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30 Everyday Products You Can Make Instead of Buying at Walmart

January 20, 2020 By Dawn

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30 things you can stop buying at Walmart that you can make at home.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

products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From theburlapbag.com 

DIY Brownie Mix

From raininghotcoupons.com

Apple Vinegar from Scratch

everyday items to make instead of buying from walmart

From 17apart.com

Homemade Hamburger Helper

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From kitchenstewardship.com

Make Your Own Peanut Butter

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From abeautifulmess.typepad.com

Homemade Natural Makeup

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From greatoakcircle.com

Easy Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From sallysbakingaddiction.com 

Homemade Bug Repellent

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From livingthenourishedlife.com

DIY Cough Syrup

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From diynatural.com 

Vicks Vapo Rub Recipe

everyday products you can buy instead of buying at walmart

From gardentherapy.ca

DIY Carpet Powder

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From diyconfessions.com 

Vanilla Lip Balm

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From littlehouseliving.com

Homemade Bisquick

bisquick substitute

From dontwastethecrumbs.com

Homemade Ranch Dressing

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From thehonoursystem.com

DIY Dry Shampoo

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From wellnessmama.com

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From livesimply.me

Homemade Toothpaste

everyday products to make instead of buying at walmart

From bakingchic.com

DIY Gummy Bears

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From undressedskelton.tumblr.com

Ginger Ale from Scratch

everyday products to make instead of buying at walmart

From cali-zona.com

Jewelry Cleaner

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From food.com 

Homemade Cheez-Its

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From raininghotcoupons.com 

Homemade Mozzarella

everyday products you can make instead of buying from walmart

From thekitchn.com 

Easy Homemade Maple Syrup

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From thefrugalgirls.com

Homemade Cleansing Wipes

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From whitehouseblackshutters.com

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From purplehousecafe.com

Sunflower & Mason Jar Centerpiece

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From grumpyshoneybunch.com

Homemade Body Wash

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

Fromt triedandtrueblog.com

Chocolate Pudding from Scratch

everyday product you can make instead of buying at walmart

From norecipes.com

Homemade Pickles

every day products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From misswish.com 

Homemade Potato Chips

everyday products you can make instead of buying at walmart

From momables.com

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  1. Lorraine says

    July 3, 2014 at 12:36 am

    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! 🙂

  2. JoDell says

    July 6, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    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!

    • Anna says

      July 20, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      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.

    • Sam says

      November 5, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      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.

  3. shireen finkle says

    November 8, 2014 at 7:43 am

    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.

  4. catherine says

    November 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    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.

  5. Clare Cotton says

    November 23, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    Not only are you making your own chemical free products, you are not supporting Walmart – they treat their staff very badly indeed!

  6. Betsy says

    January 15, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    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.

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