Picnic Tips and Ideas for Summer

Summer is the perfect time to relax and do some fun activities like having a picnic! Keep reading this post by Great Harvest of Newtonville in Newtonville, MA, for some picnic ideas and tips. 

Having a picnic is an excellent summer activity that allows you to enjoy an afternoon outdoors, and that can be a fun activity for families with kids, friend groups, or even a date. Picnics have been held all over the world for centuries and have even been depicted in famous artists’ paintings like Cezanne, Monet, and Renoir. Let’s dive into some picnic ideas and tips to put together one.

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Prepare Easy Food

When planning a picnic, it’s important to choose food that is easy to eat, doesn’t spoil quickly, and won’t make a mess. These can be things like food on skewers like fruit or meat, finger foods like cheese or veggie sticks, or even chicken tenders, and food like sandwiches made in good quality bread that doesn’t go soggy quickly. The secret to good picnic food is to have different options that aren’t a hassle to prepare and Picnic sandwich tip: If you’re planning on making sandwiches for your picnic, take the ingredients separately to avoid any sogginess. Put the sandwiches together once you get to the picnic site. This way, they won’t only be more delicious, but you’ll ensure everyone gets what they want on theirs.

Pack Your Food in Jars

Using jars, whether it is for things like salads or desserts, is a great idea for food items that could make a mess in a tote or picnic bag. Mason jars have the advantage of sealing well to avoid leaks and messes. Smaller jars work well for spreads and dressings, while larger ones can accommodate things like salads, desserts, cookies, and many other things. Glass is also easy to clean and a sustainable way to pack food.

Utensils and Supplies

Packing a picnic takes a bit of planning; it’s not as easy as eating at home or buying takeout. Packing supplies like a waterproof picnic blanket, a good cooler, cups and plates, and cutlery will make serving food much more manageable. In the summer, it’s also a good idea to have a handy cooler that will keep your food at the right temperature and prevent some items from going bad. Another good picnic idea is to pack bug spray to keep at bay summer bugs common to being outdoors like mosquitoes, sunblock, sunglasses, and maybe even a beach umbrella to stay cool and protected from the sun. It might seem like a lot of utensils and supplies, but these are important to ensure everyone has a good experience.

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Sanitizing and Clean-Up Supplies

It’s also essential to think about sanitizing and cleaning up when going on a picnic. It’s possible that the park you choose won’t have a bathroom nearby or won’t have running water, so packing wet wipes or an alcohol-based sanitizing gel is essential to keep your and your family’s hands clean before picking up any food. Once you’re done with the picnic, it’s essential to pick up after yourself, so pack a few trash bags or plan to take any trash with you and dispose of it properly to leave your picnic spot as you found it.

Plan an Activity

Lastly, a picnic isn’t only about eating outside and having a good time outdoors. Planning an activity can take the picnic to another level. Pack a speaker to play some music and have a dance party, take an easy board or card game to enjoy as you eat, pack a book you’ve been wanting to read, a coloring book for kids to entertain themselves, or if you and your family are into sports, you can take a ball and have a friendly match. Whatever you choose to do, it will be a fun time as a family.

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