by Texas Homesteader ~
You say you’re hosting your family’s holiday gathering this year and wondering how to get through it without all the stress?
Well don’t worry, I’m sharing how my family does it. Read on, dear friends.
by Texas Homesteader ~
These simple Homemade Mini Nest No-Bake Treats use crisped rice cereal, mini marshmallows & butter mixed together, formed into a nest & filled with candy or fruit. Such an easy recipe perfect for spring!
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 an inexpensive homemade gift as well.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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.
Photo credit: – Pexels by Aurturo Anez
by Texas Homesteader ~
You’re in the middle of a recipe and find you’re missing an ingredient. Can you use a substitute or maybe whip up that ingredient yourself quickly to keep you from running to the grocery store?
Here’s a list of my most frequently-used quick fixes for recipes.
Photo credit: Canva – Studio Philippines
by Texas Homesteader ~
Our big family holidays always involve lots of delicious foods. Come see my favorite holiday cooking tips for getting in and out of the kitchen fast.
Plus I’m sharing some family-favorite recipes that we most enjoy during our own special family holidays.
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.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Everyone loves candied pecans! This simple recipe first coats pecan halves in whipped egg white, then with cinnamon and sugar. Just bake them slowly until browned and crispy. Sweet, salty and crunchy!
Plus, we like to give consumable gifts and these candied cinnamon pecans make a very fast and easy gift idea too!
