by Texas Homesteader ~
Every chicken raiser knows how important clean water is for their chickens. But chickens like to scratch, sending dirt everywhere. And the water in their fount gets dirty fast.
We came up with a system that provides our chickens plenty of water and that water stays clean. We made the water system ourselves for cheap and you can too!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Saving money is something we all share in common. And truth be told it’s often pretty easy to do if you keep your eyes open for simple opportunities. Come see the 5 Frugal Things we did this week to save money.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Reducing waste in the grocery budget is a hot topic right now. Rushed parents and over-scheduled folks are doing the best they can to keep their grocery budget low in these days of high-priced groceries.
But the USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of our food is ending up in landfills.
WHAT??!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know you can make TWO birdhouses using a single 8-foot long fence plank? It’s easy, there are only a few cuts and they’re so precise there’s very little waste of the wood. Bring the joy of birdwatching to your own backyard!
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s fun to raise your own backyard hens. And those fresh eggs can’t be beat! But if you’re not careful, raising those chickens can cost you a lot.
I’m sharing ways to shave the cost of raising your own chickens by using things you probably already have.
By Texas Homesteader ~
Come see what’s growing in my Homestead garden. And I’m sharing tips like my favorite garden-planning tool, two ways to get an early start on starting seeds, my favorite raised bed, the benefits of living mulch, making my own soil and MORE!
Let’s stroll through my NE Texas Homestead garden and see what’s going on…
by Texas Homesteader ~
This simple homemade pancake recipe results in light, fluffy, buttery pancakes. It’s my favorite breakfast, and so easy.
Pancake mix doesn’t have to come from a box. Plus, homemade is BETTER! Check out this simple recipe.
by Texas Homesteader ~
This week I scored with a lifetime guarantee warranty, enjoyed a haul of fresh carrots, stretched restaurant leftovers for many meals at home and more. Come see the 5 Frugal Things we did this week to save money.