~ by Texas Homesteader ~
I’ve found many sources for repurposing lids to replace 2-part canning jar lids when storing food. Storage lids on the cheap, y’all.
Well, for FREE actually. Come see what purchased products I’ve found have lids that fit a standard regular-mouth canning jar.
by Texas Homesteader ~
There are many simple, frugal (or FREE) ways to reduce waste in your kitchen. These simple steps can make a huge impact in reducing the amount of landfill trash spilling from your home and saving you money to boot. It’s EASY, come see this handy list!
by Texas Homesteader ~
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There are many ways I repurpose empty coffee cans to fill a need on the Homestead or replace something I would otherwise have to buy. Check out this Homestead Hack for using a repurposed coffee can in the laundry room.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Zero-waste seed starting pots using repurposed cardboard. Just plant seeds in repurposed cardboard tubes and when you’re ready to plant the seedlings you can transfer them – cardboard tube & all – right into the garden! The cardboard will decompose and enrich the soil too.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Mirror and window cleaning can be done quickly, easily and streak-free using these simple eco-friendly tips. No need for expensive & toxic commercial glass cleaners to get a beautiful streak-free shine.
by Texas Homesteader ~
This Snowman Treat Jar makes a cute Christmas gift idea. It comes together in minutes using repurposed materials. I filled an empty oversized peanut butter jar with inexpensive homemade sweet trail mix. Paint on black buttons, tie on a scarf and you’re done!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Wax-Dipped Pinecone Fire Starters make starting a fire easy & they look pretty in a basket. They make wonderful, inexpensive and very functional gifts too.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Using home-grown herbs elevates the flavor of any dish – the fresher the herb, the more intense the flavor!
The final harvest of all my fresh herbs from the garden happens just before the first killing frost of the season. Then I preserve them to use all year long.
I’ll show you the simple way I dry lots of fresh herbs with no dehydrator or even electricity needed.
