Birthday Gifts: Ideas From the 50 States

We found this really fun list of gifts that are organized by state, showcasing some of the best items each has to offer.   As a birthday gift idea, consider a state where the person is from, and perhaps doesn’t live anymore.   Find a signature gift showcasing that state.  For example, in honor of Motown’s 50th anniversary, all of the Hitsville U.S.A. songs are being released as a box set.  That’s sure to be a birthday gift hit!

You can also give a gift of a product that is truly local and difficult to find outside of that region. For example, this article suggests St. Louis’ Fitz’s Root Beer.  Many local favorites ship nationally and internationally for exactly this reason.

For the person who misses New York:

“Zabar’s is quintessentially New York; give attendees the New York Goodies box, that includes cinnamon rugelach, black and white cookies, a chocolate babka, and other treats in a signature Zabar’s box. $65; www.zabars.com”

For those yearning for Oklahoma:

“Pecans are big business in Oklahoma; give a 16-ounce jar of pecan praline honey butter from long-time pecan farmers, the Bryant family. $6.95; www.enjoypecans.com”

All-American Gift Guide.