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things you can make yourself...
another never-ending thread. Let's list things we can make ourselves instead of buying for the sake of convenience.
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Bread
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any kind of frozen family entrees... do OAMC instead
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I just made my own wheat crackers tonight. Super easy!!
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Condiments: mayo, mustard, ketchup, BBQ, salad dressings, etc...
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cookies, helper type meals, pie crust, pudding, muffins.
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Shampoo, face creams, soaps.
Cleaning solutions.
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Rice-a-Roni Mixes
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Pickles, Spray N Wash, detergent.
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Hey, I'd love to hear how to make some of these things! Shampoo, wheat crackers, rice-a-roni boxes... Please share!
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homemade tortillas
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Hot pockets (well kinda like them) potatoe skins, grilled chicken salad.
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Bisquick-esque baking mix, master muffin mix, detergent, cream soup mix, snack packs for DD's lunch, taco seasoning....that's all I can think of at the moment.
Of course, you could take all the scratch meals in lieu of frozen entrees. Does this count?Wife to Kenneth
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I'd love to hear how to make rice-a-roni mix type rice. I have a rice cooker, so I think it wouldn't be that hard.
As far as something you can make yourself instead of buying it out of convenience, cleaning products!!!Bethany
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Any baked goods, bisquick mix, household cleaners, pizza. I'm totally with AmyMCGS with the OAMC cooking. A total life-saver (and wallet-saver).
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