by Texas Homesteader ~
Going on a picnic or BBQ cookout? Today I’m talking about Keeping Food Cold!
Food safety is important, especially if you’re bringing food from home when the weather turns hot. Come see my tips for keeping your cold dishes safely chilled on the cheap!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Every chicken raiser knows how important clean water is for their chickens. But chickens like to scratch, sending dirt everywhere. And the water in their fount gets dirty fast.
We came up with a system that provides our chickens plenty of water and that water stays clean. We made the water system ourselves for cheap and you can too!
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s fun to raise your own backyard hens. And those fresh eggs can’t be beat! But if you’re not careful, raising those chickens can cost you a lot. I’m sharing ways to shave the cost of raising your own chickens by using things you probably already have.
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.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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.
