Message from Maggie:  My friend Lindsay’s future sisters in law are hosting an engagement party for she and her fiancé this weekend.  I helped her put together these cute state inspired hostess gifts.

What you need:

• Big basket or tub (Note: Try the Target dollar section)
• State sticker
• State shaped cutting board (Note: I get mine at Hill’s Kitchen but you can check out options on Epicurious or Etsy)
• State tea towel (Note: I get mine at Hill’s Kitchen but they are also available online)
• State cookie cutter (Note: I get mine at Hill’s Kitchen but they are also available online)
• State foods (Note: For this gift I suggested Virginia wine and peanuts)
• Wrapping (Note: I include tissue paper and ribbon)
• Thank you note (Note: You can see my custom ones here)

Instructions:

1. Purchase state themed gifts.
2. Place gifts in a big basket or tub.
3. Add a pretty ribbon and tissue paper.

Cost:

• Big tub: $5
• State sticker: $1
• State shaped cutting board: $20
• State tea towel: $10
• State cookie cutter: $2
• State foods: $15
• Wrapping: $1
• Thank you note: $1

Total: Around $50

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