by Texas Homesteader ~
Paper napkins in my paperless kitchen?? Oh yeah, it’s still easily possible y’all. And it’s FREE! Come check out this handy Homestead Hack.
How To Keep Paper Napkins Even in a Paperless Kitchen
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Tag Archives: environment
8 Easy (FREE) Ways To Reduce Plastic In The Kitchen
by Texas Homesteader ~
As much as I hate it, plastic is EVERYWHERE! Replacing plastic with an eco-friendly option doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult. Come see 7 easy ways I’ve been able to reduce plastic in our kitchen, mostly for FREE!
Repurposed Coffee Can Made Into Cute Flour Canister
by Texas Homesteader ~
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I repurposed an empty coffee can to make a cute flour canister to store bulk flour. And a reusable chalkboard label makes it look nice in my kitchen too. I love the way it turned out – score another one for zero-waste repurposing!
Repurposing Empty Coffee Canisters – Food Storage
by Texas Homesteader ~
Y’all know we drink coffee that’s sold in red and black plastic canisters. When the coffee’s gone the canisters are handy and I’ve used them for so many things so far. But they’ve been most beneficial for food storage. It’s like my very own (free and easily replaceable) plastic food storage containers.
Exactly Where is ‘AWAY’? Better Ways Of Dealing With Discarded Items
by Texas Homesteader ~
Have you ever thought about where things go when they’re tossed ‘Away‘? Not just as trash to the landfill but food through a garbage disposal, unused household items, celebration decorations, remembrance gatherings and more. This post may give you a few things to think about.
Twist Tie Storage – Tame Your Junk Drawer!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I typically bake our bread here on the Homestead. Especially since I’ve finally (FINALLY) found a delicious sandwich bread recipe that’s soft, fluffy and flavorful.
But during the summer months we often buy our bread instead. You see, RancherMan’s a die-hard bread eater. But I hate to fire up the oven during those hot sticky summer months and add heat & humidity to our home.
So he & I struck a happy balance – during the more temperate months I’ll bake the bread he craves. But I break from baking & buy his bread during the summer months.
I hate all those plastic bread bags we bring home of course. But at least I’ll repurpose them by dividing portion sizes within a freezer bag when I utilize my favored ‘Cook-Once, Eat-Twice’ method of cooking.
And of course I’ll reuse more of the bread bags when I resume baking our bread too. I typically bake 3 loaves at a time and section off and freeze most of it. That way I can bring it out fresh for RancherMan’s dining pleasure.
But what to do with all those plastic-coated bread ties? I swear they multiply when you’re not looking!
New To Composting? Don’t Worry, Compost Doesn’t Stink!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Any gardener knows that compost is ‘Black Gold‘. But for those just starting out, there’s often some hesitation.
You’re rotting things in a pile, doesn’t that stink?
The answer is: No!
Well actually, yes and no – the result depends on you. Don’t worry, it’s easy to make compost that smells only like rich planting soil!
Grandma-Approved Cleaning Techniques For A Cozy Home
by Texas Homesteader ~
Life is busy & days seem so crammed that many people struggle to keep a tidy house. But maybe there’s an easier way. We can learn to clean like grandma did.
I’m nowhere the housekeeper grandma was, but here are a few things we do here on our Homestead that grandma would surely approve of…
