Ideas For a Picnic For Two (Part 2)

Thinking in a picnic for two? Here are other ideas to make that moment a memorial one!

Choose the right time. Most people think in having a picnic for lunchtime, but if you are planning a romantic moment with your partner, consider a picnic for dinner. Take advantage of the bright stars for a closer moment. The weather can be inconvenient, but you won’t mind to get a little bit closer if it gets chilly. Don't worry about the temperature of your food, it will stay warm in a insulated picnic basket.

Bring an exciting menu. Picnic is all about sharing a meal. Other than cheese and wine, you can choose to prepare an aphrodisiac menu. It is said that the asparagus, avocado, broccoli and basil have aphrodisiac properties; they are excellent to make a tasty and healthy salad. And for dessert figs and chocolate are perfect.

Building a strong relationship with your partner is an ongoing task. Sometimes simple things can make a big difference. All efforts count. Preparing a romantic picnic shows to your partner how much you care for her or him. You don’t need to have a picnic in an exotic place to have a great time together. Having a picnic in your own neighborhood can be very romantic too. Use these ideas to create picnic moments for you and your partner that can last forever. And don't forget to bring your picnic basket for two!

Ideas For a Picnic for Two (Part 1)

Are you planning a special moment with your partner? A picnic is a great way to have a romantic outing. Check these ideas to make your next picnic successful.

Prepare with time. A picnic can be a very romantic experience. A well-organized picnic sets off the moment for long lasting memories. If you are a picnic lover, you can equip yourself with a picnic set. A full-equipped picnic basket will make your preparation much easier, they come with all the supplies that you may need.

Choose the right place. Whether a quiet park or a sandy beach, the place can set the tone for you and your partner. Be creative, there are many options where you can have a nice picnic for two. You can picnic in the woods, in the city, close to a lake or in the beach. Choose a place that you and your partner love or want to discover. 

Be Green in your next Picnic

Being “green” isn’t as hard as you think. There are many things that we can do quite easily to reduce the amount of damage we do to the environment. You can do simple things like choosing spend your day in the outdoors instead of staying indoors consuming resources, like electricity!

We usually don’t think that going in a picnic can be a “green activity” but guess what, it is! Being green doesn’t mean that you have to wear your “Save the Plant T-shirt” and participate in the last ecologic forum. Just by the fact that you prefer the contact with nature in a respectful way, you are contributing to protect our planet.

There is more that you can do in your next outdoor experience. When you are getting everything ready for your picnic, think reusable! Try to avoid plastic stuff. In one hand, you will only create more waste using disposable products; in the other hand, if you have a picnic in a windy day, the chances that your plates and cups fly away are quite high. Your salad may fly away with your disposable plate.

It is a better idea if you take reusable products. That’s right, you will have to wash them coming back home. But in the long run, this is a cheaper and green option. There is a great selection of cheap picnic baskets in the market ready for the occasion. You can find the classic wooden picnic basket or the convenient picnic basket backpack to combine with a hiking experience. You can also find picnic totes that you can reuse for your grocery. You can event find picnic baskets for sale all equipped, that includes plates, cups, cutlery, knives, even cloth napkins!

Being green can be very easy. Probably you are already doing it! Be assure, that our small actions can make a big difference. Therefore, in your next picnic experience, try to be reusable instead of disposable.

Picnic with Toddlers: have fun and learn at the same time!

As a mother, I always try to get the most of the weather to have a nice family time. I think that the kids need frequent times outdoors to discover nature and learn from that experience. I grew up visiting and exploring new places. Those experiences helped me respect and love nature and also understand its importance.

In our family, we love going to picnics. At home I always have ready our picnic basket backpack for any last minute opportunity. In this type of activities it may be sometimes challenging to entertain the little ones, especially the toddlers. Here are some ideas that can help you to get the most of your next picnic experience:

Play “Find the bug”. The outdoors gives you a lot to discover. Little ones love to watch every little detail. Bugs are a great way to keep them entertained and to help them discover nature. You can find the bug first, show it to your child, try to get her attention and give her funny details. For instant tell her how many legs the bug has, then ask her to find another one. I even have a bug book with nice pictures to help me with this activity.

Play pretend. While you are setting your picnic blanket and your picnic basket you can ask your child to do the same. You can show her that she can set up her picnic area out of leaves, sticks, rocks and branches. You can even use your bugs as food! Encourage your child to look for different materials. This is a great opportunity to build imagination and develop her creative mind.

Read to them. Another fun and quiet activity that you can do while picnicking with toddlers is just read. They love it! You can bring her favorite book or you can try to read something about nature. This way your child can build references.

Prepare a naptime. Toddlers can get tiered easily. To avoid a fuzzy child, it is a good idea to be ready for a nap. You can bring with you her favorite toy or blanket to help the little one rest peaceful, and you too!

Toddlers learn every moment. It is always good to stimulate them with new and engaging activities. You can make every moment a learning experience. Take advantage of your next picnic to help your child discover new things and have fun doing it.