With scenery such as the southern Great Plains and the Eastern Woodlands, the state of Oklahoma has earned an assortment of nicknames, such as the "Sooner State," "Native America," and "the American Heartland." Locations, such as Oklahoma City, which is the largest city and capital of the state will make a great starting point for someone looking for gift basket ideas to explore. The history of Oklahoma is also marked with many significant details, including serving as a haven for freed slaves, accommodating the second largest Native American population in the United States, and showcasing a blossoming oil economy during the early part of the 20th century.
Since an assortment of Native American tribes is situated within the state, some of the best collections of American Western, South American, and Central American art and artifacts call Oklahoma their home. Gift baskets highlighting shades of turquoise and orange can offer an exploration into the world of homemade jewelry making that may include samples of multi-colored stones, gems, and other minerals.
In November of 2006, can you believe that Oklahoma became the last state in the United States to legalize the practice of tattooing? To pay tribute to this ground-breaking addition to the law books, a gift basket filled with body paints, fake tattoo stickers, and henna paint sets may attract consumers looking for a nice gag gift for a loved one who might be contemplating a tattoo, but could very well settle for the alternative.
To create a Discover Oklahoma gift basket, you may draw some of your ideas from the natives and residents who have connections to the state. This may include a Happy Days Sundae gift basket filled with ice cream toppings, syrups, and hot fudge to pay tribute to actor and director, Ron Howard. Lon Chaney Jr (who played in many monster movies) could be a historical subject to build a Halloween-themed gift basket filled with ghoulish treats that showcase some of his many infamous characters. The ever-popular Brad Pitt, who was born in Shawnee, could be the focus of a movie theatr- inspired gift basket that offers some of his films, accompanied by an assortment of popular edibles.
The state also has connections to a host of country stars, including Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, and the 2005 American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood. During American Idol fever, a sweet treat-filled gift basket decorated with glitter and sparkles may use her popularity to attract customers. The fact that six Miss Americas have also come from Oklahoma may give way to an assortment of gift basket ideas.
The state is also filled with an array of symbols that could give gift basket arrangements significant meaning to Oklahoma, such as bison stuffed animals (state animal); milk (state beverage); white-tailed deer; mistletoe accents (state floral emblem); strawberry preserves and other flavored treats (state fruit); and honey products in honor of the state insect (the honeybee).
Wendy Wood is the owner of Seek Gift Baskets, an online gift basket directory.For more information on gift baskets Oklahoma visit http://www.seekgiftbaskets.com/directory/search_result/Browse/Oklahoma/
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