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All our favorite articles about living an eco friendly lifestyle with zero-waste tips posted on TexasHomesteader.com

How To Make A Plastic-Free Flat Luffa Scrub Sponge Using Garden Luffa

By Texas Homesteader ~ 

Did you know you can easily grow your own plastic-free plant based luffa sponge? It’s biodegradable, compostable, plastic free and it does a great job of scrubbing.  I’m showing you how to turn that garden luffa into a flat scrub sponge.

Luffa (or loofah) gourd can be grown in the garden and used for an all-natural biodegradable and compostable kitchen scrub sponge. #TexasHomesteader

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Ultimate Composting Guide for Making Your Own Compost At Home

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

How do you make compost? What can be composted and what cannot? What kind of container do you use? 

There are lots of different answers and methods to those questions. I’m sharing easy composting tips below.

Building healthy soil, compost, mulch for garden planting. #TexasHomesteader

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Repurposing Denim: Easy No-Sew Coasters

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I was looking to find repurpose ideas for RancherMan’s worn jeans. I decided to make cute no-sew denim coasters from the pockets. I love the rustic western feel and I enjoy having them in various places in our home. 

I love these no-sew denim coasters. They're EASY and I make them where condensation does not soak through! #TexasHomesteader

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Homemade Dry Shampoo Recipe, Perfect For Camping – Only 3 Ingredients!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

This simple homemade dry shampoo formula uses only 3 standard pantry ingredients. To cleanse hair just apply to the hair’s roots and brush the powder away. Perfect lightweight formula for camping or hiking. 

I made my own dry shampoo in minutes using pantry staples I always have in my kitchen. It works great, check it out! #TexasHomesteader

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Step-by-Step: Tips To Grow, Harvest & Preserve Your Own Garlic

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Garlic lends a vibrant flavor to even the simplest of savory dishes and it’s a favorite home-garden vegetable grown in various climates.

I’m sharing a step-by-step guide to planting, growing, harvesting and preserving garlic. 

Tips of planting, growing, harvesting and preserving garlic. #TexasHomesteader

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

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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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