by Texas Homesteader ~
Paper napkins in my paperless kitchen?? Oh yeah, it’s still easily possible y’all. And it’s FREE! Come check out this handy Homestead Hack.
How To Keep Paper Napkins Even in a Paperless Kitchen
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Tag Archives: zero waste living
8 Easy (FREE) Ways To Reduce Plastic In The Kitchen
by Texas Homesteader ~
As much as I hate it, plastic is EVERYWHERE! Replacing plastic with an eco-friendly option doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult. Come see 7 easy ways I’ve been able to reduce plastic in our kitchen, mostly for FREE!
Repurposed Coffee Can Made Into Cute Flour Canister
by Texas Homesteader ~
I repurposed an empty coffee can to make a cute flour canister to store bulk flour. And a reusable chalkboard label makes it look nice in my kitchen too. I love the way it turned out – score another one for zero-waste repurposing!
Exactly Where is ‘AWAY’? Better Ways Of Dealing With Discarded Items
by Texas Homesteader ~
Have you ever thought about where things go when they’re tossed ‘Away‘? Not just as trash to the landfill but food through a garbage disposal, unused household items, celebration decorations, remembrance gatherings and more. This post may give you a few things to think about.
Applesauce Can Replace Fat In Baked Goods – More Fiber, More Vitamins, Healthier Snacks
by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know that you can substitute some (or even ALL) of the oil in your baked treats with applesauce? The result can be fewer calories, more fiber & vitamins and nearly zero difference to taste.
Whaaaaa….??? No, really!
New To Composting? Don’t Worry, Compost Doesn’t Stink!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Any gardener knows that compost is ‘Black Gold‘. But for those just starting out, there’s often some hesitation.
You’re rotting things in a pile, doesn’t that stink?
The answer is: No!
Well actually, yes and no – the result depends on you. Don’t worry, it’s easy to make compost that smells only like rich planting soil!
Grandma-Approved Cleaning Techniques For A Cozy Home
by Texas Homesteader ~
Life is busy & days seem so crammed that many people struggle to keep a tidy house. But maybe there’s an easier way. We can learn to clean like grandma did.
I’m nowhere the housekeeper grandma was, but here are a few things we do here on our Homestead that grandma would surely approve of…
Using Alcohol As Deodorant To Reduce Plastic In Personal Hygiene
by Texas Homesteader ~
Rubbing alcohol has natural antibacterial properties. So it makes an easy way to eliminate odors as a deodorant without harsh chemicals or extraneous plastic in my personal hygiene routine.
It’s easy, it’s fast and it’s cheap!
