The weather is getting warmer, the trees are getting fuller and there are plenty of activities that people can do to spend time outside. One of these activities is having a picnic. Picnics are where people can bring food, and enjoy the weather outside. When it comes to putting together the perfect picnic for your friends, you and a pet or loved one, there are a few steps to take.
Setting
The first step to have the picture-perfect picnic on Pinterest is finding the right setting. The right setting could be a park, next to a pond, on a hill overlooking beautiful scenery or even on a beach. Using a colorful blanket and enjoying the scenery around you is the first step to having a good time.
Even though the scenery might seem beautiful, the wildlife around you might be waiting to ruin the day. When setting up by a pond, be careful of potential geese and ducks that live there. Along with this, bug spray is crucial. Nobody likes the smell of bug spray, but spraying the substance on your ankles and around the blanket works to keep critters away and minimizes bug bites. If you were to choose to have a picnic where bugs are very common, you might experience the picnic scenes that went wrong in the movies.
“[My friends and I] chose to have it at O’Day Park,” junior Keira Kendall said. “It’s a pretty beautiful and naturally peaceful place. The only issue we encountered with wildlife was a bee or wasp’s appearance here or there.”
Food
The next step is preparing food. There are many different foods people can bring to a picnic. The most common foods that are brought are fruit trays, sandwiches, and maybe a type of dessert like cupcakes or even a cake.
“We brought all kinds of food,” Kendall said. “It was a good blend of sweet and savory. The theme for our food was colored, so each person had to pick food that aligned with their color.”
Outfit
The final step is the perfect outfit. Picnics are the perfect time for aesthetic outfits. When going with a group of people, you can color code your outfits and match or choose a common theme. Since picnics are more popular in the spring, a nice summer dress, jeans with a nice shirt or jeans and a cute top with a cardigan are perfect for the occasion.
