by Texas Homesteader~ * includes affiliate link It seems these days making coffee involves all kinds of non-recyclable trash! But RancherMan & I enjoy the more simple brewing offered by our vintage percolator. We think it offers an exceptional cup of coffee. And there are several reasons why we prefer it over the fancy-schmancy newfangled […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Low-waste gift baskets can be low-waste and functional too. Make a food basket with reusable jars of homemade food and arrange it all in a handy tub. Brown paper can be composted or used in their fireplace.
by Texas Homesteader~ This is our first year to explore raising our own chickens. They have been so much fun to raise so far, and they are doing an amazing job of severely reducing the massive load of grasshoppers in our barn pasture, as well as almost eliminating the fly load on our calves when […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Reducing waste in the grocery budget is a hot topic right now. Rushed parents and over-scheduled folks are doing the best they can to keep their grocery budget low in these days of high-priced groceries. But the USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of our food is ending up in […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ How can you reduce food waste? Believe it or not, a shocking 30% – 40% of food in the United States is wasted! But it’s easy to reduce food waste and save some money in the process. Come see my simple tips.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Are you looking to easily make your own simple homemade cleaning products from items you already have in your home? Homemade cleaners are typically cheaper, more eco friendly and result in much less chemicals in your home too. I’m sharing how I make everything from laundry products to body products to […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Come see my favorite yet super-simple daily zero-waste health & beauty routines. Zero-waste steps are good for the environment and oftentimes are less expensive too. I make most of these items myself!
by Texas Homesteader ~ What if I told you that you could not only save money on gift wrap, but your wrapping chores could be done in mere seconds as well? It’s simple enough for children to do and the results are beautiful and eco friendly too.