{"product_id":"homemade-1-editors-of-readers-digest-9781621453802","title":"Homemade: 707 Products to Make Yourself to Save Money and the Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003eMake your own pantry staples, cleaning products, pet food, health and beauty supplies, and hundreds of other household items--fast, fresh, and more naturally.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are low-cost, all-natural replacement recipes for more than 700 name-brand products that you buy week in and week out at the supermarket, pharmacy, or discount store. Save a fortune making your own everyday cooking, cleaning, and toiletry products  At the same time, you'll fill your cabinets with fresh, super high-quality products that work or taste great--without all the chemicals and preservatives of store-bought versions. Plus, 'think green\"--you will greatly reduce the amount of useless, environment-damaging waste and garbage--spray bottles, jars, and cans. For cleaning, laundering, and polishing, the compounds are much gentler and less damaging to drains, sewage, and septic systems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The ingredients in most brand-name products account for only pennies of the purchaser's dollar and rest of what you spend covers advertising, packaging, shipping, and the retailer's overhead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Try these easy to make recipes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Staples: \u003c\/b\u003e mayonnaise, peanut butter, breakfast cereals, soft drinks, pasta sauce, pickles, and jellies--save 50% on homemade salsa \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeauty and Health Supplies: \u003c\/b\u003emoisturizers, facials, lip balm, aftershave, decongestant, foot powder, and PMS tea--save 90% on aftershave \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousehold Compounds: \u003c\/b\u003eglues, wood stains, ant traps, and houseplant food \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaning Supplies and Polishes: \u003c\/b\u003ecarpet fresheners, cleaners, mildew remover, dishwasher detergent, and fabric softener--save 95% on homemade bathroom cleaner \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet Supplies: \u003c\/b\u003e liver snaps, dog shampoo, flea dip, cat litter, pet bird honey treats, and hamster fruit cup--save 73% on cat treats \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarden Products: \u003c\/b\u003efertilizer, soil conditioners, weed killer, deer repellents, and snail traps \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd much more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaking low-cost, more natural versions of your favorite name brand grocery items is simple when you know the secrets. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomemade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is your guide to saving a small fortune by making everyday household items yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Editors of Reader's Digest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1621453804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621453802\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trusted Media Brands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.60w x 0.90d","brand":"Editors of Reader's Digest","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44311364468991,"sku":"9781621453802","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2fd360f1-7ba1-42a8-8fbc-aec6f905e826.jpg?v=1695722434","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/homemade-1-editors-of-readers-digest-9781621453802","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}