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Homemade Patriotic Gift Baskets
Wonderful Gifts For Soldiers
Patriotism has many meanings for different people. Patriotic gift baskets are one way to acknowledge your support to a man or woman serving in the armed forces.
Personalize your patriotic gift baskets with gifts and snacks that are meaningful to the recepient.
This is also a thoughtful host or hostess gift if you are invited to a Fourth of July cookout.
One option would be to choose an empty gift basket or other container with a patriotic theme.
Fill it with favorite beverages, candy, and snacks.
A white or neutral color basket or container with red, white, or blue purchased shred or tissue paper cut into thin strips.
Add several small American flags amongst the gifts.
Another idea is to use a combination of red, white, and blue curly ribbon as the bow.
If you are watching your budget, visit your local dollar-type store. Walk through the aisles and keep your eyes open for red and blue items; you'll be surprised at what you find. Also, check for baskets, ribbon, bows, etc.
Involve the children by using these free military printables to place in your homemade patriotic gift baskets.

Now, let's get to the gift and food items that you might want to include. Of course, it's always best to personalize what you place in the basket by choosing items that the recipient will enjoy, favorite candies, etc.
Here is a list of some gift suggestions which you may want to consider including in your patriotic gift baskets.
- CD of patriotic music
- DVD of a movie he or she would enjoy
- A diary or journal
- Baseball-type cap with American Flag logo
- Patriotic lapel pin
- Playing cards
- Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul of America
- Book: Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul
- Beverages: tea bags, gourmet coffee, cans of soda or beer, etc.
- Snack Foods: chips, salsa, nuts, pretzels, etc.
- Candy or cookies: choose their favorites
If you would like to include some homemade treats, here are several
snack recipes.
I've also included several wrapping and decorating ideas for these snacks.
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