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Our favorite articles about gifts, homemade gift crafts and more posted on TexasHomesteader.com

Homemade Lavender-Scented Gardener’s Hand Scrub: Just 4 Ingredients!

 by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I make my own natural lavender-scented hand scrub using just 4 standard ingredients. It works wonderfully to scrub the dirt from my hands after a hard day of gardening while still being gentle on my hands. And it makes a perfect gift for any gardener as well. 

All-Natural Lavender Scented Gardener's Hand Scrub. The perfect gift for the gardeners in your life. Includes crushed lavender blooms. #TexasHomesteader

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Easy Slow-Cooker Pecan Cluster Chocolate Candy Recipe: Melt, Mix, Dollop, DONE!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Pecan Clusters Chocolate Candy is perhaps the easiest candy you’ll ever make. And this recipe is made even easier by using a slow cooker. Just melt, mix, dollop & you’re DONE!

Pecan clusters chocolate candy made in slow cooker crockpot. #TexasHomesteader

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Minimalist or Self-Sufficient Family & Friends: Gifts They REALLY Want!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Minimalists strive for less consumption and simplicity in their lives & homes. So shopping for the minimalist on your gift list can sometimes be a challenge.  But have no fear, I’ve got some great gift ideas for your minimalist or self-sufficient friends & family. 

Christmas gift ideas for minimalist self-sufficient friends and family - TexasHomesteader - pixabay by giftpundits

photo credit: pixabay by giftpundits

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Sweet Christmas Trail Mix An Easy Festive Snack For The Holidays

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Christmas Trail Mix is a delicious sweet treat made with sugared popcorn with sweet and salty additions such as pretzels, candies, even brightly-colored sweetened cereal.

It’s an easy inexpensive treat for the holidays. I even share a fun way to make it into a fun homemade gift as well.

Christmas trail mix - sweetened popcorn, pretzels, cheese crackers, chocolate, cereal #TexasHomesteader

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How To Make Repurposed Denim Coat-Pocket Hand Warmers

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

These repurposed denim coat-pocket-sized hand warmers are perfect for kids or adults alike! And they’re easily made using repurposed denim scraps, long-grain rice and a few drops of essential oil.

A few seconds the microwave and then tucked into coat pockets, they offer comforting warmth on a cold day. 

Pocket sized denim pocket warmers filled with long-grain rice, scented with essential oil. #TexasHomesteader

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