Gifts for homesteaders
As a homesteader, giving and receiving gifts can be tricky. You want to give something useful but still keep it fun. This list is going to help with ideas you can give as gifts for homesteaders.
A Homesteading Tips list that puts a bit of fun into a hard-working lifestyle. Bookmark this page and refer to it anytime you need a bit of gift giving inspiration!
Homesteaders live a unique lifestyle that requires a specific set of tools and equipment. As a homesteader myself, I know that finding the right tools and supplies can make all the difference in the world.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for a seasoned homesteader or someone just starting, this list of gift ideas will make their homesteading journey easier and more enjoyable. From practical tools to fun items, this list has something for every homesteader.
Homesteading Gift Inspiration
I love to make things fun, and even though you may be giving a useful gift, you can add a few fun touches to liven things up a bit. To add a bit of flare to what you are giving.
Look for the “Gift Giving Tips” below for a little presentation inspiration!
Gifts for homesteaders
Giving a gift that is useful and fun is a great way to show the recipient that you understand their lifestyle. To help, I have broken down my favorites into different areas so you can more easily get inspired without getting too overwhelmed.
Tools for Homesteading
Homesteaders need a variety of tools to maintain their land and animals. Tools like shovels, rakes, and hoes may seem like basic items, but they are crucial for everyday tasks like planting and cultivating crops.
For Cutting Wood:
- Chainsaw
- Log Splitter
- Wood Storage – A great gift to give to help keep heating wood dry out in the weather.
PROYAMA Log Splitter 6.5 Ton, Wood Splitter Electric Powered 15Amp, with Hydraulic Ram, Electric Firewood Splitting Machine, Horizontal
Brightown Firewood Rack Outdoor with Cover, 4FT Indoor Wood Rack for Firewood, Waterproof Fire Wood Holder Outside, Adjustable Heavy Duty Logs Stand Stacker Holder for Fireplace Patio Deck, BlackUpgraded 2.0 Dual-Handle Wall Mounted Wood Splitter, Manual Kindling Splitter Made with Heavy-Duty Steel, 7-tooth Clamping Setup, Portable Log Splitters for Soft Firewood, Indoor and Outdoor Use
For in the Yard:
- Wheelbarrow – Two handles are easier on the back and knees.
- Chore Sled – These are great in the snow!
- Garden Wagon – So easy to collapse for small space storage.
Gift-Giving Tips: Put rain boots and a rain hat in the wagon to add some more to the gift.
Corona 5 Cubic Foot Wheelbarrow in A Box Heavy Duty Garden Cart with 15 Inch Flat Free Tire for Outdoor Gardening, Yards, PlantingShappell JSX Jet Sled, Extra-LargeROSONG Collapsible Wagon Cart with Wheels Foldable – Folding Utility Heavy Duty Wagons Carts for Grocery Sports Garden Shopping Camping
For Around the Barn:
- Fun Signs – who says you can’t give a fun gift to a homesteader?
- Feed storage containers – These are the most durable storage containers. They keep out bugs, pests, and moisture.
Gift-Giving Tips: Put a warm blanket in the food storage container along with a journal and pen.
Gamma2 Vittles Vault Stackable Dog Food Storage Container With Airtight Lid – For up to 40 Pounds of Dry Pet Food – For Cat and Puppy Kibble – BPA-Free Plastic – Made in the USA – [#” L X #” H]TIDYME Garage Tool Organizer Wall Mount – Sturdy Storage Rack with Adjustable Hooks, Anti-Rust Panel – Easy Installation, 300lbs Capacity – Garden Tool Organizer for Garage (03 Racks & 06 Hooks)Aqonsie Solar Barn Light Outdoor with 3 Lighting Modes & Motion Sensing, Wall Mount Vintage Light, Waterproof Wall Light for Barn, Shed, Chicken coop, Porch, Patio
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Kitchen Tools for Homesteading
Another essential factor of homesteading is food preservation and that means having the right tools in the kitchen is essential.
Great Kitchen tools:
Gift-Giving Tips: Add a gift card to a favorite restaurant for a night off of cooking.
GANIZA Food Processors, Electric Food Chopper with Meat Grinder & Vegetable Chopper – 2 Bowls (8 Cup+8 Cup) with Powerful 450W Copper Motor – Includes 2 Sets of Bi-Level Blades for Fruits/Meat/NutsVacuum Sealer Machine, with Starter Kit and 2-Year Warranty, Beelicious Automatic Air Sealing for Food Storage, Build-in Cutter, Moist Mode, EXT-VACGranite Ware 8 Piece Enamelware Water bath canning Pot with Canning kit and Rack. Canning Supplies Starter Kit
- Stand mixer for making bread.
- Blender for making sauces.
- A dehydrator for drying herbs.
- Meat grinder for processing meat from hunting or harvesting animals.
Gift-Giving Tips: Give a recipe book on spice rubs along with empty jars and the ingredients to make them.
Meat Grinder Manual Mincer – Manual Meat Grinder Sausage Maker Table Mount Pork Mincer Sausage Stuffer Funnel Make Homemade Burger Patties Hand Operated Kitchen ToolCOSORI Food Dehydrator Machine for Jerky, 5 BPA-Free 12.2Kitchen in the box Stand Mixer, 4.5QT+5QT Two bowls Electric Food Mixer, 10 Speeds Kitchen Mixer for Daily Use with Egg Whisk,Dough Hook,Flat Beater (Black)
Garden Tools
Homesteaders spend a lot of time tending to their plants, and the right garden tools can save time and make maintaining a fruitful garden much easier.
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Great Garden Tools:
Fiskars 384490-1001 Ergo Garden Tool Set, Regular Package, Black/OrangeLeaf Scoops Hand Rakes – Lightweight, Durable Grabber Tool for Scooping Up Leaves, Spreading Mulch, Gardening, and Yard Work by Pure Garden (Green)Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Stand Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handle – Made with Real Bamboo & 4-Claw Steel Head Design – Easily Remove Weeds Without Bending, Pulling, or Kneeling.
- A gardening table or raised garden beds.
- Frost protection fabrics or hoops.
- Efficient irrigation systems.
Gift-Giving Tips: Add a flower pot filled with seeds to start an herb garden indoors.
Best Choice Products Raised Garden Bed 48x24x32-inch Mobile Elevated Wood Planter w/Lockable Wheels, Storage Shelf, Protective Liner – NaturalHIRALIY 100ft Drip Irrigation Kit Plant Watering System 8x5mm Blank Distribution Tubing DIY Automatic Irrigation Equipment Set for Garden Greenhouse Flower Bed Patio LawnHYH 6 Pack 10 Gallon Potato Grow Bags with Flap Colorful Plant Grow Bags for Growing Potatoes Heavy Duty Thickened Nonwoven Fabric Grow Bags Pots Gardening Vegetable Growing Bags with Durable Handles
Barn Supplies
Homesteaders typically have animals that need care, and barn supplies are essential for taking care of livestock.
Barn Supplies:
Gift-Giving Tips: Fill a water bucket with a t-shirt and hat to wear in the barn.
MIYABALA 3 Packs Goat Hay Feeder,Hay Bags for Goats,Horses,Sheep,Premium 600D Oxford Cloth,with Metal Fastener and Adjustable Open Feed Hole for Slow Feeding. (3 Black)BEETRO 500W, Electric Professional Sheep Shears, Animal Grooming Clippers for Sheep Alpacas Goats and More, 6 Speeds Heavy Duty Farm Livestock HaircutCowboy’s Self-Cleaning Pet/Dog Waterer (Green)
- Hand milker
- Milking machine
- Milk Sign – Add a bit of fun to the milk parlor.
Gift-Giving Tips: Add a bag of treats for the livestock they raise. Goats love animal crackers and chickens love meal worms.
MUDUOBAN Milking Machine for Goats,Pulsation Vacuum Pump Milker Adjustable Speed Double Head Milker 3L/0.8 GallonQISPIOD Funny Ranch Decor Please Keep Gate Closed No Matter What The Goats Say Retro Tin Sign Goat Barn Vintage Metal Sign for Farmhouse Home Coffee Shop Bar Yard Wall Decor 8×12 InchPremier 1 Supplies Udderly EZ™ Milker for Sheep & Goats
Books, Music, Clothes, and Food
Homesteaders also need time for relaxation, and there are many great items that offer a break from their daily routine.
Other Gift Ideas:
- The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It, by John Seymour
- A list of audiobooks or podcasts
- Farm clothes and boots
- Ready-made meals, treats, or coffee beans
Gift-Giving Tips: Use a warm flannel shirt as your wrapping paper! Wrap up a coffee mug, fresh beans, and creamer in a warm shirt or a cozy hat. It’s a fun way to give a gift.
VINTAGE LIFE Baseball Cap for Women Funny Trucker Hat Cute Distressed Ball Caps (Farm Girl, Orange)Chicken Tshirt Mom Cute T Shirts Womens Short Sleeves Farm Country Casual Tee Tops GreenAUTOMET Womens Fall Outfits Fashion Clothes Shackets Flannel Plaid Button Down Long Sleeve Shirts Jackets 2024 Apricot L
Homesteaders have a unique lifestyle and will have unique needs when it comes to gifts. Whether you’re shopping for someone who’s been homesteading for years or someone just starting out, this list of gift ideas for homesteaders offers something for everyone.
From essential tools and supplies to fun and relaxing options, these gift ideas will undoubtedly make their lives easier and more enjoyable.
