by Texas Homesteader ~
Looking for Christmas ideas? Everything from homemade gift ideas to how to quieten the noise and stress to create a holiday you love. Well you’ve come to the right place!
Today I’m sharing a roundup of my Christmas Ideas posts and there’s some good reading here! So grab some coffee & come stay a spell…
by Texas Homesteader ~
Y’all know I hate plastic. Hate. Yes, HATE. HAAAATE plastic. So I wanted to get rid of the plastic tumbler I’m using to drink water throughout the day.
I’ve had aluminum water bottles & wasn’t pleased with the experience. I’m assuming maybe stainless steel wouldn’t have the same issues? But I really, REALLY would prefer to drink from glass. So I went looking for a reusable glass water bottle.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I make quick & easy denim baskets using repurposed denim from old worn jeans. You can use them as a cute country-themed part of your home’s décor or even as cute gift bags. And it takes only sewing three straight lines. If I can do it, anyone can!
by Texas Homesteader
Recently RancherMan & I needed a spray bottle to fill with iodine for our cattle from time to time, such as newborn calves’ umbilical cords, etc.
I hated to spend the money on a small lightweight spray bottle. But I found a trick to getting better spray bottles for cheaper. Check out this clever Homestead Hack for saving a few bucks if you find yourself in the same position…
by Texas Homesteader
We’re all familiar with the tasks of recycling and we’re happy to take those extra steps to help our environment. But recycling may not be enough – there’s a better (and very easy) way to do much more.
by Texas Homesteader ~
WHEW! The heat is on, y’all! Here in NE Texas we’ve had day after day of near or over 100 degree temps. RancherMan & I try to keep our home as cool as possible while being environmentally conscious of the cost in both dollars as well as energy of using the energy hog that is the typical home’s air conditioner.
Our air conditioner is energy efficient and it’s being used of course to help keep us comfortable. But we do what we can to rely on it as little as possible. Our home has an open floor plan, which means we use the natural light coming in from the windows to help light our home.
But did you know that proper use of mini blinds can make a difference in allowing light into your home while still blocking some of the sun’s heat? Oh yeah, that’s right! Check out today’s Homestead Hack.
by Texas Homesteader
We like to listen to music at night as we fall asleep. So on our nightstand RancherMan & I had an older-model clock radio.
We were pricing clock radios with digital dials but we were surprised that they were kinda pricey. So we put our heads together and came up with the PERFECT solution.
Use whatcha got is what I always say! Check out this Homestead Hack that worked so well for us.
by Texas Homesteader
I hate ants. H-A-T-E. But when you plant your new home right smack dab in the middle of a cow pasture, ants are what you’ll often get.
But I’m about to share a helpful homestead hack with ya. I found a poison-free way to deter those ants naturally…