It’s The Perfect Season To Get More Outside Time In, So This Is Everything You Need To Host An Epic Picnic
Now is the perfect time of year to start spending more time outside, and that means it’s picnic season!
A picnic is great for so many kinds of occasions, like dates, friend or family gatherings, etc. However, a few things can make or break a picnic, and if you want to impress your guests, you’ll want to ensure you’re prepared.
If you’re ready to have an epic spring or summer picnic this year, here are all the essentials you’ll need.
The set up
To set up your picnic, especially one involving you and your loved ones sitting on the ground, ensure you have a large enough picnic blanket that everyone can fit on. It’s super annoying when you attend a picnic and have to sit halfway on the grass and halfway on a blanket.
In addition to a large blanket, you’ll want a cooler or picnic basket that’s large enough to fit all your supplies, from cutlery and plates to food and drinks.
If you’ll be in a big outdoor space, it’s recommended to have essentials like bug spray, sunscreen, and an umbrella to keep you more comfortable.
Food and drinks
It’s always smart to coordinate with your date, friends, or family regarding what food you want for your picnic. You can bring food from home or bring takeout to your picnic. Regardless, make sure everyone’s dietary needs are met! Sandwiches are a super easy picnic go-to, as they’re simple to make and extremely easy to pack away in tinfoil and Tupperware.
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Remember that anything requiring silverware will be a bit trickier to eat, so stick to finger foods and foods that require little cleanup.
Preparing drinks that can be stored in a thermos or to-go pitcher is always fun, or you can be sure to buy packs of drinks in cans.
Cutlery and plates
If you are eating something that requires plates, forks, knives, and napkins, it’s suggested that you buy disposable and eco-friendly versions.
After all, lugging real plates and silverware to and from a picnic spot can be a pain, but you also don’t want to dispose of too many single-use plastics at once. Look up biodegradable or recyclable plates, forks, spoons, and cups to keep your picnic more environmentally friendly.
Miscellaneous Items
A few more things that can bring your picnic to the next level include trash bags, a portable speaker, and a cutting board. The trash bags will make for a much easier cleanup because even though there will likely be trash cans in your picnic area, it’s best to collect all your garbage in one go before throwing it away.
A portable speaker is great for playing music and adding a bit of ambiance to your picnic. You can make a playlist in advance, have your friends queue up songs on your go-to streaming apps, or even play a podcast.
Having a large cutting or wooden board available will help you arrange certain things at your picnic, and if anyone needs to assemble some food or snacks, they can use the board to do it.
These essential items should get you started for having an awesome, relaxing, and fun picnic this year. Just remember to have fun with your loved ones, and everything will be great!
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