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Save Money Today ~Learning to Eliminate Wastes about trying to find ways to use things up.
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[@tamimercer476]

I was taught by grandparents who all came through the depression. You can do well if you know how to rely on yourself and be self reliant. Growing your own food, making do, and fixing things. ❤❤❤

[@owen4248]

Exactly Tami, My grandmother went through the depression learned a lot from her :-)

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

I learned so much from mine too

[@hollyh5032]

​@user-yb5jk9dw2n I learned a lot from my grandparents as well! That's some of the best knowledge I've ever been taught! I've tried to pass it on to my children and now I'll teach my grandchildren!

[@owen4248]

Who Loves Tessie Time :-)

[@MichaelR58]

I do 💞

[@kimberlyehill6132]

I do!

[@pr9764]

ALWAYS ❤

[@paigescott5432]

Hey Owen!

[@kentherlan7465]

Me, Owen!❤

[@LovesJESUS]

That paper is awesome for making Junk Journals and writing pads. I love it for crafts.

[@monicamayer977]

That sounds fun

[@sandraboose3686]

My Aunt taught me one person you can count on yourself

[@glendabyford8074]

Tess i save the brown paper for wrapping Christmas or birthday gifts

[@Julie-si3hi]

That's a good idea, brown paper with string or ribbon looks so pretty

[@janemulvenna9598]

We are going to have to embrace this lifestyle fully if we are to survive. Everything is so expensive now. I like to live simply but right now it’s a question of “must do is a good master”.

[@lindaodom1322]

Absolutely!

[@debbiesokol5907]

I do the same with all that packing paper😊

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

I use the brown paper to spread out on the floor for the grandkids to color on. Although I stopped ordering from Amazon. Bezos is rich enough, lol

[@georgiabell3640]

Good evening Tessie and friends ❤ many blessings ! Don't forget to hit that thumbs up

[@owen4248]

Good evening Georgia Bell Blessings :-)

[@pr9764]

Good Evening Georgia 🙂, Good To See You, Blessings, Andrea

[@kindredinspirit]

lol brings back memories. Many nights I spent cutting shredding cardboard boxes from tv, refrigerator, Amazon etc. Even the paper packing I shredded. We used it for work bedding. Would make 50 gal trash cans full. Did it for years. Would out on sermons and just went to twin for about 2-4 hours in the evening. Was really an enjoyable time.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

In the little house on prairie time the wooden boxes could of been used to keep fire goung

[@joannetaggart4136]

What a lovely yard. I love seeing it. God bless you and your husband and thank you for this video. ❤

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Be sure to hit that like button Tessie will appreciate it Greatly also be sure to watch all the ads :-)

[@MichaelR58]

Good evening Owen , like 👍 5 tonight, stay safe and healthy my friend YAH bless !

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Good evening Michael 58, Stay safe and healthy my friend:-) YAH Bless !

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good Owen and Michael 👋🏼😊

[@owen4248]

@@foreverlovely2580 Good evening Forever Lovely :-)

[@pr9764]

Good Evening Owen 🙂

[@tamervin]

That shredded cardboard would be good for shipping packages. People pay good money for shred.

[@user-if3ow6sz4v]

Have a great evening! I have learned so much from you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@HomesteadTessie]

I'm so glad!

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hi Tessie. Was cooking supper and forgot to watch the clock.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

Same here Tessy I try to reuse all I can

[@owen4248]

Tessie, I am working towards less waste as much as possible I will try shredding amazon boxes to use around plants great idea I also save the paper wrappings for lots of things as well as packing up things to send out your old chicken shed looks amazing great re use :-) Love you my Sister :-) God Bless You and Ken :-)

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Hello Tessie! Thanks for the learning!

[@laurakuehlke1320]

Hi, Tessie. Shredding the boxes for the compost bin or as mulch in the garden are great uses for them. You addressed something so important in this video, both so we are good stewards and so we are living wisely in these times. Zero waste is something I'm constantly working to attain. It's definitely time to go back to the old ways and the old mindset of, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without". Your herb/seasoning shed looks so cozy; I can only imagine how amazing it must smell in there. Have a wonderful evening. ☺

[@SherlynNeblett]

Today I made soup. I had a cup full of little packets of ketchup, taco bell sauce and arbys sauce. I put all of them in my soup to flavor it.

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

I made chicken and noodles and put leftovers in freezer bags for winter

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

I love my shredder

[@sarahrickman6609]

I think zero waste is important. One couple who were missionaries said our kitchen scraps in Cuba or Hondurus or somewhere where people would go out everyday day that lived by the trash yard would go through the trash and this guy said our kitchen scraps those people would make meals out of the waste. So sad. In fact their survival relies on them eating the waste of others.

[@Missi-Forensic-Astrology]

Atta girl❤ I built 3 displays for my spice blends to place in local stores using scrap lumber and trim, along with a 13 year old can of paint that had never been opened. If I had shopped for the supplies it would have cost about $250.00 But I was able to do it with scraps I had on hand as well as scraps that were given to me. That's $250.00 I can spend on other needs 😊❤ I've used the brown craft paper to wrap gifts I crumple it, cut it, wrap the gift, and then I add a red and white checkered bow Turns out so cute

[@hollyh9334]

We have a cardboard shredder and we use the shredded cardboard in our compost and garden. Makes great "brown matter"! God bless, dearheart.

[@MariaMoseley-tz8cf]

Just started a new composting station today also!

[@foreverlovely2580]

Always enjoy your videos, so interesting.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you!

[@kimberlyehill6132]

Very neat informative video Tessie! I want a compost bin like that one! You are so inspiring! God bless and keep you and everyone here. 😊❤

[@pr9764]

GOD Bless Kimberly, Andrea

[@janenoland2624]

Dehydrated onions are awesome, including the tops of green ones!!

[@marybethsmith6458]

My compost bin is tiny compared to yours but the ones like that are pricey now with so many people gardening and homesteading. I need a new shredder and may check into .one like that. I don't order much now but have friends and neighbors that do.

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Our town has a free store,that's where I get my shredder

[@valeriegrice4775]

Loved this video Tessie!

[@MichaelR58]

Happy Tuesday Tessie , good video, have a wonderful evening thanks for sharing YAH bless you sister !

[@pr9764]

GOD Bless Michael

[@MichaelR58]

@@pr9764 YAH bless Andrea

[@christinesmith4706]

Hello friends ❤🎉

[@kimberlyehill6132]

Hi Christine 😊

[@christinesmith4706]

@@kimberlyehill6132hello Kimberly.

[@owen4248]

Hello Christine Smith :-)

[@pr9764]

Hello Christine 🙂

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

😢I use that packing paper , cut to newspaper size pieces, on my kitchen island to cut my veggies on when I make meals. Then I wrap my scraps and wet waste before I put it in my kitchen garbage so it won't smell by garbage time!( I do not have a compost pile) Especially when I am breaking down packages of meat into serving size amounts for the freezer. And I agree, so much waste! God Bless! ( The chickens would love what you did with their former house!😊❤

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

Great video❤

[@thehillbillychickenranch]

Self reliance is what I think about. My parents both lived through the great depression and many wars. Using what you have, use it up or do without. Tessie, we need to re-learn so many things. Zero waste will be a hard challenge. But as we become independent, we will be using less commercial materials.

[@kathyhullinger1585]

You have so much knowledge Tessie. You could give classes or lectures. Love your channel.

[@wandahershey9227]

Love homemade compost. It is so much better homemade too. I imagine your spice house does smell amazing. Love that you have all those little buildings to work in as well as the green houses. Have a blessed day friend

[@barbarapritchard2082]

Hello Tessie I always feel bad when I waste. Thanks for bringing up a good point Thanks for sharing.

[@monicamayer977]

It would be nice if you had a neighbor that would split your wood for you. I love the look of stacked wood even if it's just a border.

[@lindanizamoff7981]

We have recycling in our town so we sort and recycle just about everything. Food scraps go into our compost bin.

[@dianaarsenault3494]

That shredder for cardboard is a fantastic idea, my granddaughter gets alot of things from Amazon and always has boxes, I could shred them up and recycle as kitty litter!!!

[@Julie-si3hi]

I am currently using the oaper and card to paint my wedding signs on!

[@dereidabrown1180]

Other brown ingredients to add to your compost are toilet paper tubes, and paper towel tubes. If there's anyone who wants to get started on compost, but can't afford a composter, buy a large, black garbage can. Black heats up great, and it holds lots of compost. It's a cheap way to compost.😊

[@valerieschluger]

Also use to wrap vegetables for storing

[@livinginthe9065]

Did I miss something? Did you show your finished compost and what you did with it? How much did you get?

[@owen4248]

Hello Everyone Welcome to Tessie's Channel :-)

[@MichaelR58]

Hello Owen

[@marybethsmith6458]

Good evening Owen and happy Tuesday.

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Hello Michael 58 :-)

[@owen4248]

@@marybethsmith6458 Good evening Marybeth Smith Happy Tuesday :-)

[@pr9764]

Hello Owen🤚

[@normasawyer3870]

Thanks for sharing this video Tessie I learn something new every time you post blessings ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@judyoliveira3232]

I'm sure adding some ash at the time of putting in the garden, it will help with the acidic soil.

[@monicamayer977]

I think there is a ying and yang in everything, difficult to be zero. Do like that shredder!

[@barbarajobmann5541]

Hey Tessie, did you get rid of your chickens?

[@HomesteadTessie]

Hello my sweet friend a year ago we had a fox with babies move into the area into the woods behind us at the time I was very concerned for my chickens because I had a flock that was killed by a fox years before so we lovingly gave our chickens to our daughter and at this time I'm just too scared to get chickens again because the Fox still lives in our area

[@sonyainmichigan1403]

We save a couple bags of dry leaves from the fall to use as brown waste. Also grabbed a small wood chipper from market place, so endless woodchips.

[@citygirlhomestead]

love what your doing

[@pr9764]

Tessie, Have You Seen Many Different Types Of Birds In Your Anti Anxiety Area😊. If I May Suggest-- The Birds Would Be Alot Safer If Their Feeder Was High Up☺️, It Would Also Encourage More Of Them-- Just A Thought Dear Friend! Blessings Andrea

[@HomesteadTessie]

Yes I have since then moved to the feeder our neighbors and I are sharing the feeder together and we are seeing all kinds of birds I no longer have that feeder setting there

[@pr9764]

@@HomesteadTessie That's Wonderful To Hear Tessie 🙂, They Will Give You So Much Pleasure, And You Will Help Them To Survive, Win Win 😊, Blessings To You And Kenny, Andrea

[@barbarapritchard2082]

Hello Andrea, I don't even use bird feeders anymore. I have an area and I throw the bird food on the ground . It so beautiful to see all the different birds eating and getting along. Wish us humans could do the same and get along 🤣. Its good to see you. Hope your having a good day. Bless you.

[@pr9764]

@@barbarapritchard2082 You Are Right Barbara, It Would Be Lovely To See Humans Getting Along As Well As Our Feathered Friends, Wouldn't It😊! I Use Feeders Because I Find It Safer For The Birds. We Have A Cat, So They Are Much Safer High Up😅. I Love To watch The Birds And Squirrels-- It's So Relaxing. Yes, All Good Here Thanks. I Hope That You Are Enjoying Your Day Too, Blessings Andrea

[@xyladivine259]

Thank you for showing me what to do with the cardboard! I have been saving mine, trying to figure out what to do with it! Now I can use it, and make some room in my garage, since it was starting to get out of hand! Now I have to figure out how to make my own compost container out of an old trash can I have. So, thank you for showing the inside of yours! ❤❤❤❤

[@HomesteadTessie]

You are so welcome!

[@xyladivine259]

@@HomesteadTessie 🌹🍒🐇

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good evening Tessie 😊👋🏼❤️

[@pr9764]

Good Evening Forever Lovely 🙂

[@lmmartin959]

Very instructive!

[@janehickenbottom4558]

I really enjoyed this so much!!!

[@tamimercer476]

Hi y’all 😊

[@kimberlyehill6132]

Hi Tami 😊

[@owen4248]

Hi Tami :-)

[@foreverlovely2580]

Hi tami❤

[@pr9764]

Hello Tami 🙂

[@happylovejojo1763]

I love your outfit and the content.

[@patriciabritton5917]

I bought some bread recently that was rosemary and sea salt. It was yummy. I get marked down breads and freeze them. I like the smell of rosemary. Your so amazing tessie with all you make.

[@owen4248]

Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Wish you all a wonderful blessed Wednesday filled with Gods Joy and Happiness :-) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world :-) God Bless You ! Love you all :-) Keep Smiling be safe :-)

[@hanneliekoekemoer9441]

Love you Tessie from South Africa

[@joannetaggart4136]

I was wondering how often you add compost to your soil. Probably before you plant. Theres a lot of waste I have too. I notice when I take the time to cut the cardboard up and tie it together it hardly takes up any space. Nice job Tessie. ❤and thanks.

[@bethelle9099]

5 🌟 video, Tessie ! Extremely well done !!! Agape'

[@queeniesmith1249]

I'm learning as well

[@kathysnavely1802]

Take care. God Bless!

[@deborahcook7652]

Awesome video

[@biatriz344]

👍❤️❤️❤️

[@joannemathews8394]

Great information Tessie. As usual ❤

[@marybethtanner959]

Mb was here

[@DingbadYoutube]

You can make baskets out of your cardboard boxes. I watched a video on UTube. They were easy to make and pretty. Thanks for the video.

[@kentherlan7465]

Looks great! What is the name of the material you guys used for fencing? That's exactly what I need for a project I'm doing. Thanks ❤

[@HomesteadTessie]

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[@lindah629]

Hi everyone 🙂

[@pr9764]

Hi There Linda 🙂

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Good evening my beautiful friend ♥

[@terryboivin9173]

Couldn’t you give your daughter that stuff for the chickens instead of putting it in the compost brand new?? Just asking?? 😊

[@HomesteadTessie]

I think you're missing the point you need to have some brown carbon to add to the compost I needed to add the brown carbon to it the flakes I use once a year to help build the beginning of the compost

[@kamicrum4408]

That oaoer us great fir kids drawingnon!after I moved last year I had an opened bag if unprinted newsorint,mI donstedbit to chikdrens minustries at my church!😊 win!win!

[@rexcarebear4701]

What are you even trying to say? Your post is completely unreadable

[@owen4248]

First :-)

[@tradermunky1998]

I love the cardboard mulch, such a great tip. It does last forever so I don't put it in the compost pile. I also buy pine shavings from Tractor Supply for compost if I don't have enough browns, too funny! For about 6 bucks I can get a bag like 4 times that size. I go through like two a year and even use some of it for mulch. It's almost impossible to find good, regular chip wood mulch these days. It's all used wood pallets, dyed, or even plastic.

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

❤

[@tamimercer476]

First?❤❤❤

[@owen4248]

Hi Tami , Yes indeed you are first :-)

[@melissabishop6676]

Can shredded paper be used the same way? Or maybe added to the garden?

[@HomesteadTessie]

YES !

[@ellenedwards7029]

I laugh I said right before u I used to iron the paper. We yseed ut fir drawing shspes if the kids when I caught CCD so they coukd nake ouctures uf each ither. I used it ti make pattern, cut it in strioes ti make biws, wrapped books and orsents in ut. We ysed the oairr fur fure starters nirnto Outnunder the grease oors snd Im sure there are a tin if ither yses

[@rexcarebear4701]

Another nearly unreadable comment. Can't you people please look at your comments before you hit post

[@courtenayskipsey4977]

Why no chickens? Would love to see that start again

[@AC-qi9wo]

They have some fox's that moved into her neighborhood, she doesn't want to risk her chickens becoming meals 😊

[@livinginthe9065]

How did you use your finished compost?

[@HomesteadTessie]

Earlier this spring I used the Finnish compost and I'm sure it's in a video somewhere back in January and that I used to round our bushes When this compost is done sometime in the end of July I will put it around my tomatoes

[@livinginthe9065]

Could you please link the video where you showed the finished compost, how you used it, and how much you got. I looked in your January videos and couldn't find it.

[@tcoladonato]

What did you do with your chickens, Tessie?

[@HomesteadTessie]

I've had not had chickens for a year we had a fox with babies that lived in our area and I did not want anything happening to my chickens so I gave them to our 1 daughter and my granddaughters and I'm really am afraid to bring them back

[@joeybehr]

what happened to your chickens?

[@HomesteadTessie]

a year ago we had a fox with babies move into the area into the woods behind us at the time I was very concerned for my chickens because I had a flock that was killed by a fox years before so we lovingly gave our chickens to our daughter and at this time I'm just too scared to get chickens again because the Fox still lives in our area

[@hanneliekoekemoer9441]

What happend to your chickens

[@HomesteadTessie]

a year ago we had a fox with babies move into the area into the woods behind us at the time I was very concerned for my chickens because I had a flock that was killed by a fox years before so we lovingly gave our chickens to our daughter and at this time I'm just too scared to get chickens again because the Fox still lives in our area

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

Well its my first day in a homeless shelter its been an experience

[@virginiamaciuleviciene606]

What happened to your health/house/family? Sorry to hear that...

[@traceyce1739]

Sending prayers your way

[@lindaodom1322]

Hope things improve for you! ❤