subject: What Do You Need For The Perfect Pcnic? [print this page] A picnic is an excellent way to take some time out to connect with friends and family. Share and create memories that will last a lifetime, over a delicious meal.
You want your picnic to be relaxing and stress free. So keep it simple. Look up some simple recipes so the it doesnt require a lot of preparation. Finger foods are always simple and easy to manage. A suggestion might be to have an assortment of meats, cheeses, rolls and condiments, packing your bread separately so it doesnt get soggy part of the fun is making your sandwich on the picnic. Prepare some pasta salads and other dishes marinated the day before.
Keep a list on the fridge of items you will need as you prepare for your picnic a few days in advance that you can keep for some more spontaneous get a ways. Think about how you can pack your picnic basket so its easy to get items out like foods that you might eat last on the bottom.
A sample list of items you might want to keep on hand for a great picnic might be:
A quality picnic blanket
Ice or frozen blue 'cold packs' to keep your food & beverages at just the right temperature
Paper towels and/or moist towelettes
Plastic bag and plastic wrap for any leftovers that are not packed in their own container
A plastic bag for trash
Condiments: salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, sugar, etc.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and other sun protection
Insect repellent
Basic first-aid kit
A camera, so you can capture the memories of this perfect picnic!
A fully loaded picnic basket from the Basket Mart
Now you know what the basics are for a perfect picnic basket. You can add what you think is needed for your picnics. If you have children alone, you might want to take some interactive games, some books to read, or a blanket and pillow. Oh, dont forget the sunscreen and sunhats. When grandma and grandpa go along, be sure to have a couple of folding chairs. A good quality mosquito spray is a must. For winter picnics be sure to have a hat and some mitts, and for fashion sense, put a warm scarf around your neck. You can pull you picnic basket on the sled, then use the sled to go down those snowy hills. You children would love to be pulled in a wagon or in a sleigh.
Are you ready now to go have a great relaxing time outdoors, stress free. Oh, and dont forget to have fun.
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