Ideas for Vermont Gifts

Looking for a unique gift from Vermont? 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 Vermont gifts. Here are some ideas of places to look for a special gift that reflects Vermont.

Highland Sugarworks Milk Bottle Maple Syrup ($18.95 from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.) This old-fashioned milk bottle is as sweet as the Grade A Medium Amber maple syrup that comes in it. Makes a delicious and attractive gift. 16oz. of pure, organic maple syrup from Vermont.

Vermont Country Chocolate Gift Basket ($49.00 from Lake Champlain Chocolates) Ever want to share how special Vermont is with someone just as special? Now you can send them the essence of Vermont in a keepsake tin with copper trim, brimming with tastes of the North Country. Kosher.

Cheese and Cracker Tray with Slate Insert ($68.00 from aSpecialGift.com) Warm red birch wood with a personalized Vermont slate trivet in the center. A generous cracker well surrounds the removable slate trivet that can be warmed or chilled for a versatile personalized gift.

Handcrafted Wooden ABC Blocks Montgomery Schoolhouse ($46.29 from Bambino Mountain Children's Store) ABC blocks are a fantastic learning tool, and this set, handcrafted in Vermont of rock Maple, make a wonderful educational gift. Included are 28 blocks with letters, numbers, and simple pictures on all sides.

Fun on Foot in New England by Warwick Ford & Nola Ford ($12.99 from Wyltan Books) This book describes and maps the best running, jogging, walking routes around Greater Boston and the main population centers of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. By local authors.

BBQ Board ($65.00 from aSpecialGift.com) Perfect for assembling kabobs, slicing seafood, and paring vegetables as well as carving and serving barbeque. Hard rock sugar maple. Juice groove perimeter. Personalize for housewarming, wedding or anniversary gift. 20x14x1.

Maple Leaf Boot Brush - Cast Stone ($63.00 from OutdoorDecor.com) Keep your entryway and home cleaner with this impeccably 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.

Vermont Breakfast Crate ($35.95 from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.) This delicious breakfast crate contains everything you need to start your day off right. It's so full of great items you'll want breakfast for every meal.

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