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Restaurant Loyalty Programs
Food 

Why Restaurant Loyalty Programs Are No Good?

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes Restaurants loyalty programs are awful. I am good at getting value out of travel reward programs. But, I can never quite figure out restaurant reward programs.

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T-Mobile Park Food Prices
Food 

Seattle Mariners Value Menu – Best Deal In Baseball

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes You do not have to spend a fortune to have a good time at a baseball game. The Seattle Mariners Value Menu is the best deal in the MLB.

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Premium Store Brands
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The New Retail Trend – Premium Store Brands

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes People assume that off brands are all about price. This is not true. The new hot trend in retail is premium store brands.

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Off Brand Salad Dressing
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Why Off Brand Salad Dressing Is No Good?

August 11, 2022August 16, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes Some off brand products are horrible. As my mom always said “you get what you pay for”. Off brand salad dressing is one of those items.

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Food Prices Rising
Food 

Inflation Has Grocery Store Food Prices Rising

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Off Brand Guy team has been flooded with questions about food prices rising. We offer some tips to slim down the weekly grocery bill.

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King Oscar Sardines
Food 

When To Buy Name Brand: King Oscar Canned Sardines Are Best

April 28, 2022April 26, 2022 Brian 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes I like to save money. And I also like to eat healthy. Sometimes, these two goals conflict with one another.

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Funniest Off Brand Food
Food 

Funniest Off Brand Food

April 7, 2022May 5, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes People love making fun of off brand products. We decided to give in and look at the funniest off brand food products out there.

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Toast em Pop Ups
Food 

Toast’em Pop Ups At Dollar Tree

April 4, 2022May 13, 2022 Off Brand Guy 2 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Being the Off Brand Guy, I am always open to saving a few bucks. On my recent trip to the

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Dollar Tree Soup
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Dollar Tree Soup For The Frugal Minded

March 29, 2022May 13, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Inflation has reached a level not seen in over forty years. Lately, I have learned to save some money with dollar tree soup.

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Dunkable Crackers For Adults
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Healthy Dunkable Crackers And Cheese For Big Kids

October 18, 2021March 16, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes kid, I was always jealous of the other kids with their Handi-Snacks, Breadsticks ‘n Cheez, and Pretzels ‘n Cheez snack crackers. But as an adult I have no interest in those tiny, expensive, and unhealthy snacks. Instead I make my own out of quality ingredients.

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Great Value Mustard
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Great Value Mustard – The $1 Condiment

September 8, 2021March 16, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes Off brand condiments are a no brainer. Today, I take a closer look at the legendary Great Value Mustard flavor options.

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Kroger KaleidOs Sparkly Unicorn Cookies
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When Off Brands Go Too Far: Kroger KaleidOs Sparkly Unicorn Cookies (Confetti Cake Batter Flavor)

July 27, 2021March 17, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Free to discard the constraints and expectations that anchor the established product in the past, the off-brand creator has the unique opportunity to bring something beautiful into the world. Kroger KaleidOs Sparkly Unicorn Cookies Made With Magical Confetti Cake Batter Flavor is not such a product.

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Armour Lunchmakers
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Off Brand Lunchables – Save 50% With Armour Lunchmakers

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Off Brand Guy 1 Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes Lunchables are the best. You can get nostalgic and capture some of that satisfaction with off brand lunchables from Walmart.

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Great Value Mayonnaise
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Great Value Mayonnaise For The Frugal

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Condiments is a great way to dive into the world of off brand products. Lately, I have been using the Great Value Mayonnaise from Walmart.

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Off Brand Girl Scout Cookies
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Knockoff Girl Scout Cookies – Save 75%

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Walmart has recreated these amazing chocolate, caramel, and coconut cookies at a fraction of the cost. Learn about knockoff girl scout cookies.

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Tillamook Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich
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Tillamook Ice Cream Sandwiches – Review

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes We write about Tillamook products a lot. So we could not resist reviewing the new Tillamook Ice Cream Sandwiches.

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Off Brand Walmart Oreos
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Off Brand Walmart Oreos For The Frugal Shopper

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Off brand snacks are a big deal. Out of all products, people like saving money on snacks. You should start buying off brand Walmart Oreos!

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Kroger KaleidOs Original Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
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KaleidOs – Kroger Off Brand Oreos

May 26, 2021June 5, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes Manufacturers have gotten serious about off-brand goods. Are Kroger KaleidOs as good as the name brand?

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Signature Select Honey Nut Toasted Oats
Food 

Off Brand Cereal: Bag Cereal vs. Box Cereal

April 5, 2021June 25, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes What are the differences between certain off brand cereal? Perhaps the only difference is how it’s packaged – in a box, or in a bag.

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Tillamook Rocky Road Ice Cream
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Tillamook Rocky Road Ice Cream Taste Test

March 31, 2021March 11, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes There is something special about the marshmallows and almonds in rocky road. Today, I dig in to review Tillamook Rocky Road Ice Cream.

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Best Store Bought Vanilla Ice Cream
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A Safeway Ice Cream Review

March 29, 2021February 26, 2021 Off Brand Guy 3 Comments

Reading Time: 6 minutes Vanilla ice cream is a classic. Today, we dig deep with a Safeway ice cream review in comparison to Kroger Deluxe.

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Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Review
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Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter Taste Test

March 24, 2021March 31, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes To be honest, I am not a huge peanut butter guy. But when I sit down with Tillamook’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream I enjoy every bite.

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Tillamook Mudslide Ice Cream
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Tillamook Mudslide Ice Cream Review

March 17, 2021March 31, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Chocolate mudslide ice cream is my favorite. Read the Tillamook Mudslide ice cream review below to find out why.

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Trader Joe's Everyday Seasoning
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Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning: Flavor On A Budget

March 15, 2021March 17, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 5 minutes Any kitchen should come stocked with Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning and Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend.

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Tillamook Mountain Huckleberry Ice Cream
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Tillamook Mountain Huckleberry Ice Cream Review

March 10, 2021December 30, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes This is a creamy vanilla ice cream with a tart huckleberry swirl. Welcome to the Tillamook Mountain Huckleberry ice cream review.

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Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken
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Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken: The Best Frozen Food

March 8, 2021March 17, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 5 minutes This stuff is seriously the best. I may even take the bold stance and say Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken is the best frozen food in existence.

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Red Baron Deep Dish Singles
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Red Baron Deep Dish Singles Pepperoni Pizza Review

March 1, 2021August 21, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes As an active guy, I don’t always have the time to prepare an authentic meal out of fresh ingredients. Red Baron Deep Dish Singles is the best microwave pizza.

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Best Tasting Frozen Pizza
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Best Frozen Pizza Brand 2021- Digiorno Frozen Pizza

February 15, 2021March 9, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 5 minutes I have decided that frozen pizza is an item that is worthwhile to spend a little more on. I proclaim Digiorno’s as the best frozen pizza brand.

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Best Breakfast Sandwich
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Best Breakfast Sandwich With Trader Joe’s Breakfast Items

November 19, 2020March 17, 2022 Off Brand Guy 1 Comment

Reading Time: 4 minutes Everyone has a special meal they make when guests visit. I get Trader Joe’s breakfast items to make the best breakfast sandwich around.

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Off Brand Lunchables
Food 

Off Brand Lunchables? – Try Great Value Salsa & Cheddar Cheese Dip

October 22, 2020July 13, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes You can recreate the magic of Lunchables with Walmart Great Value Salsa and Walmart Cheddar Cheese Dip.

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Great Value Lunch Meat
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Great Value Lunch Meat – Taste Test

October 12, 2020July 13, 2021 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes The good news is I recently found Great Value Lunch Meat at Walmart. Great Value Lunch Meat is a low cost deli meat option that tastes great!

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Great Value Buttery Crackers
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Walmart Crackers – Great Value Buttery Crackers

August 13, 2020November 24, 2020 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes I usually enjoy a name brand product and then find a store brand version down the line to save money. That all changed with Walmart crackers.

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Great Value Chips
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Great Value Chips At Walmart: 53% Cheaper Than The Name Brand

August 11, 2020June 26, 2021 Off Brand Guy 1 Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes While out camping I decided to save some money and grab a 14.75 oz bag of Great Value chips from Walmart for only $2.16. Was it worth it?

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Food 

Kroger Original Butter Microwave Popcorn Review

June 25, 2020February 15, 2021 Off Brand Guy 3 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s nothing like a big buttery bowl of Kroger microwave popcorn to compliment an exciting movie or TV show.

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Tillamook vs Kroger Cheese
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Tillamook Cheddar vs. Kroger Cheese — Extra Sharp Savings

June 11, 2020February 20, 2021 Off Brand Guy 4 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Tillamook County Creamery Association produces many dairy products, including cheese. The Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar is a refrigerator staple.

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Picante vs Salsa
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Pace Salsa – What Is The Difference Between Salsa And Picante Sauce?

June 10, 2020June 26, 2021 Off Brand Guy 6 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes I grew up with Pace Salsa also known as Pace Picante Sauce. Remember that stuff that came in huge plastic jugs? Yeah, that’s the stuff, baby.

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Wendy's 4 for 4 Meal
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Wendy’s 4 for 4 Meal – Cheap Fast Food Deals

June 8, 2020March 17, 2022 Off Brand Guy 8 Comments

Reading Time: 5 minutes Wendy’s 4 for 4 meal tops anything else. This steal of deal includes a burger, chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink for a modest $4.

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Freezing Meat
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How To Store Meat In Freezer And Save Money

June 4, 2020September 2, 2020 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Here at Off Brand Guy we found some strategies for saving money on meat, and being most efficient with your budget. Learn how to store meat in freezer.

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Economical Eddie
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Economical Eddie’s Deal Of The Day – Bags of Kettle Potato Chips

June 3, 2020March 16, 2022 Off Brand Guy 0 Comments

Reading Time: < 1 minute Rarely, are you able to get three bags of Kettle potato chips for only $5. Hurry over to your local Safeway while this deal lasts.

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Frosted Shredded Wheat
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Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal – Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats Vs. Safeway Signature Select Frosted Shredded Wheat

June 2, 2020August 18, 2020 Off Brand Guy 3 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes I grew up on Kellogg’s Frosted Shredded Mini Wheats. Once I started to buy my own groceries, I started to appreciate Safeway’s Signature Select Frosted Shredded Wheat.

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Cheap Ice Cream
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Kroger French Vanilla Ice Cream Review – Tastes Great!

May 29, 2020August 21, 2022 Off Brand Guy 7 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite my frugal tendencies, I have been known to trash talk cheap Walmart Ice Cream. That’s why I was shocked by the game-changing Kroger Brand Ice Cream.

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Off Brand Honey Nut Cheerios
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Store Brand Cereal – Honey Nut Cheerios vs Signature Select Honey Nut Toasted Oats

May 28, 2020September 2, 2020 Off Brand Guy 1 Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes Nothing is more convenient than having a good go to cereal choice. This is even better if you can save money with a store brand cereal.

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Kroger Tomato Sauce
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Kroger Tomato Sauce: Save 49.4% on Tomato Sauce

May 25, 2020February 13, 2021 Off Brand Guy 2 Comments

Reading Time: 7 minutes Sometimes name brand and store brand canned foods are the exact same stuff. I saved 49.4% on tomato sauce with the store brand Kroger Tomato Sauce.

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Best Potato Chip Brand
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Best Potato Chip Brand – Lay’s Classic Chips by Frito Lay

May 22, 2020September 2, 2020 Off Brand Guy 4 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes When shopping I try to limit buying junk food. Chips is the one exception, especially a bag of Lay’s Classic by Frito Lay, which is arguably the best potato chip brand on the market.

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Minced Garlic To Garlic Powder
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Minced Garlic To Garlic Powder – A Kroger Garlic Powder Review

May 20, 2020August 22, 2020 Off Brand Guy 8 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes Garlic is one of those essential things to keep in the kitchen. Save money and make the switch from minced garlic to garlic powder.

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Waffle Ice Cream Cone
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Tillamook Ice Cream – Best Ice Cream Brand

May 15, 2020December 4, 2021 Off Brand Guy 13 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes The cheap ice cream brands are just not as good. The Off Brand Guy chooses Tillamook Ice Cream as the best ice cream brand.

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