You don't have to hunt down specialty "black" cocoa to make authentic Oreos; the only essentials are Dutch cocoa powder and a little baking soda to alkalinize the dough. Together, they make crispy wafers as inky and intense as the original, with a hint of bitterness to balance the sweet vanilla filling.

Imitation Alka Seltzer for a Fraction of the Cost: As I was making bath bombs to give for Christmas I felt a little heartburn. I reached for the Alka Seltzer... Wow... $8.99 for 36 tablets! One dose is made of 2 tablets, so that comes to 50 cents per dose.

I can confidently say this Strawberry Freezer Jam is the best and easiest you'll ever make! It's perfectly sweet, made in about 30-minutes, lasts in the freezer for up to 1 year! Strawberry Jam I've mentioned before how spoiled I was growing up with a mom who made everything, and I mean everything, from scratch!