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Picnic Guide

Stress-Free Planning

Choose a location - at home, in a park, at the beach, and reserve space if necessary. Send invitations three weeks out, designating host/hostess, date, time, place, RSVP request, and special instructions on dress, theme, or what to bring. Plenty of picnic tables are a must. If the perfect location is picnic table-challenged, consider portable and folding picnic tables. Plan your meal, and ask each guest to bring one specific item. Picnic baskets are handy for food and beverages, but coolers work better.

Remember disposable tablecloths, plates, flatware, napkins, cups, serving spoons, plastic storage bags, and 1-2 large trash bags for cleanup. Day and/or evening picnicking may also require lawn chairs, blankets, lanterns, flashlights, a first-aid kit, citronella candles, bug sprays, sunscreen, jackets - and don't forget the games and camera.

Faux Pas Around the Picnic Table

Consider the guest list; children's tastes are simple, and some people have restricted diets. Sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, chips, baked beans, potato salad, fruit, cookies and pies will bring most hungry appetites to the picnic table. Ice-filled coolers with soda, lemonade, and water are necessary and acceptable beverages. Although beer and wine might be the drink of choice for some guests, and are acceptable served at home picnics, public parks and beaches have rules regarding alcohol.

Get to the party early (at home, give yourself plenty of time) to get the picnic tables cleaned and tablecloths in place. Designate one picnic table as the buffet table - also consider decorating guest picnic tables and the buffet picnic table with a party theme. Strategically place citronella candles to keep bugs away. Assign a setup of game nets and courses to early arrivers. A toy box with beach balls and bubbles will entertain young children.