Shopping for name-brand items at the discount store

I went to the dollar store and stocked up on a variety of name-brand items (toothpaste, soap, I even threw in some candybars). I—along with millions of consumers—are feeling the pinch of inflation kick in during this economic recession—so if I can get the same items at the 99 cents or dollar store as I can at some other fancy schmancy store for less cost, then so be it. Plus, I’m not wasting gas—this store is on my way home from work. Bought 15 items for 14 bucks. Can’t beat that.