by Texas Homesteader ~
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! 
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s surprisingly easy to make Homemade Jerky using a mixture of ground meat, seasonings and ‘cure’. You can use either ground meat or strips of steak to make jerky. We particularly enjoy making wild-game jerky using venison and elk.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Do you remember old fashioned cornbread dressing? Some people call it dressing others call it stuffing. But whatever you call it – it’s moist, dense yet fluffy and flavorful. Oh yeah, THAT dressing!
This recipe is beyond simple to make. It starts with a day-old pan of cubed & air-dried cornbread. Then magic happens.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Serve that traditional meal at your family holiday gathering including a tender, juicy roasted turkey. But don’t be shackled to the kitchen jumbling messy greasy turkey cooking pans instead of enjoying the holiday with your family!
Can you roast turkey beforehand and freeze? How long does it take to thaw a turkey? What temperature do you use to cook it? What seasonings do you use? How do you thaw and reheat?
All of these questions and more are answered here!
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 ~
How do you host a fun party without all the expensive single-use items simply bound for the trash afterward?
Here are some tips for hosting inexpensive & fun yet low-waste parties. Everything from saving money, low waste dining and fun waste-free party game ideas.
