Last year I suggested 10 Gifts for the Homestead Woman. This year I've put together another list of ten useful gifts. Many of these would be helpful for someone focusing on self-sufficiency, simple living and preparedness - and aren't those some of the definitions of homesteading?
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A Trough De-Icer - she won't have to break ice any more!
One thing I really appreciate in the winter is a tank de-icer that keeps the horses' water trough from freezing. Breaking ice with a sledge hammer is not my idea of fun. I refill the dogs' and chickens' waterers from this trough as well.
There are several types of heaters and de-icers for different types of troughs, so be sure to get the right kind. My Rubbermaid water trough requires a caged tank de-icer that won't melt the plastic.
A Grain Mill for the woman who wants to be more self-reliant
A bucket of wheat berries and a grain mill such as the Wonder Junior Deluxe Grain Mill. A grain mill gives you control over the quality of the food your family eats as well as boosting your preparedness and self-sufficiency.
A Mortar and Pestle for the gardener who grows herbs and medicinals
A mortar and pestle is handy to grind herbs and spices. I also use mine to grind my Himalayan pink salt into a finer consistency.
A Food Dehydrator
And for the produce from that year-round garden, a food dehydrator will preserve the garden's bounty. I use the L'Equip and love it. Another excellent brand is the Excalibur.
Dryer Balls, no fabric softener required

Woolen dryer balls from Sandra at Clearwater Farm. Woolen dryer balls are a natural alternative to using chemical-laden dryer sheets; we've been using dryer balls for years now.
A special mug for her coffee, tea or hot cocoa
Little fun gift ideas
-- Print out her favorite verse of Scripture in a fancy font on pretty paper (or by hand if you enjoy hand-lettering or calligraphy) and frame it.
-- A jar of natural udder balm for her goats or cow. Need a recipe so you can make it yourself? Here's one from the Prairie Homestead.
What's your idea of a perfect homestead gift? I hope you'll leave a comment and share a gift you'd love to receive.
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You might also enjoy:
Gift Ideas from the Homestead
10 Gifts for the Homestead Woman
The Third Annual Gift Guide for the Homestead Woman
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Great ideas! We need to look into a de-icer for sure.
ReplyDeleteJamie, that tank de-icer is a real miracle! You'd love it.
DeleteGreat list Kathi!
ReplyDeleteThank you for adding our dryer balls :)
You're welcome, Sandra. They are a great product. I love the natural colors.
DeleteGreat list of gift ideas for the homesteader. I have a canner on my wish list too! I also want clotheslines that are on the pulley like thing and a water filtration system.
ReplyDeleteMiss Nifty Thrifty, we had a pulley-type clothesline at a former home. I loved it!
DeleteGreat ideas! Thank you for sharing at the Homestead Blog Hop!!
ReplyDeleteGreat list of ideas! We recently bought a de-icer...soooo looking forward to using it this winter ;-)
ReplyDelete~Lori
Lori, you will love your de-icer. What a wonderful invention!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a critter cam so I can find out who is attacking my garden and visiting my cabin home at night. - Margy
ReplyDeleteMargy, that'd be the perfect gift for you. I'm sorry you're having a situation that requires this though. Thank you for adding to our list.
DeleteMargy, that'd be the perfect gift for you. I'm sorry you're having a situation that requires this though. Thank you for adding to our list.
DeleteGreat gift ideas! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer.
DeleteGreat list! I would like to get an Excalibur dehydrator. Our off brand dehydrator isn't quite cutting it for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop.
I hope you find an Excalibur under your tree, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteSloggers! That is on my list this year! Thank you for sharing over at Country Fair Blog Party! Jan @ tip Garden
ReplyDeleteYou'll love them, Jan!
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