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Picnic essentials

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Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, and time with your loved ones. Spur of the moment picnics can often be the best, but stressful if you are not prepared. If you pack now, and gather items you will need for your future picnics, you will be ready to go when the moment arises! Keep a list handy, and each spring, replenish your picnic supplies! Enjoy!!!!

  •  Aluminum foil
  • Blanket
  • Bottle opener
  • Camera
  • Can opener
  • Candles
  • Cash for entrance to parks
  • Cooler
  • Cork screw
  • Cutting board
  • Dish towel
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Fly swatter
  • Food items
  • Food tents
  • Football
  • Frisbee
  • Grilling supplies
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hats
  • Ice packs (keep in freezer)
  • Insect repellent
  • Ketchup
  • Matches
  • Mustard
  • Napkins
  • Paper bowls
  • Paper cups
  • Paper plates
  • Paper towel
  • Pet toys and treats, if you have a dog
  • Picnic basket
  • Picnic blanket
  • Picnic chairs
  • Salt & pepper
  • Serving utensils or tongs
  • Sharp knife
  • Sunscreen
  • Table cloth
  • Thermos for warm items
  • Trash bags
  • Umbrella
  • Utensils
  • Water
  • Wet wipes
  • Zip loc bags (for leftovers)

For ideas on what you need for a fun day at the beach, check out this list:

http://www.myplanninglists.com/packing-for-the-beach.php