Five Star Gift Ideas

For your granddaughter who enjoys homesteading and self-sufficiency, there are a variety of thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that align with her interests. Here are some suggestions that she might appreciate:

1. Homesteading Books: Look for books that cover various aspects of homesteading, such as gardening, canning, preserving, raising livestock, or sustainable living. Some popular titles include "The Backyard Homestead" by Carleen Madigan and "The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It" by John Seymour.

2. Seeds and Plants: Help her expand her homesteading skills by gifting her a selection of heirloom seeds or starter plants for her garden. Consider a mix of vegetables, herbs, or even rare and unusual plant varieties to make her gardening experience more exciting.

3. Beekeeping Starter Kit: If she's interested in beekeeping, a starter kit would be an excellent gift. It could include essential tools like a beekeeping suit, gloves, smoker, hive, and a guidebook to help her get started with this rewarding and sustainable hobby.

4. DIY Soap Making Kit: Encourage her creative side by giving her a DIY soap making kit. It could include natural ingredients, molds, fragrances, and step-by-step instructions, allowing her to create her own homemade soaps using eco-friendly methods.

5. Fermentation Kit: For someone interested in self-sufficiency, a fermentation kit can be a fantastic gift. It would provide her with all the tools necessary to make homemade sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, or even kombucha. This gift allows her to explore the art of fermentation and enjoy the benefits of healthy, homemade fermented foods.

6. Workshops or Classes: Look for homesteading or self-sufficiency workshops or classes in your area. Whether it's a beekeeping class, cheese-making workshop, or herbal medicine course, these hands-on experiences can deepen her knowledge and provide her with valuable skills.

7. Handcrafted Homesteading Tools: Consider gifting her handcrafted tools such as a personalized garden trowel or a hand-forged steel weeding hoe. These unique and artisanal tools would not only be functional but also hold sentimental value.

8. Outdoor Gear: If she enjoys spending time outdoors tending to her garden or animals, consider practical gifts like a durable pair of gardening gloves, a sturdy apron with multiple pockets, or a set of high-quality pruning shears.

9. Subscription to Homesteading Magazines: Give her the gift that keeps on giving by subscribing to a homesteading magazine. It would provide her with regular inspiration, tips, and tricks to enhance her homesteading journey.

10. Gift Certificates for Local Farm Stores: Support her love for self-sufficiency by providing her with gift certificates to local farm stores or sustainable living shops. This way, she can choose the tools, supplies, or organic products that align with her homesteading goals.

Remember, personalizing the gift to her specific interests and passions will show that you appreciate and support her love for homesteading and self-sufficiency. This will make the gift even more meaningful and special.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”