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 ~
A power generator can help power your home in the event of an emergency electric outage. But we don’t rely on just one fuel option for emergencies. A dual fuel portable generator offers many benefits when the power goes out. We’ve researched it all for you – check it out.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Are you prepared for a power outage? How can you plan for your emergency needs based on your specific circumstances? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
Check out this list and be prepared!
by Texas Homesteader ~
How do you feed your honeybee hives during the cold winter months? It’s a different procedure than just feeding the sugar syrup like you do during warmer summer dearth months.
We easily make homemade honeybee candyboards to see them through the cold of winter.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Homemade gifts are special. But how do you come up with homemade Christmas gift ideas for gifts they’ll actually LOVE? I’m sharing various gifts we’ve made over the years that were very well received. Come see!
by Texas Homesteader ~
What if I told you that you could serve that traditional meal at your family holiday gathering including a tender, juicy roasted turkey yet not be shackled to the kitchen jumbling messy greasy turkey-cooking pans instead of enjoying the holiday with your family?
Yes, it’s true. This has been game-changing in my Homestead kitchen. Check it out!
by Texas Homesteader ~
OK, I may be cheating somewhat with this post of 5 frugal things we did to save money this week. Most money-saving steps were more necessity than anything!
You see, not only here in Texas but even most of the United States was slammed with a historic arctic blast this past week. It was bad y’all.
Thankfully we were blessed with a little time to prepare beforehand. Still there were things we did to save some money during the icy-cold hardship.
Come see this week’s winter storm version of 5 Frugal Things!
by Texas Homesteader ~
How do you stay warm when the power goes out? What about keeping water pipes from freezing? Protecting septic lines?
Are generators, propane grills or gas stovetops good to use for heat in the home? Here are a few tips for keeping warm in winter’s freezing temps when the power goes out.
