I am in need of Walmart rehab!
Walmart has been my go-to source for my household and pantry needs.
Not only do their superstores carry almost every product I need, but often times their prices can’t be beat.
I got to thinking, there has to be a better way than repetitively purchasing chemical laden products! Right?
I was right! In searching for ways to not only save but to help me break my Walmart addiction, I have found several ways to make my own product at home (better for me and my family)!
And, to boot… the recipes I found are easier on my budget. Who would’ve thought?
In my process of making my household healthier while maintaining my frugal side, I couldn’t believe how many ways I could save by spending a little time creating my own products. And, I want to share with you some of my findings (today’s your lucky day!). Below, you’ll find 30 ways you too can break your buying habits. Enjoy!
Laundry Detergent for $3
From theburlapbag.com
DIY Brownie Mix
Apple Vinegar from Scratch
From 17apart.com
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Make Your Own Peanut Butter
From abeautifulmess.typepad.com
Homemade Natural Makeup
From greatoakcircle.com
Easy Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch
From sallysbakingaddiction.com
Homemade Bug Repellent
From livingthenourishedlife.com
DIY Cough Syrup
From diynatural.com
Vicks Vapo Rub Recipe
From gardentherapy.ca
DIY Carpet Powder
From diyconfessions.com
Vanilla Lip Balm
Homemade Bisquick
Homemade Ranch Dressing
From thehonoursystem.com
DIY Dry Shampoo
From wellnessmama.com
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
From livesimply.me
Homemade Toothpaste
From bakingchic.com
DIY Gummy Bears
From undressedskelton.tumblr.com
Ginger Ale from Scratch
From cali-zona.com
Jewelry Cleaner
From food.com
Homemade Cheez-Its
Homemade Mozzarella
From thekitchn.com
Easy Homemade Maple Syrup
From thefrugalgirls.com
Homemade Cleansing Wipes
From whitehouseblackshutters.com
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
From purplehousecafe.com
Sunflower & Mason Jar Centerpiece
Homemade Body Wash
Fromt triedandtrueblog.com
Chocolate Pudding from Scratch
From norecipes.com
Homemade Pickles
From misswish.com
Homemade Potato Chips
From momables.com
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I love these…. I can definitely make a few of them myself and save me some bucks… I can also make them as a gift to my friends. thank you for the suggestions! 🙂
I love making stuff from scratch. I don’t buy boxed anything anymore, and I’ve even found that making bread from scratch (without a bread machine) is pretty easy to do. This article should add dry beans, I’ve been cooking and freezing these because it is so much cheaper.
The one thing that I went back to buying, instead of making, was the laundry detergent. I was noticing that my white shirts and tanks were looking pretty dingy. I bought a store bought detergent and used that for a few loads and noticed a HUGE difference. What I did find is that “laundry” detergent was good as a carpet and upholstery cleaner! Just a little dissolved in water is all it takes, I love using it to clean the interior of my car!
A tip for the laundry detergent is to put tide oxy clean (about $8.95 for 75 ounces) into the mix. It causes the total price of the laundry a little higher, but it is still worth the price for making your own. I have a family of 7 and two teen age girls. I spend on average $34.00 a year on laundry soap.
Try putting washing baking soda instead of regular baking soda. Hope this helps. Love the article, thanks.
The Dollar Store carries an oxygen bleach that works very well. They often have double-sized bonus containers. I buy this instead of oxyclean and have loved how well it works on our clothes.
Diy fabric softner
6Cups hot water
1/2C white vinegar
2C favorite hair cond. (I use cherry blossom suave)
Directions:
Heat water add vinegar n cond. Stir well add to container. You can save old softner jugs,make double batch n use a milk jug, or i bought 8 squeeze containers from sams for $4. I also have used old coffee creamer cont.
Note…dont shake it makes it foamy. Stir,whisk,or use electrrmixer.
There is no such thing as “washing baking soda” versus regular baking soda. Washing soda and baking soda are two entirely different products. For laundry detergent, definitely use washing soda otherwise your laundry will break out in cookies or something. Another product to improve home made laundry detergent is TSP. No you can’t get it at walmart and they always ask you what it is used for (if you don’t have it what difference does it make?) and then suggest something ignorant in its place. You can get TSP in most hardware stores in the paint aisle. The paint directions always say wash your walls with TSP before painting. TSP used to be in laundry detergent because it aids in rinse and makes a huge difference in cleaning ability. It was determined to be dangerous to fish…so I quit emptying my washing machine into the creek. Good grief. Get the TSP. Add a scoop to your laundry. Makes a huge difference and adding TSP is still cheaper than Tide. BTW…if you use oxyclean, it is important to add it to the wash and let it dissolve before you put your laundry in the machine becuase it will bleach spots on wet clothes and it will cause holes in delicate fabric if it is not completely dissolved in the water first.
Not only are you making your own chemical free products, you are not supporting Walmart – they treat their staff very badly indeed!
Great ideas. Like many of you we no longer buy any cleaning products or canned goods for that matter. We make our own ketchup, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, nann , hoogie bread, garlic which we crush and preserve in canning jars,( oh so much better than the store bought kind) muesli breakfast mix and we purchase our produce from the farmers market.