Fantastic Picnics On A Budget

Do you love picnics? I do and having fantastic picnics on a budget is easier than you think!

Picnics are a form of entertainment that is almost completely free. If you drive somewhere, you have the fuel cost, and of course the food cost, but other than that they are completely free.

And did I mention fun? Or Romantic? Picnics are fun for families and can be very romantic for couples.

I know my children loved picnics when they were little and they didn’t even really care what the food was that was in the picnic basket! Here is how to make it fun no matter how broke you are.

First of all you don’t have to have some fancy picnic basket. For years I carried one that I had gotten at a garage sale for $5.00. Once it wore out, I used a very large tote bag which worked beautifully. My friend used a large gym bag.

You will also need a blanket unless you are going where the picnic tables are. My family loved eating on the ground on the blanket. And if you don’t want to worry with an ice chest, just put your drinks in thermoses.

For children some simple foods are sandwiches, fried chicken, or even Vienna sausages and crackers. Whatever you have on hand will probably be accepted with glee. In the hot summer time you can take the kids for a breakfast picnic and serve them muffins and milk.

On family picnics you can also take some games to play with the children. Board games are good and also active games like ball or Frisbee throwing.

Fantastic picnics for a romantic evening can really become creative. A drive into the country or to a park that is safe and well lit. Or even a picnic on the floor in front of the fireplace at home!

For romance you can take a bottle of sparkling soda and drink it in wine glasses to make it seem romantic. I like to take cheese and bread or crackers and maybe some grapes. Sandwiches are good for the romantic picnic too.

Spring is just around the corner so see what fantastic picnics you can do on a budget.

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