Ah, the holidays - a time of laughter, joy, and more shopping-induced stress than any human being should have to endure. I love giving presents, but actually finding a gift that's convenient, unique, and thoughtful for everyone on my list is a tall order.
This year, I found an exciting alternative that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser: Boarderie’s Happy Holidays Arte Cheese & Charcuterie Board. Boarderie has made Oprah's favorite things list two years in a row, and everyone who's tried it is absolutely obsessed:
Here are 4 routine, boring gifts that you’ve got to leave behind this holiday season, and why you need to gift Boarderie instead:
1. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen baking cookies…Boarderie ships straight to your door, fully arranged, 100% stress-free!
Who doesn’t love freshly baked desserts? It sounds amazing, but when you have a family as big as mine (I have 4 grandbabies to think about!) baking for everyone is a serious time commitment with hours at the grocery store picking up the right ingredients to hours in the kitchen.
On the other hand, Boarderie’s charcuterie boards are delivered overnight. They arrive chilled, fully arranged, and ready-to-eat, so there is ZERO prep work involved. Plus, the shipping is free and you can order up to 365 days in advance.
I’ve already got my boards ordered for our annual Secret Santa Party, and I just know my gift is going to be the one everyone talks about all night!
2. Unlike frozen appetizers or store-bought candy, Boarderie uses only the freshest ingredients
It’s hard to go wrong with candy or chocolate as a gift (especially for little ones!), but who really knows how long that Christmas-colored candy on the shelf has been stored for? I’d much rather give a gift that’s not only delicious, but fresh.
Boarderie makes a limited quantity of fresh boards each day. To me, that says that they really care about what the final product looks and tastes like, and that’s the kind of thoughtfulness I want for my gifts.
Now, my grandkids love candy, so for me, the Christmas-themed chocolates that come in the Holiday Arte Cheese & Charcuterie Board are the perfect touch. It’s a win-win for this grandma!
3. Not everyone drinks, but Boarderie comes with unique flavors and artisan ingredients that will satisfy everyone on your guest list
A nice bottle of wine used to be a pretty safe bet for a gift. I could put a bow on it, wrap it in shiny paper, or place it in one of those wine bags with a cute design on the outside. It was simple and affordable–all the things a good gift should be. Nowadays, though, it’s so overdone that it’s lost its charm.
What I love about Boarderie is that it has so much variety! With 37 hand-selected artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates and spreads, it’s almost impossible for someone not to find something they like. It even comes with 3 full boxes of crackers!
4. Gifting a candle feels doesn't feel personal...Boarderie boards are customizable and made with thought and care
Remember when I said a good gift should be easy, unique, and thoughtful?
Boarderie is a gift that feels personal, especially because they have customizable boards for birthdays, engagement, the holidays, and more! All of their boards are adorable, but the Happy Holidays Arte Cheese & Charcuterie Board is perfect for the Christmas-lover in your life. It comes with custom Christmas-themed cheese cutouts, and even red and green Christmas-themed candy, all arranged on an acacia wood serving board with a bamboo cutlery kit. My niece said it was almost too pretty to eat!
Don’t wait—order early before Boarderie sells out!
By now, you’re probably wondering how to get your hands on one of these beauties! A small board is enough for 2-3 people and costs $139; a medium is for 4-5 people and costs $169, and a large is for 9-10 people and costs $249. Choose whatever works for you, or for the lucky friend or family member you’re gifting it for.
I am so glad I found Boarderie because now that I have, I don’t have to worry about any shopping-induced stress, and can instead just focus on all the laughter and joy that this season is made for!
