How to create a simple Daytime Summer Picnic!
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How to create a
simple Daytime Summer Picnic!
Summer is the most warm and fun season of the year
because it creates great opportunities for outdoor activities! One activity I
recommend participating in is a Daytime Summer
Picnic with friends and family. This picnic isn't extravagant; instead it’s
humble and easily-accessible. It can be easily manageable so you can spend less
time sweating on minor details and more time entertaining your friends. Here is
what the picnic should consist of:
Picnic Basket Traditionally,
this is the ideal carrier for food and supplies. I would store most of the supplies
like plastic air-tight containers, plates, and cups in there. Don’t forget to
pack the garbage bag to clean up afterwards!
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Blankets You
can use blankets to sit or lay on outside. They are comfortable and most of
them are large enough for more than one person to sit on. You can use a blanket
that you already own or you can buy one at stores. I suggest using blankets in these
bright summer colors:
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Yellow
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Orange
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Green
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Red
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Purple
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Hot
Pink
Pillows Large
and soft pillows can be used for seating or picnic decoration. They can
increase the décor appeal of the picnic if they match the colors of the blankets.
Flowers in Glasses Like every other season, summer has its own type of flowers.
I recommend using them as decoration by inserting the flowers in glass vases or
jars and placing them near the picnic basket. Summer flowers include:
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Carnations
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Irises
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Pentas
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Zinnas
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Portulacas
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Ice Bucket or Cooler An ice bucket or cooler is great for refrigerating
drinks or food to be used later. To create an ice bucket, simply pour ice into
a bucket. When picking a cooler, seek air-tight
gasket seals around lids and on larger ones, a leak-proof spigot for draining
melted and dirty water.
Drinks & Food
Drinks If
you are going to buy big brand soda I recommend, my personal choice, buying
Coca Cola or Sprite. But a healthier choice is using bottled water and
lemonade.
Picnic Sides Traditional sides are potato salads, black bean hummus, chips and dip, and pretzels. Trays of fruit can be great side dishes also. I recommend slicing fruit into bite-sized pieces and then serving them. The fruit I suggest slicing are:
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Bananas
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Watermelon
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Cucumbers
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Oranges
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Strawberries
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Sandwiches Sandwiches
are very versatile and they are usually ready to eat. Everyone loves them! Here
are some simple sandwiches that won’t take too long to be put together.
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Peanut
Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
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Tuna
Sandwiches
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Cheese
Hamburgers
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Italian
Subs
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Reuben
Sandwiches
Desserts A Picnic wouldn’t be a picnic without DESSERTS! Never be ashamed in feeding your sweet tooth. The most commonly used desserts are:
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Chocolate
Chip Cookies
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Chocolate
Brownies
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Strawberry
and Blueberry Fruit Cup with Frosting
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There you have it folks! Guidelines to create your
own Daytime Summer Picnic! Comment
below and tell us what you think.
It's small, simple, and if nicely decorated,
MEMORABLE!
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2 comments
What a great post and so much fun to do! Another healthy choice in lieu of soda but you want the carbonation, flavored seltzer water. All flavor and no calories! I've been on many picnics and one thing I've not considered bringing is a flower arrangement. That little details just steps it up a notch. Again, great post!
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