Tag Archives: repurposing

How To Save Money On Groceries -12 Easy Tips

by Texas Homesteader ~ 
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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.

Homestead pantry stocked with food in glass jars. #TexasHomesteader

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Fastest Zero-Waste Gift Wrapping Using Cloth

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. 

Eco friendly zero waste gift wrapping using cloth and furoshiki tying. #TexasHomesteader
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Repurposing Denim: Easy No-Sew Coasters

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I was looking to find repurpose ideas for RancherMan’s worn jeans. I decided to make cute no-sew denim coasters from the pockets. I love the rustic western feel and I enjoy having them in various places in our home. 

I love these no-sew denim coasters. They're EASY and I make them where condensation does not soak through! #TexasHomesteader

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Where To Find FREE Repurposed Lids To Fit Canning Jars

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I’ve found many sources for repurposing lids to replace 2-part canning jar lids for storing food. Storage lids on the cheap, y’all.

Well, for FREE actually. Come see what purchased products I’ve found have lids that fit a standard regular-mouth canning jar.

Many food products you might purchase actually come with lids that fit a standard canning jar. You can use them for convenient food storage for FREE! #TexasHomesteader

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Reducing Waste In The Kitchen (part I)

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There are many simple, frugal (or FREE) ways  to reduce waste in your kitchen. These simple steps can make a huge impact in reducing the amount of landfill trash spilling from your home. It’s EASY, come see this handy list!

Easy, free, zero-waste ways to reduce waste in the kitchen #TexasHomesteader

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Homestead Hack: Another Repurpose For Coffee Cans

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There are many ways I repurpose empty coffee cans to fill a need on the Homestead or replace something I would otherwise have to buy. Check out this Homestead Hack for using a repurposed coffee can in the laundry room.

Homestead hack for using empty repurposed coffee cans for bulk laundry detergent. #TexasHomesteader

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FREE Biodegradable Seed Pots – Repurposing Cardboard Tubes

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Zero-waste seed starting using repurposed cardboard. Just plant seeds in cardboard tubes and when you’re ready to plant the seedlings you can transfer them – cardboard tube & all – right in the garden! The cardboard will decompose and enrich the soil too.

Plant Seeds In Cardboard Tubes and you can drop seedlings - tube & all right in the garden! Cardboard will decompose and enrich the soil #TexasHomesteader

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