{"id":3182,"date":"2018-07-24T18:25:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T22:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=3182"},"modified":"2018-07-24T18:25:26","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T22:25:26","slug":"come-on-over-for-a-picnic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2018\/07\/24\/come-on-over-for-a-picnic\/","title":{"rendered":"Come on over for a Picnic!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"It was one of those rare summer days; no humidity and not too hot. It was a day of opportunity. I called up another family and proposed a picnic!<\/h2>\n

By about this point in the summer, the heat has exhausted me, and my interest to do much outside is limited. But this special summer night was perfect for a picnic under the stars. Well, it started in the sunlight and ended under the stars, accompanied by the flitting of fireflies. Stories were told, good food was enjoyed, and laughter was abundant.<\/p>\n

Impromptu picnics are fun any time of year. I\u2019ve held picnics in the living room in the middle of winter, as well as the traditional summer outside picnics. On vacation, we take a \u201cbreakfast picnic\u201d to enjoy after we hike up to our favorite view of the lake. Picnics are ideal to enjoy at outdoor concerts and movie showings. There are so many venues to enjoy picnics.\u00a0 The tone is set for fun just by announcing \u201cThis is a picnic!<\/strong><\/em>\u201d\"\"<\/p>\n

It takes three ingredients to make a memorable picnic:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Location<\/em><\/strong>: Any place will do as long as it is different from where you eat every day. Throw a blanket wherever you choose, and Presto!<\/em> Instant picnic.<\/li>\n
  2. Food<\/strong><\/em>: Easy-to-make and easy-to-transport food and beverages are key. Cold dishes are the norm, but bringing your hot dishes to the blanket works just as well. The point is to sit and stay.<\/li>\n
  3. Participants<\/strong><\/em>: Invite friends, family, neighbors. It\u2019s fun to share with others, but even a picnic alone or with immediate family can be special.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out these fun no-cost ideas to enjoy at your picnic:<\/h3>\n

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