by Texas Homesteader ~
Buying pre-owned products is good for the environment AND your budget! But how do you know you’re getting a product that will last?
We have a system for finding the perfect high-quality products at the lowest price. (Hint: When researching a potential purchase we look at price LAST although it’s still most often cheaper!)
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s beyond easy to make your own taco seasoning for pennies. Just gather a few spices and blend it all together! I store mine in a repurposed glass jar. Come see my easy recipe.
by Texas Homesteader ~
If you have pets, chances are at some time you’ll deal with pet stains on the carpet. I’ve found a homemade carpet-cleaning solution that works better than the professional carpet cleaners.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I easily make my own natural air freshener using only baking soda, essential oil, a repurposed canning jar & some pretty leftover lace. It’s simple to refresh when needed and it’s an inexpensive zero-waste answer to a deodorizing problem.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Years ago I referred to dates stamped on packages of food as ‘expiration dates‘. I think most folks did back then. I assumed if the food was expired it was no longer safe to eat.
As much as I hated to waste food, I was afraid to make my family sick. So I’d sigh and toss it away.
Fast forward several years – I started researching it for myself. And I was surprised at what I learned.
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s so puzzling to me – visitors often apologize profusely for not being as environmentally sensitive as I try to be. WHY??! My journey may not be the same as your journey – and that’s OK!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I wanted cute red & white gingham cloth napkins. One dollar, a small tablecloth and a few minutes at my sewing machine was all it took.
by Texas Homesteader ~
‘Plastic-Free July’ is where folks around the world see how far they can go in shunning plastic in their day-to-day lives. Y’all know me, I’m all over that action!
To celebrate plastic-Free July I’m sharing the 5 zero-waste products I love most that help me eliminate a bit of plastic from my life and from our environment.
