Picnic time isn’t just for teddy bears, it’s for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors! Whether you’re planning a romantic picnic with your partner or spending some quality time with your family, there are a few things you need to prepare in order to make your picnic enjoyable.
The first thing you’ll need to do is prepare a check list. Keep it simple but make sure you bring enough supplies to keep everyone clean, safe and comfortable. Here’s a handy list to get you started.
Supplies:
- A soft picnic blanket or tablecloth, cushions or lawn chairs – You’ll be spending a few hours outdoors, so make sure you have a comfortable place to sit.
- Utensils, plates, cups
- Napkins or paper towels for easy clean ups
- Bottle opener
- Umbrella or parasol – You may want to keep out of the sun or the rain
- Insect repellant – In Canada, we have two seasons: Winter and bug season
- Sun screen
- Sunglasses
- Antihistamines – whether you have allergies or not, it’s always a good idea to pack these for a long trip
- Hand sanitizer or moist towelettes for cleaning hands and surfaces
- Garbage bags – Not all picnic sites have garbage bins nearby. Don’t litter.
- Games – bring your favorite board game or a deck of cards. If you’re the sporty type, a Frisbee is a must!
- Your favorite music!
- Food storage containers – keeping your foods separate help reduce the chance of cross- contamination
- Cooler fully stocked with ice or ice packs – if you don’t have any ice packs, fill some plastic bottles with water and freeze them overnight.
