by Texas Homesteader ~
There are many easy ways to make do with what you have, keeping you out of the stores. Good for the environment, good for my wallet!
But the thing is, it’s really easy to do, it just takes watching for places to substitute.
by Texas Homesteader ~
When you think about food waste do you think about that small uneaten bit you scraped off the kids’ plates last night? Well it’s true that’s part of food waste. But it’s far more reaching than that.
Want to know a shocking statistic? According to the USDA, in the United States alone 30% to 40% of our food is wasted. WHAT??! That’s crazy, how can that be??
by Texas Homesteader ~
By now most of you know Earth Day is April 22nd each year. It’s a special day to highlight being kind to our environment – it’s like Mother Nature’s birthday! There are lots of gifts we can give to Mother Nature, most of ’em are FREE. Come see my faves.
by Texas Homesteader ~
You can make hummingbird food at home in minutes for a fraction of the cost of buying the commercial stuff. And it requires only two ingredients – sugar and water.
photo courtesy of Harrison Haines & Pexels
by Texas Homesteader ~
Are you looking to easily make your own simple homemade cleaning products from items you already have in your home? Homemade cleaners are typically cheaper, more eco friendly and result in much less chemicals in your home too.
I’m sharing how I make everything from laundry products to body products to a non-toxic scrubbing powder. Check out this long list of homemade cleaning products!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Zero-waste steps are good for the environment and oftentimes are less expensive too. As a matter of fact, I make most of them myself! Come see my favorite yet super-simple daily zero-waste health & beauty routines.
