Let's face it, baby food is expensive, especially if you buy the organic variety. I have been making my own baby food for my last 2 children. I have saved lots of money doing so. The process is not hard, and you don't need to buy any "how-to" books to do it.
If you have a food processor or blender, you can make you own baby food for a fraction of the cost. I bought a butternut squash at the grocery store for $3.14. I used that squash to make more than 27 ounces of baby food ($0.11 per ounce).
Visit your produce section of the grocery store. Select the fruits and vegetables you want your baby to have. If the item is already soft like a banana, strawberry, or avocado, all you need to do is mash it with a fork and serve. If the item is firm, like potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots, you will need to soften them first. You can do this several ways. I like to bake/roast the vegetable until it is fork tender. Then I either use a fork to mash or put it in my food processor to puree. Once I have finished, I pour individual servings into an ice cube tray and freeze. When I need to serve, I take a few cubes out, defrost, and serve to my little one. You can even mix the foods like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. 
