by Texas Homesteader * includes affiliate link Coffee makers have certainly gotten bigger, more expensive and much more complicated over the years. Many people really love their specialized coffee makers with all those push-button bells & whistles, single-cup brew options, multiple brew settings and timers to have the coffee start brewing all by itself. And […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ We’re all trying to save a little cash in our day-to-day lives #amiright? But here’s the thing – oftentimes it’s not a budgeting, self deprivation, do-without kinda thing. It just takes thinking outside the box sometimes. Something different than the ole status quo. For instance, this week there were several opportunities […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ I’ve always had an environmental bend. Being gentle on Mother Earth has just been a part of me for as long as I can remember. But the beautiful thing is, oftentimes those same eco-friendly moves can save some cold, hard cash too. And so many people right now are doing all […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Many have been thrown into a strange world of doing their best to stay out of the stores and away from crowds. They’re trying to figure out how to provide things for themselves that they used to be able to buy. Sometimes such a drastic change can be frightening. But take […]
by Texas Homesteader~ *contains affiliate link Times are uncertain. This COVID-19 scare has us all taking precautions. Our state and local authorities have advised that we stay away from public places. It’s recommended that we practice social distancing to flatten the curve of new cases. For RancherMan & me, that may look different than other […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Spring is on the way, y’all! And I’m sure I’m not the only one getting antsy to get in the garden, am I?? LOL. But as you know, much must still be done before that time comes. There are still lots of preparations to be made first. So this week’s 5 […]
by Texas Homesteader~ Several months ago I found a very used 100-gallon galvanized trough at our metal recycling place. It had interior rust, a few small holes & was missing the plug. So it obviously wasn’t being used to water livestock anymore. But it would be perfect for my vegetable garden. I’d love to fill […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ RancherMan & I are able to live & work right here in a place we love. We hated city life, long commutes, office politics and the daily grind. But now living this life in the country means we need to be extra mindful of our financial resources. The good news? It’s […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ * contains affiliate link Many of you know we lost a family member quite unexpectedly recently. He was only in his 50’s, he certainly wasn’t expecting death to come so soon. During the grieving his children were left to pick up the pieces to get his estate & final affairs in […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Whelp, here we are at the end of 2019. This year has been filled with firsts for me. I finally got an Instant Pot and learned to make IP Cheesecake (YUM!) and even easier IP Yogurt. I also got a bread machine & learned to make a 2-Lb Honey/Oatmeal Loaf. RancherMan’s favorite! At […]