Hickory Farms Party Planner Gift Basket Giveaway

I am very fortunate that I was able to get to know my great-grandparents when I was growing up. I was raised by my grandparents and lived right next door to three of my great-grandparents. My "mom" (grandmother) had her mom and dad next door and they had my "dad's" (grandfather) mother living in their apartment in the same house. Confusing huh? LOL.

Around the holidays there was one thing that my great-grandfather just had to have and that is those Meltaway Mints from Hickory Farms. Maybe some of you know what I am referring to. They are small "kiss" shaped pastel mints with little nonpareils sprinkled on top.

My great-grandfather LOVED them. I can see why. They are very sweet and minty. I enjoyed having some when I was with my great-grandparents too. In my eyes Meltaway Mints are a family tradition.

I would buy my great-grandfather the Meltaway Mints from those little holiday kiosks that popped up in the mall around the holidays. It was a "no-brainer" when it came to shopping for my great-grandfather. As long as there was a Hickory Farms around I was all set with his gift.

I used to love to browse their selection of goodies. They always put together a great assortment of tasty goodies into lovely gift baskets and tins. I love their snack towers that come with crackers, cheeses, candy, cookies, pretzels and mustard (just to name a few). I love that they offer a selection of products in one basket so that you get a little bit of everything, from meats to sweet treats and from spreads to jams and so much more.

I really enjoy Hickory Farms for the convenience. Whether it's a holiday kiosk or the Hickory Farms web site (www.HickoryFarms.com), it's the place to go for "one stop shopping". For example, I can get my brother in law the Family Celebrations Coffee Blend (he loves coffee). And I can get my cousin who recently got married the cute Mickey's Storybook Christmas Gift Set because she can use the plate to put out cookies for Santa and read the book to their son. I can also get the Colossal Cashew Gift Tin for my Dad (Grandfather) and pick up a Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake to bring to my Father's house on Christmas Eve.

Did you know that Hickory Farms also ships to the Military? I am sure there are men and women stationed around the globe who would truly appreciate a box full of delicious goodies from Hickory Farms for the holidays. Hickory Farms offers FREE shipping to APO/AFO mailing addresses.

Hickory Farms is once again partnering with Share Our Strength (www.Strength.org) to help raise money to help feed hungry children. Did you know that just $1.00 can provide THREE meals for a child who might otherwise go without?

When you place an order online at Hickory Farms you will be asked at check out if you would like to donate $1.00 to Share Our Strength. If you purchase the Hickory Farms Party Planner Gift Set from November 27, 2009 - December 10, 2009 they will donate $5.00 to Share our Strength. This special Party Planner Gift Set ($40) includes:

- 7 oz. Beef Summer Sausage
- 5 oz. Ham Summer Sausage
- 5 oz. Turkey Summer Sausage
- 6 oz. Cheddar Cheese Ball
- 4 oz. Cheddar & Havarti Blend
- 4 oz. Mission Jack Blend
- 4 oz. Creamy Swiss Blend
- 4 oz. Big Barn Cheddar®
- 2 oz. Jalapeño & Cheddar Spread
- 2 oz. Italian Herb & Cheese Spread
- 2.5 oz. Cranberry Mustard
- 2.25 oz. Sweet Hot Mustard

That is almost 3 pounds of delicious treats. Not only would this make a great gift but it will also help feed a child in need.

To learn more about Hickory Farms partnership with Share Our Strength please visit http://www.hickoryfarms.com/shareourstrength.asp.

The wonderful people at Hickory Farms would like to give one lucky She Scribes reader the Party Planner Gift Set. Thanks Hickory Farms!

To enter please visit the Hickory Farms web site at www.HickoryFarms.com. Look around and then come back here and comment on another product they offer (NOT mentioned here) that you would love to have. Make sure you eat before viewing the web site because it's going to make you hungry. LOL!

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This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on November 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries using a random number generator. The winner will be contacted by e-mail and will have three days to reply with an name and mailing address (no PO Boxes) or a new winner will be chosen.

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*I was not compensated in any way for this post. I posted this for the benefit and enjoyment of my readers.