checklist.pdfIt hardly matters on what kind of picnic you are going, as it is always wise to go through a picnic checklist. By going through a well-prepared checklist of things you need for a picnic, you know what else you may need. No doubt, everyone’s picnic checklist will be different but there are some items that are essential for any kind of picnic. There is no need to go for shopping just before going on a picnic that your kids plan without telling you well in advance. Update yourself with weather forecasts, pack the things listed below and enjoy the picnic trip with your kids, relatives or friends.

• Mattress pad or furniture pad
• Shade umbrella, if required
• Sunscreen
• Add bite lotion to first aid kit
• Disposable towels
• Hand wipe/tissue papers
• Paper plates
• Plastic utensils (Use and throw)
• Napkins (or a roll of paper towels)
• Sharp knife, can opener, bottle opener, scissors,
• Pre-moistened rough clothes (wet wipes)
• Thermo flasks to keep drinks warm or cool

• Jelly and Peanut Butter
• Pre-packed lunch and cheeses
• Package of hot dogs
• Apple sauce, pudding, single-serving-size fruit cups
• Chips, cookies, crackers
• 2-3 bottles of drinking water
• Some packs of drinks
• Salt and pepper
• Paper and Pencil
• Some games like cards, chess, balls etc
• Books, iPod, pillows etc.
• Camera

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You will find most of these things in your house, so why you get panicked when your kids tell you about quick picnic program. While going on a picnic, think creatively to make the trip memorable event not only for your kids but for the elders too. Plan the lunch, snacks and picnic activities keeping in mind the choices of each individual. Now, I will tell you some tips that will make it easier to prepare a perfect checklist of things you need for a picnic.

Using mattress pad or furniture pad makes it more convenient to shake away sand and dirt. Apart from this both of these can be washed easily. Don’t afraid of carrying favorite dishes; wrap them well with tea towels. Tea, soft drinks coffee and juice etc taste better in glass containers. If you worry about breaking or losing of favourite cutlery, crockery, plates, buy cheap ones. You should take along cake covers of various sizes that will keep your food safe from insects. After returning back from picnic, don’t forget to wash the entire picnic items before strong them for the next use.

Yes, next time when you go to the market for routine shopping, purchase the listed items to store in your shelf so that you could prove yourself whenever needed.