It can be really tough to find gift suggestions and ideas that are 1) affordable, 2) thoughtful and 3) deep. I’ve read far too many gift guides that contain very generic ideas or a few links to Amazon that end up not being very helpful.
So in putting together my gift guide this year, I put a TON of thought and energy into cultivating the ultimate Christian Homemaker’s Gift ideas. Whether you are shopping for a friend, your mom, or need some ideas to pass along to hubby, here are all of my very FAVORITE finds this year.
Please note: A lot of gift guides are put together by companies who have paid to have their company featured. This list is not that way. I literally just put together a list of all my favorite things! Now, some of these links are affiliate links (which means I receive a small commission if you purchase through my link). This helps support my blog and our ministry here but rest assured, everything I included in this list is because I absolutely love it. 
Browse through the categories below or check out my Pinterest board to easily scan through each idea.
Homemaking Buy 1 Gift 1 SALE!
Before we jump into all the my favorite gifts from this year, I wanted to share a really fun deal that we are offering in our store this month. We have some incredible homemaking resources and want to bless you this Christmas and bless someone in your life.
So we are trying out a brand new Buy 1 Gift 1 sale! Purchase any digital product in our store and you get a copy AND we send a copy to your friend. If you are looking to invest in some resources for your homemaking then this is the perfect time because you can find some great resources and pass that same resource on to a friend, your mom, a sister, or someone who would love it for Christmas!
Here’s How it Works:
Head over to our digital store and purchase any of our items! Just go through the normal check out process with your information and the product will either be added to your existing account or it will create a new account for you to access your items.
Then fill out this form to let us know who you want to gift that product to and we will get it sent to them within 24 hours and we can include a note from you if you would like. What a fun way to bless a friend this Christmas! Hurry: The sale ends December 31st. Here are a few of our most popular products:
Home Management Binder
12 Sets of Scripture Memory Cards
Spiritual Disciplines Binder
Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom Online Conference
2016 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference
*HOT* My Homemaking Mentor (This is our incredible online academy that you get lifetime access to. With our B1G1 promotion, this is in essence the lowest price it’s ever been offered for two memberships!!)
Our brand new Christ-Centered Christmas Kit!
Planners for 2017
Illustrated Faith 18 Month Planner
The Illustrated Faith 18 Month Planner is the newest planner I’ve purchased and it’s beautiful. It’s simple and clean enough that if you are into decorating planners then you can have a blast. But it’s also beautiful enough that you don’t have to. It features a monthly view, a week on two pages, stickers in the back, and Scripture throughout. If you want a simple and clean planner without a lot of bells and whistles, then this is a great option!
The planner itself is not currently on sale, but if you use coupon code: SHINEHISLIGHT through December 31, 2016 you can get $20 OFF a $60 order plus free shipping. A great deal idea is to order two of these planners (one for you and one for a gift) and add this wood art print and get all three items for just $44.97 and free shipping with the coupon code. Wootwoot!
Illustrated Faith Wall Calendar
The Illustrated Faith Wall Calendar – If you love the look and feel of the planner from above, you will LOVE this wall calendar. I just got one to hang next to my office and can’t wait to start using it.
And don’t forget to use coupon code: SHINEHISLIGHT at checkout to get $20 off a $60 order AND free shipping on everything from DaySpring. A great way to stock up on some presents or much needed planning tools for 2016.
Illustrated Faith Traveler’s Notebook
The Illustrated Faith Traveler’s Notebook is so cute! Can you tell I’m obsessed with Illustrated Faith this year?? I’m also currently obsessed with traveler’s notebooks and got far too excited when I realized that Illustrated Faith carries their own line of traveler’s notebooks.
This cute canvas notebook is only $12.99!! But they also have a beautiful leather version that is $29.99 (still not a terrible price).
The Organized Life Planner by Kayse Pratt
If you are looking for a planner option that’s unique, highly organized, and that you can print out and start using right away, then the Organized Life Planner is for you!
My good friend Kayse just released this new planner and I’m blown away by how organized and useful it is. Plus, it’s very affordable and so easy to customize any way you like. I just got the files myself and I’m preparing to print them off and get them all ready for 2017!
Pssst: Kayse has been so gracious and is offering an exclusive coupon for my readers!! Use coupon code: YWG and get 20% off everything in her store through 12/31/16. That makes this already affordable planner even better!!
You can purchase the planner for $12 (and don’t forget to use the coupon code for an additional 20% off) and then Kayse has created a ton of awesome printable packs to give you even more flexibility!!
Bible Study Pack (this is one of my favorites)
Financial Planner Pack
Blogging Planner Pack (this is a MUST have pack for me!)
And more. Check out her store for all her planners and planner packs.
Color Crush Traveler’s Notebook
I did a ton of research on Traveler’s notebooks before purchasing one. I was really torn and overwhelmed by the options. I wanted a high quality one, that was big enough, could fit at least 5-10 notebooks, was cute, and affordable. In the end I took a chance and ordered a Color Crush Traveler’s Notebook and I’ve been incredibly happy with it. I actually now have it in three different colors!
I have found that the very best price on these notebooks has been Blitsy. I own the walnut color, Fushia, and Mint. In the next few months I’ll be sharing exactly how I use my traveler’s notebook to keep track of my daily life and planning, blogging and business, and spiritual disciplines (hence the three notebooks).
Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner
Here’s an incredibly affordable option! I used the Homemaker’s Friend Daily planner for years until I moved on to more advanced systems. The great things about this planner is that 1) It’s very affordable 2) It’s small enough to fit in your purse or diaper bag 3) It’s simple and easy to use 4) Doesn’t have a lot of extra bells and whistles to distract you from actually planning.
Chalk Art Wall Calendar
This would make a stunning gift for someone! I just discovered the Chalk Art Wall Calendar this month and I’m in LOVE!! (See the matching Kitchen Diary below…it’s stunning).
Flirty Aprons
Flirty Aprons are my very favorite aprons! They run this awesome deal every December and I’ve probably purchased a dozen of them over the years for presents, and I own several myself. Right now they are running a 60% OFF sale plus free shipping which makes these aprons around $9-14 depending on the style. Just use coupon code: SHOPNOW at checkout.
But don’t wait too long, this amazing deal expires December 11th! Only a few more days left.
Project Life Kit & Color Photo Printer
I have heard of Project Life for years and never really “got it”. Well now as a busy mom of almost 5 kids, I totally get it!! Basically it’s a simple and streamlined way to scrapbook. You purchase album pages that have little pockets to stick photos and journal cards inside. You can literally put together a scrapbook page and layout in a few minutes – and it looks stunning!
I’ve decided that with baby #5 due in January, I’m going to use Project Life to document her first year baby album and I’m so excited. A project life kit would make a terrific gift for someone (or for yourself)! Jason got me an early birthday present and let me pick out some starter kits.
I wanted to do this very affordably (because the cost can really add up) so I did a ton of research and found these kits on clearance from the Home Shopping Network. I have no idea how long these kits will last. The Aqua kit is extremely discounted so I don’t think it will be around for long. Here’s what I got:
Project Life Aqua Edition Mega Bundle
This kit is normally $89.95 and it’s on clearance for $45!! I plan on using this for our family’s 2017 Scrapbook. I haven’t done any consistent scrapbooking in years and really want to get our family photos printed off. I’m so excited <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f600.png" alt="