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The changing seasons are welcomed. But they’re not without their challenges for me.
Come see what these weather changes mean in our household. I’ll share a Day on the Homestead with you!
by Texas Homesteader~
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The changing seasons are welcomed. But they’re not without their challenges for me.
Come see what these weather changes mean in our household. I’ll share a Day on the Homestead with you!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Many are trying to practice self sufficiency these days. The good news it’s easy, oftentimes free and comes with some powerful feelings of empowerment. Come see how to easily save money on groceries, necessities, and make things yourself.
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RancherMan & I are able to live & work right here in a place we love. We hated city life, long commutes, office politics and the daily grind. But now living this life in the country means we need to be extra mindful of our financial resources.
The good news? It’s super easy and isn’t a sacrifice at all. It’s just a different way of looking at various circumstances.
Take this week for instance. Here are 5 frugal things we did to effortlessly save money.
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See the three different rainwater catchment systems that work best for our homestead. They’re all simple and provide all the irrigation water we need. We even irrigate our gardens 100% with only captured rainwater.
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RancherMan loves his iced tea. I love that it’s a healthier drink option for him than many other choices. And brewing our own tea means no trash. Plus it’s super cheap.
All. Good. Stuff.
But did you know it doesn’t necessarily have to be hot outside to brew tea? All you really need is sunshine. There are a couple of ways I’m able to provide RancherMan with that delicious beverage he loves. Brewed in winter or summer: No purchased energy necessary!
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Meatloaf is a versatile comfort food and we enjoy it often. The recipe below uses a standard oven, but I often use my solar oven during the heat of summer.
Either way – just mix ground meat with eggs, breadcrumbs & a few seasonings and you’re good to go. And I say go ahead, make TWO while you’re at it!