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Our favorite articles about the homesteading lifestyle, self sufficiency and more posted on TexasHomesteader.com

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

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A Day In The Life Of A Texas Homesteader – Cattle, Chickens, Meal Planning & More

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Many have asked what a typical day on our Northeast Texas Homestead looks like. Of course every day is different, but come along with me and see what a day in the life of this Texas Homesteader looks like today.

Want to see what a day on a Texas Homestead is like? Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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Empowered Living: Building A Life You LOVE With Your Own Two Hands

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Wouldn’t it be great to build a truly unique life with your own two hands?

I used to just swim with the flow of life, going where the tide carried me. But then I decided there must be much more to life.

I didn’t want to just take it as it came, I wanted to make life uniquely MINE. And you can too!

Building Life With Our Own Two Hands. Through the all the good & bad we toil for this a life we love, but we really do love this life! #TexasHomesteader

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Foraging Food & Eating From The Land For FREE!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Our homestead is located in Northeast Texas. There are lots of native things growing all by themselves here that provide for us with no effort needed except the harvesting. Gotta love foraging for free food, right??

A list of simple-to-forage food items that let you eat for FREE! #TexasHomesteader

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A Day On The Homestead: Hot, Sticky Summer Days

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Do you wonder what a day on a Northeast Texas Homestead looks like? I’m sharing our day right here.

It’s true that there are many things we gave up when we left corporate employment. Guaranteed salary, a cushy climate-controlled workplace and paid days off for example. But all those perks just weren’t worth it to us.

This is!

 Come along with me to see what a day on the Homestead is like.

A day in the life on a Northeast Texas Homestead. Summer months offer challenges. #TexasHomesteader

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