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By: Natalija Cameron

Natalija Cameron — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 17:16:18 +0000

Yes, that’s true – sometimes I’ll just make something for the fun of it too even though it may not be as cheap as it could be at the shops. Thanks so much for having me co-host this week Hayley 🙂

By: Natalija Cameron

Natalija Cameron — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:45:06 +0000

I can totally relate! 🙂 I’ve also gone through a couple of those projects and was I determined not to do that again.

By: Natalija Cameron

Natalija Cameron — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:42:21 +0000

Thanks Becky! And yes, you’re right about controlling the ingredients. I try and do that as much as I can with baked goodies for example bread, muffins, etc as I use GMO free stone ground flour.

By: Natalija Cameron

Natalija Cameron — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:34:18 +0000

Yes that’s so true. I’ve also learnt the hard way that it is sometimes just cheaper to get it at the shops.

By: Mrs. CTC

Mrs. CTC — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 15:33:39 +0000

Good considerations! I always automatically assume it would be cheaper to make or do something yourself than to buy it. But sometimes that means I end up failing, doing it over, or even buying it in the store after all.

Definitely not cheaper.

By: FF @ Femme Frugality

FF @ Femme Frugality — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 13:01:56 +0000

I’ve run into this so often with DIY projects! Though not so much with food. Over here, I can’t help but throw ethics into the equation. I.E. How can they sell it so cheap? Sometimes it’s because materials are bought in bulk, but sometimes it’s because they’re paying laborers next to nothing.

By: NZ Muse

NZ Muse — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:28:30 +0000

I’ll be honest – I don’t think there’s much I can do better and cheaper at home!

Things I will definitely never make at home – laundry detergent.

Things I make at home sometimes but don’t think I really save money on – bread.

Things I DIY successfully and frugally – honestly can’t think of any off the top of my head at the mo, ha.

I recently got chickens and I suspect they actually won’t save me money in the long run, but I do love having them as pets!

By: Natalija Cameron

Natalija Cameron — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:14:44 +0000

That’s so true! We often learn new skills by making things at home. The ones we enjoy the most are the ones we can all chip in as a family – always such great memories. 🙂