by Kami Bigler posted in Life & Home

I love this time of year. The air is crisp and clear, the trees have all changed color and the holiday season is right around the corner. My favorite thing about this time of year is the feeling of gratitude that everyone starts to express. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays for it's simplicity. Here's a simple (and yummy) little gift you can make and give to your neighbors, friends, family, favorite teachers or really anyone that you'd like to say "thank you" to.
This Thanksgiving snack mix isn't just fun and delicious, it also is full of symbolism.

For the mix you will need:
? Bugles brand chips (2 bags is plenty)

? Classic knot mini pretzels

? Candy corn or corn nuts or corn pops (like popcorn)
? Dried fruit (like craisins)

? Sunflower seeds
The symbolism behind each item:
-Bugles represent the Thanksgiving cornucopia

-Pretzels represent arms folded in prayer of Thanksgiving

-Candy corn represent the placing of five kernels of corn beside each Thanksgiving plate to remember the winter of 1623 known as the ?Starving Time?

-Dried fruit ? a symbol of the harvest ? The reason for Thanksgiving

-Sunflower seeds ? symbolize the potential for a generous harvest next season

Another fun element of this this gift is the great tag you can attach. You can find the free printable tags on NoBiggie. Here's what you'll need to put them together:
? 3 1/2 inch scalloped edge circle punch

? 2 1/2 plain circle punch, circle ...