advertising is the number-one reason name-brand products are pricier than store brands. Sometimes, this investment turns sour and leads to legal repercussions. Kellogg recently settled a class-action lawsuit for misleading marketing claims about the health benefits of its popular Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal.

Since buying store-brand items can save consumers up to 30 percent, parents infuriated by this lawsuit may be inclined to go all generic. However, some name-brand products are actually better values than their generic counterparts. Here’s a handy reference list to help you determine when to save and when to splurge.

7 Ways to Save on Maternity Wear

7 ways to save on maternity wear

Save on Maternity Wear

by Maisie Knowles

Though Pregnancy Awareness Month is all about health and wellness, new mothers are also confronted with changing bodies and budgets. Once the morning sickness subsides, you’ll discover a growing baby bump that makes it more challenging to wear your favorite outfits.

Before you run out to your closest maternity store and buy a new wardrobe, consider these creative ways to help extend the life of your pre-pregnancy clothes and save money on maternity must-haves.

Home Organization: Clutter Busters

Home Organization : Clutter Busters

Home Organization: Simple, Strange, and Slightly Odd Clutter Busters

by Lorraine Brock

Have you ever had a hard time parting with a small twist tie, empty used container, or a thing-a-ma-jig that you are sure you will use later? Organizers call this clutter. Too much of this and that causes a lot of that, which causes clutter. This blog is all about helping those slightly stubborn folks that can’t seem to part with their “I’ll need it someday” stuff.