Hickory Farms Pack and Go Picnic Tote {Review & Giveaway}

When it comes to gift-buying for the holidays, it never fails that I'm met with the same problem of having my creativity run out after my second or third purchase. I'm not sure what happens, but my ideas seem to stop coming and people end up with the same boring things that they always do. Gift card, anyone?

It would be nice to surprise someone with something unique though, wouldn't it? Just to see the look on their face or receive the happy phone call later from a good friend, teacher, co-worker or anyone, really, who had the pleasure of receiving something different and delicious.

Something like a stylish and unique Pack and Go Picnic Tote from Hickory Farms.

For more than 60 years, Hickory Farms has been committed to personalized service and brings the best of Midwest values and unwavering quality to consumers in North America and the U.S. Armed Forces all over the world.

From their humble beginnings of hand cut cheese sold at Ohio county fairs, to their holiday stores and kiosks, to easy online shopping, their dedication to quality is unsurpassed and gets stronger every year.

Even better, Hickory Farms has made an effort to become a better global citizen by changing their packaging to environmentally friendly materials and helping end childhood hunger in America by raising over $1.9M for Share Our Strength's NoKidHungry Campaign.

Combine all of that with an extra-large, insulated tote that comes packed to the brim with flavors the family will love to share, and there isn't much more that the Pack and Go Picnic Tote could include!

The Pack and Go Picnic Tote itself is a durable, insulated tote with a zipper closure to keep all of your treats safe and secure.

Inside, you'll find Hickory Farms savory beef and turkey sausages, Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese and crackers, and the whole thing topped off with the sweet indulgences of peppermint cookies and peanut brittle.

What a perfect mix of holiday goodies! This gift includes Signature Beef Summer Sausage (7 oz), Turkey Summer Sausage (5 oz), Farmhouse Cheddar (4 oz), Holiday Pretzels (7 oz), Peanut Brittle (4 oz), Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Mini Melt Away Mints (4 oz) and Olive Oil & Rosemary Crackers (1.5 oz).

The variety of snacks inside are just right so that there is something for everyone. Suitable for an individual gift or for an office or family to share, the nine items in this Pack and Go Picnic Tote are as appealing as they tasty.

As well as making a fabulous gift, I love the idea of this Tote (or another of Hickory Farms' delicious items) being a part of a family tradition around the holidays. Bring one to visit with relatives every year and suddenly your family will be part of a delicious tradition that everyone looks forward to!

Currently, a few of our traditions these past few years have included making gingerbread houses, decorating sugar cookies (as well as leaving a few out for Santa), going to see holiday light displays, and more.

But my favorite? One that I started when the girls were born and have managed to continue. Each year I take a photograph of each of my kids in front of the Christmas tree, which I then crop, shrink, print out, label with the year, and put into a small frame hung on ribbon... to become an ornament for future years!

I absolutely love seeing these ornaments hanging on the tree and being able to compare how the girls have changed over the years!

Just picture these dated and hung in small silver frames by red satin ribbons! LOVE!

What holidays traditions do you enjoy each year? Hickory Farms would love to see them with Instagram pictures or a Pinterest board using the hashtag #HickoryFarmsMom so that they can keep up with your family!

If you're looking for a way to surprise a lucky recipient in your life this year, just think of how pleased they'll be when they find that Hickory Farm's savory beef and turkey sausages pair perfectly with their Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese and crackers. Top it all off with the deliciousness of peppermint cookies and peanut brittle and they'll have a picnic they won't soon forget!

Retailing for $60, the Pack and Go Picnic Tote would make a great gift or addition to your holiday traditions. And, thanks to the generosity of Hickory Farms, one person will be able to do just that, because...

One lucky person will win a Pack and Go Picnic Tote
from Hickory Farms!

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A big thank you to Hickory Farms for providing a Pack and Go Picnic Tote for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.