Ideas for Maine Gifts

Looking for a unique gift from Maine? Whether it's for a relative or a friend, it's tough to find that special gift that is useful and means something. It's even harder if you're looking for a gift that reflects a specific place. But thanks to the Internet, it is easier than ever before to find Maine gifts. Here are some ideas of places to look for a special gift that reflects Maine.

Maine Fruit Medley Gift Box ($29.95 from Maine Munchies) This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Maine wild blueberries. Contains dried blueberries and cranberries, Black Bear Munch, and more.

Bronze Ship's Bell ($149.99 from Modern Artisans) Crafted in Maine, each component of the Ship's Bell is cast in bronze. Durable, resistant to corrosion and withstands the harshest of weather conditions. Fully assembled with a braided lanyard. Also makes a unique doorbell.

Organic Blueberries Gift Box - No Sugar Added ($36.95 from Maine Munchies) The taste of these products come as close to fresh fruit as there is. And with no sugar added a healthy, healthy choice! This gift box comes with two fruit spreads, blueberry syrup, and blueberry pie filling.

Deluxe Clambake for Six - 2.0 to 2.5 lb Lobster ($693.75 from Quality Fresh Seafood) Six 2-2.5 lb Maine lobsters, six pounds of Ipswich steamer clams, six pounds of Prince Edward Island mussels, four pounds of large cooked shrimp, and three tubs of New England Clam Chowder or Lobster bisque with utensils.

Maple Leaf Boot Brush - Cast Stone ($63.00 from OutdoorDecor.com) This gift will help a friend keep their entryway and home cleaner with this detailed boot brush covered with ornate maple leaves. Each bristle catches and removes dirt and debris, keeping it outside where it belongs. 6" H x 6" W x 15.5" D.

Rancher's Ultimate Surf & Turf ($194.99 from J.B. Hendry Steak Company) This assortment contains 8pcs of 4oz. Certified Hereford Beef Filet Mignons & 8pcs of 6oz. Maine Lobster Tails. Premium quality products individually wrapped. Elegantly packaged in gift style boxes.

The Edge of Maine Book Geoffrey Wolff ($20.00 from National Geographic) With the voice of a skilled and passionate insider, Wolff brings readers into the heart of this region. Deeply informative and stylishly written, this is travel literature at its best.

Mysteries in Our National Parks - Out of the Deep Book Gloria Skurzynski & Alane Ferguson ($4.99 from National Geographic) Created by a mother-daughter writing team , the Mysteries in Our National Parks book series treats intermediate readers to heart-pounding adventures of brother/sister sleuths, 12-year old Jack and 11-year-old Ashley Landon.

So those are some ideas. The rest is up to you. Get creative and get some gifts!