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4 Things I Stopped Buying at the Store

Published 12 days ago • 1 min read

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I am ALL for convenience and shortcuts (mom of 2 wild little boys here), but there are a few items lately that I have found are just so much better homemade. + I think I am saving money in the long run by making vs. buying.

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  1. ​Super Soft Sandwich Bread - we realized our 2 year old LOVES a homemade uncrustable, but I just didn't love any of the soft white bread options at the grocery store. Now I use this recipe and a homemade uncrustable cutter to make our own.
  2. ​Salad Dressings - It's just so easy to make these at home. This apple cider vinaigrette is always in our fridge and whenever I have herbs that are wilty or about to go bad I make this one.​
  3. ​Pickled Red Onions - they are SO easy, require just 2 ingredients and make every meal better.
  4. ​Freezer Waffles - one day I looked at my wife and said "why are we still spending money on freezer waffles?" these Greek Yogurt Waffles are perfect for the whole fam and these Protein Waffles are great for adults. Both can be cooked directly from frozen.

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