by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know you can easily grow your own luffa (or loofah) sponge in your garden? They’re easy to grow, eco friendly and fully compostable. And so many uses too! Use them in the shower, in the kitchen, in an exfoliating soap and more!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Mirror and window cleaning can be done quickly, easily and streak-free using these simple eco-friendly tips. No need for expensive & toxic commercial glass cleaners to get a beautiful streak-free shine.
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I’m sharing two simple homemade dog shampoo recipes. There’s a dry-skin formula that contains oats, water and baking soda to help protect dry skin. The regular dog shampoo recipe contains just baby shampoo, water & vinegar.
Our needs for dog shampoo are slight. We only have one small dog. But she’s a cutie, let me tell ya!
Meet Bailey, our beloved mini-Schnauzer.
by Texas Homesteader~
I was thrilled to find a soapberry tree growing in our NE Texas property. I found it far back in a remote pasture. The berries on the tree had already turned yellow in those cool autumn days.
As a matter of fact, it was the yellow orbs that attracted my attention to the three. So I took photos of the tree, leaves, bark and the berries and sent them to my extension agent for proper identification.
She reported back that the tree was a Western Soapberry Tree (or Sapindus saponaria ssp. drummondii)
by Texas Homesteader ~
The Western Soapberry Tree (or Sapindus saponaria ssp. drummondii) is native in North America. I make my own all natural zero-waste shampoo with the berries I harvest. It’s all I’ve used for nearly 10 years now.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Is stuck-on food frustrating you while cleaning your skillets? I’ve found an EASY way to get it clean. Check out my lazy-cook’s method!
by Texas Homesteader ~
If you have pets, chances are at some time you’ll deal with pet stains on the carpet. I’ve found a homemade carpet-cleaning solution that works better than the professional carpet cleaners.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I easily make my own natural air freshener using only baking soda, essential oil, a repurposed canning jar & some pretty leftover lace. It’s simple to refresh when needed and it’s an inexpensive zero-waste answer to a deodorizing problem.
