Spring Is Almost Here!

The weather is getting warmer, the trees are turning green, the flowers are starting to grow and the birds are singing happily. Spring is almost here!

With the spring season approaching, it is time to start thinking of all the wonderful things that we can do during the warmer seasons, like picnicking!

Picnicking is a classical activity during spring and summer. A nice picnic is always fun, relaxing and easy to organize.  You just need to have the right gear like an all equipped picnic basket that includes a full set for two or four persons, and a picnic blanket. You just need to think about the food. And if you want to make it even easier, just stop by your local supermarket and buy some prepared food, like a salad or sandwich. It can be that simple!

Have a great spring!

Romantic Chocolate Cake

Are you planning a special time just for two? What about a picnic for two! This recipe will give you the special touch to your next picnic.

Ingredients:

2 cups of Pancake mix

1 cup of milk

1 cup of vegetable oil

1 cup of chocolate powder

¾ cup of sugar

5 eggs

2 tablespoons of baking powder

1 tablespoon of vanilla

For decoration:

1 cup of sour cream

½ cup of sugar

10 oz of strawberries (or 15 strawberries)

Preparation:

Mix the milk, oil, chocolate powder, vanilla, sugar and eggs in a blender. In a mixer bowl, put the pancake mix and baking powder. Then, add the blended ingredients into the bowl and mix them well. Preheat the oven at 350°F.

Bake the mix for 30 to 40 min. at 380°F.

You can use any type of baking dish. The mix fit a 9x9” baking pan.

Decoration:

Mix the sugar with the cream until the sugar has completely dissolved into the cream. It has to keep a creamy texture.

Chop 7 oz of strawberries (or 10 strawberries) and slice the rest.

Wait until the cake has cooled down. Add the chopped strawberries and cover them with the cream. Place the strawberry slices on the sides.

This is a very easy recipe for your next picnic for two. Enjoy!

Picnic With A Disable Companion

Having a disable friend or a family member, or be ourselves a person with disabilities can be a daily challenge. A person with any kind of disability has to adapt to the world and put an extra effort in her everyday activities. Sometimes going outside takes so much energy that we just give up and decide to stay home. But even if it can be challenging, not matter what our condition is, we always enjoy a change in the routine.

Going in a picnic can be a very exiting activity for a person with a physical impairment. You don’t need to plan too much, it can be very simple, and you can do it in your own peace. Here are some ideas that can help you to get the most of your next picnic with that very special person.

Choosing the place. This is the most challenging part. Living with a person with disabilities makes us think of many details that we would not consider otherwise. The good news is that we can have a great picnic almost anywhere. You don’t need to climb a mountain or hike into a forest to find a nice spot. Urban parks and National Parks are great options. They offer the contact with nature, and they are usually well adapted for our special companion. I try to avoid beaches, they can be a lot of fun, but you have to take more things in consideration. Wheelchairs do not drive well in sand and getting to the bathroom can be a challenge since they are usually crowded and far away. Also, it is harder to walk on sand. Your companion may get tired before reaching your picnic spot. If your companion does not have any trouble walking on sand, I will include beaches on my list.

Having the right gear. Don’t forget your picnic basket and your picnic blanket; they are essentials to give to your picnic the perfect touch and will make your preparation much easier. You can find in the market insulated picnic baskets or picnic coolers that will help you to carry your food in the best possible conditions.

Sharing the moment. The most important thing on a picnic is to have fun and create a moment. For a person with physical impairments life is a challenge, this can be a moment to connect with nature, friends, family and life. You can play tables games, read books, make puzzles or simply lie down and search for shapes in the clouds.

Sometimes it is hard to do activities when we encounter some physical limitations. A picnic can be very simple and adaptable; you just relax and enjoy the moment. Have fun and create great picnic moments!

Picnic Coolers New Reduced Price

Our supplier has granted us a 10% discount in all picnic cooler baskets and we just want to share it with you.

Our collection of empty picnic coolers with rug has a new price of  $40.99 instead of $44.99. They come in two different colors. The picnic coolers for two and four persons have also a reduced price.

Don’t take any longer! Our supplier won’t keep the discounted prices for long time.

Check our picnic coolers now!

Indoor Picnic

Have you ever planned an indoor picnic? What a fun idea for these Winter days! Some times it is hard to go outside because of the weather. However, you can always get the fun of a picnic experience even if you have to do it indoors.

It can be a refreshing experience while you stay at home. It can change the routine.

You don´t need to plan ahead the meal that you want to enjoy; it can be very simple. Take a bottle of wine, bread and cheese. Don´t forget to put your picnic blanket, give to the occasion the whole environment.

You can also bring some nature inside. A plant or flowers can help to put you in tone.

If you are planning the indoor picnic for two, you can also give a romantic air to the occasion with some candles.

Have a nice indoor picnic!

Picnicking in Winter

Picnicking this time of the year can be seen as a crazy idea. But when the winter is getting so long, we need air fresh and sun exposure to help us feel better. Here are some tips that can help you have a successful winter picnic.

• Bring warm food. An insulated picnic basket, like a picnic cooler, is perfect to keep your food warm. Bring also hot beverage like tea, coffee or hot chocolate, it will keep you warm.
• Plan your picnic for lunchtime, when the weather is warmer.
• Look for the sun! In summertime we all love to get a nice shade, but in winter we need the sun to keep us warm. Look for a nice spot where you can get the most of the sun.

 Have a great picnic!

Christmas Gift Ideas (Part 4)

Also consider this two great picnic baskets for your Christmas presents:

The Picnic Cooler is ideal for tailgating. This basket is very convenient to take for any BBQ. It is a very light and you can also find fully equipped version for two, four or six persons. Some models also bring a picnic blanket.

If you are looking for a large Picnic Basket, the Picnic Totes with Wheels is the right choice. This type of basket comes with a large storage space. The wheels make it easy to take it anywhere. Some models come fully equipped as well.