After an absolutely phenomenal weekend here in the hometown, and with Memorial Day and 4th of July on their way, it is time for a Summer Picnic Guide.  Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment lunch in a park with the kiddos, or a romantic dinner enjoyed alfresco, eating outside should be fun and leisurely, a welcome treat after being cooped up in the house after a long winter. 

Here you will find a few essentials, plus a couple of luxuries – all intended to get you ready for a summer full of spontaneous adventures…

PICNIC BASKET
What is a picnic without the requisite picnic basket??  Keep this basket in the car packed with a few essentials {blanket, wet wipes, plates and cups} for an impromptu picnic.  This one is from the perfect starting place for a Picnic Guide – PicnicWorld.net.  What a great site for stocking up for fresh summer fun!!

PICNIC BLANKET


A must-have for picnicking outside, this blanket has been on my wish list for a long time…  Perfect for softening the bleachers at summer rodeos or fall football games – this picnic blanket will be used over and over for years to come.  Click HERE to buy it the www!!




COWBOY SALSA

What’s a picnic for us wander-lustin’ Westerners’ without a little Cowboy Kick??  Try this recipe for Cowboy Salsa from Cooks.com …  D’Licious!!




BLUE ENAMELWARE

This Blue Enamelware is reminiscent of days gone-by when picnics by the chuck-wagon were a way of life.  Difficult to damage and easy to clean, enamelware is an excellent choice of dishware when you’re serving cowpokes and guests alike…  Click HERE to buy it on the www!!




BANDANNA NAPKINS


A rustic event – whether it’s a picnic or a bonfire – isn’t complete without a few bandannas tied around.  These are a great addition to your picnic fun.  They are easy to clean and get better with age.  Plus you’ll save a few trees by eliminating paper - how GREEN!!  Love em’…  Click HERE to buy them on the www!!




PICNIC BOOKS
Here is some “Recommended Reading” for getting ready for all that summer has to offer - Recipes, Menus & decor ideas for Picnics!!  HINT: Add one of these books to a Picnic Basket {like the one up top} for a great summer gift!!

  




CANDLES
There are several different ways you can go when planning a picnic – riverside, on a tail gate, or even a romantic evening with someone you love.  Any which way you go you will need to create some ambiance…

For a romantic excursion be safe with Battery-Powered Candles which will provide just the right mood for dining under the stars!!  {These battery-powered tealights are available when you Shop at Target.com.}

WESTERN PICNIC FIRE PIT
The mood is set, time to get the burgers cooked!!  How better to do it than over an open fire, just like in the days of the chuck-wagons…  This Horseshoe emblazoned Fire-pit from Great Rustic Furniture.com works perfectly with our picnic theme and comes with a grill insert!!





RARE – MEDIUM – WELL STEAK BRANDS
Hot off the grill, use these Steak Brands as a reminder of how your guests wanted their steaks and burgers cooked.  A fun addition to any outdoor picnic {also a great gift idea}, these Steak Brands will be a hit this summer!!  Click HERE to buy on them on the www.





WAGON WHEEL PICNIC TABLE



With all of this talk about picnics, chuck-wagons and summer fun I would be remiss if I didn’t include the quintessential Wagon Wheel Picnic Table.  A luxury?  Yes.  Great fun??  Absolutely!!  Click HERE.

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Posted on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pm under Accessories, Gifts, Love It!!, Merchandise GUIDES, Outdoors and tagged: Bandanna, Chuckwagon Picture, Enamelware, Gift, Picnic Basket, Picnic Blanket, Picnic Decor, Steak Brands, Wagon Wheel Furniture, Western Fire-pit. Comment RSS 2.0 feed. Comments/Pings Closed.