Practical Gifts for the Homesteader and...
©2016 Kari Carlisle
Yep, it’s that time of year. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday – everyone’s favorite holidays, right? Well, once you have gotten all of that out of your system and you’re at a loss as to what to buy for certain folks in your life, consider these ideas. These are practical gifts for the homesteader, the prepper, the hobby farmer, the survivalist, and the outdoor enthusiast.
Cast Iron AnythingSturdy, will last forever, and easy to maintain if you know what you’re doing, this is the go-to cookware for the practical person. Throw in a few pounds of beans and top it with a bow.
Small StoolAn unusual gift choice but incredibly versatile. Select wood, not plastic, and make sure it’s well-made. You might have to find this in an antique shop to meet those specs, but a good stool is well worth the effort to find. Be sure to let the recipient know what lengths you took to obtain such a wonderful find – that’s part of the gift. Besides just reaching the top book shelf, a stool can be used for reaching the top roost in the coop, sitting while milking the goats, a little help on the potty for going #2 (dead serious), and at the very worst, a decorative display.
Raw HoneyI’ve mentioned this in a previous post, but you really can’t go wrong with raw honey. It’s used as a sweetener for tea and corn bread (yum!), but you may not be aware that it can be effectively used to treat wounds and has a perpetual shelf life. Make a gift basket with tea and corn bread mix, or pair it with first aid supplies. You can’t go wrong.
Hiking Socks, Hats, GlovesFor the gift giver, these are super easy to buy. For the most part, you don’t have to worry too much about size, and since this is an insanely practical gift, you don’t even have to worry too much about style (but I'll take Jayne's hat any day!). For the homesteaders, et. al., they can’t have too many of these things because they can be difficult (or time-consuming) to make themselves, and they wear out quickly.
Scissors, KnivesQuality and/or quantity and all different types and sizes are needed. Homesteaders need a lot of these accessible all over the homestead. Can’t have too many.
Duct TapeNot only in silver anymore, duct tape is a life-saver. Maybe literally at times. Duct tape last a long time and can be used as splints, for repairs, and even to seal ducts! Imagine that! It even saved the life of that guy stuck on Mars. "Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped" (The Martian).
BandanasGoogle “uses for bandanas” and you’ll see why this is such a great gift. Mine are all packed away in a box, and I can’t find them, so if you don’t know what to get me for Christmas, this would be appreciated.
As you can see, these ideas will fit into any budget. Build a gift basket with several of them, or mix and match with other less practical items for fun. Here are a few add-on ideas to get you going:
Cast Iron + cookbooks, cooking utensils, beans and rice, gourmet oil…Small Stool + grabber, gardening tools, apron, toilet paper roll cover…Raw Honey + ceramic honey pot, scone mix, tea and antique cup, pet first aid kit…Hiking Socks, Hats, Gloves + stainless steel water bottle, day pack, camping supplies…Scissors, Knives + homesteading book, carrying pouches…Duct Tape + Gorilla Glue, tool set, first aid book, The Martian on Blu-Ray…Bandanas + stick (get it?), essential oils, fanny pack, whistle, small solar panel…
Use the comments section to tell us your gift ideas for the homesteader/prepper/hobby farmer/survivalist in your life…
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Yep, it’s that time of year. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday – everyone’s favorite holidays, right? Well, once you have gotten all of that out of your system and you’re at a loss as to what to buy for certain folks in your life, consider these ideas. These are practical gifts for the homesteader, the prepper, the hobby farmer, the survivalist, and the outdoor enthusiast.
Cast Iron AnythingSturdy, will last forever, and easy to maintain if you know what you’re doing, this is the go-to cookware for the practical person. Throw in a few pounds of beans and top it with a bow.
Small StoolAn unusual gift choice but incredibly versatile. Select wood, not plastic, and make sure it’s well-made. You might have to find this in an antique shop to meet those specs, but a good stool is well worth the effort to find. Be sure to let the recipient know what lengths you took to obtain such a wonderful find – that’s part of the gift. Besides just reaching the top book shelf, a stool can be used for reaching the top roost in the coop, sitting while milking the goats, a little help on the potty for going #2 (dead serious), and at the very worst, a decorative display.
Raw HoneyI’ve mentioned this in a previous post, but you really can’t go wrong with raw honey. It’s used as a sweetener for tea and corn bread (yum!), but you may not be aware that it can be effectively used to treat wounds and has a perpetual shelf life. Make a gift basket with tea and corn bread mix, or pair it with first aid supplies. You can’t go wrong.
Hiking Socks, Hats, GlovesFor the gift giver, these are super easy to buy. For the most part, you don’t have to worry too much about size, and since this is an insanely practical gift, you don’t even have to worry too much about style (but I'll take Jayne's hat any day!). For the homesteaders, et. al., they can’t have too many of these things because they can be difficult (or time-consuming) to make themselves, and they wear out quickly.
Scissors, KnivesQuality and/or quantity and all different types and sizes are needed. Homesteaders need a lot of these accessible all over the homestead. Can’t have too many.
Duct TapeNot only in silver anymore, duct tape is a life-saver. Maybe literally at times. Duct tape last a long time and can be used as splints, for repairs, and even to seal ducts! Imagine that! It even saved the life of that guy stuck on Mars. "Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped" (The Martian).
BandanasGoogle “uses for bandanas” and you’ll see why this is such a great gift. Mine are all packed away in a box, and I can’t find them, so if you don’t know what to get me for Christmas, this would be appreciated.
As you can see, these ideas will fit into any budget. Build a gift basket with several of them, or mix and match with other less practical items for fun. Here are a few add-on ideas to get you going:
Cast Iron + cookbooks, cooking utensils, beans and rice, gourmet oil…Small Stool + grabber, gardening tools, apron, toilet paper roll cover…Raw Honey + ceramic honey pot, scone mix, tea and antique cup, pet first aid kit…Hiking Socks, Hats, Gloves + stainless steel water bottle, day pack, camping supplies…Scissors, Knives + homesteading book, carrying pouches…Duct Tape + Gorilla Glue, tool set, first aid book, The Martian on Blu-Ray…Bandanas + stick (get it?), essential oils, fanny pack, whistle, small solar panel…
Use the comments section to tell us your gift ideas for the homesteader/prepper/hobby farmer/survivalist in your life…
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