I had a fun, online, conversation recently with some homesteader “chicks”. Some, like me, are urban homesteaders. Others have lots of acreage. And we got to chatting about what we want for Christmas. There wasn’t a bottle of perfume on the list, although chocolate, a cute sweater, and a date night did make the cut.
Homesteading women are hard workers, and that was certainly reflected in their wish list. What kind of woman would want homesteading supplies for Christmas? A passionate, dedicated one who knows who knows what she wants in life, that’s who!
So. Just what do homesteading women want for Christmas? Well, here’s the list in no special order:
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Warmth and Protection
Homesteaders spend a lot of time outdoors. The clothes they wear are important. They need warm socks and gloves, hats, boots and jackets. And hand warmers, too. Don’t forget the hand warmers.
Muck boots are a favorite, as well as Uggs. And did you know that Carhartt’s has a women’s line? Yes! And she wants them all!
In the Kitchen
Homesteader chicks spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and they are asking for tools to make their job easier! Probably half of the items my friends mentioned were for the kitchen.
Well, of course she wants an egg skelter. Where else will she keep all those eggs the hens are laying?
Canning supplies – a water bath canner, or pressure canner, and more jars and lids!
She wants a meat grinder, a pasta maker, and a flour mill.
A dehydrator (this is the one I got last year for Christmas and I love it!)
Fermentation lids, and a fermentation crock
A really cute apron.
A power blender, an extra large crockpot, a food processor, and a Berkey water filter.
Cast iron pots, bread pan, and muffin pan.
Metal or glass food storage containers.
For the Garden
Seeds, (great stocking stuffer), grow lights (check out this post), and a garden seeder.
A cold frame or greenhouse.
Other Supplies
Goodness, gracious. These girls want to do it all! They want:
Maple syrup making supplies Me!!! I want this!!!
A loom, a spinning wheel, and wool carding paddles
Knitting needles and wool yarn
A pocket knife, hand tools, and a multi tool
. . . and this bumper sticker .
Phew! That was exhausting, and you’ve got your work cut out for you. You better get shoppin’.
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Sylvia says
This is great! Laughed, but having been on the land for over 20 years have most of it, but still trying new things! Thanks