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

Candy Snowman And Gloves – Last Minute Gift Idea & Cute Way To Gift Money

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Need a last-minute gift idea? I love these cute snowman gifts that include candy and a new pair of gloves. I like to use one-size-fits-all gloves and a box of candy or larger candy bar. And it’s a fun way to present a cash gift too! Snowman gift gloves, candy and cash Christmas present #TexasHomesteader

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How To Make Homemade Jerky Strips & Snack Sticks

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I’ve been very pleased at how easy and inexpensive it is to make our own jerky at home. We use a mixture of ground meat, seasonings and ‘cure’. You can use either ground meat or strips of steak to make jerky. But we decided to make  wild-game jerky using venison and elk.

Homemade jerky made easy using ground beef or wild game meat #TexasHomesteader

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Fastest Zero-Waste Gift Wrapping Using Cloth

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What if I told you that you could not only save money on gift wrap, but your wrapping chores could be done in mere seconds as well? It’s simple enough for children to do and the results are beautiful and eco friendly too. 

Eco friendly zero waste gift wrapping using cloth and furoshiki tying. #TexasHomesteader
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Big Honkin’ List Of Homemade Gifts They’ll Actually Love!

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We all know that homemade gifts are special. But how do you come up with homemade Christmas gift ideas they’ll actually LOVE?

I’m sharing various gifts we’ve made over the years that have been very well received. Come see!

I'm sharing a list of homemade gifts that we've made & gifted - they've all been very well received. Beeswax candles, jars of home-preserved goodies, repurposed denim handwarmers, hummingbird feeders & MORE! #TexasHomesteader

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Simple Homemade Pumpkin Granola Recipe Replaces Boxes of Commercial Cereal

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This Pumpkin Granola recipe is inexpensive, adaptable to tastes, delicious & SO EASY to make!! 

Homemade granola is a more natural cereal option than the boxes of commercial stuff on the store shelves. Check out my easy recipe. 

A more natural cereal option than the boxes on the store shelves. This Pumpkin Granola Is Inexpensive, Delicious & SO EASY To Make!! #TexasHomesteader

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Living Deliberately – A Voluntary Simplicity Lifestyle

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A Voluntary Simplicity lifestyle isn’t about deprivation & sacrifice. It’s not necessarily an EASIER life, but a simpler life. Slowing down, living more deliberately. A life that begs you to stop & smell the roses! 

A life of voluntary simplicity isn't a life with less work, but a life less stressful. #TexasHomesteader

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