Here's a roll-up of the "Fake-It Breakdown" Projects since this Blog's Inception:
| Post | Market Price | Fake-It Cost | Savings |
| Pillsbury Freezer Biscuits | $16.00 | $9.58 | $6.42 |
| Just like Italy Meatballs | $18.61 | $11.23 | $7.38 |
| TGI Friday Potato Skins | $26.74 | $7.37 | $19.37 |
| LLBean Monogramed Tote Bags | $936.00 | $38.52 | $897.48 |
| Foaming Hand Soap | $502.32 | $1.00 | $501.32 |
| Fake Buttermilk | $1.16 | $0.17 | $0.99 |
| Boutique "Hydrangia" Frames | $80.97 | $12.00 | $68.97 |
| McDonald's Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Bagels | $12.60 | $5.10 | $7.50 |
| Pottery Barn Mercury Lanterns | $117.50 | $7.24 | $110.26 |
| Ironing | $1,144.00 | $6.00 | $1,138.00 |
| Pottery Barn Nautical Pillows | $78.00 | $7.00 | $71.00 |
| Pet Grooming | $330.00 | $116.00 | $214.00 |
| Children's winter wardrobe | $356.00 | $14.00 | $342.00 |
| Stainless Steel Grill | $407.00 | $63.00 | $344.00 |
| Make your own Bisquick | $10.77 | $3.92 | $6.85 |
| Pressure Wash/Deck Stain | $325.00 | $32.00 | $293.00 |
| Americana Bunting | $19.97 | $2.50 | $17.47 |
| Flood damage carpet repair | $1,138.00 | $285.00 | $853.00 |
| Mirror Transformation | $759.00 | $5.00 | $754.00 |
| Cold Sesame Noodle Salad | $16.47 | $7.83 | $8.64 |
| Alma Matter Shirts | $45.90 | $8.00 | $37.90 |
| Pottery Barn Placemats | $84.00 | $2.50 | $81.50 |
| Steam Clean Carpets | $1,594.50 | $10.15 | $1,584.35 |
| Personalized Life Rings | $89.95 | $3.00 | $86.95 |
| Mama's Adventure Camp | $3,350.00 | $300.00 | $3,050.00 |
| Knowledge Is My Treasure Map | $156.99 | $16.00 | $140.99 |
| Scooter vs. 2nd Car Chinese Takeout | $14, 115.00 $46.60 | $3,600.00 $21.00 | $10,515.00 $26.60 |
| Totals | $25,732.45 | $4,574.11 | $21,158.34 |
I was hoping you would have links to a post on each of the items on this list. I do like seeing the breakdown cost, especially on the recipes. Keep up the good work. You'll find you can make almost any food yourself. It will not only be cheaper, but healthier and tastier!
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