by Texas Homesteader ~
I made a cute pour spout sugar jar to more easily sweeten our tea using a repurposed canning jar and an empty box of salt! Work smarter, not harder as RancherMan always says. This is a quick & simple repurpose, y’all!
by Texas Homesteader ~
We don’t use bacon grease every day but it’s still a budget saver in my kitchen. Much flavor is added to typical staples too.
Here are 4 very important ways I’m able to use bacon grease in various ways to save money in my Homestead kitchen.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’m sharing easy ways to repurpose old denim into useful things. I love all things denim, and the eco-warrior in me loves repurposing! Come see 5 quick projects I’ve done to repurpose denim from worn jeans into useful things around our home.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know many Parmesan cheese lids fit a regular-mouth canning jar? It’s true! I place repurposed parmesan cheese lids on standard mouth mason jars. See all the ways they simplify my life in the kitchen.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Repurposing a plastic lid as a cutting board has a couple of benefits – using something I’ve already got handy and keeping those veggie juices corralled.
You know my battle cry: “Use Whatcha Got!”. Check it out, y’all!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Mulch is a valuable asset in your garden. It preserves moisture, moderates soil temperatures and helps keep your plants healthy too.
But don’t assume your only option is to buy mulch! Check with your city, utility company or local extension agent & you could get it FREE!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I make my own light & sheer face powder using cornstarch and natural colorings such as cinnamon or cocoa. With all the hype these days about toxins in cosmetics, I’m happy to find a zero-waste solution that works well for me for just pennies.
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By now we all know the drill – we sort through our trash and recycle all we can for a cleaner, healthier environment. Yea, that’s awesome! But as I’ve said many times before, although recycling is very important, it’s still just another way of dealing with trash. Wouldn’t it be better if we could reduce the trash – recyclable or not – that we produce in a typical day in our own homes? Luckily it’s easy to do!
Recently I wrote a piece for the Mother Earth News that gives 6 easy ways to move toward a more zero-waste lifestyle. Hey, if you can help the environment in an effortless way – why not?? Check it out.
