by Texas Homesteader ~
Here in NE Texas (zone 8) I typically plant heirloom seeds in my ‘Indoor Greenhouse’ in February and transplant those heirloom seedlings into my garden after the danger of frost has passed.
But when I place my tender seedlings in the garden I need to find a way to protect them from the wind. (and free-range chickens)
You know my battle cry: Use Whatcha Got, y’all! Check out this Homestead Hack.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’m sharing with you the simple reasons why I recycle LESS.
Yes I love Mother Nature, but I’ve found by recycling less I’m not only saving money, I’m saving the environment too! Intrigued? Read on.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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Low-Waste Toothbrush Option: A Snap toothbrush can lower your plastic toothbrush waste by 93%! Replace only the worn heads and reuse the handle over & over again.
by Texas Homesteader ~
There’s an easy way to get zero-waste citrus juice to use in your recipes. There’s no need to buy a plastic bottle of lemon or lime juice. I’m sharing a simple kitchen trick that’s cheaper and with no plastic waste.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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A safety razor is a great zero-waste option! Don’t be afraid – although it’s true it requires a lighter touch when using a safety razor, they’re easy to use without cutting yourself!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I needed a storage solution for my supply of straight-pins. It needed to be compact and allow me to safely retrieve my pins. I found the perfect repurpose – check out this Homestead Hack!
by Texas Homesteader ~
It was gonna get into the low 20’s overnight so I brought in 6 plants I’d had outside. At least they’d be safe from the cold. But they were planted in repurposed red plastic coffee cans. I needed to put them at a southern window in our guest bedroom.
But ugh, such ugly planters for inside! Check out this easy Homestead Hack for making it all look nicer… Use Whatcha Got!
by Texas Homesteader ~
