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Our favorite articles about simple living and self sufficiency & preparedness posted on TexasHomesteader.com

5 Frugal Things: Discounts on Travel, Gifts, Food and Repairs!

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Today I’m sharing 5 Frugal Things I did to easily save some cold hard cash this week. Everything from discounts on travel, gifts, food and more. 

We all could use to save a few bucks these days, #amiright??! If you need a little inspiration yourself, check it out! 

Come see this week's 5 frugal things to save money. #TexasHomesteader

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Preparedness For Beginners: Steps Anyone Can Take Right Now!

by Texas Homesteader ~  

September is National Preparedness Month. Whether you want to be prepared for the unexpected or just become less reliant on others, there are many simple things you can do now to be more prepared for an uncertain future.

Strong storms? Hurricanes? Earthquakes? Supply disruptions? Preparedness is key! We’ll break down simple steps even beginners can take to be better prepared for emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness for Beginners - Lightening storm, rain clouds #TexasHomesteader

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Growing A Sustainable Garden: Easy Tips For Eco-Friendly Practices

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A sustainable garden is both rewarding and beneficial. I’m showing easy steps and practices for making your own thriving yet eco-friendly garden space. You can create a harmonious balance with nature right in your own yard!

Sustainable Garden tips and tricks - better garden and save money. #TexasHomesteader

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

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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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Old-Fashioned Money-Saving Tips From Grandma That Still Apply Today!

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Grandma lived through the great depression. So she knew a thing or two about saving money while raising a family. And those same old-fashioned tips are still saving money for families everywhere today. 

Come see a list of ways grandma saved money in her day, the same ideas you can use too! 

Grandma and grandpa knew how to save money with old fashioned living. #TexasHomesteader

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How To Make A Large Chicken Water System For CHEAP!

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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! 

How to keep Chicken's water cool and shaded using Cattle panel, shade cloth and sunflowers. #TexasHomesteader

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5 Frugal Things – Saving Money On FOOD!

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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. 

5 Frugal Things To Save Money This Week. #TexasHomesteader

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My Pathway Solar Light Won’t Work – Can It Be Repaired?

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You bought that solar light for your landscaped bed a few years back. But now it’s stopped working. Do you need to throw it out and buy a new one?

Not necessarily. More than likely it’s an easy repair! I’m sharing step-by-step instructions of what we did to repair our solar lights – with photos to make it easy. 

Non-working solar light - can my solar light be repaired - #TexasHomesteader

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