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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss The Gifts Homesteaders Can Make On The Homestead For Family and Friends and Also Gifts Homesteaders Might Like To Receive.

The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 170 – November 27, 2022

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Homesteading Gifts: From Crafted Treasures to Practical Tools

With Christmas on the horizon, we explore the myriad of ways to create and choose meaningful presents, both homemade and purchased, for those who cherish the homesteading lifestyle.

Handcrafted Gifts

1. Food Delights: Jams, jellies, baked goods, and infusions like vinegars and oils.
2. Herbal Wreaths: Combining aesthetics with practicality, these wreaths made from herbs serve as beautiful kitchen decor.
3. Soap Making: Handmade soaps, from glycerin to lye varieties.
4. Wood Crafts: From practical wine racks to playful toys, woodcrafting offers a range of gift options.
5. Textile Creations: Knitted items, quilts, and fabric crafts like wax cloths and reusable bags.
6. Plants and Cuttings: Offering a piece of your garden to help others grow theirs.

Purchased Gifts

1. Books: A range of homesteading, gardening, and permaculture books.
2. Tools: Practical tools, both hand and power tools, are always appreciated.
3. Kitchen Equipment: From pressure canners to dehydrators, kitchen tools aid in food preservation and preparation.
4. Skill Development Kits: Beginner kits for activities like candle making, leatherworking, and soap making.
5. Classes and Experiences: Gifting classes or experiences related to homesteading skills or interests can be deeply enriching.

Practical Tools for Homesteaders

1. Clothing: Durable and safety-oriented clothing like bibs, boots, and chainsaw chaps.
2. Safety Gear: Ensuring the safety of your loved ones with protective equipment.
3. Destinations: Trips to homesteading-related locations or events can be a unique and memorable gift.

Conclusion

As homesteaders, our approach to gifts reflects our values of sustainability, practicality, and personal connection. Whether it’s a handmade item imbued with love and care or a practical tool to aid in our daily tasks, these gifts resonate deeply with our lifestyle. This holiday season, consider crafting a gift or choosing one that supports the homesteading journey of your loved ones.

Links:

• Tons of Wood Working Project Ideas and Instructions – https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewPeechWoodworking
• Leather Crafting – https://www.youtube.com/c/CorterLeather/videos 
• Beginner Soap Making Kit – https://amzn.to/3GyQMXE 
• Beginner Candle Making Kit – https://amzn.to/3tSNx5r 
• Leather Crafting Kit – https://amzn.to/3Va1kAo 
• Making Soap with Fat, Mother Earth News- https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/lets-make-some-soap-a-recipe-for-a-simple-lye-soap/
• DIY Garden Basket- https://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/diy-garden-harvest-basket-zm0z17sozfis/
• Wax Cloth- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai9ldAba8gQ
• Herbal Wreath- https://www.decoist.com/2014-11-25/diy-herb-wreath/?chrome=1
• Infuse Liquors- https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/how-to-make-infused-liquors-5-ways/
• Infused Oils- https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-flavored-herbal-oils-for-cooking-4846282
• Infused Vinegars- https://diynatural.com/make-infused-vinegar/

Suggested Book Links:

Permaculture Books

• Practical Permaculture – https://amzn.to/3ULep3B
• The Resilient Farm and Homestead – https://amzn.to/3dNAsGm
• Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability – https://amzn.to/3DSZtuo
• The Permaculture Handbook – https://amzn.to/3LMLxnE
• Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture – https://amzn.to/3DSZL4s
• Edible Forest Gardens (2 volume set) – https://amzn.to/3yix5hR
• The One-Straw Revolution – https://amzn.to/3Sflxnq
• Sepp Holzer’s Permaculture – https://amzn.to/3fmTnZ4
• Restoration Agriculture – https://amzn.to/3dM5VbO
• Paradise Lot – https://amzn.to/3r8zRSv
• Teaming with Microbes – https://amzn.to/3Cd6ogI
• Mycelium Running – https://amzn.to/3E0zlxF
• Introduction to Permaculture – https://amzn.to/3Ceo3V6
• Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual – https://amzn.to/3fiSxMS
• Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond – Volume 1 – https://amzn.to/3ULg49l – Volume 2 – https://amzn.to/3BP7hKS
• Create an Oasis with Greywater – https://amzn.to/3SFvxGl
• The Rooted Life (Beginning Permaculture)- https://amzn.to/3Xmh31e

Homesteading Books

• The Encyclopedia of Country Living – https://amzn.to/3LMwPx5
• Complete Foxfire Series 14-Book Collection Set – https://amzn.to/3UGO3Qo
• New Complete Book Of Self Sufficiency – https://amzn.to/3SxP5ML
• The Made-from-Scratch Life: Simple Ways to Create a Natural Home – https://amzn.to/3dNCgiC
• The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook – https://amzn.to/3Sz5ArJ
• Polyface Designs: A Comprehensive Construction Guide for Scalable Farming Infrastructure – https://amzn.to/3xG3kqO
• The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way – https://amzn.to/3Q14L9G 
• The Backyard Berry Book – https://amzn.to/3KEmsea
• Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving – https://amzn.to/3zGlIA7
• Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables – https://amzn.to/3JPsx6T
• Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing – https://amzn.to/3bPN2nC 
• Back to Basics- https://amzn.to/3V94wvW
• Polyface Micro- https://amzn.to/3glCG0Z
• Practical Projects- https://amzn.to/3TWAOcJ

Gardening Books

• Four-Season Harvest – https://amzn.to/3USzNUS
• Square Foot Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More in Less Space – https://amzn.to/3UGO9HK
• How to Grow More Vegetables – https://amzn.to/3RerY8P
• Plant Partners – https://amzn.to/3E1Faet
• The Grafter’s Handbook – https://amzn.to/3Sf5ZQo
• Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening – https://amzn.to/3UG35po
• The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible – https://amzn.to/3RgqlY8
• The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land – https://amzn.to/3dLTJrG
• The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming – https://amzn.to/3Cdml6H
• The Living Soil Handbook – https://amzn.to/3wadHCv 

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