How To Organize A Picnic The Easy Way
June 9th, 2008
Picnic What did you think when you read that word? Did happy pictures come to mind of eating around a picnic table, someone playing a guitar, building a fire to roast smores, and family fun? As a child I remember family reunions and picnics. When I was in high school we would drive 10 minutes up the canyon where it was cooler than in the valley and we would unload the car.
Whatever you remember about picnics someone had to do work to make it happen and to be successful. Here are some tried and true tips to organize a picnic:
•Write a list of everything you need to take. Divide the list into categories; food, utensils, fire, tablecloth and chairs, and games. Save this list on the computer. When you go picnicking next time print it off and check off each item as you pack it; then nothing will be forgotten.
•Assign family members responsibility for different tasks so it isn’t just you getting everything together.
•Pack the food in coolers and boxes. Boxes can be broken down for storing until needed the next time. Those cute wicker picnic baskets are great for the utensils and paper products. You can keep the basket stocked and ready to go. They are the right size for children to carry.
•Make sure you have the fire wood or briquettes, matches or fire starter (I call it a clicker) and newspaper to start the fire. In other words however you make a fire, have all of the necessary tools.
•Pack some games your family likes (Frisbee anyone?) blankets to spread on the grass and leave your cares at home.
What have you done to make your picnics memorable?
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