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100 Things you can make yourself

by *Deborah Ng* on August 15th, 2007

Convenience is certainly…well…convenient. Take a trip to just about any type
of store and notice how everything is packaged and prepared. It seems the
more we advance, the more stuff is done for us. I don't mind letting someone
else do all the work for me, the problem is of course, that convenience is
expensive and we're getting really lazy. I started thinking about all the
things we can make ourselves if we put forth a little effort and found lots
of cool instructions online.

My fellow cheapskates, I give you:

*100 Things You can Make Yourself *

1. Applesauce<http://sheknows.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips/how-to-make-applesauce/>
2. Spaghetti sauce <http://www.pickyourown.org/spaghettisauce.htm>
3. Barbecue sauce <http://www.bbqrecipesecrets.com/bbqsauce.html>
4. Maple syrup <http://www.massmaple.org/myo.html>
5. Jelly <http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic3180.htm>
6. Peanut butter <http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A824410>
7. Mayonnaise <http://www.ehow.com/how_7007_make-mayonnaise.html>
8. Bacon<http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/08/how_to_make_bacon.html>
9. Guacamole <http://video.about.com/mexicanfood/Guacamole.htm>
10. Pesto <http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001570.html>
11. Salsa<http://sheknows.com/food-recipes/recipes/how-to-make-salsa/>
12. Mango salsa <http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mango-Salsa/Detail.aspx>
13. Vanilla extract
<http://homecooking.about.com/library/howto/htvanilla.htm>
14. Hummus<http://mideastfood.about.com/od/appetizerssnacks/r/hummusbitahini.htm>
15. Coffee <http://www.powazek.com/2005/07/000528.html>
16. Tofu<http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2007/07/how_to_make_tof.php>
17. Gravy<http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001657how_to_make_gravy.php>
18. Chocolate
kisses<http://www.reciperewards.com/recipe/Chocolate_Kisses.html>
19. Wedding cake <http://www.pastrywiz.com/wedding/wedding5.htm>
20. Stuffing <http://www.ehow.com/how_6799_make-bread-stuffing.html>
21. Rootbeer<http://www.greydragon.org/library/brewing_root_beer.html>
22. Ginger Ale <http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Ginger-Ale>
23. Pancake mix
<http://www.creativehomemaking.com/cooking/pancake-mix-recipe.shtml>
24. Pudding pops<http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/parenting/homemadepopsicles.htm>
25. Ice cream <http://www.sendicecream.com/icecreammakf.html>
26. Chicken Nuggets
<http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-chicken-nuggets>
27. Pizza<http://lifehacker.com/software/cooking/how-to-make-pizza-111097.php>
28. Pasta
<http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/cookingtechniques/ss/freshpasta.htm>
29. Pickles <http://www.pickyourown.org/makingpickles.htm>
30. Wine<http://www.catalogs.com/info/wine-cigar/how-to-make-wine.html>
31. Beer <http://www.eartheasy.com/eat_homebrew.htm>
32. Whiskey
<http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/07/how_to_make_moo.html>
33. Dog treats <http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/recipe_dogbiscuit.htm>
34. Playdough <http://www.instructables.com/id/EXL98NOVJLEUN32NYY/>
35. Fingerpaint<http://www.creativekidsathome.com/activities/activity_42.html>
36. Bubbles <http://www.ehow.com/how_3775_make-bubbles.html>
37. Books<http://library.thinkquest.org/J001156/makingbooks/makeown.htm>
38. Laundry detergent<http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/quiverfull/5768/>
39. All purpose household
cleaner<http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/tips-all-purpose-cleaner.html>
40. Soap <http://www.meltandpour.com/>
41. Shampoo <http://www.soapcrafters.com/recipes_shampoo.htm>
42. Hair conditioner<http://www.pioneerthinking.com/conditioner3.html>
43. Moisturizer <http://glenbrookfarm.com/face_creams.htm>
44. Mouthwash
<http://www.care2.com/greenliving/make-your-own-mouthwash.html>
45. Baskets <http://www.ehow.com/how_13933_make-basket.html>
46. Incense <http://www.scents-of-earth.com/makyourownna.html>
47. Paper <http://www.pioneerthinking.com/makingpaper.html>
48. Rubber stamps <http://members.aol.com/Letterboxr/carving.html>
49. Jewelry<http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/gettingstarted/a/032307.htm>
50. Curtains <http://www.savvyseams.com/apt/evening.php>
51. Rugs <http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa092599.htm>
52. Candles
<http://www.genwax.com/candle_instructions/candlemaking_instructions.htm>
53. Camera
<http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/education/lessonPlans/pinhole...>
54. CD Cases<http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/680-How-to-Make-a-Folded-Paper-...>
55. Bookshelves<http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/bookshlv.html>
56. Couches <http://iasshole.org/oldass/2006/04/post.php>
57. Tables <http://www.ehow.com/how_116_build-kitchen-table.html>
58. Stool
<http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/05/stool_you_can_make_from_...>
59. Sweater <http://www.io.com/%7Ecortese/crafts/raglan.html>
60. Skirt <http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/efs_jeans_skirt.html>
61. Poncho<http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Free_Crochet_Poncho_Pattern>
62. Coat <http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00139.asp>
63. Blouse<http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/efs_peasant_blouse.html>
64. Shorts <http://www.craftsofchaddsford.com/sewingshorts.htm>
65. Gloves <http://www.glove.org/>
66. Socks <http://www.socknitters.com/PATTERNS/anyweight.htm>
67. Tree fort<http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_outdoor_structures/article/0,2037,DI...>
68. Back yard shed <http://www.freeww.com/storagebuildings.html>
69. Gazebo <http://www.buildeazy.com/plan_links_gazebos.html>
70. Windmill <http://www.fuellesspower.com/windmills2.htm>
71. Birdhouse
<http://birding.about.com/od/buildhouses/Free_Plans_to_Build_Bird_Hous...>
72. Compost
<http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/organicgardening/gh_comp.php>
73. Biodiesel <http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make.html>
74. Solar power generator<http://www.rain.org/%7Ephilfear/how2solar.html>
75. House
<http://www.houseplangallery.com/index_files/index.php>
76. Snowshoes <http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/winter/gear/snowshoes/>
77. Sun clock<http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/sunclock.html>
78. Bread <http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Bread-from-Scratch>
79. Potato chips<http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000879ovenfried_potato_chips.php>
80. Pretzels <http://www.ehow.com/how_2067783_make-pretzels.html>
81. Donuts <http://oldrecipebook.com/bagels.shtml>
82. Sausages<http://www.oscarenterprises.f2s.com/sausage_makeing.html>
83. Bagels <http://www.cheftalk.com/content/display.cfm?articleid=178>
84. A pinata <http://www.bry-backmanor.org/holidayfun/pinata.html>
85. Crayons<http://fun.familyeducation.com/childrens-art-activities/drawing/29563...>
86. Gnocchi<http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/how-to-make-gnocchi-like-an-ital...>
87. A guitar <http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/egb/index.htm>
88. 4th of July
sparklers<http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/ht/sparkler.htm>
89. A lava lamp <http://www.oozinggoo.com/howto.html>
90. Tortillas<http://www.public.iastate.edu/%7Erjsalvad/scmfaq/tortilla.html>
91. Kimchi <http://kimchi.pyongyang-metro.com/>
92. A hula hoop <http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html>
93. A loofah <http://www.groovygreen.com/groove/?p=689>
94. Cheese <http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/cheeserecipes.htm>
95. 3D glasses <http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/classroom/glasses.shtml>
96. A Kite <http://www.skratch-pad.com/kites/make.html>
97. An igloo <http://www.thefarm.org/charities/i4at/lib2/igloo.htm>
98. Modeling clay <http://www.pioneerthinking.com/modelingclay.html>
99. Crossword puzzles <http://www.crossdown.com/howtomake.htm>
100. Cuff links<http://geektechnique.org/projectlab/651/geek-chique-how-to-make-cuff-...>

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*CD Santa <http://blogvsspaceblog.blogspot.com/>*
Aug 15, 2007 at 7:30
pm<http://www.simplythrifty.com/100-things-you-can-make-yourself/#commen...>

Some of these are interesting. But some are just ridiculous. Homemade
maple syrup? Homemade PAPER!?
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*Deborah Ng <http://www.simplythrifty.com/>*
Aug 15, 2007 at 7:59
pm<http://www.simplythrifty.com/100-things-you-can-make-yourself/#commen...>

Why is it so ridiculous to make your own maple syrup or paper? Long
before Log Cabin or Mrs Butterworth, people made their own maple syrup - and
in places like Maine or Vermont it's really not so far fetched.

I also have a friend who recycles and makes paper for invitations and
greeting cards. She does well in her business.

It's not ridiculous if you enter it with an open mind. Not all of
these things are for everyone, my list is to give you an idea of the things
you can do yourself.
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*Heather <http://chocolatebytes.com/>*
Aug 15, 2007 at 11:55
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That is truly an amazing list!
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I am so making the sparklers!
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*dacker*
Aug 16, 2007 at 5:44
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As someone who grew-up in Vermont, has helped make syrup, and had a
teenage brother industrious enough to make his own maple syrup one year, I
can tell you that only 0.1% of people would be able to do so — and it
would not be economical.

To make maple just one quart of maple syrup, you will need:

* Access to maple sugar trees. Maple trees come in many species, but
maple SUGAR trees only grow in a small subset of the US, most notably in
northern New England and NY, and in Michigan. Canada, especially Quebec, has
many more.
* Taps and buckets with covers.
* Appropriate drill for the tap.
* Cold nights and warm days for the sap to flow.
* Determination to check and empty the buckets twice a day.
* If you have made it this far, collect 10 gallons of maple sugar tree
sap, and keeping it cold until you have enough.
* One BIG pot
* Lots of available energy (gas/electric/wood to boil away 98% of the
water in the sap.
* Hours and hours of time.
* Hydrometer, so you know when the correct amount of water has been
evaporated and the syrup is ready.
* Cheesecloth or other filtering material.
* Heatproof hands.

Oh, hell — no one is going to do all this themselves. Even I just go
to Costco, unless I can get another of my brothers to go down the road to a
family farm who have a sugar shack, buy it from them, and ship it to me.
Costco sells Grade-A Amber, which used to be called Grade-B, until the
markets tinkered with the nomenclature.
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*Deborah Ng <http://www.simplythrifty.com/>*
Aug 16, 2007 at 6:38
pm<http://www.simplythrifty.com/100-things-you-can-make-yourself/#commen...>

Dacker - Some of these things can be whipped up in five minutes,
others take time and patience.

My point is that there are plenty of things we can do ourselves if we
have the time and ambition. You and I may not enjoy making maple syrup, but
I know of at least one person who finds it to be a relaxing hobby. Every
single thing on this list is doable. It's up to the individual to determine
which projects are worth one's while.

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