~Texas Homesteader~
I have a never-ending supply of ponytail holders and I need look no further than my rag bag using elastic from old socks.
Homestead Hack – FREE Repurposed Elastic Ponytail Holders
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Homestead Hack: Wear Your Shirt Inside Out When Painting
by Texas Homesteader ~
You say you’ve decided to pull out that can of paint you’ve had in the shed and go ahead & repaint the bathroom? Good for you!
If you’re like me, painting always (aaaaaalways) involves paint being splattered on my clothes. No matter how careful I am!
I used to dig in my closet for the oldest shirt I could find and just realize it would be relinquished to the trash after I was through painting.
But one time I was painting our bee boxes and hated to ruin a shirt – even an old one – just because I needed to paint.
So I got to thinking…
Using Oats As A Cheap Substitution For Breadcrumbs
by Texas Homesteader ~
I love a multi-purpose product, don’t you? Take oats for instance. It makes a hearty, hot & healthy breakfast option. I like to drizzle some Honey From Our Hives and maybe sprinkle a little fruit on top. Good & hearty!
But there are other things you can do with oats besides make oatmeal for breakfast.
I often grind oats into oat flour for use in my Honey/Oatmeal Sandwich Bread recipe. It’s a low-cost yet healthy substitute for the more expensive whole wheat portion of flour that I used to use. And it maintains that heartier whole-wheat feel to the bread too.
But there are still more uses for this cheap, healthy product. I often use it as a substitution for breadcrumbs!
Easier Way To Dispose of Confidential Documents Without A Shredder
by Texas Homesteader ~
Sometimes you need to permanently dispose of confidential papers such as sales receipts, credit card statements, etc.
Come see how we easily dispose of confidential documents without using a shredder. And that ‘trash’ actually serves a purpose! Check out this Homestead Hack:
How To Sneak More Healthy Vegetables Into Your Family’s Diet
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’ve found a super easy (almost sneaky) way to get my family to willingly & happily eat more veggies. Come see this oh-so-simple Homestead Hack.
Homestead Hack: No-Mess Way To Pour Honey
by Texas Homesteader ~
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I refuse to store my honey in those plastic squeezy bears and use glass canning jars to store my honey. But how do I keep honey pouring neatly? Honey jars seemed too expensive but I wanted something quality and made of glass. Luckily I’ve found an awesome solution. Come check out this Homestead Hack.
Homestead Hack: Leftover Great Northern Beans
by Texas Homesteader~
Recently I cooked some great northern beans. They were delicious & we enjoyed them as a side dish for that evening’s meal. I served them later in the week as a quick side dish also.
But then I wondered… Is there a more exciting way to serve these beans that will have RancherMan smacking his lips?
Well yes, yes there is! Check out this Homestead Hack!
Canning Rings Expand Muffin Pan For Extra Muffin Batter
by Texas Homesteader ~
You’re baking cupcakes or muffins, still have batter & need more muffin cup spaces.
No worries! I used canning rings and paper or silicone cupcake liners to expand the capacity of my muffin tin. That way I could bake all the batter into muffins at one time. What a helpful Homestead Hack.