Hey Mate,
I used to mix my own calibration mixtures, but they are ony good for 1 weeks, and the powder for brewing the solution is too expensive. But Mikwaukee is producing cheap calibration-solutions, which they sell in a small bag you have to ripp open. One pH4, the other pH7... open up, calibrate your pH meter and throw the bags away. Costs in my local growshop are €1,50.
I calibrate my pH meter every 2 weeks. But I have a semi prof device and I don't know how often you should check the calibration with other brands.
Best of luck and happy trails for the rest of the way 🤞
Servus
OimRausch