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I'm trying to get our laundry done. But as windy as it is, how do you keep those clean sheets on the line instead of them blowing away into the next county?https://texashomesteader.com/line-dry-windy-day/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #CleanLaundry #LineDry #WindyDaypic.twitter.com/TLI4TzTcLX

We had leftover great northern beans. I served them as a side for a couple of nights but then, I dunno, just blah. So presto-changeo I made them into something that RancherMan gobbles up! https://texashomesteader.com/leftover-great-northern-beans/ …pic.twitter.com/SkbILYx0O6

Honey Locust Trees: Useless, Yet Useful - Although we hate these trees and want to rid our property of every single one, at least there are benefits to them in the meantime. https://texashomesteader.com/honey-locust-trees-useless-yet-useful/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #HoneyLocust #Tree #Thorns #Invasive #Firewoodpic.twitter.com/fulkIWzt1T

EcoBricks take non-recyclable trash and corral them inside a plastic bottle. There are many uses for them (including actual BUILDING!) but I'm using them in the garden. https://texashomesteader.com/ecobricks-in-the-garden/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #EcoBricks #Gardenpic.twitter.com/HD5Gr6xaFa

Cute But Inexpensive Diaper Wreath for a Baby Girl. I folded diapers, added necessities like baby shampoo, socks, pacifiers, etc and added pretty ribbon. The items on the wreath can be taken off as needed. https://texashomesteader.com/cute-diaper-wreath-baby-girl/ … . . TexasHomesteader #Baby #Gift #DiaperWreathpic.twitter.com/HTOokM0vQ5

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For the last several years I've been repurposing cardboard tubes for planting my seeds. Then this spring the seedling will then go into the garden, tube and all! https://texashomesteader.com/planting-seeds-in-cardboard-tubes/ …pic.twitter.com/WoOCjD7dib

Today I'll be whipping up a decadently chocolate crazy cake for a family gathering. No eggs? No Milk? No Butter? No problem! This cake doesn't need 'em. https://texashomesteader.com/depression-era-chocolate-crazy-cake-recipe/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #Chocolate #CrazyCakepic.twitter.com/bOrVujnZhw

Easy Slow-Cooker Pork Roast. And leftovers can be made into other dishes such as pulled pork enchiladas, carnitas tacos and more! https://texashomesteader.com/planned-leftovers-pork-roast/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #PorkRoast #PlannedLeftoverspic.twitter.com/oCoaoynIyh

We save money feeding the birds. It's so much cheaper to fill that feeder with plain chicken scratch, and the wild birds love it! https://texashomesteader.com/homestead-hack-cheaper-bird-seed/ … . . . #TexasHomesteader #HomesteadHack #BirdSeed #SaveMoneypic.twitter.com/3aTqomL0ic

10 Delicious Hot & Hearty Soup Recipes - https://texashomesteader.com/homemade-soup-ideas/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #Soup #ComfortFood #Healthypic.twitter.com/iAkUmpGfno

FINALLY - A Soft, Delicious Sandwich Bread! I struggled with homemade bread, ending up with a squatty, dense loaf until this recipe. I've found the secret! https://texashomesteader.com/finally-a-soft-delicious-sandwich-bread/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #SandwichBread #Homemadepic.twitter.com/SDs8Ar815w

I'm using the cold days of winter to plan my veggie garden. Companion planting? 3-Sisters Garden? Crop Rotation? I've got a way to plan it all easily & quickly year after year. https://texashomesteader.com/vegetable-garden-planning-made-easy/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #GardenPlanning #CompanionPlanting #ThreeSistersGardenpic.twitter.com/5YNv3IopYh

It's cold, damp and windy today. This cabbage stew really hits the spot, y'all! When it's this blah outside, I really love to eat something healthy for lunch that warms me from the inside out. https://texashomesteader.com/hot-hearty-cabbage-stew/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #ColdWeather #HotSoup #Cabbage #Stewpic.twitter.com/CAkiFgxxej

I requested that RancherMan put at least one more sow in the freezer before spring. He's happy to oblige! This wild pork is the largest part of our freezer meat each year. https://texashomesteader.com/trapping-wild-hogs/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #WildGame #WildHogspic.twitter.com/hXosYEokSx

Playing Fairy Godmother With Ugly Produce. To eliminate food waste I chopped the ugly carrots & dehydrated them to use over the next several months. https://texashomesteader.com/fairy-godmother-ugly-carrots/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #FoodWaste #Carrots #UglyProducepic.twitter.com/Fhe2pXanzr

I used to shred cooked roast with two forks. Oh but I'm so glad there's SUCH an easier way! https://texashomesteader.com/shred-leftover-roast/ …pic.twitter.com/DzciGBlZ8M

The fast life: Slowing down, living MORE! https://texashomesteader.com/the-fast-life-slowing-down-living-more/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #LifeWellLived #SlowDown #LiveMorepic.twitter.com/gz9dOH3gwx

Folks, life just hasn't been the same since I found out my Instant Pot will allow me to make homemade cheesecake THIS easily! LOL https://texashomesteader.com/instant-pot-cheesecake/ … . . #TexasHomesteader #InstantPot #Cheesecakepic.twitter.com/9EhCiqbz4X