Tag Archives: Frugality

Easiest Vanilla Wafer Cookie Recipe

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By Texas Homesteader ~

Vanilla wafers. You know the ones, those small golden cookies that everyone uses when they make banana pudding. They’re delicious, but other than when eating banana pudding I’d never really given them much thought.

I’d invited my parents over to join us for supper. Dad loves when I make dessert so I almost always do when they join us for a meal. This time I’d decided to make banana pudding.

As I was making my grocery list for the meal, I paused when I added vanilla wafers to the list. I mean, how hard could they really be to bake up fresh? As it turns out, not hard at all!

This vanilla wafer cookie recipe is simple and the cookies bake up fast. They're lightly crisp and slightly chewy, and very buttery! #TexasHomesteader

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Repurposing Denim: Easy No-Sew Coasters

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by Texas Homesteader ~ 

It’s no secret to those who know me that I love denim. It’s about all I wear here on the Homestead. RancherMan too!

But even when those jeans finally wear out, I hate to throw away that beautiful blue dungaree cloth. It’s so rustic & heavy. And it begs for another purpose.

So I sat out to find repurpose ideas for them. Maybe cute denim coasters from RancherMan’s worn jeans…

I love these no-sew denim coasters. They're EASY and I make them where condensation does not soak through! #TexasHomesteader

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MYO Dry Shampoo Only 3 Ingredients!

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by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Hiking and camping season is here. Are you getting ready for the great outdoors and fun in the sun? If you’ve always bought dry shampoo for your camping trips I’m here to tell ya – it’s EASY to make your own with just 3 common kitchen ingredients.

I’ve stumbled on the magical formula that works just right for me to use right here at home for times when I need to freshen my hair without using water. But it’s so lightweight, this dry shampoo formula would be great for camping or hiking too. 

Or anywhere really where you might not have access to water to clean your hair.

I made my own dry shampoo in minutes using pantry staples I always have in my kitchen. It works great, check it out! #TexasHomesteader

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When Financial Times Turn Tough Unexpectedly

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by Texas Homesteader~ 

I know several people that are struggling financially right now. Some because they went a little overboard with personal purchases I guess. But some are struggling due to circumstances completely unforeseen & out of their control.

Maybe they find themselves with a large unexpected medical bill. Or maybe they’re laid off, either temporarily or permanently. And BOOM! Financial adjustments must be made sooner rather than later.

Of course families are varied and the journey to a more secure financial future will be different based on each family’s circumstances.

People are struggling financially due to circumstances unforeseen & out of their control. I'm reflecting on our own financial journey. #TexasHomesteader

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How To Make Self-Rising Flour In Less Than 1 Minute

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by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Oh no! Your recipe calls for self-rising flour and all you have is all purpose flour. What will you do?

Must you stop mid-recipe and head to the store, plunk down money for MORE flour and then head back home before finally resuming your recipe?

Nope. You can make your own self-rising flour in a flash.

No, really – I mean it! Check out this helpful Homestead Hack.

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5 frugal things: Rainy Mud-Mire, Snakes, Western-Wear Sale Edition

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~ Texas Homesteader ~

It’s been raining for weeks here in NE Texas. Everything is a muddy mess. EVERYTHING!

Yes, it’s true that we’ll be begging for this moisture when the summer months come. But whether it’s no rain or too much rain – neither extreme is desirable. I sure wish Mother Nature would get a little better moderated. But these extremes… Ugh.

So today’s 5 Frugal Things is aaaaaall about how we’ve saved money, even with such inclement weather. Come along and see the 5 frugal things we did this week to save some cold, hard cash.

5 Frugal Things: Rainy Mud Edition #TexasHomesteader                                           

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Cute But Inexpensive Diaper Wreath for a Baby Girl

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by Texas Homesteader ~

I’ve written before about making a diaper wreath for our neighbor’s baby shower. The gift was well received and was initially used right there, right then for some eye-catching decoration during the baby shower.

Not only that, but it also served as decoration in the nursery before the baby was born. And then after the baby was born, all of these items included in my diaper wreath gift could be actually used for the baby. Gotta love it!

But now my sweet little niece & her hubby were expecting their first baby – a baby girl. I really wanted to make a diaper wreath for them as well.

They loved it, and I think it turned out really cute.

Cute Diaper Wreath Gift For Baby. This gift didn't cost much money but it was hand-made with much love. Items can be pulled from the wreath as needed. #TexasHomesteader

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