25 grocery items you should stop buying

A trip to the grocery store can be a fun experience when you're shopping for your favorite items, or it can be a stressful ordeal full of price comparisons and time spent trying to pick out the best product worth your dollars.

Luckily, there are two questions you can ask yourself to make the most of your trip: Is the item more expensive to buy than to make at home? And is the item inferior to a fresh version prepared in the comfort of your kitchen? If you answer yes, it’s time to put on those oven mitts and become the home cook you’ve always wanted to be. The most comforting foods are made from scratch for a reason.

From convenience items and canned goods to products that are as easy to make at home — and taste more delicious when you do — cut your bill in half by ditching these 25 grocery items.