The weather is beautiful and it's time to get outdoors and have a celebration. You want to get your family outdoors and especially host parties outdoors as well. There are many great ideas and activities that you can do outdoors. A great activity that serves as wonderful time for the family and even makes a fun party is a picnic. You'll find many ideas that you can do when creating a fun, outdoor picnic. So, Wedding and Party Network has a few tips to make your picnic a hit.
- Make you picnic interesting. Picnics are meant to be fun and a great time to spend outdoors. The essential idea for having a great picnic is creating unique food. Come up with creative finger foods, salads, sandwiches and dips. You can create an assorted cheese and fruit platter, create a sandwich and salad bar and research fun finger foods. It's all about the food at your picnic.
- Don't forget about the things you need to avoid at a picnic. Avoid bringing anything that may melt, unless you have plenty of ice to keep it cool. However, try to avoid ice cream and anything that is fragile when transporting, like layered cakes.
- Simplicity is key. Of course, you want to feature some unique dishes. However, keep most of the food pretty simple. You want simple prep, easy to transport, easy to eat and simple to clean up. Also, don't forget to use plastic or paper plates and disposable utensils.
- It's best to create a few good food items. Remember, you have to transport these items. Even if you are having a backyard picnic, you still have to transport the food outside and the more items you have, the more trips you have to make. So, make a few items well that are a favorite among everyone.
- Sometimes when you're hosting a party, food is ready at different times. However, it's best to stick with items that are ready to serve almost anytime and at the same time. Sandwiches, chips, dips, chilled appetizers and pasta salad.
- Plan ahead for your picnic. It's always good to plan ahead for any party you're planning. Plan how much food and for how many guests you are making it for. You don't want to make too little or even too much.
- Keep everything chilled. Get your cooler ready with ice, ice packs and food containers. You don't want anything to spoil or any condiments. So, make sure you have a cooler with plenty of ice. You may even want to pack two coolers, one for drinks and one for the food.
- Plan out what you must and mustn't take with you to your picnic. Make sure and remember the items other than food, like hand wipes, bug spray, sunblock, sunglasses and bags to take stuff home in. However, it may be a smart idea to leave the radio, fire hazards and your family pet, especially if they aren't trained on a leash.
A picnic is a great time to get outdoors and share this time with your family and friends. If you follow these few steps, your picnic will be a breeze and everyone will enjoy the quality time that you all spend together.
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