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Tips For Hosting A Fun Yet Low-Waste Party – Eliminate Disposables & Trash

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

How do you host a fun party without all the expensive single-use items simply bound for the trash afterward?

Here are some tips for hosting inexpensive & fun yet low-waste parties. Everything from saving money, low waste dining and fun waste-free party game ideas. 

Low waste inexpensive party ideas reusable dishes, recycling, eco friendly. #TexasHomesteader

 

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Benefits of Using Vine Plants As Mulch: Grow Living Mulch!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Garden plants benefit from mulch to shade the ground. Not only does mulch moderate soil temps during the hot days of summer but it preserves moisture too.

For living mulch I use plants that grow in long vines along the ground. Check out this work-saving Homestead Hack, y’all! 

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Closing The Loop In Charitable Giving – How To Make Your Donations Go Further!

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Close the loop! Buying from thrift stores is good for the environment. You support a good cause & often get higher quality at a lower cost too! 

But there’s often a stigma about thrift stores that’s misunderstood. 

Your donated goods to 'charity' don't help their cause. It's the SALE of those goods (and money received) they need. Buying Used From Thrift Stores Is Good For The Environment. You help a good cause & you often get higher quality at a lower cost too! #TexasHomesteader

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Why I Grow My Own Luffa Sponges (and why you should too!)

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Did you know you can easily grow your own luffa (or loofah) sponge in your garden? They’re easy to grow, eco friendly and fully compostable. And so many uses too! Use them in the shower, in the kitchen, in an exfoliating soap and more!

You can grow your own luffa sponge in your garden. They're easy to grow, eco friendly and fully compostable. #TexasHomesteader

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Where To Find FREE Repurposed Lids To Fit Canning Jars

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I’ve found many sources for repurposing lids to replace 2-part canning jar lids when storing food. Storage lids on the cheap, y’all.

Well, for FREE actually. Come see what purchased products I’ve found have lids that fit a standard regular-mouth canning jar. 

Many food products you might purchase actually come with lids that fit a standard canning jar. You can use them for convenient food storage for FREE! #TexasHomesteader

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