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30+ Things To Buy Your Homesteader For Christmas

December 3, 2015 · In: family, homesteading

Homesteaders are not hard to buy for, and yet complicated all at the same time. People don’t think about buying overalls or beard oil for fellas, and they definitely don’t think a woman wants a membership to a gardening company.

Have no fear — whether you’re a homesteader or love a homesteader, I’m here to help. Here are some of the must haves that homesteaders are always in need of. And some of them may not even realize they need them in their lives just yet. Tried, tested, and true…here are our favorite things!

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— • “THE NECESSITIES” GIFTS • —

 

 

 

MEN’S BOOTS

 

We’ve had the boot conversation on our homestead page before. A lot of homesteaders say they don’t pay the big bucks for work boots because they don’t have the money. But we have found that when you find a good brand, you stick with it, and you pay for it. Our local co-op has a warranty on their boots, therefore making $125 to $165 not seem so bad. With that said, Mountain Man can work out some boots. It is his livelihood. He is in the dirt and muck all day everyday. He is an electrician, property maintenance manager, and HVAC technician. These are the boots that he has tested for years, and the boots he constantly continues to go back to.

The boots above are currently his boot of choice in the Summer months and as a “wear out” boot.
These are Ariat Men’s Workhog pull on boots.

Other boots he enjoys.

Irish Setter Work Boots (by Red Wing)
Red Wing Logger Boot (Made in the USA)

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WOMEN’S BOOTS

I don’t know where I would be without my Slogger boots (affiliate link). I searched high and low for a boot that would last in the mud for longer than 4 months. I cannot tell you the countless amount of times I had to trek to the co-op or local Tractor Supply for a pair of boots.
I thought I’d invest into another well known brand one day. Years and years ago, this particular “well known brand” was made in the USA and it also came with a warranty in the box. Nope, not this time. I marched right back to my local farm store and returned them. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Slogger boots, more than 75% cheaper than the other boots, were made in the USA and they’ve held up nicely! I’m happy I returned the others and bought these!
Other brands of boots I have tested 
and thoroughly enjoy:

Ariat Work Boots
Ariat Western Boots
Nocona Western Boots

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MEN’S CARHARTT INSULATED OVERALL (Quilt Lined)
These come in different colors and sizes. Mountain Man loves his, and especially loves the zippers and buttons up the side of the legs and waist. These are great for hunting and work around the homestead. They are a must have in the Winter months. These bibs also come in un-lined. 

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WOMEN’S CARHARTT INSULATED OVERALLS (Quilt Lined)
Duh….did you think they were just for men!? I love my Carhartt overalls in the Winter time. They are a must. Otherwise, I’d freeze my tail off! And, yes, I do wear my PJs under them!

I also enjoy:
Carhartt Flannel Lined Pants

 

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WOMEN’S CARHARTT VEST
I have spent years trying to find a vest that would actually fit me without being too baggy — one that I could zip up the front without feeling like I’m an over-sized marshmallow. Well, my search finally ended this year, and I cannot praise this Carhartt vest anymore than I already have. This is a must have for any woman’s closet! And it does come in different colors, but I have the black.

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FIELD & STREAM APPAREL
I could really wear absolutely anything from Field & Stream; though I’m currently in love with their flannel shirts. They are really spectacular for the homestead, and for wearing out as well.

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YakTrax Socks
These are the most comfortable socks you will ever find when it comes to winter wear. I swear by them. The best! They are currently BOGO at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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— • “THE UNIQUE” GIFTS • —

 

 

SEEDS OF THE MONTH CLUB

….because every single homesteader loves collecting new and amazing seeds tailored specifically to their region!!

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Learn Herbs As Food And As Medicine in the Online Herbal Course

HERBAL COURSE

This would be the perfect gift for any herbalist or homesteader wanting to learn more about herbs. There are some incredible resources on this website through these courses!

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CANNING SUPPLIES
…because we could ALWAYS use them!

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MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS

Some of our favorites:

Mother Earth News
The Piedmont Virginian
Garden & Gun
Saveur
Field & Stream
Organic Life
Outdoor Life
Herb Quarterly
Country Living

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BOOKS

Some of our favorites:

Fresh Eggs Daily
Duck Eggs Daily
The Small Scale Poultry Flock
Beyond The Pellet (for rabbits)
Country Wisdom & Know How
The Nourished Kitchen
Nourishing Traditions
The Nourishing Traditions of Baby & Child Care
Herbal Antibiotics

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FINGERLESS GLOVES
My friend Casey, over at Wayland Brook Creations, is an amazing crocheter. I used to be able to whip these out often, but my wrists tend to give me problems now. She is my go-to girl for all things crochet now!

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PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
…every good homesteader needs photos of their family with their chickens!!
Find a local photographer, or view my website for more information:  www.amyfewell.com

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— • “IF YOU CAN SPLURGE” GIFTS • —

VITAMIX BLENDER

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MEAT GRINDER

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EXCALIBUR DEHYDRATOR 

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BRINSEA INCUBATOR
Use code FEWELLHATCH for an additional discount!!

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DEWALT DRILL SET

Wherever Mountain Man is, there also is his drill set. It is constantly attached to his hip!

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HITACHI MITER SAW
…because I need to build rabbit hutches…c’mon!

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YETI COOLER

You wouldn’t think spending this much on a cooler is very efficient. But let me assure you—if you’re out on the water in 100 degree temps, or if you’ve spent a day hunting and need a place to store your kill, this is the cooler to get!

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There are, of course, about a bajillion other things I could put on this list—but these are some of the basics we have really enjoyed or have wanted this past year (or few years). Either way, I’m sure your homesteader will love you no matter what you buy for them. Remember, it’s the thought that counts!!

 

By: Amy K. Fewell · In: family, homesteading · Tagged: Christmas, gifts, homesteader

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America’s 250th birthday. 9/11 was 25 years ago. America’s 250th birthday. 9/11 was 25 years ago. 

We have entered the Hebrew calendar year of 5787. And we are headed into 2027. 

Two very important cross overs in our history right now. 

The number 25 means “grace upon grace”.

The number 7 means “completion”. 

The numbers 9 and 11 mean judgement. They were important in history long before now. 

This isn’t numerology, it’s history. God is a God of numbers—from the beginning of time. 

Friends, prophetically speaking, I believe we are headed into a final year of “grace upon grace”. This era we have been in is closing—coming to completion. And a new era is about to open. 

I keep sensing in my spirit “make 2027 count”. And I would be saying this with a loud horn if I could, from the mountain tops. 

Whatever it is you’ve been procrastinating on—MAKE 2027 BE THE YEAR you stop waiting, procrastinating, or being lazy about it. 

What lies on the other side is not something many will expect. Nor are many ready for. 

The realms are shaking. And whatever is not of Yahweh will be shaken once more. In every way.

He is for us, He is with us, and He will guide us. 

Make it count.
“Now there was a famine in the land…” That’s how “Now there was a famine in the land…”

That’s how Genesis 26 opens, and I couldn’t get past it. Famine is a topic Yahweh has brought to my attention over and over these last few years, and as a watchman, I take note. So I sat in this chapter. It isn’t a story about scarcity. It’s a story of sustainability and favor.

In the middle of a famine, Isaac planted crops and reaped a hundredfold the very same year. His flocks, herds, and household grew so large that the Philistines envied him. They filled his father’s wells with dirt. And King Abimelek finally told him, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.”

Isaac wasn’t powerful because of armies or gold. He was powerful because he could sustain his household. His wealth was the riches of the earth: food, livestock, linen, trades, and skills. He didn’t need a king to take care of his family. He did that with the help of Yahweh.

And that has always intimidated the kingdoms of this world.

Wells weren’t just water. They were a claim to the land. Filling in Abraham’s wells tried to erase his family’s inheritance. Isaac dug them back open.

Peace didn’t come at the first well, or the second. It came at the third, Rehoboth: “Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” Settling took patience and maturity.

Favor didn’t mean skipping the work. Isaac still had to dig, plant, and do his due diligence.

The same king who sent him away came back asking for a treaty, because they “saw clearly that the Lord was with you.”

When God rests the favor of sustainability on a people, the world takes notice. Some will try to squash it. Others will fear and reverence it.

Friends, this is the mission of the church. Not just physical sustainability, but spiritual. We are a sovereign people in the Kingdom of Yahweh, called to be a house of provision and refuge, a traveling Goshen in a hungry land. We don’t walk in fear of earthly kingdoms. We walk in the fear of the Lord.
He still shows favor on the Isaacs.

Read more in this new Substack post…

Comment ISAAC to have it sent to your inbox.
Most people look at a peach tree and think about t Most people look at a peach tree and think about the fruit, but peach leaf has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine.

Herbalist Matthew Wood describes peach (Prunus persica) as primarily cooling, moistening, soothing, and calming, particularly when tissues are hot, dry, irritated, and hypersensitive.

Traditionally, peach leaf has been used for:

• Nausea + vomiting — especially a hot, irritated, overly sensitive stomach
• Pregnancy-related nausea — a traditional use of peach leaf
• Digestive irritation — including abdominal tenderness and an irritated stomach
• Dry, irritating coughs — when respiratory tissues feel hot, dry, ticklish, and sensitive
• Allergic irritation — especially with redness, dryness, itching, and hypersensitivity
• Dry, reactive skin — when tissues are red, hot, itchy, or irritated
• Nervousness + restlessness — particularly with overstimulation and difficulty settling down
• Menopausal heat — especially hot flashes accompanied by dryness and irritation
• Urinary irritation — when bladder tissues are hot, tender, and irritated

The energetic picture is what ties these seemingly unrelated uses together:

HOT + DRY + IRRITATED + SENSITIVE

Peach leaf is both cooling and moistening, making it particularly interesting when heat and dryness exist together.

This is why learning herbal energetics matters. Instead of simply asking, “What herb is good for this symptom?” we learn to ask, “What is happening in the tissues, and which herb matches that pattern?”

Now is the time to grab those peach leaves before they begin to turn in the changing of seasons!
Are you ever overwhelmed by all the information an Are you ever overwhelmed by all the information and headlines you read? Headlines don’t bother me one bit—because I know I am held in the hands of Yahweh. But I am prone to the desire to consume information. I want to learn how things work, how I can fix something, how I can make our family more sustainable, the teachings of theology, or the traditional discoveries of the earth, health, and wellness. 

I often think of Solomon and the Apostle’s writings—what is life if I gain all the knowledge and wisdom in the world but lose my soul? What is it if I have not love? 

I feel like the last few years of my life has been increasingly frantic. Static. I can pinpoint the spiritual encounter when this started. Yet as this year draws closer to an end, I feel the Lord drawing me deeper into a reset. I have clearer vision of His will for our lives as a family. I have refreshed revelation of our mission. And over the last week or so I’ve been feeling like this weight coming off of me bit by bit. 

It has been a process, but a beautiful one. I have looked back on the last three years and seen the hand of God, but also the distractions of the enemy. And yet in those distractions God was still merciful and gracious. Still teaching and humbling me. Still loving me. Even when I am prone to “gain knowledge”, still reminding me of His parameters and boundaries. 

We never reach “there”. We are always waiting to arrive somewhere, but that never happens when you’re on mission with Him. The mission just keeps expanding—just as the parable of the mustard tree says. So if you are waiting to reach that “place” of comfort or “figured it out”, it doesn’t work that way. The kingdom builds on every next step—so does the mission God gave you. 

And so, when your heart is overwhelmed because you realize you’ve been trying to do it from a place of “knowing”, goto the Rock that is higher. Higher, because He has greater vision, ability, and mercy for what is to come. 

I am excited about 2027. Even in the turmoil that I know is about to begin—as a disciple of the Most High, my soul awaits to see the promises He has made, for He is faithful and just, a refuge in times of trouble. Selah ❤️‍🔥
The headline sounds revolutionary: “Trump Signs Or The headline sounds revolutionary: “Trump Signs Order to Help Ranchers Bypass USDA-Inspected Processing Facilities.”

But what does the executive order actually do?

It directs the USDA to:

• Investigate unfair or monopolistic practices in the meatpacking industry.

• Review regulations and remove unnecessary reporting and overly prescriptive inspection requirements where current law allows.

• Expand cooperative inspection programs that let qualifying state-inspected processors sell meat across state lines.

• Provide training and technical assistance to small processors.

• Help farmers locate slaughter and processing options.

• Work toward a guaranteed-loan program for small and regional processors.

• Report within 60 days on the laws preventing state-inspected or custom-exempt meat from entering interstate commerce.

These may be worthwhile steps, or not. Processing consolidation has left family farmers with fewer choices, longer wait times, higher costs, and less control over the food they raise.

But here is the important part:

This order does NOT immediately give farmers a new legal right to butcher their livestock and sell that meat directly to consumers, especially across state lines. It does not eliminate federal inspection requirements or make custom-exempt meat legal for interstate commerce.

The order repeatedly states that USDA must act “consistent with applicable law.” An executive order can direct an agency to use authority it already has, but it cannot erase or rewrite federal statutes.

For lasting change, Congress must pass laws creating a clear, lawful path for family farmers and small processors to feed their communities. We’ve said this before—we aren’t fixing this in 4 years without a miracle—pass the Farm Bill!

A farmer selling meat directly to an informed neighbor is not the same as an industrial corporation distributing millions of pounds through a national supply chain. Our laws should recognize that difference.

This order may open a door and identify the barriers. But it does not finish the work.

Executive action may begin the conversation.

LEGISLATION is what can make the change real, durable, and firmly rooted.

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