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Our favorite articles about frugality, saving money & budgeting posted on TexasHomesteader.com

5 Frugal Things – Raised-Bed Gardening Edition

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Spring is on the way, y’all! And I’m sure I’m not the only one getting antsy to get in the garden, am I?? LOL.

But as you know, much must still be done before that time comes. There are still lots of preparations to be made first. So this week’s 5 Frugal Things is aaaaaall about saving money with the garden. Come see 5 things I’ve done this week to save some cold, hard cash!

5 Frugal Things - GARDENING EDITION! Come see what I did this week to save money. This week I'm talking all about saving money on gardening. Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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Now You Can Make Your Own Baked Pita Chips Too!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

You can quickly make your own pita-style chips using only flour tortillas, olive oil & a few seasonings. It’s true and it’s so easy!

I decided to make my own pita-type chips. A short 10 minute bake time and you can have your own inexpensive pita chips too.

MYO baked pita chips using only 6 flour tortillas! A nice, heavy chip that holds up to dips or hummus. Nice & crispy too. Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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5 Frugal Things: Food Waste, Garden, Coupons, Decluttering

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RancherMan & I are able to live & work right here in a place we love. We hated city life, long commutes, office politics and the daily grind. But now living this life in the country means we need to be extra mindful of our financial resources.

The good news? It’s super easy and isn’t a sacrifice at all. It’s just a different way of looking at various circumstances.

Take this week for instance. Here are 5 frugal things we did to effortlessly save money.

It's easy to incorporate quick money-saving measures into your regular days. Come see 5 frugal things we did this week to save money. #TexasHomesteader

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Dinner Party, Shower-head Repair, Coffee Sale, Post-Holiday Food

by Texas Homesteader ~

Especially this time of year, we’re all trying to save a little money wherever we can, #amiright? I’ve found the best way to save some cold, hard cash is to incorporate easy (and non-drastic) money-saving measures into your daily life. Saving money doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes there’s no sacrifice or hardship, it’s just part of your normal everyday life.

You just need to keep an eye open for opportunities. Take for instance these 5 frugal things that peppered our regular everyday lives recently.

Come see the 5 frugal things we were able to accomplish this week with very little effort. Saving money doesn't have to be hard. #TexasHomesteader

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How To Tell If Baking Powder Is Still Good BEFORE You Ruin Your Recipe

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Don’t risk your recipe turning out poorly by using baking powder that’s not fresh and active.

If you find baking powder in the back of your spice cabinet and wonder if it’s still got any ooomph, this is a quick & easy way to find out using just water.

So don’t chance inactive baking powder ruining your recipe. Do this simple test first.

Do you wonder if that container of baking powder is still good? Here's a quick & easy test to show you whether it's safe to use or you should throw it out. #TexasHomesteader

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