by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know you can make your own mini greenhouse to plant & grow seeds using a plain ole milk jug?
The milk jug offers a warm moist growing environment and protection from the elements for your tender seedlings. Get a jump on the gardening season!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Come see the 5 Frugal things I did this week to save money on food. With the crazy prices in the grocery store, we can all use a little money-saving inspiration, right? There were lots of opportunities to save some money this week. And this 5 Frugal Things post focuses on ways we’ve saved on food.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Do you need a fast, simple but inexpensive gift idea? No worries, I’m sharing a fun list here. Everything from a cute Santa sleigh made completely with candy to a fun way to present cash, and everything in between. Great yet fast & inexpensive for gifts for children, neighbors, co-workers, groups and more.
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You pay a fee to have a large truck pick up & haul your trash to the landfill. Do you hate that as much as we do? We’ve managed to reduce our landfill contributions over the years by using a few simple tricks. We’ve even been able to eliminate our trash collection service and associated fees. So the result has been positive for both our budget as well as the environment.
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I made a large dragonfly rock art accent feature for my pollinator garden using graduating-sized round stones for the body and a piece of flagstone cut for the wings.
This rock art really adds some pop and visual interest to my landscape and honors my mother, a Texas Master Naturalist. (The dragonfly is the Texas chapter logo)
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Build garden soil using natural methods for raised beds; Hügelkultur & lasagna sheet mulching. Reduced costs, easier maintenance, increased soil fertility & drought resistance.
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I’m sharing 12 easy tips to save on groceries. Most of these tips are good for your budget AND the environment. And it doesn’t get any easier than this – there are many super simple ways to make the most of your food dollars.
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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.
