cathy33May 23
Plan a Picnic Excursion
When was the last time you went on a picnic? Where did you go? What did you eat?
A picnic can be a great way to spend some time outside. You can do a picnic alone for some quality quiet time with yourself or it can be a family excursions or a fun trip with friends. Or you can host a picnic in your own backyard.
You can have your picnic on the beach, or at a park or hiking in the woods, or some other venue.
Eating outdoors can be enjoyable and fun but it can also be a unpleasant if you are not prepared.
Picking the perfect spot is critical to enjoying the picnic. So where do you want to have your picnic? Check the weather and pick a day that will be sunny and warm but not overly hot with too much sun. Make sure that you can find or have some shade.
Decide on a menu. Keep it simple. What kind of food do you want to have? Sandwiches, fruits and vegetables, snacks and dessert. What will you drink? Make sure you include water. Prepare foods that will be easy to eat and clean up.
Don’t forget utensils for eating and preparing any food on site and napkins and cutting boards or bottle opens if necessary.
Pack your picnic. Will you use a traditional picnic basket or a cooler? How else will you transport items you will need or want?
Don’t forget the extras, blankets, and pillows and things to help clean up easily.
Think about the place you are going to for your picnic what will make it more comfortable and enjoyable in that location. Bring location specific necessities. Don’t forget about a plan for bugs and insects.
Don’t forget about how to place the food once you are there. Are there picnic tables or will you need to spread it out on the ground/blanket or some kind of make shift table? Make sure you think about this before you go.
What about something to do? Did you pick a place that has something to do or do you need to bring and plan some activities? How about some simple games or a book to read? This will depend on where you are having your picnic and who is coming with you or if you are going by yourself.
Keep things as simple as possible but make sure you have plenty to eat comfortable and something fun to do.
