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

Gift Idea – Starter Garden For A Child

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With dreams of another amazing garden I worked diligently at the first of the year with visions of the same fresh produce I had enjoyed in previous years. While the weather was still blustery I planted heirloom seeds in my indoor greenhouse to get a jump-start on starting seedlings.

And later I started preparing the raised beds. When we were welcomed with the warmth of spring I could finally set those tender seedlings into the sweet-smelling earth.

Then I would dream about a few short when weeks I could once again begin harvesting the most nutritious and beautiful organic produce fresh from the garden.

This is just part of who I am – I *MUST* garden and although it’s lots of work I derive immense pleasure and satisfaction from it.

Seed pack, pot, soil & decorative container - PERFECT! This gift came from my heart didn't cost much & it only took a few minutes to assemble. #TexasHomesteader

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Recipe: Jalapeno – Cheese Beer Buns for BBQ

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I recently wrote about making some pretty darn tasty shredded pork BBQ from my talented RancherMan’s successful ‘bringing home the bacon’, as it were…

The BBQ was delicious but I decided this time I’d like to bake my own homemade buns as well.

I make jalapeno-cheese beer bread often and thought jalapeno-cheese flavored beer buns might be a fun twist for this meal.

The verdict is in: They were awesome!

I often make jalapeno cheese beer bread, so why not jalapeno cheese beer buns to go with homemade pulled pork BBQ? These are delicious! #TexasHomesteader

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Make Your Own Gentle Baby Wipes

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When my children were babies I of course used baby wipes by the thousands! But now my children are grown and I have grandbabies to enjoy.

I’m in a different place in my life and thankfully the flurry and time-crunched period of my child-rearing days have slowed down.

But recently I found myself in need of a small supply of baby wipes. In my more time-crunched days I would have simply driven to the store and purchased what I needed. But now I hate to buy something I can easily make myself.

So onto the internet I went looking for solutions. There are several different ways to make wipes but I only needed a few for temporary needs.

So I sweet-talked RancherMan into surrendering some of his heavy paper shop towels – PERFECT!

I didn't have to run to the store for baby wipes, I made my own. This method was easy and I used items I already had in my home like coconut oil and baby wash! #TexasHomesteader

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Wild Game Recipe: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches

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Wild hogs are well-known in these parts for the extreme damage caused on on farmers or ranchers property. 

These animals are highly destructive as they root and dig. They can completely tear up a pasture in no time flat. And they not only damage to the pasture or crops, but also to the equipment used to work that land whether it be crop harvester or tractor.

The good news is – it’s just PORK and it’s delicious! Feral hogs are simply domesticated hogs that have escaped into the wild.

Having a hunter husband means there’s opportunity to not only remove these damaging creatures from our property but feed ourselves as well.

One of my favorite ways to use this pork is with shredded pork BBQ sandwiches.

Leftover pork roast into BBQ sandwiches is delicious. The slow cooker is a convenient way to cook pulled pork. Add jalapenos and sauce! #TexasHomesteader

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Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening

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RancherMan saw me on my hands & knees in the garden, struggling with digging out yet more bermuda strands. (grrrrrr…)  He commented “Looks like YOU’RE not having any fun today!  Why don’t you do something different this year instead of raised-bed gardening?”

I looked up at him as I brushed my wind-blown hair from my face with a dirty glove, smiled and replied “I don’t know how to explain it to you, and I’m not sure I understand it myself, but I *HAVE* to do this, it’s in my blood!”

Several years ago we built three 20′ raised beds in my fenced vegetable garden area. Now you have to remember that my veggie garden was initially planted in what was previously just a cattle pasture – I needed to amend the soil to be able to produce a bountiful garden. The raised beds were built with regular 2×4 boards but they have lasted three years so far and will probably last another 3-4 years before they have to be replaced.

Gardening using raised beds is a great way to grow your own vegetables. #TexasHomesteader

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Easy Tips on Stretching Your Grocery Dollars

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Everyone is looking for ways to stretch their grocery budget these days. There are numerous ways to do this including using coupons to reduce prices of the things you purchase, buying generic products, etc.

But today I’m going to talk about using the food you already have in your home.

There are several different ways I make sure to make the most out of my grocery dollar budget. It's most important to use what you've already bought! #TexasHomesteader

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