Last minute gifts for self-sufficient folks

There is still time to throw together a thoughtful and unique gift for the folks on your list who want to get back to basics and be more self-sufficient.  We threw together 3 lists of items you could easily assemble into a gift basket that will be talked about for the whole year.  We have actually used all of these items for years to make our own maple syrup and raise chickens.  These are legit.

Gift Basket: DIY Maple Syrup Starter Kit

Combine these items to make a really unique gift basket for that hard to shop for person who has a lot of great interests. Start with the book for everything they’ll need to know and the tapping materials and they’ll be making some sweet syrup next spring with ease!   Click here to see the full list of ideas for your DIY Maple Syrup Start Kit gift basket.

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Gift Basket: Raising Meat Chickens Starter Kit

Great gift ideas for the aspiring self-sufficient go-getter interested in raising their own chicken meat! If assembling into a gift basket, start with the book for everything they’ll need to know and don’t forget the sharp knife to really make an impression!  Click here for the full list of ideas for your Raising Meat Chickens Starter Kit gift basket!

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Gift Basket: Cooking with Maple Syrup

Here’s a perfect gift basket idea for the chef on your list to get them cooking with a down to earth, local sweetener, maple syrup. Click here for the full list of ideas for your Cooking With Maple Syrup gift basket!

See all of our idea lists by clicking here.