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50 Gifts From the 50 States 

August 29, 2017
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Every state can share something special this holiday season, so we snagged the best gift from each one. Offer your favorite New England lover a tray of delicious whoopie pies, the Michigan state alum in your life some too-cute Michigan oven mitts, and your die-hard Georgia peach fan the perfect gift set. 
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Alabama - Southern Sweet Tea Shirt

Photo: Earth Creations

Sweet tea is such a Southern staple, your favorite Southerner can wear it now too. Dyed with 100% pure tea, this Alabama classic will sure win anyone over. 

$19, earthcreations.net

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Alaska - The Alaska Birch Syrup Company Birch Jelly

Photo: Amazon

Perfect for mixing into desserts or spreading on your homemade pancakes recipe, this Birch Jelly will become a flavorful favorite in your kitchen. Made from pure, naturally gathered Alaskan birch sap, you'll taste a bit of the frontier in every bite.

$18, amazon.com

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Arizona - The Cook's Trio Gift Set

Photo: Queen Creek Olive Mill

Enjoy the flavors of infused olive oils like roasted garlic, chile, and fresh crushed basil. Use as your new favorite salad dressing, or add a subtle undertone of spice to your next stir fry. 

$52, queencreekolivemill.com

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Arkansas - Thelma & Louise Friendship Necklace & Paired Wine Glasses

Photo: Bourbon and Boots

If your best friend deserves something extra special this holiday season, this gift bundle is the way to go. The package comes with matching Thelma and Louise half heart necklaces and wine glasses to use together or wherever life takes you. 

$70, bourbonandboots.com

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California - Bad Pickle Tees Kale Yeah Tote Bag

Photo: Bad Pickle Tees

Be the coolest person at the farmers' market with this cheeky tote bag. Made from organic cotton canvas, you can feel confident shopping and maybe even shout a little 'Kale Yeah!' 

$15, badpickletees.com

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Colorado - Dram Apothecary Cocktail Bitters Gift Set

For the friend or loved one who loves to play bartender this variety set of cocktail bitters is the way to go. Six distinct flavors to choose from in lovely packaging, try this out for a memorable gift. 

$30, dramapothecary.com

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Connecticut - Meb's Kitchen Wares Connecticut Trivet

Photo: Meb's Kitchen Wares

Crafted from gorgeous, locally sourced Connecticut oak, it's the perfect gift for any New England lover. 

$85, mebskitchenwares.com 

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Delaware - Brandywine Coffee Roasters 5 Oz. Bundle

Photo: Brandywine Coffee Roaster

These flavorful coffee beans are like no other. With a subtle sweet marshmallow and cotton candy undertone and notes of orange and pineapple, this will be your go-to morning fix. 

$30, brandywinecoffeeroasters.com 

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Florida - 4 Seasoning Blends Sampler Pack

Photo: Only Herbs

Sprinkle the fresh flavors of Only Herbs' most popular flavors. The blends are perfect for dips, seasoning meat, or to jazz up your favorite recipe. 

$5, onlyherbs.org

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Georgia - Deluxe Georgia Peach Gift Box Set

Photo: Goergia Crafted

Peach lovers, rejoice. This too-cute-for words gift set includes all your favorite peach flavored foods, like cookies, cobbler mix, pepper jelly, pancake mix, and so much more. 

$60, georgiacrafted.com

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Hawaii - Ahualoa Farms Island Flavors Gift Box

Photo: Ahualoa Farms

Macadamia nuts are the perfect present if you're looking to gift a loved one with the taste of Hawaii. Using high-quality, Hawaiian grown macadamia nuts in a variety of flavors seasoned with local ingredients, this sampler of three flavors comes packaged in a beautiful lauhala box. 

$37, maunakeagold.com

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Idaho - Homemade By Dorothy Huckleberry Brownie Mix

Photo: Homemade By Dorothy

If you're looking to gift authentic Idaho flavor this holiday season (without the cliche potatoes), huckleberry brownies with wild berries handpicked from the Rocky Mountain wilderness are the way to go. 

$9, homemadebydorothy.com

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Illinois - Stinky Candle Co. Dill Pickle Candle

Photo: Stinky Candle Co.

Can't get enough pickles? Now you can fill your house with their delicious scent. A little sweet, a hint of salty, this small green candle will surprise and delight any fellow fermenters or pickle enthusiasts. 

$12, stinkycandlecompany.com

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Indiana - Amish Country Popcorn Gourmet Variety Pack

Photo: Amazon

Spend the evening watching your favorite movies and munching on Indiana popcorn. These heirloom non-GMO varieties of corn are perfectly tender and flavorful, with each bag making 6 servings (for a total of 18 per variety pack). 

$18, amazon.com

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Iowa - Heart of Iowa Market Place Corn Lover's Basket

Photo: Amazon

Known as the tall corn state, Iowa is definitely a place for corn lovers, making this basket the perfect gift choice. Packed in a wooden basket, the gift set includes corn muffins mix, corn shaped cheese, corn salsa, corn chow chow, popcorn, and more!

$57, amazon.com

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Kansas - Galvanized Shelf

Photo: Be Made Inc.

These rustic shelves are perfect for adding some flair to your kitchen walls, jazzing up your bedroom, or even organizing your dorm. 

$48, bemadeinc.com

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Kentucky - Pappy-Hour Gift Tote

Photo: Pappy & Company

Grab your girls and head out on the town with this adorable tote full of happy hour goodies. You'll get crystal rocks glasses, bourbon balls, shatterproof cups, paper cocktail napkins, and a key fob all wrapped up in a tote for easy on-the-go celebrations. 

$135, pappyco.com 

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Louisiana - Tabasco Sauce Variety Gift Set

Photo: Amazon

Louisiana is the place for spice lovers. Created and bottled on Avery Island just outside of New Orleans, the Tabasco company has been slinging out hot sauces for over 100 years. Get a taste of their tradition, and variety, with this gift set featuring four fun flavors: original, sweet and spicy, green, and buffalo. 

$30, amazon.com

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Maine - Assortment of 12 Gourmet Whoopie Pies

Photo: Cape Whoopies

Nothing says holidays quite like individually selecting 12 of Maine's best whoopie pies. These cakes are made to order, and are delicious with your morning coffee. 

$60, capewhoopies.com

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Maryland - With Love From Maryland Gift Crate

Photo: Firefly Farms

Gift Maryland's very best packaged goods in an elegant wooden crate, like locally crafted granola, maple syrup, truffles, hot sauce, meat and cheese, and pepper jelly. Plus, we can't get enough of Zeke's delicious coffee. 

$150, fireflyfarms.com

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Massachusetts - Powell & Mahoney Sparkling Mixers

Photo: Powell & Mahoney

Sparkling water just got a new upgrade. With flavors like ginger beer, blood orange ginger beer, sparkling mojito, and sparkling tonic it's the perfect addition to anyone's cocktail bar. 

$6 per 4-pack, powellandmahoney.com

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Michigan - L'Oven Mitts

Photo: Michigan Mittens

For your favorite baker, Michigan native, or collector of all things adorable, this is the gift for them. Snag the perfect pair in green, black, and royal blue. 

$30, michiganmittens.com

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Minnesota - Golden Fig's Winter Whites Basket

Photo: Golden Fig

The stunning gift basket arrives with all of your foodie favorite winter needs. Enjoy sea salt chocolate bars, pumpkin seed salsa, peppermint candy, a peppermint vanilla candle, and more to really get into the snowy season. 

$100, goldenfig.com

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Mississippi - Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory Best of the Delta Gift Tin

Photo: Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory

For a flavorful taste of the Mississippi, and the ultimate snacking gift, choose this Best of the Delta Gift Tin. Cheddar cheese straws and southern praline pecans are packed into a gorgeous collectable tin, perfect for gift giving.

$28, mscheesestraws.com 

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Missouri - 1canoe2 Knives Tea Towel

Photo: One Canoe Two

Nothing adds a dash of personality to kitchens like colorful tea towels. This tea towel is hand illustrated and perfect for the cook in your life.

$15, 1canoe2.com

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Montana - Black Cat Bake Shop Granola

Photo: Black Cat Bake Shop

This Montana bakery is a local favorite, and started out of the owners' home for its first 13 years. This natural granola is a great way to gift the flavors of the state this holiday season. 

$8, blackcatbakeshop.com

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Nebraska - A Little Italy in Nebraska

Photo: Nebraska Gift Shop and James Arthur Vineyards.

Italian date night is coming straight from Nebraska. Buy your loved one this gourmet basket filled with pasta sauce, lasagna noodles, salad dressing, red wine, and chocolate melts for a night to remember. 

$60, from-nebraska-gift-shop.myshopify.com

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Nevada - Boozy Pickle Series

Photo: Nevada Brining Company

Gift your favorite pickle lover this jar of boozy goodness. Packed with Nevada whisky and chili peppers, pair the yummy pickles with a spicy, pickle cocktail. 

$9, nevadabrining.com 

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New Hampshire - Peterboro Farmers' Market Shopper

Photo: Peterboro Basket Co.

The perfect present for your farmers' market loving friend is here. The gorgeous liner options help the basket remain clean and keeps all of your fresh produce inside. 

$54, peterborobasket.com

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New Jersey - Silpat Round Mat 8"

Photo: Sasa Demarle, Inc.

Toss your parchment paper away, because silpat is your non-stick baking best friend. Line your pie dish with this dishwasher safe silcon for easy removal of baked treats. 

$19, amazon.com

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New Mexico - Piñon Coffee Gift Sampler

Photo: Amazon

Made with a blend of fine coffee beans and piñon, a type of pine nut grown in the southwestern USA, New Mexico Piñon Coffee creates a delectable regional treat. With flavors like original, apple empanada, and fudge, this five-count variety pack will keep your mornings delicious. 

$12, amazon.com

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New York - Bushwick Kitchen Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha

Photo: Bushwick Kitchen

Get the best of both worlds with this bold and spicy sauce. Keep the familiar taste of sriracha sauce, but kick it up a notch with the addition of spicy gochujang chile paste. Drizzle on grain bowls, breakfast sandwich, stir-frys, and more!

$10, amazon.com

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North Carolina - Chai Spice Nut Butter

Photo: Big Spoon Roastery

Every peanut butter lover needs these incredible, handmade nut butters. The gourmet flavors come from natural ingredients like wildflower honey, cardamom, clove, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla. Find the flavor that speaks to you, but we're loving the chai spice. 

$14, bigspoonroasters.com

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North Dakota - TJO Bees Raw and Unfiltered Honey

Photo: Amazon

Gathered from the prairies of North Dakota, TJO Bees' sweet honey is a welcome addition to drinks, desserts, and more. This lightly colored honey is completely raw and unfiltered, meaning you get all the health benefits too.

$34, amazon.com

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Ohio - Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes

Photo: Amazon

An Ohio staple, and the name of their state football team, buckeyes are the region's favorite dessert. A creamy peanut butter center is delicately dipped in chocolate to create this delicious treat, making it perfect for sharing during the holidays.

$30, amazon.com

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Oklahoma - Suan's Gift Box of 4

Photo: Suan's

Grab your crusty bread, because these jellies are too good to be true. Snag four delectable flavors like pepper relish, tomato, and pineapple cinnamon for your fave foodie. 

$35, suansfoods.com

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Oregon - Bitterman Salt Cocktail Set

Photo: Bitterman Salt Co.

These three varieties of salt are perfect for lining your cocktail rim or simply flavoring bold liquors for a next-level beverage. 

$35, bittermansalt.co

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Pennsylvania - Earthbox Junior Garden Kit

Photo: Earth Box

For your friend with a green thumb, give the gift of beginner gardening. This simple to use kit comes fully equipped to start blooming gorgeous plants in no time. 

$30, earthbox.com 

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