Shot of Brandi Gift Guide: Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho

For my annual gift guide I'm posting ideas inspired by each state! 

• One of the hottest toys when I was a tot was a Cabbage Patch Kid. Remember how the kids came with a birth certificate from BabyLand General Hospital? Well that place is real and it’s in Cleveland, Georgia! Cabbage Patch Kids are still around. Here’s a classic.
• The Girl Scouts were founded in Georgia. When you think of Girl Scouts if you are like me you probably think of cookies. You can now make their cookies year round with a Girl Scout Cookie Oven!
• Georgia is host to one of the most popular golf tournaments of the year - The Masters. For the golf fanatic in your life the internets tell me that the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder is a pretty nifty gadget.
• Speaking of the Masters, the winners get a green jacket. While women can’t play on the course that doesn’t mean they can’t own a green jacket! I like this shade and shape from J. Crew!
• Georgia is the number one producer of peanuts, pecans and peaches. You can find some of those items in this Georgia basket.

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• Hawaii consists of eight islands. Which means there is a lot of water around Hawaii. A lot of water where SHARKS live. I feel like you hear about a lot of shark attacks off of a Hawaiian coast. While I FEAR sharks, there are some adorable shark products. LIke this Shark Bite Book and Shark Phone Case.
• Hawaii is home to some amazing florals. I mean, you can’t think of Hawaii without thinking of floral leis! Since flowers don’t last long, I’d recommend this bedazzled Hawaiian hair clip!
• Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. Apparently Forbes Magazine said Kona Coffee is the best coffee in America, so perhaps it’s worth a try. You can even buy this for holiday visitors!
• Last, but certainly not least, why not plan a trip to Hawaii? I mean LOOK at this PICTURE!

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Not gonna sugar coat it. Idaho proposed a creative challenge for me to brainstorm against. And I know more challenges are on the horizon. But let’s go.

1. Speaking of sugar, Idaho has this crazy law that a person can’t gift another person a box of candy that weighs more than 50 pounds. I say break the rules and give someone TWO large gummy bears in a box. That would be 52 pounds!
2. Sun Valley is recognized as America’s first destination ski resort. If I was a skier, I’d recommend some good gear. But I’m not. So I’m going to take the easy route and say that you plan a trip to Sun Valley.
3. The company Coldwater Creek was created in Idaho and it is a favorite of my grandma. I thought that this cardigan was festive without being in your face festive.
4. I can’t make it through an Idaho gift guide without mentioning Idaho potatoes, right? Perhaps a box of potatoes could make an interesting white elephant gift exchange present!?

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