{"id":1417,"date":"2015-12-10T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T16:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/?p=1417"},"modified":"2015-12-12T15:55:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-12T20:55:00","slug":"holiday-gift-ideas-stocking-stuffers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/holiday-gift-ideas-stocking-stuffers.html","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Gift Ideas &#8211; Stocking Stuffers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Need holiday gift ideas? Here are some of Santa&#8217;s favorite stocking stuffers!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.71429; font-size: 1rem;\">(New items\u00a0added weekly thru December 2015)<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1433 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/stuffers.jpg\" alt=\"Stocking Stuffers\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/stuffers.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/stuffers-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=180\" target=\"_blank\">Homesteader&#8217;s Supply Gift Certificates<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Does the holiday season leave you stumped when it comes to choosing presents\u00a0for friends and family? Are you looking for a practical gift someone will actually use? Do you need the perfect something for the person who already has &#8220;everything&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1434 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/giftcertif.jpg\" alt=\"HS Gift Certificates\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/giftcertif.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/giftcertif-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no need to wrack your brain when you can just order\u00a0Homesteader&#8217;s Supply Gift Certificates for all the homesteaders and home cooks on your holiday list! You can&#8217;t go wrong when they pick out their own presents! A Homesteader&#8217;s Supply Gift Certificate is hassle-free gift guaranteed to make your loved ones smile.<\/p>\n<p>Our gift certificates come in denominations from $25 to $200. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=180\" target=\"_blank\">here <\/a>to order yours today!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;zenid=1fa53dce63877dab99c0f37557f7f3df&amp;keyword=yogurt+culture\" target=\"_blank\">Yogurt <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=234_170&amp;products_id=1693\" target=\"_blank\">Kefir <\/a>Cultures<\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Shipping to the lower 48 states!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>ProTip<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you use some of the yogurt you made to inoculate the next batch, you will get a whole lot more batches out of these than the package states!\u00a0Read how to do that <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=234_170&amp;products_id=892\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1435\" style=\"width: 223px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=bulgarian\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1435\" class=\"wp-image-1435 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bulgarian-e1449952027465.jpg\" alt=\"Bulgarian Yogurt\" width=\"213\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulgarian Yogurt<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can order our Bulgarian Yogurt Culture in single packages or 5-packs. Each envelope contains enough to inoculate 2 quarts (or liters) of milk.<\/p>\n<p>Our Danisco ABY-2C Thermophilic Yogurt Culture makes a thicker, sweeter yogurt. The small jar contains enough culture to make 8 gallons of yogurt. The large bottle makes 300 gallons!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1436\" style=\"width: 203px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=234_170&amp;products_id=1693\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1436\" class=\"wp-image-1436 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kefir-e1449952310858.jpg\" alt=\"Foamy Kefir Culture\" width=\"193\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foamy Kefir Culture<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Kefir is easy to make, deliciously creamy&#8230;and super healthy! You use this freeze-dried concentrated lactic starter for direct milk inoculation. Jar contains enough to make 16, 2-quart batches! Also available in 100 gram size; just call us at (928) 583-0254.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=185_186\" target=\"_blank\">Cheese Cultures<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>The flavor of a cheese is determined by the type of culture used, the timing of each phase, and the temperatures called for in the recipe. We offer a variety of cheese cultures from different countries, including Canada, France and Italy. You can purchase any of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=185_186\" target=\"_blank\">these <\/a>individually.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1437\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_190&amp;products_id=1150\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"wp-image-1437 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/culture_sampler_kit.jpg\" alt=\"Culture Sampler Kit\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/culture_sampler_kit.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/culture_sampler_kit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/culture_sampler_kit-650x488.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/culture_sampler_kit-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Culture Sampler Kit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Trying the different brands of cultures will help you find and make your favorite cheeses. If you&#8217;re feeling brave (or happen to have a lot of experience making cheese), you&#8217;ll love our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_190&amp;products_id=1150\" target=\"_blank\">Culture Sampler Kit<\/a>, which includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 cheese cultures you can use to make soft cheeses (like cream cheese, sour cream, quark, cottage cheese, fromage blanc, chevre frais, feta, and even cultured butter); semi-soft cheeses (like brick, Jack, farmer&#8217;s, Gouda); and even some of the hard cheeses (like mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and Romano)<\/li>\n<li>1 packet of our favorite Bulgarian yogurt culture<\/li>\n<li>Lipase for creating sharper cheeses<\/li>\n<li>2 yards of 90-count cheesecloth<\/li>\n<li>Recipe booklet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>\u00a0Liquid Vegetarian Rennet<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_1438\" style=\"width: 120px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_187&amp;products_id=2367\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1438\" class=\"wp-image-1438 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rennet-e1449953117768.jpg\" alt=\"Liquid Vegetarian Rennet, 1 oz.\" width=\"110\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liquid Vegetarian Rennet, 1 oz.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rennet is a coagulating enzyme produced by the fermentation of a purified culture of the fungal specie Mucor miehei. Ours is a Double Strength rennet that contains no animal products or dyes! Available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_187&amp;products_id=2367\" target=\"_blank\">1-ounce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_187&amp;products_id=1528\" target=\"_blank\">2-ounce<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_187&amp;products_id=1527\" target=\"_blank\">4-ounce<\/a> sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Also available in tablet form in packages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_187&amp;products_id=107\" target=\"_blank\">10 <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=185_187&amp;products_id=805\" target=\"_blank\">100<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We also now carry liquid animal rennet.<\/strong> One difference is that animal rennet sets up faster.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Shipping to the lower 48 states!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=183&amp;products_id=2074\" target=\"_blank\">Prepper Pro<\/a><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>EVERY COOK NEEDS ONE!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the ultimate tool for fermenting or canning! <strong>You&#8217;ll be finding amazing new ways to use it in your kitchen almost every day!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The design is perfect for pressing veggies like cabbage to break up the fibers and release liquid. It&#8217;s also perfect for packing veggies into the fermenting vessel. Each end is sized differently for different needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=183&amp;products_id=2074\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-597 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Prepper-Pro-95x300.jpg\" alt=\"Prepper Pro\" width=\"95\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Prepper-Pro-95x300.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Prepper-Pro.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Made of Appalachian maple wood and seasoned with 100% raw organic coconut oil!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Shipping within the lower 48 states!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=183&amp;products_id=2075\" target=\"_blank\">Veggie Fermenting Starter Culture<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>You need this starter culture to ferment raw vegetables for delicious foods like sauerkraut and kimchi. This freeze-dried lactic bacteria is manufactured by Biena, the maker of some of the best cheese cultures on the market.<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=183&amp;products_id=2075\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1422 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/veggie_ferment_culture-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"veggie_ferment_culture\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/veggie_ferment_culture-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/veggie_ferment_culture.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nLactococcus lactissubsp lactis<br \/>\nLactococcus lactis subsp cremoris<br \/>\nLactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar diacetylactis<br \/>\nLeuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris<br \/>\nDextrose carrier<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>You can even use this culture to make butter, sour cream and even certain soft cheeses!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Shipping within the lower 48 states!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=183\" target=\"_blank\">Pickle Pro Lids\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Our exclusive Pickle-Pro Vegetable Fermenting Lids fit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=183&amp;products_id=1952\" target=\"_blank\">REGULAR <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=183&amp;products_id=1754\" target=\"_blank\">WIDE-MOUTH<\/a> canning jars. Be sure to order the right size!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=183\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1421 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lid-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"PicklePro Lid\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lid-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lid.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe provide the lid with airlock and a rubber seal, you provide the glass jars and the ring to secure it to the jar. When your bounty is fermented, simply remove the Pickle-Pro set up and seal your jar with a regular metal canning lid.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Bonus <\/strong><\/span>Recipe for our yummy Garlic Dill Pickles included free with your order!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free shipping\u00a0to the lower 48 states! Order a 3-pack and get free shipping to Alaska and Hawaii!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=2_39&amp;products_id=1721\" target=\"_blank\">Emergency Sleeping Bag &#8211; Set of 4<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Emergency shelter for you and your loved ones! Great for camping, hiking, boating, emergencies, etc. Don&#8217;t be caught without them, especially in winter. Make sure all your cars are equipped with at least one sleeping bag for each passenger. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sold in sets of four for better pricing!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=2_39&amp;products_id=1721\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1420 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bag-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"bag\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bag-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bag.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And, believe it or not, it&#8217;s small enough to fit in your Santa stocking!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opens up to 84&#8243; x 36&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Metallic &amp; polyester fabric<\/li>\n<li>Compact &amp; lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Water &amp; wind resistant<\/li>\n<li>Long lasting &amp; reusable<\/li>\n<li>Can also be used as ground cover or emergency blanket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=2_39&amp;products_id=1904\" target=\"_blank\">AccuSharp Knife Sharpener<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>This is the one we use at Homesteader&#8217;s Supply and it&#8217;s fabulous!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=2_39&amp;products_id=1904\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1419 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/knife_sharpener.jpg\" alt=\"knife_sharpener\" width=\"425\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/knife_sharpener.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/knife_sharpener-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a>This knife sharpener works fast and is easy to use. Perfect for the kitchen, garden, or garage. Throw it one your pack, too! Great for camping.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diamond-honed tungsten carbide<\/li>\n<li>Reversible sharpening blades last 4-5 years<\/li>\n<li>Rust proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Need holiday gift ideas? Here are some of Santa&#8217;s favorite stocking stuffers! (New items\u00a0added weekly thru December 2015) Homesteader&#8217;s Supply Gift Certificates Does the holiday season leave you stumped when it comes to choosing presents\u00a0for friends and family? Are you looking for a practical gift someone will actually use? Do you need the perfect [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[119],"tags":[120,73,121],"class_list":["post-1417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gift-ideas","tag-gift-ideas","tag-holiday","tag-stocking-stuffers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1417"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}