Planning a Picnic
Your Essential Picnic Checklist
Planning a picnic is pretty easy. You'll need to set the date, check the weather!, select your location and pack your picnic basket. I can't think of a better way to spend the day with the family, catch up with friends or enjoy a Romantic Picnic for two.
Location You can choose a secluded location, a nice peaceful spot on the river, or a bustling public park. Beach picnics are fun too or a country picnic - take the kids to the farm for the day.Some Tips for Planning a Picnic - If you would like to take alcohol, you may need to check with your local authorities to see if this is allowed.
- If it's a popular location, don't rely on picnic tables being available.
- Have a back up plan if the weather turns bad.
- If you are taking the kids, select a location with a playground or large enough grass area to play cricket or other games.
Your Essential Picnic Checklist Trying to remember what you need to pack can be a tad stressful. I've included everything I can think of below so you can use it to make your own checklist (you won't need everything on this list). Once you have your personalized checklist, keep a copy in your picnic basket to make a spontaneous picnic a little easier to throw together. - Picnic Rug
- Picnic Table and Chairs
PICNIC BASKET You'll need a basket to store all of your goodies in. These Picnic Baskets come in such a great variety - cane, collapsible, insulated, a variety of colors, sizes and prices. You'll need to include:
- Plates and cups
- Knives, forks, spoons
- Serviettes
- cover for your food to stop the flies
- Plastic bag for dirty plates
- Plastic bag for rubbish
- Drinking Water
- Wine, cool drink, juice
- corkscrew
- Picnic Food!
- Flask of hot water
- Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
FIRST AID
- Mosquito repellent
- Cream for ant bites
- Sunscreen
- Band-aids
KIDS
- Hats
- Games - soccer ball, bat and ball, frisbee
- Warmer clothes
PICNIC FOOD IDEAS Some Cold Picnic Food Recipes are required to complete your picnic planning. - Sandwiches are always a winner (egg and lettuce, chicken and avocado, ham and cheese). Or cut up salad, pack some cold meat and everyone can make their own combination.
- Slices, muffins or cupcakes make great picnic desserts and travel well. Avoid cream and anything too messy.
- A party punch for something different and can then be enjoyed by both the adults and the kids.
Have a look at taste.com.au for some great summer picnic recipes. You'll find a Party Punch recipe and some other food ideas on the Party Food page.
Theme Picnics make great Birthday Party Themes. For a Children's Party you could have a Teddy Bear Picnic or a Ladybug Picnic Party See, Planning a Picnic is not that hard - now pack that picnic basket and go and have fun!
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