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Sunday, March 16, 2025

5 Minute No Sew Task Apron for Homestead Sunday #6

Welcome to Homestead Sunday, where we share what we have learned, what we do on a regular basis, and what projects we are building, rebuilding or working on. Who are we? We are a three generation family living on six acres in South Eastern Texas. 


And while we have only been in Texas a short time, we have had the homestead mentality and lifestyle for quite a few years. Starting out with our time living in Montana. And, although we are not experts in any way, I hope that what we share with you with this series is helpful, as well as inspirational for you and your own homestead journey. Or even with your own home and yard in the suburbs. Because to homestead is an much an action as it is a lifestyle.


It doesn't take too many visits to our homestead to see that we use what we have, recycle or simply make do with what we have. And while from time to time this can (and does) be problematic, for the most part it goes smoothly!

Like this 5 Minute No Sew Task Apron

I like to use a pair of my husbands worn out jeans for this project. 

They are just large enough that this apron is easy to put on. Where as, if I used a  pair of my own jeans, the wrap around would work, but, once buttoned, it would be snug. Probably too snug for comfort. 

This apron is the result of cutting off the front sections of the jeans while leaving the waistband intact. To use, simply button it around your own waist, (button in the back) and you are ready to get things done! Come and take a look at how easy this is, to have a no sew apron.



This pair of jeans is about six years old. The last kneel, in the garden, simply did them in. But they are perfect for a 5 Minute No Sew Task Apron, come and take a look!


Button the jeans and lay flat. Cut off the legs just below the crotch area. 



The apron front is the back/butt of the jeans. You will need to remove the front of the jeans. Cut away the front of the jeans up to the waistband, cutting between the seam and the rivet. Then cut the front away from the waistband, cutting between the waistband and the zipper teeth. Clip the button loops near the top of the waistband. Cut the other side in the using the same instructions. 



Cut away the crotch seam. Since the seam is not a part of the finished apron, cut leave it with the front section. 



Fold the apron in half to check the bottom edge, cut a smooth shared edge, if needed. 



After cutting away the front sections of the jeans, what you have left is the backside of the jeans and the waistband. For a 5 Minute No Sew Task Apron



To wear as an apron, button the waistband in the back and then you can fill those pockets with what you need! 


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Friday, March 14, 2025

Cabbage New Potato and Onion Skillet

Aren't we all looking for more ways to enjoy and eat more vegetables? I know we are. Come and take a look at this delicious Cabbage New Potato and Onion Skillet, it is easy, frugal, and a braised vegetable dish the whole family will enjoy!



Thursday, March 13, 2025

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 03.14.2025

Welcome to another great weekend! 

And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot

What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives...




Pesto Chicken and Brown Rice with Baby Potatoes,

Pesto Chicken with Brown Rice and Baby Potatoes, is fast, is easy, and totally delicious! Yes, this is another great dinner made from one of our favorite pantry (freezer storage!) staples. The frugal chicken thigh!



Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Honey Coriander Lime Mustard, easy upgrade for store bought mustard!

Honey Coriander Lime Mustard, is easy to make, even easier to enjoy in a sandwich or anywhere calling for mustard. So simple, just a few ingredients stirred together and a little standing time for flavor. Homemade mustard is quite fun to make, and offers a nice change of flavor to just about everywhere you enjoy with a touch of mustard!


Tuesday, March 11, 2025

How to Make Ground Bay Leaves, and why you might want to!

How to Make Ground Bay Leaves. Just a couple of reasons, easy to make, and very convenient to use. Plus you won't have to fish the cooked bay leaf out of your finished dish ever again if you don't want to! 



Monday, March 10, 2025

Julia's Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Are you new to cooking beans? If so Julia's Slow Cooker Baked Beans is the perfect recipe, to start with. Both the ingredient list and the preparation are simple, but the flavor of these beans will win you over every time. They just might be your new favorite bean recipe...



Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #351

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! 

We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!