How to Create a Kicking Kansas-Themed Gift Basket


by Wendy Wood - Date: 2007-04-18 - Word Count: 399 Share This!

In the Midwest, you will encounter the historically intriguing destination of Kansas, which is situated within the central part of the United States. Decorating the pages of history books, the early times associated with the state were met with great opposition as abolitionists and pro-slavery settlers clashed over the designation of freedom throughout the state. Violence would ensue until the Civil War led to the establishment of free state status for all. Afterwards, the population explored as a flood of immigrants flocked to the prairie, which eventually boosted the farming industry of the region. Today, not many states can match the agricultural productivity of Kansas, which leads the nation in wheat production.

To pay homage to the most revered crop in the state, there are numerous edible possibilities to create interesting gift baskets. For instance, wheat grain can be found in flat and steamed breads, cookies, cakes, noodles, couscous, pasta, breakfast cereals, crackers, biscuits, pancakes, and even gravy.

Sometimes the economy or the regional companies situated within a state can open doors to a variety of entertaining gift basket ideas. While wheat production is key, Kansas also produces the second largest number of beef cattle, trailing only Texas. Gift baskets illustrating the many ways beef can be marinated, grilled, cooked, baked, and seasoned can be a popular commodity.

Company headquarters situated in Kansas include Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (in Topeka), Payless Shoes (with their national headquarters situated in Topeka), and Hallmark Cards (with a presence in Topeka, Kansas City, and Lawrence). To piggyback on the well-known leader in greeting card production, you could create a gift basket that allows consumers to explore their creative side. Include fancy papers, marking pens, watercolors, stamps, markers, and step-by-step instructions on how to construct homemade greeting cards. More ambitious gift basket creators may arrange variations, such as do-it-yourself postcards, do-it-yourself stickers, and do-it-yourself buttons.

As you visit or read about the interests that many residents hold in Kansas, you will learn that there are two major auto racing facilities in the state. The Kansas Speedway in Kansas City hosts numerous NASCAR, IRL, and ARCA events, meaning its time to whip out the Dale Earnhart memorabilia and fan loot, which has never-ending decoration and accent potential. Finish line ribbon and flags make appealing features to catch the eye of die-hard fans. The contents inside the basket could range from tasty food and snack selections to car-related items.


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Wendy Wood is the owner of Seek Gift Baskets, an online gift basket directory. For more information on gift baskets Kansas visit http://www.seekgiftbaskets.com/directory/search_result/Browse/Kansas/

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