~ Texas Homesteader ~
I get asked this a lot:
Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret – I use several shortcuts. And they could help you too! Serving homemade meals every day doesn’t have to be time consuming. There are lots of tips, tricks & easy shortcuts. Come see!
by Texas Homesteader ~
You can quickly make your own pita-style chips using only flour tortillas, olive oil & a few seasonings. It’s true and it’s so easy!
I decided to make my own pita-type chips. A short 10 minute bake time and you can have your own inexpensive pita chips too.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Remember a few years back when the bird flu caused an egg shortage & a significant increase in the price of eggs? Yeah, here we are again, and the price is expected to climb even higher! So I’m sharing some easy egg substitutes so you can keep baking.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know you can easily grow your own luffa sponge (or some spell it loofah) in your own 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 ~
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, but as a pet owner it’s a path that you’ll probably experience for yourself at some point (if you haven’t already). Our pets become part of our family and when they pass it’s heartbreaking.
Many people like to create a simple tribute at the burial site for their pets as a final keepsake. Come see what we did to honor our beloved pet.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Raised beds make gardening & harvesting so much easier with less gardening on your hands & knees. And that’s a good thing, I’m not getting any younger, y’all!
But not all raised beds are created equal. The quality of some of those cheaper raised beds I see online concern me, they require reinforcing crossbars to anchor the sides of the bed. The metal on those beds is apparently so thin it cannot withstand soil being added. But gosh, isn’t that what a raised bed is for in the first place?
by Texas Homesteader ~
The news is pretty scary out there. The threat of food shortages abound from tariffs, recalls, food contaminations, chemicals, price spikes & more. What to do?
One simple answer to your family’s food security might be: Grow your OWN food! Even starting on a very small level can make a difference. Healthier food and YOU are in control! I’m sharing the easiest things for a beginner to start as well as quick tips to get started.
-by Texas Homesteader ~
Here are the 16 Easiest Ways To Be More Sustainable. Everything from simple ways to reduce food waste to easy homemade health & beauty or cleaning. All simple ways you can be more sustainable in your everyday life and easy enough to start today!
