via Tess Pennington:
Natural living, homesteading, and those interested in living more sustainably is increasing every year. Perhaps it is because people are finding that the ever-changing technologies of today are overwhelming and they feel more at peace living more naturally. Or, families have found that frugality really helps the pocketbook. One thing is for sure, homesteading and natural living places more value on practicality rather than expensive gadgets. Some of these practical Christmas gifts may be just what your favorite ‘steadie is wishing for.
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Happy Homesteader
1. Coffee Bean Roasting Machine
2. Soap Making Kit
If you’ve been interested in making fresh soap for the family, this is a great starter kit! This kit includes everything you need to make a batch of soap (8 bars): Soap Base, Two Fragrance Oils, Two Dyes, Funnel Pouring Pitcher, Mold, Spatula, Spray Bottle, Instructional Guide. What I love about this kit is it was Made in the USA and emphasizes they use the highest quality natural goat’s milk and minimize their environmental footprint and maximize their benefit to society.
3. Bread Machine
It’s hard for homesteaders to find time to get everything done; so taking shortcuts is always an option. Breadmaking can take a while to make, so using a breadmaker machine can cut the task in half. Developed with nutrition in mind, there are 12 settings – including a gluten-free setting. In addition to bread, you can make pizza dough, cakes, jams, flatbreads, and croissants.
4. Cereal Grinder
5. Carhartt Hat
6. Chicken Egg Stamp
7. Garden-Kit-in-a-Can
All it takes to get started is one Ready Nutrition Brand Homestead Vegetable Garden-In-A-Can, some good dirt, clean water, a healthy dose of sunshine and a little TLC every day! Before you know it, you’ll be up to your ears in fresh food — enough to feed up to a family of eight for a whole year!
8. Solar Kit
This solar kit comes with the tools necessary for a new system: two Renogy 100W 12V Poly/ Mono Solar Panels, one 30A PWM Wanderer Charge Controller, one 20ft 10AWG MC4 Adaptor Kit, one 8ft 10AWG Tray Cable, one set of MC4Y connectors and two sets of Z-brackets. Start your solar adventure with a Renogy Starter Kit.
9. Flour Sack Kitchen Towels
10. Cast Iron Waffle Maker