Every year around this time, I compile a list of the best Christmas gifts for homesteaders. Typically this list of gift ideas includes things that I love, use, or covet for my own homestead, and things that I know other modern homesteaders will love too!
As each new holiday season approaches, I update the list to include new gadgets, products, and gift ideas that have made their way onto my own list of personal favourite things over the past year, and I curate the list even further.
As a general rule, I’m all about quality over quantity, and while that certainly doesn’t have to mean expensive, it does mean I look at items as investments, whether they’re for our family or for someone else’s. I’ve included practical gift ideas and awesome gifts for you or a homesteading friend or family member on your gift list.
This year I narrowed down what was once a very long gift list to just a handful of my favourite things for gift giving (and receiving!) I’ve also included discounts and coupon codes wherever applicable, so get ready to stock up on the best gifts of the year for you or your favorite homesteader!
Full disclosure: Most of the following links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. However this will not cost you any more (and in fact, with some of my exclusive discount codes, you’ll even save money by shopping through my links!
Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer
Home freeze dryers are a game changer when it comes to food preservation. Unlike canning and regular dehydrating, you can freeze dry just about any food without worrying about safety.
What’s the difference between a freeze dryer and a dehydrator?
The difference between a freeze dryer and a regular dehydrator is that a freeze dryer will flash freeze your food first and then dry it. This makes it safe to dry things that a normal dehydrator can’t, like eggs, dairy and even whole meals! It also apparently won’t change the texture like a regular dehydrator does. Plus, your freeze dried food will last up to 25 years on the shelf!
I purchased a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer last year and it’s been a total game changer for food preservation. And the flavour and texture is unmatched by other food preservation techniques like canning, fermenting, and dehydrating. Freeze dried raw peaches actually taste like raw peaches, and they have the same texture when rehydrated!
I freeze dried shredded cheddar cheese the other day, and it melted beautifully in a cheese sauce I made for dinner the other night. You’d never know it had been freeze dried.
A Harvest Right Freeze Dryer is an investment piece for sure, but it has quickly become one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in our kitchen and home.
Right now you can save up to $1,000 during Harvest Right’s annual Black Friday special. Plus, you can enter to win a FREE freeze dryer when you visit the website—no purchase required!
*If you’ve already got a freeze dryer (or you plan on buying one), I highly recommend getting yourself a copy of Freeze-Drying the Harvest, by Carolyn Thomas of Homesteading Family. Carolyn is a freeze drying pioneer, and her debut book from Homestead Living covers everything you need to know so you can safely and properly preserve food for up to 25 years or more on your shelf. It includes an A-Z guide on specifics for preserving everything from fruits and veggies to meat and dairy, and has quickly become my go-to reference guide for freeze drying.
Subscription to Homestead Living Magazine
As the editor-in-chief of Homestead Living magazine, I might be a little biased, but this is truly one of the most beautiful and useful publications in the homesteading space—one that you’ll want to collect and save on your shelf for years to come. Each issue is packed with inspiring stories and timeless information on everything from cooking and gardening to herbalism and raising livestock (and everything in between).
It’s also the gift that keeps on giving. Purchase an annual subscription before the end of 2025 and get 6 print issues delivered to your door for just $29!
The Beekeeper’s Apothecary
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If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the aspiring herbalist in your life, The Beekeeper’s Apothecary is it. Author Kaylee Richardson of the popular YouTube channel, The Honeystead, poured her heart, soul, and years of wisdom and experience as a beekeeper and an herbalist into this gorgeous book that’s worthy of a spot on your coffee table or displayed on your shelf.
But it’s more than just a pretty face. Inside you’ll find practical advice on how to use herbs to support your health, how to make your own medicinal teas, tinctures, and salves, how to use bee products like honey and beeswax as part of your herbal apothecary, and so much more.
With 110 recipes for everything from immune-boosting herbal honey to uplifting love tincture to respiratory salve and so many more, this is a must-have addition to your own apothecary or home library.
The Old-Fashioned On Purpose Planner (2026)
I love a good planner. There’s something about actually putting pen to paper and writing down goals, hopes, dreams, and plans that makes it feel like anything is possible—especially at the start of a new year. But I’ve always felt like something was missing from the other planners I’ve tried—like there just wasn’t any space for the homesteading tasks on my list, while there were other parts that I just would never use.
Then, Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead created the first edition of The Old-Fashioned On Purpose Planner back in 2020, and I was hooked. Not only does this planner have space for all of my weekly and monthly tasks, it also has dedicated sections for meal planning, preserving, garden planning, farm records, and more to help you stay on top of all of your tasks both on and off the homestead. Plus, the design is truly stunning. I look forward to walking into my office and seeing this planner sitting on my desk every day, and can’t wait to start filling out my brand new 2026 planner!
Because this is a dated planner, there’s a limited supply available, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Get yours here before they sell out, and get a jumpstart on the new year!
The Tallowed Truth Tallow Balm
I started using this tallow balm on my face and skin two years ago when I purchased a couple of these little tins as stocking stuffers (one for my own stocking of course), and I absolutely love it! The tallow has made my skin so smooth and soft, and I continue to get compliments from people saying that my skin looks so young, and asking about my skincare regimen.
Tallow is rendered beef fat, which is a rich in fat-soluble vitamins and nourishing fatty acids that support hydration and skin barrier function. It is also easily absorbed into the skin, and has also been shown to help with skin issues like eczema and psoriasis.
But If that weren’t enough to sell me (which it is!), The Tallowed Truth is also a small Canadian family business that supports freedom in every aspect of the word, including medical freedom and freedom from government overreach, not to mention freedom from nasty chemicals in your skincare and body products! You can feel good about supporting this company and using their products all ways around.
My favourite product is their signature “F-Balm” Grass-Fed Tallow Balm with Honey and Frankincense, but they also carry soap, face cream, natural sunscreen, and an unscented version of their F-Balm Tallow Balm. All of their products make great stocking stuffers, for you or someone else.
Get 15% off at checkout when you purchase through this link.
Farmhouse Teas Gift Sets
If you’ve been a long-time reader here on my blog, you know just how much I love Farmhouse Teas! It’s a small family-owned business that produces and sells delicious organic loose leaf teas, make-your-own-kombucha kits, dried herbs, and so much more!
You really can’t go wrong with anything from Farmhouse Teas, but their Christmas gift sets are especially good for hostess gifts, teachers, or stocking stuffers! The Holiday Trio Loose Leaf Tea Set or the Country Christmas Teas Gift Set are both a perfect introduction to their cozy, festive tea blends.
For the kids in the family, Farmhouse Teas’ limited edition Cocoa Bar in a Box makes for the perfect fun holiday treat!
TrueLeaf Market Seeds & Gardening Supplies
TrueLeaf Market has been one of my favourite seed suppliers for years now, and not just for vegetable seeds, but for sprouts and microgreens too! Their 3-tray stackable sprouter, which I pull out every winter so I can grow fresh greens right on my counter even when it’s snowing outside.
TrueLeaf Market has evolved over the years, and now carries everything from seeds and bulbs to garden and kitchen tools. Truly a one-stop shop for the gardener or homesteader on your list!
ForJars Lids and Canning Supplies
I’ve been using ForJars canning lids for a few years now, and have had great success with them. The seal rate is very high, and the gauge is nice and thick (not flimsy like some of the newer brands on the market).
Their vacuum sealer is another great product that I’ve found myself using a lot this year to seal Mason jars full of freeze dried food. It can also be used to extend the shelf life of dry goods (rice, beans, pasta, etc.) so your food stays fresh on the shelf for years. Plus, I love that it’s a simple hand pump, so I never have to worry about needing electricity to operate it.
Use code ANNA10 for 10% off the entire ForJars website!
Cultures For Health Kits
Whether you want to try your hand at cheesemaking or wade into the wonderful world of fermentation, Cultures For Health Kits contain everything you need to get started.
Choose from a user-friendly, all-inclusive kit that walks you through step-by-step on how to make cheese, kombucha, water or milk kefir, sourdough, yogurt, or fermented veggies.
Use code HH10 for 10% off your order!
Plant Therapy Essential Oils
From individual essential oils to festive diffuser blends and gift sets, Plant Therapy has you covered this year for everybody on your shopping list.
I’ve been a loyal Plant Therapy fan for years, and use their essential oils in everything from my homemade laundry detergent and bathroom cleaner to homemade candles and body products. Plus, I love to add them to my diffuser for a clean, natural fragrance that makes the house smell so good!
On the website, you can also find natural home and body care products, including candles, room sprays, lotions and more! Plant Therapy takes the guesswork out of gifting with their very own personalized gift guide, which you can find right here.
Well, that’s a wrap for this year’s top homestead gifts! I hope you got some great gift ideas for you or anyone on your list who’s pursuing a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Now I want to know, what would YOU add to this list???
I’m always on the lookout for new tools and products to make this whole homesteading thing just a little bit easier, more productive, and fun! If you have any products or items that you love and use all the time, comment below and share!
Also, be sure to check out my list of handmade gifts that anyone can make with simple ingredients and materials.
And remember, while gifts and “things” are certainly a great way to compliment our lives, at the end of the day, the best parts of this season are the things that are priceless. So above all else be sure to take time to slow down, spend time with the people you love most and make a conscious effort to be grateful for everything you already have. There may be a great many problems in the world today, but there’s so much to be grateful for too.
Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons…
Another thank you for your suggestions. I have been using an immersion blender for a few years now as I hate pulling out my huge blender and I have “gone through” a number of cheap immersion blenders. The plastic parts always seem to break down. I took your advice and purchased a Breville. It is fantastic. I’ve had it for a couple of years now and use it on a regular basis. Definitely worth the money instead of replacing the cheap stuff over and over again and being frustrated when they break down in the middle of using them. This would be a great Christmas gift for someone you love. Breville is the best.
OMG, Love, love, love Plant Therapy. Thank you for introducing it to me. I also have tried many brands especially the ones that are in the stores around Christmas. None of them are even close to Plant Therapy. My very favourite essential oil is Persian Lime. I use it daily. I haven’t found it anywhere else but Plant Therapy. Thanks again for bringing this into my life.
I think you should check out Doterra essential oils. They are non-chemical based essential oils, and they have many other products on there that are natural too. I for one use the laundry detergent (its even gentle enough to use for my 8 month old clothes and bedding); I use their essential oils for a variety of different things, like on dryer balls.
I actually did try DoTerra when I was looking for a brand of oils I liked. But they’re way too expensive and I don’t like the MLM business model. After doing a few years of research on reputable oil companies, I discovered Plant Therapy oils are just as natural and effective but at a fraction of the cost and without the predatory business model. I also use them on my wool dryer balls:)