American Blessing Mix

• Bugles original flavor snacks2 cups
• small pretzels2 cups
• candy corn1 cup
• dried fruit or 1 cup raisins1 cup
• peanuts or 1 cup sunflower seeds↗1 cup
• M&M's plain chocolate candy↗1 cup
• hershey brand milk chocolate kisses↗16

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl mix everything except the kisses.

2. 2

   Place 1/3-1/2 cups Blessing mix in small cellophane treat bags.

3. 3

   Add one kiss to each bag.

4. 4

   Close bag with chenille stem or twist tie.

5. 5

   Bugles:Shaped like cornucopia or Horn of Plenty,a symbol of our Nation's abundance Pretzels:Arms folded in preyer,a freedom sought by the founders of our country Candy Corn:Sacrifices of the Pilgrim's first winter.

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   Food was so scarce that the settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn per day Nuts or seeds:Promise of a future harvest,one will reap only if seeds are planted and tended to with diligence.

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   Dried Fruites:Harvest gifts of our bountiful land.

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   M&Ms:Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future.

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   Hershey's Kiss:The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.