2024 Holiday Country Gift Guide

Ultimate Country-Inspired Gifts for a Memorable Holiday Season
2024 Holiday Country Gift Guide
2024 Holiday Country Gift Guide

Are you on the hunt for the perfect country or farm gift this holiday season? You’ve come to the right place!

Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family member or your livestock pets (yes, they’re included too), this gift guide has everything you need.

We’ve gathered a list of thoughtful and practical country-inspired items that truly capture the spirit of country life. From cozy and rustic to practical and fun, these hand selected items will help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Country Gifts for Him

Have a rustic outdoorsman or grill master on your list? Start here:

For the Grill Master

  • Help him stock up on months of food this winter. Buy fresh meat from your local farmer in bulk, such as one-fourth of a cow to fill his freezer.
  • Sauce or spice sets for grilling.
  • A set of stainless-steel grilling tools and an apron.

For the Outdoor Enthusiast

  • A pair of binoculars for bird watching, hiking, sightseeing or just enjoying the great outdoors.
  • An outdoor popcorn maker and pair it with a popcorn-making kit. In the kit, include popping corn, various seasonings, salt and local honey.
  • A multi-use tool. Every rugged outdoorsman can use a pocket-sized versatile multi-tool for cutting, screwing, filing and more.

Other Country Gift Ideas for Him

  • Wool socks and heavy-duty work gloves.
  • New power tools such as a multi-tool, chainsaw, drill or sawzall.
  • Waterproof muck boots.
  • Go big – a four-wheeler, side-by-side or ATV for riding around the property.

Country Gifts for Her

Delight the country woman in your life with these curated gift ideas, including the chicken-loving lady and gardener:

For the Gardener

  • Give a gift that keeps on giving — an heirloom seed bank. These banks are pre-organized and stocked full of vegetable, fruit and flower varieties.
  • Gardening tool set. Most sets come with a handheld trowel, three-claw rake and a transplant trowel.
  • A nice new pair of heavy-duty rubber muck boots.

For the Chicken-Lover

  • For collecting and storing fresh eggs, gift a new set of wire storage baskets. These are also great for collecting fresh produce from the garden.
  • An egg apron. These cute aprons are made with pockets for collecting eggs straight from the coop.
  • Reusable egg cartons. An eco-friendly gift option, reusable egg cartons are great for storing fresh eggs for months to come.

Other Country Gift Ideas for Her

  • A spa package. This could include lotions, sugar scrubs, candles and an eye pillow.
  • Warm winter gloves.
  • Hand knitted hat.
  • Warm throw for cozying up by the fire.

Country Gifts for Grandparents

Celebrate grandma and grandpa this holiday with special thoughtful gifts. We’ve even included heartwarming do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas, too:

  • Winter can be chilly, depending upon where you live. Consider giving your grandparents a warm cashmere or wool throw blanket to cozy up with.
  • A digital picture frame to email new photos to (this is especially great for grandparents that live far away).
  • Puzzles with a country landscape.
  • A new set of warm pajamas and slippers.
  • Handmade gifts from grandchildren. A few ideas include:
  • A DIY photo ornament — open the top of a round ornament. Insert a small photo of the family. Replace the top.
  • Does grandma love gardening? Grab a flowerpot, fill with tissue paper. Add her favorite seeds, a pair of gardening gloves, a few small garden tools and you’re done.

Country Gifts for Kids

  • Inspire outdoor fun and adventure with these gifts for kids and teens alike:
  • For helping in the garden, consider gifting a kid-sized wheelbarrow, gardening tool set and waterproof garden boots.
  • Kids love roasting marshmallows over the fire, so a smores kit complete with stainless steel marshmallow sticks, large marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers, could
    hit the spot.
  • A kid-safe Swiss army pocketknife.
  • Farm or country-themed books for bedtime stories.
  • Pay for local workshops for farm kids to learn farm-related skills such as raising livestock, gardening, etc.

Country Gifts for Livestock

If you live on a homestead or farm, don’t forget about your livestock. Here’s a list to inspire ideas for your farm buddies:

Horses & Cattle

  • A new blanket for cold winter days.
  • A bag of treats. Include foods like carrots, apples and oranges.
  • A new salt lick or sugar cubes.
  • A large scratching brush setup on pastureland for back scratches.

Chickens

  • Interactive toys such as a disco ball, chicken swing and toy xylophones for pecking at.
  • Colorful coop décor.
  • Tasty treats like mealworms and fresh sprouts.
  • New bedding.
  • Freshen up nesting boxes with a blend of healthy herbs meant to ward off bacteria and pests. Include a blend of herbs like basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and lemongrass (just to name a few).

Goats & Sheep

  • Salt licks and minerals.
  • Build new structures for them to jump on and play.
  • Delicious treats like pumpkins, apples, berries and natural grass or hay (alfalfa and clover are great options here).
  • Blankets or coats for cold weather.

Country Gifts for Pets

Don’t forget about your furry, feathered and four-legged friends on the homestead. We’ve included items to treat your beloved pets and livestock with something extra special this holiday season.

Country Gifts for Cats

  • Pamper your feline friend with these purr-tastic presents that will keep them entertained and happy for months to come:
  • For indoor cats, a new cat window perch is a great gift for bird watching and lounging in the sun.
  • A new scratch post.
  • Cats love to play. Gift them a box of new toys, like:
  • Catnip infused toys.
  • Balls with bells inside for.
  • Small soft toys to pounce on.
  • A small handheld laser for you to shine for them to chase around.
  • A ball of yarn.
  • A new cat bed for lounging.

Country Gifts for Dogs

Treat your furry best friend with these tail-wagging treats, toys and cozy gift ideas:

  • A new comfy dog bed.
  • A box of dog toys. Some ideas to include:
  • Tennis balls.
  • Tug ropes.
  • Stuffed animals.
  • Squeak toys.
  • Treat-dispensing toys.
  • A bag of dog treats (see recipe below).

There you have it — our handpicked roundup of country-themed gifts that are sure to bring rustic charm to everyone on your holiday list.

Remember, out in the country, gifts extend well beyond “things”. If you’re a baker, use some fresh farm eggs to bake a loaf of homemade banana bread. If you love to can, give your neighbor a can of homegrown green beans or holiday jam. Often, it’s more about the thought than the actual gift.

Homemade Dog Treat Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of flour (whole wheat or coconut flour works great)
  • 1 cup of peanut butter or plain pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and egg until it is well blended. Add the peanut butter or plain pumpkin puree, water and honey. Stir until the dough is stiff. Add more flour as needed.
  • On a floured surface (such as a countertop, table or chopping board), roll out the dough to about ½- to ¾-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out small cookie shapes.
  • Place cookies on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let cool. Drizzle with honey (optional).

Yields about 24 small dog treats.

To store, put the dog treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or you can store them in a gallon freezer bag in the freezer. These treats last up to two months in the refrigerator or up to six months in the freezer.

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