Here are 21 Christmas gift ideas for the homemaker in your life. All of these items come in under 25 dollars, making them budget friendly yet thoughtful.
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If you are trying to do a frugal Christmas this year, but you still want to give meaningful gifts, this is a great place to start.
Trying to save money throughout the holidays can be hard if you are one that loves gift giving.
Think outside the box when it comes to gifts, here are a few other ideas for a frugal, thoughtful gift.
- DIY a gift – make a scarf, a quilt out of scraps, body scrub, bath salts, bath bombs, or a rice bag warmer
- gift a course – sourdough making, gardening, herbal medicine, or soap making
- make cooking mixes in a mason jar – brownie mix, pancake mix, waffle mix, scone mix, or muffin mix
- make it a gift basket – make some homemade goodies, add in some chocolate, homemade soap, homemade body products, or homemade jam
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Gift Ideas for the Homemaker
These gift ideas are just that: ideas. Hopefully these will spark your imagination for the perfect gift for the homemaker in your life.
Wooden Measuring Spoons
These make a beautiful addition to any kitchen. Pretty enough to display, but absolutely functional for everyday life!
Egg gathering basket
Perfect for gathering eggs, or even just for displaying decor around the home.
Wooden Spatula
This is seriously the best kitchen utensil I own. If I could only have one utensil, this would be it! The homemaker in your life will be sure to love this!
Homesteading Book
If you have an aspiring homesteader on your Christmas list, they will love this book. This book will help them learn how to homestead even if they are on a very small piece of land.
Warm hat
This warm hat is the perfect errand running stocking hat. It is one of the few hats that is long enough to cover your ears, even if you have long hair. It even comes in so many pretty colors!
Sourdough Banneton Basket Set
Perfect for the homemaker who loves making homemade baked goods. All the tools you need to start making homemade sourdough loaves.
Sourdough Cookbook
A great gift for those that want to expand their sourdough knowledge with recipe variations and ideas.
Mortar and Pestle
This gift is perfect for any homemaker that does a lot of things in the kitchen or garden. Perfect for grinding salt or crushing herbs for the medicine cabinet or chicken noodle soup.
Cast Iron cookware
There are a lot of good quality cast iron cookware essentials that you can find for under 25 dollars. Think bread pans, skillets, grill pans, griddles, pie pans, or cornstick pans.
Rolling Pin
You can’t go wrong with a classic like this. A heavy duty rolling pin makes a great gift for those who love to bake. If you can find a handmade one from a local or small business, even better!
Oil Lamp
This makes a very pretty and rustic gift! Something your homemaker friend will love to cozy up her house with!
Wooden Measuring Cups
If you are looking for a gift for someone who spends lots of time in the kitchen, these wooden measuring cups are sure to please.
Chicken Wreath
I’m sorry, this is just too funny! If you are needing a gift for a chicken lover, does it get any better than this?!
Pretty Butter Dish
A farm fresh butter dish makes a great addition to a functional kitchen. Perfect for serving guests and everyday use.
Farm Animal Wall Art
If you have a friend who is an animal lover, how about some pretty wall art?
Hand Warming Mug
This style of coffee mug is really nice for warming your hands over the winter months. For some reason it just feels fancier.
Vintage Glass Jars
These are absolutely perfect for the homemaker who loves the vintage look. She can use these to store and display her coffee, sugar, or tea in.
Farm Animal Christmas Ornaments
Farm animal ornaments would make a good gift for the homesteader at heart, or anyone who loves animals.
Old-Fashioned on purpose
This is a great gift for those looking to live more simply while learning how to incorporate more old fashioned living into their lives. A great winter read!
Windmill Wall Art
Reminiscent of the old days, this windmill wall art is perfect for the friend that loves old fashioned decor.
Create your own cozy
This book is a guide to building the perfect cozy space that fits your personality, reaching beyond the current trend and fad.
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