| A picnic in the park or beside a creek is one of the | | | | from getting dirty or grass stains. When selecting your |
| nicest ways to spend a warm sunny day. What a | | | | picnic blanket make sure you get one large enough so |
| wonderful way to enhance a relationship with family | | | | you are not cramped. You will want one around 50 by |
| and friends. Picnicking is an American favorite pastime. | | | | 60 inches as this will give you enough room to lay |
| The secret to a successful picnic is organization, | | | | down. Picnic blankets should also be waterproof or |
| making sure that you have everything that you need. | | | | water resistant to protect you from damp ground. |
| Picnic backpacks have become increasingly popular to | | | | Important also is to be able to wash your blanket. |
| carry all that is required when compared to a picnic | | | | Remember to bring a little entertainment to keep |
| basket. They are easier to carry and not so tiresome | | | | everyone interested. Some suggestions are ball and |
| and heavy. The convenience of that picnic backpack | | | | gloves, horseshoes, Frisbee, cards or a board game. |
| is obvious as you see all the pockets and containers | | | | Music is often nice on a picnic as long as it is kept low |
| designed in the backpack. Stored in the backpack are | | | | so it does not disturb neighboring picnickers. |
| utensils and dishes for two to four people. Included in | | | | Lastly you will need your food, drink and hand sanitizer. |
| the dishes, besides the obvious plates and cutlery, are | | | | Bring lots of water so no one dehydrates from the |
| wine glasses, bottle stopper, cutting board, corkscrew, | | | | heat. Keep your food simple and avoid anything with |
| food containers and salt and pepper shakers. | | | | mayonnaise. The idea of a picnic is to relax not have |
| The picnic backpack makes it easy to carry the food | | | | to worry about the food. Dessert is a must at picnics |
| and drink without spillage. Some pockets are insulated | | | | and S' Mores can be very fun and decadent with the |
| to keep the food hot or cold during the trip. Most bags | | | | marshmallow, chocolate and graham wafer crackers. |
| are large enough to carry all the food, drink and dishes | | | | A thermos of coffee with Baileys will complete |
| you need for your picnic. If you enjoy wine or beer | | | | dessert. |
| with your picnic remember to keep a corkscrew with | | | | Have fun!! Among all the outdoor activities you can |
| bottle opener in your backpack. | | | | pick, picnicking is the ultimate for relaxation. You will |
| The next thing that is nice to have for a fantastic | | | | want to do everything you can to make yourself and |
| picnic is a picnic blanket. This will protect your clothing | | | | your companions comfortable. |