15 Outrageously Priced Products — and How to Save on Them

Bakery goods

Go to a bakery, and you could be paying a budget-busting markup for items that you can instead easily bake at home. Granted, convenience is a factor — especially for labor-intensive treats. But if you’re a big fan of homemade bread, consider spending $50 to $200 on a bread-making machine for your kitchen.

You throw in the ingredients, turn it on and walk away until it tells you it’s ready. (Your nose will also alert you!) It’s a relatively small investment to put a wide array of fresh-baked breads at your fingertips.