Make Or Buy? 24 Frugal Things To Make Instead Of Purchase

We're diving into the world of Frugal Living as we explore 24 awesome things you can make yourself instead of buying. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just looking to save some cash, you won't want to miss this.

Discover practical, fun, cost-effective, frugal hacks for store-bought items you can create right at home. From foods to eat and household cleaners to unique gifts, we've got you covered. Our tips will empower you to take control of your spending and unleash your inner maker.

Let's explore these frugal tips and DIY possibilities together. Start saving money and creating a more sustainable, budget-friendly lifestyle today!

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Recipe for Spicy Vinaigrette:
4 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
a sprinkle of salt
a dash of hot sauce
a sprinkle of rotisserie chicken seasonings

Recipe for Apple Vinaigrette:
4 tablespoons of olive or avocado oil
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of applesauce
small squirt of yellow mustard
a pinch of sugar or 2 drops of stevia
a sprinkle of salt

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[saraconklinfrozenpennies]

So sorry for the tech difficulties! We have a full video! Thanks for your help!!

[StephsHealthMatters]

I bought a bread maker this year at the goodwill for 8.99 and I've made a loaf each week ever since. I agree you can get cheaper bread but this bread is really tasty and makes the house feel homey too while it's baking.

[ginadowd]

I love these ideas! I do many of them. One thing I've found that is a great alternative to greeting cards at up to $4/each. I purchased a box of 60 blank cards from Amazon for $10 & I write hand written, heart-felt messages. People have remarked often how touching that is! That's .16/card & you always have them on hand!

[goldagray]

I love the fact that you're not talking about things like stop buying Starbucks coffee and lunches. Everyone talks about those. You list is original

[alexandraholt]

As I’ve started water coloring, I now use what I paint to make greeting cards with! People love them! They cost me next to nothing except for the time and love I put into them

[olaola]

Love yr advise, it's all about common sense. I grew up in Poland in the 80ies and that's all we did! Preserving goods, thinking mindfully about using our resources

[poodlegirl]

Four kids in my family and my Mom was thinking up a costume 5 minutes before Trick or Treat. Back in the 50's and 60's no one had store costumes. I can remember one year she put my Dad's work shirts on all of us. rubbed our chins in Karo syrup and dipped them in a paper plate of poppy seeds. She said we were all bums and sent us out the door. Good memories. I am a retired hospital dietitian so am good at home cooking. When I need a quick salad and don't want to make dressing I add a dollup of hummus, sprinkle of olive oil and stir it up.

[Fritz]

Love everything about this video! Foraging wild apple trees is something I use to love to do until I found another source of free apples. I was able to put up all my apple goodies as in applesauce, apple butter, caramel apple butter, apple pie filling, apple juice, mock apple cider, dried apple slices, dried diced apples literally for Pennie’s compared to buying..all peels and cores went into making my apple cider vinegar with the mother..the benefits from apple cider w/the mother is endless..After watching another YT’er talk about the dangerous chemicals that is causing people cancer I just got rid of everything Clorox related. I strictly use citrus peel infused vinegar, pine needles infused in rubbing alcohol can use vinegar for all my kitchen n bath cleaner. I do make all of our tooth powder, denture cleaner, body butter whipped body wash, have made shampoo and conditioner but stopped ..I’m learning to make soap, not melt n pour that will be replacing all soap in this house. I hand sew my monthly pads and have for many years, crochet my wash clothes, personal clothes, dish clothes and scrubbies..have the material to make non paper towels, Kleenex, napkins and toilet paper if need be..I saw my favorite TP that won’t clog my septic is now $29.00 ..I haven’t bought TP in 2-years but I would rather use cloth if my hubby agrees to it and use that money to buy meat..Making everything from scratch is our future unless you want to do without. So many copycat recipes even for things you wouldn’t think of..such a Dream Whip, Jiffy’s corn bread mix, to Kahlua ..Gardening and preserving is also our future the more you do now the better you fair. Learn to save seeds is also important.. learn to use a pressure cooker or like the Amish use a water bath canner for everything including meat. In my opinion we are reverting back to the way our ancestors lived..not wasting anything, growing what we can barter for what we can’t, learn to do without it’s already happening so many people can’t afford to pay their bills or buy food but think having cable is a need..I would put up a clothesline if allowed or hang from your shower rod etc.. Google n YT is our friends there isn’t yo much you can’t learn from either of them. Off topic I know but hope some of my tips can help someone save money.

[tamaraameling]

I had to chuckle when you spoke of road apples. My Dad's term for horse droppings was road apples.

[marilynpeppers]

I’ve used scrap paper to cut designs out and glue to blank cards to personalize the cards I send.
Pinterest is great for inspiration!
Homemade granola and candles sound like a good idea for gifts!

[nelda]

When my daughter had her third child, I told her to just buy canned vegetables to puree in blender instead of buying those small baby foods by Gerber. Same price as Gerber but several more servings and saves money. Granddaughter is 14 now.

[dlight]

I buy whole grain bread from a bread store on the discount day and then from that bread I can make bread crumbs and bread pudding.
I also use whole wheat tortilla to make mini pizza using leftover spaghetti sauce, my spices and fresh Basil.
I take leftover green Olive pickle juice to marinate veggies like carrots, green peppers, zucchini and cukes.
Homemade barbecue sauce is easy and you can make different varieties
I like to use marinade made from yogurt it tenderizes chicken.
Store-bought green onions cut bottoms can be recycled....put in a pot of dirt. they grow fast, easy, and provide more for months.

[christinagardener]

Love making my own bread in my bread maker! Easy, affordable, healthier and makes any meal feel special. It's so easy to make banana bread in a breadmaker too!

[seahorse]

Huge fan of wool dryer balls. Just started making my own salad dressing. I also re-use the pickle juice from store-bought pickles and cut up cucumbers into spears or slices and we have fridge pickles. Love, love, love all of these tips. ❤

[MommaDiPrepping]

I teach canning and preserving food! You can have shelf stable meat, milk, butter, and of course fruits and veggies. There are so many things and ways to preserve foods!

[maryrose]

I bought the kefir starter powder and dry milk powder and I’ve recultured it countless times and use it for cereal and buttermilk substitute and smoothies..everything! I’m only sorry I didn’t learn sooner.

[hermacoutts]

My husband likes a muffin in the morning and when the price of store bought muffins doubled in price I made a muffin mix, keep the dry ingredients ready in a large jar. All I have to do is add the wet ingredients and voila tasty muffins.
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[HiThereHeyThere]

For hamburger stretch adding black beans... you can also grind in a blender or chop finely mushrooms to add too.

[katelawrence]

I usually use caramelised balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing which is cheap and easy to make. I boil 2 parts vinegar to 1 part sugar until it reduces in volume by about one third and thickens slightly.

[deericcio]

I am retired now, and make my own bread, I knead in the mix master, I make all the cookies, pies etc, I make candles and soap, I’d like to start making my own pasta, ..salad dressing sounds like a great idea, will try .