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Frugal Tips: Made From Scratch Saves Cash!
One of the easiest ways to save money is to make your own rather than buying store bought food. Here are just a few ideas of foods that don’t take a lot of time to mix up and will save you money,
Granola – Forget buying the expensive store-bought granola. Click on this link for a simple and delicious granola recipe.
Store granola in an airtight container.
Amazing Overnight Waffles– This recipe can be mixed up the night before so it’s just about ready to go in the morning. These waffles can also be frozen and are tastier that any store version of frozen waffles.
Amazing Overnight Waffles
Yogurt– I started making yogurt on a regular basis once I found out how easy it was. I usually make it plain but it’s easy enough to add fruit or vanilla to flavor it.
Finished product.
Bread– Use a mixer or a bread machine or your hands. By making your bread at home you know exactly what is in it. I make three loaves at a time, and put two in the freezer for later use.
We usually keep one loaf to eat and freeze the other two.
Chicken Broth– Make your own with water, bones and the chicken carcass. Freeze or pressure can for use later.
Chicken Broth, ready for the pantry.
Dog Biscuits– Don’t forget the dog! These simple biscuits only take minutes to mix up. Our dog loves them!
Finished dog biscuits
These are just a few ideas. You’d be surprised at how little time it really takes to make some of the simple items you usually purchase in the store. What do you make from scratch?
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I make all my granola, chicken broth, and yogurt, but i can’t seem to make a whole wheat bread that my husband will eat. I’m sort of a bread novice, but still trying! These things have saved me a lot of money and improved the quality of my diet.
I also make a lot of things from scratch! And, yes! it saves a lot of money. I usually make pancakes rather than waffles, because they are easier and faster. But when we’re in the mood for waffles I make extra and stick them in the freezer for an easy breakfast. I also make my own granola and yogurt…so much yummier and cheaper!
I have slipped out of the habit of making bread…maybe this fall when it cools down I will start again.
I like making cookie dough, forming the cookies and freezing them on the tray, then slipping them in a bag to bake when we want just a few. I also have a bunch of mixes that I like to make up for quick breads, etc. It’s great to have them on hand.
Thanks for the tips!
Lisa Lynn,
What a great idea to freeze the formed cookie dough. That would be perfect for my husband and I. The last thing I need is to have four dozen cookies on hand to eat at once!
thank you for the tips!
I just bookmarked this so I can come back again and again. I know you can save so much money cooking from scratch. Plus you KNOW what’s in your food, which is so important these days.
I found you on Delightful Order. Great ideas!
Paula, thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for linking up to my blog hop!
Great post!
Glad I found this through It’s a Keeper’s linky party. I linked in a salad using leftover roast lamb. Have a super week.
Carole, so glad you stopped by!
I never would have thought of making my own yoghurt!
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Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk
What great money saving recipes, they all look very good and would be great staples. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Wow all of those recipes look absolutely amazing Nancy! My favorite one I want to try though is the waffles! Thanks for linking up to “The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post”!
So many great frugal tips, I love it!
PS: Thank you for linking up to Show Me What You Got Tuesday’s @ ODH via http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/live-show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-24.html
Mrs. Delightful
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Great reminders. I used to make yogurt but don’t have it often enough that I kept it up. Would love to get back to making homemade bread as well!
Liz
What wonderful ideas. Usually the homemade version is not only much cheaper, but much tastier and healthier too!
Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
LOVED this post…and so very true. Thank you for sharing. Look forward to reading more of your blog….you have a great post.