In addition to a picnic basket of delicious food. Don’t forget these items to ensure a fun day is had by all.
- Sunscreen – avoid a sunburn and bring an umbrella if you need shade
- Bug Spray – bug bites are not fun and no one wants to cut the picnic short
- First Aid Kit – always be prepared
- Baby Wipes –removes dirt and stains and makes cleanup easy
- Blanket -creates the perfect picnic area
- Garbage bag – to dispose of trash so you can leave the park as you found it
Tip: When packing the picnic basket. Put the Heaviest Items on the Bottom and Delicate Items at the Top
Easy Peasy Picnic Menu:
The night prior to the picnic create a pitcher of Infused water. The day of the picnic fill everyone’s water bottles with the citrus water.
Citrus Blend Water
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
1/2 a lemon, thinly sliced
2 quarts water
Add fruit to a pitcher of water and refrigerate overnight.
Easy Peasy Picnic Snack Mix
Ingredients:
4 cups Goldfish cheddar crackers
4 cups golden raisins
4 cups dried cherries
2 cups yogurt-covered raisins
2 cups miniature pretzels
Directions: Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in airtight containers.
PB&J on a Stick
Makes: 4 skewers.
Ingredients:
2 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
1 cup seedless red or green grapes
1 small banana, sliced
4 wooden skewers (5 to 6 inches)
Directions: Cut sandwiches into 1 inch squares. On a skewer alternate threading grapes, sandwich squares, and banana slices.