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I’m sure you’ve enjoyed a picnic or two since you’ve been married. But today’s prompt mixes up the traditional picnic to make it something special.

Pick Your Menu

• Hot Meal from a favorite restaurant picked up while on your way to your location
• Cold chicken, assorted salads and fruit
• Sandwiches, either homemade or store bought, chips and cookies

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Pick Your Location

• Beach
• Lakefront
• City Park
• Backyard

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Pick Your Style

• Casual – on a blanket with paper products and plasticware
• Festive – use a theme based on the time of year e.g. Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Summer or Fall
• Special – Pack a folding table with tablecloth and napkins. Bring a nice candle or lamp and extension cord if there is electrical outlet nearby. Have music too, using a portable speaker with your Spotify or Amazon Music playlist.

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As you can see, picnics don’t have to be the same old, same old. With a little thought and planning you can take your next picnic up a notch. Try it! You may just discover a new way to picnic that you both love.

For more ideas on how to make your picnic easier and more enjoyable check out these ideas. Also see our Pinterest Board: Not Your Normal Picnic Ideas

What is your most memorable picnic?

Happy Dating!