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Picnic Preparation List |
| Date Added: February 14, 2008 02:48:18 AM |
| Author: Jason |
| Category: Camping |
| Now that spring is just around the corner, many of us are beginning to yearn to be outside enjoying the warmer weather. Picnics are a popular way to celebrate the sunshine and get closer to friends and family. Here are some picnic items you can start to gather now, so you’ll be ready to go when the season officially hits! Blankets, a tablecloth, towels and napkins are first on the list. Paper plates and napkins are very convenient and you can find them in recycled paper making them better for the environment. There are also wet wipes that will come in handy to clean sticky hands and faces. If the wet wipes are packed up for very long though, they might lose their moistness. If that happens, just add a little water and they’ll be as good as new. Utensils and plates would be next on the list. Paper plates, bowls, and cups are usually the most convenient, but you might want to look into melamine dishes. They are very lightweight and cost efficient. It’s easy to wash them off and store in your picnic hamper for the next outing. Bringing extra garbage bags to put them in until you get home are a great idea. When you get home, you can just throw them in the dishwasher. For utensils, there are many kits you can buy today that have the forks, spoons and knives in a nice carrying case. The Winchester 22 Piece Camping Kit is excellent. Or you could buy some Hobo knives. Those are like pocketknives with a fork, spoon and knife. If you do that, make sure you have serving utensils as well if you’ll need them. You’ll find these products are much better to use than plastic forks and knives that break easily. If you’ll be barbecuing, then you’ll need to plan on going to a park that has barbecue pits available, or get a small portable one that is easy to pack and go. Make sure you have propane, if you use a propane grill. Or make sure and bring charcoal, lighter fluid, and a lighter. You’ll also need barbecue utensils - like some good Pig Tail Flippers. Citronella candles are great to help keep insects away. Insect repellant is also something you can pack in advance. If you’re picnicking during the day, make sure and remember sunscreen. Always buy new sunscreen every season to assure of its effectiveness. If you are picnicking in the evening, you may not need the sunscreen, but you might want a flashlight instead. Pack extra batteries for this. A radio and recreation items are also fun to take with you. If you have extra Frisbees, sports balls, or other outdoor games, keep those packed and ready to go. By the time you are done packing these items into your picnic hamper, the only thing left you’ll need to do is shop for your food and beverages. It will make it easy to pack up for a picnic at any time. Don’t forget the ice! |