by Texas Homesteader ~ I’m sharing vegetable garden planning tips for late winter. Even though planting time is weeks away it’s time to focus on garden planning, companion planting strategy, crop rotation & more. Come see how I’m preparing the veggie garden even during the cold dreary days of winter.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Christmas Trail Mix is a delicious sweet treat made with sugared popcorn with sweet and salty additions such as pretzels, candies, even brightly-colored sweetened cereal. It’s an easy inexpensive treat for the holidays. I even share a fun way to make it into an inexpensive homemade gift as well.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Sometimes the holidays turn into a highly-stressful time when expectations, expenses & time demands grow more & more unattainable each year. If the holidays have become less than joyful for you it’s time to consider making some changes.
by Texas Homesteader ~ You’re in the middle of a recipe and find you’re missing an ingredient. Can you use a substitute or maybe whip up that ingredient yourself quickly to keep you from running to the grocery store? Here’s a list of my most frequently-used quick fixes for recipes.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Our big family holidays always involve lots of delicious foods. Come see my favorite holiday cooking tips for getting in and out of the kitchen fast. Plus I’m sharing some family-favorite recipes that we most enjoy during our own special family holidays.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Just in time for the holidays! I’m sharing a genius kitchen hack to help you more easily deal with all that leftover food. Did you ever try to fill a plastic zippered bag with food for the freezer? It can get really messy trying to hold the bag while filling it […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ How do we easily start a fire in our fireplace? I’m sharing step by step instructions to make easy FIRE STARTERS using cardboard egg cartons, natural fiber dryer lint or scraps & melted wax.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Many have asked what a typical day on our Northeast Texas Homestead looks like. Of course every day is different, but come along with me and see what a day in the life of this Texas Homesteader looks like today.