Since I mention picnics a lot, I thought it was only fitting that I make a post on how to plan one. 

For the perfect picnic you need to make some preparations, do some planning and packing. They make great dates with your loved one, meet-ups with friends and even solo-dates. So if you want to plan one, you can use this post as a checklist.

The planning:

• weather
  • a warm, sunny day
  • not too hot, but also no rain

• location
  • a park, the beach, a bench, a meadow/field (make sure it’s not private property)
  • nearby bathroom
  • if you want to swim & tan: somewhere by the water
  • if you want to bring your dog: dogs allowed
  • if the sun is very strong: a place near the shade, where you can move to

The packing:

• picnic blanket

• picnic basket or bag to carry your stuff

• maybe a cooler, depending on the temperature and what kind of food you bring

• food (homemade or store bought or takeout – here are some ideas)
  • a meal: sandwiches, pizza, sushi, salad, bowls…
  • dessert: cake, muffins, brownies, cookies, fruit salad…
  • snacks: chips, crackers, fruit, popcorn…

• drinks

• bathing suit, towel…

• games or other entertainment

• sun protection
  • sun screen
  • hat
  • sun glasses

• mosquito repellent

• a small bag for trash – make sure you don’t leave any litter behind

Of course a lot of this depends on the weather, where you’re going and what you want to do when you’re there, so just adjust it as you need.

Have a great time:)