Cheaper to DIY?

I recently came across some information about making your own microwave popcorn with a brown paper bag. My family is a huge fan of popcorn, and we always have the microwavable bags in the pantry! This was definitely an option I wanted to try and see if making my own version of microwave popcorn was…

It is back to school time again and the huge prices on snacks has me thinking for homemade alternatives. My kids love fruit snacks so this is a great option to look at for savings. Today we will break down the cost of making homemade fruit roll ups/ fruit leather and compare it to grocery…

Uncrustables hit the grocery shelves in 1995 and the standard Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich has never been the same since. Unfortunately, these handy frozen sandwiches can come with a pretty hefty price tag. Today we are going to breakdown the costs and see if we can make them cheaper! We will see how many…

I am a huge fan of saving money on groceries, and one of the ways I do that is by making homemade versions of food products. Unfortunately, not everything homemade is cheaper than store bought. Let’s look some different categories of handmade options to see which ones can save you money and which ones will…

I am sure you have seen the display of already cooked Rotisserie Chickens at your local warehouse club or grocery store. These super convenient chickens are great for making last minute meals even quicker. I was recently asked if these Rotisserie Chickens are actually cheaper than cooking a whole chicken at home. Let’s deep dive…

My family is a huge fan of salsa. Whether we eat it as a snack with chips or if we use it in tacos, quesadillas, and more. We regularly stock up on salsa when we see it for a good price too! So this got me wondering if making my own salsa would be even…

A friend of mine recently asked me to breakdown the cost of almond milk for making it and for buying it. Her family has cow milk issues, so they primarily use almond milk and drink it daily. Almond milk seems pretty easy to make at home and doesn’t really require any expensive equipment, so let’s…

Picture this: you’re firing up the grill, ready to indulge in some finger-lickin’ goodness. But before you get saucy, a burning question pops up: Is it cheaper to whip up your own BBQ sauce or grab a bottle from the store? Well, worry not! In this article, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of BBQ economics….

Chicken Salad is one of my favorite lunches or even snacks. Whether you use it in a sandwich, as a dip with crackers, or just atop a bowl of green lettuce. I’ve noticed more and more grocery stores are selling their own pre-made chicken salad. This made me wonder if cooking the chicken, chopping all…

I remember as a kid, that my parents always bought a few jars of apple butter at an Amish store whenever we went on vacation to the Georgia Mountains. We lived in Florida at the time and no store near us sold it. Now thankfully you can buy apple butter at almost any grocery store…