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Save Money: Make These Homemade Spice Mixes

October 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Skip the prepared packets and dressings – make these homemade spice mixes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!

Mixing up your own spice mixes will help you save money on your grocery bill – because what not use what you already have?!

My guess is you have most (if not all) of the ingredients you would need to mix up these different homemade spice mix recipes.

Every dollar and penny counts right now at the grocery store, and these homemade mixes will help you save a little here and there!

best homemade spice mixes

Here are the popular and helpful homemade spice mixes and “substitutions” for you to try in your kitchen!

Homemade Spice and Sauce Mixes

Image for The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning!

The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning!

The name says it all! Tastes so much better than the packets from the store!

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Homemade Sloppy Joe Mix

A mix of spices, that get stirred in with ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken, along with a few other ingredients to complete the sauce.

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

Costs a fraction of what you would pay for a packet at the store, and makes twice as much!

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

No need to spend your money on spice!

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Homemade Apple Pie Spice

Save your money and make your own spice!

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Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix

Extra delightful because it's dairy free!

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Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Far more delicious than the store bought kind!

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Homemade Soup Mix in a Jar

Makes a great, budget-friendly homemade gift!

Image for Homemade Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Homemade Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Super easy dressing, made with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!

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