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

Unleash The Sun’s Energy: How To Use FREE Sunshine Instead Of Kitchen Appliances

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Summer months in Texas are hot & humid that’s for sure. So I’m employing tactics to use FREE solar energy to replace some of my kitchen cooking to keep that cooking heat outside where it belongs. Things such as outside sun tea, dehydrating produce or even solar cooking! 

There are many ways to use FREE solar energy to replace your kitchen cooking. Sun Tea, Dehydrating Or Solar Cooking! #TexasHomesteader Continue reading

How To Build Financial Security With Less Effort & Be DEBT FREE!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

We all try to pay the bills and still build up a little nest egg for the future. But sometimes building up that savings is difficult.

RancherMan & I learned to employ a few simple tips to build up our savings. But they made our march to financial security almost effortless. Now we are completely debt free! Come see how we did it.  

Easier path to financial security - dollar dollars grip saving money #TexasHomesteader

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Embracing A Zero-Waste Lifestyle To Eliminate Trash

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

To eliminate trash from coming into our home I’ve learned how easy it is to make some items myself. From spice mixes to yogurt to homemade soaps, it’s surprisingly easy & reduces the amount of packaging trash entering our home.

(have I mentioned lately how much I hate plastic??!!)

Embracing zero waste, low waste, low trash life with repurposing, recycling, composting, make it yourself. #TexasHomesteader Continue reading

Living A Self-Sufficient Life: It’s Not Work If You Love What You Do

Texas Homesteader ~ 

I’ve always heard the term “Bloom Where You’re Planted” and I’ve put it to good practice. I was practicing self sufficiency even when I lived in the big city. Don’t wait, start now – wherever you are! 

Sunrise at Texas Homesteader. #TexasHomesteader

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