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Things to Make at Home to Save Money

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January 3, 2021 by Diana 9 Comments

Scratch more off your shopping list when you switch to homemade, from scratch recipes and see all the things you can make at home to save money, and self reliant!

things to make at home instead of buy to save money and be more self sufficient. woman in front of her pantry

My goals for the new year are to live more sustainably and save money on the homestead. You’re here because you want to save money on your grocery bill too.

Since starting our homestead four years ago my buying habits have changed. I first noticed how little groceries I needed in the summer when our garden was abundant, the hens were laying and we processed our first batch of chickens.

From then on, I became addicted to changing my buying habits. We’ve never had a large disposable income, and when I went on maternity leave I had to really change my spending habits.

We eat an all organic diet for less than $200 a month by just following these simple steps! And we didn't have to give up anything! Seriously, this is the best system for saving money ever!

    As we become more self-sufficient and substituting homemade and homegrown products more often our grocery bill has rapidly decreased. Along with changing our habits and writing our meal plan we’ve really cut down on our spending.

    Before you read on, you’re probably thinking, “I don’t have time to make 76 things at home!” Like anything, it’s a journey! But with a few time management hacks you’ll easily be able to find 1-2 more hours a week to be more productive. Trust me!

    More on our self sufficiency bucket list here.

    Here’s a list of things we’ve been cutting from our shopping list and the things I absolutely refuse to buy in the new year. The freedom and money that will come from this is going to feel liberating, I can’t wait to start.

    76 THINGS TO MAKE AT HOME TO SAVE MONEY


    FROM SCRATCH FOODS TO MAKE AT HOME

    MAKE SURE TO JUST CLICK ON THE WORD FOR A HOMEMADE RECIPE OPTION!

    PANTRY STAPLES

    HOMEMADE BREAD RECIPE

    I just started making my own bread and I’m shocked how easy it is. I put my dough in the dehydrator on the rising setting and the dough rises beautifully.

    HOMEMADE PIE CRUST RECIPE

    PIE CRUST; 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    Homemade Pie Crust is amazing! The recipe I use calls for butter making the pastry dense yet flaky, in my eyes, it’s perfect. Use this pie crust recipe for 2 double pie crusts. I like to use one for desert after a roast meal, then fill the second pie shell with the fixings for a perfect pot pie!

    HOW TO MAKE PIE CRUST

    HOMEMADE COOKIES

    COOKIES, 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    These are my go to homemade cookies, I also like to stick with this collection of old fashioned homemade cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Cookies are a great treat for the sweet tooth.

    HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE

    PIZZA: 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    I’ll never buy take out pizza again, homemade pizza is amazing and it’s way cheaper than take out or frozen pizzas. This is the pizza dough we’ve been making and loving lately. The kids love making their own and the dough stays fresh in the fridge for a week making it a great snack or meal on hand.

    SOUP STOCK

    Beef, chicken and fish. I love throwing in bones in the InstaPot after a large family meal and making a good soup stock for the freezer.

    HOW TO MAKE BEEF BONE BROTH

    VANILLA EXTRACT

    PUMPKIN SEEDS

    PUMPKIN SEEDS 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    HOMEMADE BAKING MIX

    PIE CRUST OR OTHER PASTRIES

    – Are you kidding, I never bought crusts from the store before after growing up on my moms tasty pie pastry. Grab the recipe here and say goodbye to crunchy frozen pie crusts.

    SPICE MIXES

    Taco, pumpin pie spice etc. With the array of spices in the cupboard I should be able to recreate any of the prepackaged spice mixes that are loaded with MSG and salt.

    HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP

    BREADCRUMBS

    HOMEMADE OATMEAL PACKAGES

    HOMEMADE PIE FILLING

    APPLE PIE FILLING 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    HOMEMADE GRANOLA

    HOMEMADE CRACKERS

    HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS

    SOUP MIX

    Try making this simple cream of anything soup mix and mix it with your homemade broth and some crackers for a warm and creamy soup in the middle of winter!

    HOMEMADE SHAKE AND BAKE

    MUFFINS

    MUFFINS 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    DAIRY & MEAT

    BUTTER

    MAYONAISE

    I discovered just how easy it is to make your own mayonnaise using an immersion blender when I ran out in the middle of making sandwiches.

    We eat an all organic diet for less than $200 a month by just following these simple steps! And we didn't have to give up anything! Seriously, this is the best system for saving money ever!

    BUTTERMILK

    YOGHURT

    PRE GRATED CHEESE

    Make your own cheese, or take the time to grate it yourself.

    Preserves/Canned Foods/CONDIMENTS

    STRAWBERRY JAM

    SALSA

    SALSA 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    PICKLES

    CHUTNEY

    PUMPKIN PUREE

    PUMPKIN PUREE 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    HOMEMADE RELISH

    TARTAR SAUCE

    BY MIXING IN SOME FRESH HOMEMADE MAYONAISE WITH ANY OF OUR RELISHES WE HAVE A PERFECTLY EASY TARTAR SAUCE FOR FRESH FRIED FISH

    APPLE BUTTER

    APPLE BUTTER 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    VINEGRETTE

    BARBEQUE SAUCE

    APPLE SAUCE

    CRANBERRY SAUCE

    MAPLE SYRUP

    APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

    apple cider vinegar

    Don’t skip this step when processing your apples this year! Quickly learn just how easy it is to make apple cider vinegar from apple peels, cores and scraps with this step by step tutorial.

    HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AT HOME

    CHILI SAUCE

    APPLE JUICE

    CLEANING PRODUCTS

    HOMEMADE WOOD FLOOR CLEANER

    LAUNDRY SOAP

    LAUNDRY SOAP 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    GARDEN/HOMESTEAD SUPPLIES

    COMPOST

    MANURE

    MULCH

    LEAF MULCH 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    WOOD CHIPS

    FIREWOOD

    FARM RAISED

    BEEF

    CHICKEN

    EGGS

    EGGS 1 OF 76 Things to make/RAISE at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    DUCK

    GARDEN GROWN

    What’s no fresh in season is preserved to use in recipes through our the cold months

    VEGETABLES

    TOMATOES

    1 OF 76 Things to GROW at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    ZUCCHINI

    ZUCCHINI 1 OF 76 Things to GROW at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    GARLIC

    GARLIC 1 OF 76 Things to GROW at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    ONIONS

    CUCUMBER

    POTATOES

    BLUEBERRIES

    APPLES

     apples 1 OF 76 Things to GROW AND PRESERVE at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    RASPERRIES

    PLUMS

    STRAWBERRIES

    KIWI

    We eat an all organic diet for less than $200 a month by just following these simple steps! And we didn't have to give up anything! Seriously, this is the best system for saving money ever!

    ROSEMARY

    MUSHROOMS

    1 OF 76 Things to FORAGE to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    NETTLE

    BLACKBERRIES

    HOMEMADE EGGNOG

    This old-fashioned homemade eggnog recipe is quick, easy and made from real, whole, all-natural ingredients. You'll never drink store-bought eggnog again! #homemadeeggnog #oldfashionedeggnog #classiceggnog #eggnogrecipe

    APPLE JUICE

    WINE

    BEER

    SOAP

    SOAP: 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    FACE CLOTHES

    FACECLOTHES 1 OF 76 Things to make at home to save money at the grocery store, a perfect way to save money on groceries

    HANDMADE HAND SANITIZER

    Learn how to make your own homemade Hand Sanitizer with this quick and easy handmade hand sanitizer recipe using alcohol, essential oils and aloe vera all ingredients you should have around the house!

    HANDMADE HAND SANITIZER

    HOMEMADE BUBBLE BATH

    HOMEMADE BUG SPRAY

    HOMEMADE FRUIT ROLL UPS

    HOMEMADE BODY SCRUB

    HOMEMADE COUGH REMEDY

    HOMEMADE COFFEE CREAMER

    HOMEMADE HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR

    HOMEMADE BOARD GAMES

    HOMEMADE BUBBLES

    HOMEMADE FACE WASH

    HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH

    how to make homemade playdough, purple homemade playdough sitting on counter

    HOMEMADE BATH OR FOOT SOAK

    bath salts or foot soak

    These are just some of the things you can make at home to save money on groceries and your shopping bill. What are some of the things that you make at home already that save you a ton of money on your shopping bill? I can't wait to hear, go ahead and comment below!

    Happy saving- Diana

    THINGS TO MAKE INSTEAD OF BUY TO SAVE MONEY

    You’re so cool for wanting to get creative to save money! The easiest way to really do that is to create a meal plan for the month and stick with it. That’s why I created this free monthly meal plan just for you.

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      pantry of dried items in mason jar, ingredients to make food and things at home instead of buy to save money

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      Comments

      1. Jarid says

        December 20, 2019 at 8:35 pm

        Your pizza dough recipe is going to save me loads of money! We have a weekly pizza night tradition, and it’s ridiculous how quickly that can add up. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
        • Diana says

          December 21, 2019 at 3:41 pm

          Homemade pizza is sooo much better!!’ Enjoy!!

          Reply
      2. Ariana Dagan says

        December 21, 2019 at 3:26 pm

        Pinning – THIS is the list I’ve been looking for all my life! Thank you! So excited to work my way through it!

        Reply
        • Diana says

          December 21, 2019 at 3:40 pm

          That’s great! Me too 😉 it feels amazing to make it yourself, saving money is just one of the perks 😉

          Reply
      3. Donnya says

        December 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

        I’ve always had ideas of growing my own food . Definitely saves more money

        Reply
      4. Eliza from BookBildr says

        December 22, 2019 at 5:37 pm

        What a fantastic and practical list! We make a lot at home, including our own cured meats. So much healthier and more practical!

        Reply
      5. Vanessa says

        December 30, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        This is a great list, definitely will start making some of these for 2020! Thank you

        Reply
      6. Elle | Mom Life in Pajamas says

        December 31, 2019 at 5:10 pm

        With the new year approaching, I’m always looking for ways to save money. One thing I’ve actually started doing (I’ve never really done before) is actually making a budget.

        Reply
        • Diana says

          January 2, 2020 at 5:31 am

          Makes a big difference when you write it down! Good luck 🙂

          Reply

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