The Perfect Holiday Gift For People Who Moved Out Of Illinois

If you have someone on your Christmas present list who spent some time in Illinois, then I've got the perfect gift for you to purchase for them.

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It's no secret that over the past few years, many Illinois residents have moved out of the state. The are a few different reasons why they left. Regardless, there's a good chance they still have family or friends that live here. If nothing else, I am sure there are some aspects that they miss from the Land of Lincoln.

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I just think about a couple of my friends who got the heck out of Rockford. There are still things they miss about our city and even Illinois. When they come back to visit, those former residents have a full list of places they want to stop by and see.

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This time of year, the pressure mounts to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday list. I'll admit, it's not easy. I saw this idea and I had to share it with you. If there's someone you need a present for and they have a connection to Illinois, I have the perfect thing for you to purchase for them.

I have the perfect gift for those former residents to give them a little taste of our state. Pick them up an Illinois Product Holiday Box. It was created by The Illinois Department of Agriculture and features nine different products that are made in Illinois. Here are the products you'll find in each box.

• B’s Gourmet Nuts – Cashews (Winnetka)

• Creekstone Kettle Works – Popcorn (Raymond)

• Fire Department Coffee – Coffee (Rockford)

• Bee-utiful Honey & Candles – Candle (Chicago)

• Fired Up Jellies and Jams – Jelly (Carbondale)

• Garlic Breath Farms – Hot sauce (Elburn)

• Turasky Meats – Anack sticks (Springfield)

• Riley’s Seasoning – Seasoning (Pike County)

• Umland’s Crunchy Cheese – Cheese (Carlock)

Illinois Department Of Agriculture