by Texas Homesteader ~
What if I told you that you could serve that traditional meal at your family holiday gathering including a tender, juicy roasted turkey yet not be shackled to the kitchen jumbling messy greasy turkey-cooking pans instead of enjoying the holiday with your family?
Yes, it’s true. This has been game-changing in my Homestead kitchen. Check it out!
by Texas Homesteader ~
In thinking about gift ideas for dad, I asked RancherMan to share his opinion. What do dads really want???
He listed several things in many price ranges, which was helpful. Here’s a list of gifts he thinks would please any dad.
You can click either the link or the photo for each item to get further details.
(NOTE: If you need a little more inspiration a helpful, categorized Amazon list is included at the end of this post for your convenience)
by Texas Homesteader ~
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Just because you’re planning a fun party doesn’t mean it has to come with loads of trash. Come see my tips for a fun yet low-waste party. Everything from repurposing, low waste dining and fun waste-free party game ideas.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’ve learned some important lessons about motherhood. I’ve learned it’s much more than being the woman giving birth to a child. Much more!
Not all mothers were present at their child’s birth. There are some amazing moms out there – whether biological moms who have been there from day one to moms who came into their child’s life later.
There are adoptive moms, grandmothers raising their grandchildren and so many more.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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Is your mom environmentally aware? Does she love being gentle with this gorgeous earth we call home? Well you’re in luck, I’ve assembled a quick list of inexpensive gift ideas to spoil your crunchy, eco-friendly mom this year. Gifts mom will love – c’mon & see!
by Texas Homesteader ~
The Instant Pot makes quick work of cooking a bag of dry Black-Eyed Peas. And this simple recipe has an added spicy kick from Rotel-style tomatoes. I can put them on to cook when I start supper and they’ll still be ready to eat when we are. That’s FAST!
by Texas Homesteader~
This sweetened sugared popcorn requires only 4 ingredients – popped popcorn, butter, sugar and water. And it comes together super fast too. Especially nice for a movie night or a special snack.
by Texas Homesteader~
Here’s a cute Christmas gift idea. A snowman treat jar. It comes together in minutes using repurposed materials. I filled an oversized peanut butter jar with inexpensive homemade sweet trail mix. Paint on black buttons, tie on a scarf and you’re done!