by Texas Homesteader ~
September is National Preparedness Month. Whether you want to be prepared for the unexpected or just become less reliant on others, there are many simple things you can do now to be more prepared for an uncertain future.
Strong storms? Hurricanes? Earthquakes? Supply disruptions? Preparedness is key! We’ll break down simple steps even beginners can take to be better prepared for emergencies.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’ve found a wonderful way to use little terracotta clay pots in my vegetable garden. They water my garden vegetables more deeply while they also conserve that precious water. Check out these tips.
by Texas Homesteader ~
When the weather turns hot & dry it can be hard on your plants and trees. Especially trying to keep them properly watered. Here in NE Texas I employ many efforts to keep my plants and trees healthy when we slip into drought.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Beat the heat! I’m sharing a few tricks to summer cooking without adding extra heat & humidity to our home. I’ve included cooler food choices, better slow cooker methods, outdoor grilling ideas, solar cooking options and MORE!
by Texas Homesteader ~
By now most of you know Earth Day is April 22nd each year. It’s a special day to highlight being kind to our environment – it’s like Mother Nature’s birthday!
There are lots of gifts we can give to Mother Nature, most of ’em are FREE. Come see my faves.
by Texas Homesteader ~
This simple homemade dry shampoo formula uses only 3 standard pantry ingredients. To cleanse hair just apply to the hair’s roots and brush the powder away. Perfect lightweight formula for camping or hiking.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know you could have solar energy for FREE? I’m sharing ways that passive solar energy can be used in almost any home for no additional money and without buying special equipment. REALLY!
by Texas Homesteader ~
How do you stay warm when the power goes out? What about keeping water pipes from freezing? Protecting septic lines?
Are generators, propane grills or gas stovetops good to use for heat in the home? Here are a few tips for keeping warm in winter’s freezing temps when the power goes out.
