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Our favorite articles about holidays, holiday food and gifts and more posted on TexasHomesteader.com

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

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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!

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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

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Leftovers Deliciously: Turkey & Dressing (Stuffing) Patties

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After the holiday feast is over, what do you do with all that leftover turkey & dressing? RancherMan loves when I make Turkey & Dressing Patties from the leftovers. Crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside. Come see this simple recipe. 

What to do with that leftover turkey & dressing? Make it into turkey & dressing patties. Similar to potato cakes, it's crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. And so good. No more wasted food! #TexasHomesteader

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Sweet Christmas Trail Mix An Easy Festive Snack For The Holidays

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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 Simplify Christmas To Reduce Stress & Better Suit Your Family

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Sometimes the holidays turn into a  highly-stressful time when expectations, expenses & time demands grow more & more unattainable each year.

If the holidays have become less than joyful for you it’s time to consider making some changes.

Simplify Your Christmas, Reduce Stress #TexasHomesteader - Pexels by Aurturo Anez

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