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Picnic Basket Essentials
What non-food essentials are needed to have a carefree picnic? Consider the following list we use for our picnic planning:
Plastic or paper plates
Reusable, heavy-duty forks, knives, and spoons (can be plastic)
Reusable, heavy-duty serving pieces (can be plastic)
Reusable, heavy-duty plastic glasses
Paper or cloth napkins
Roll of paper towels
Garbage Bag
Small cutting board, for cutting breads or meats
Bread knife or sharp knife
Can opener and corkscrew
Sturdy tablecloth that doubles as a picnic basket liner
Salt and pepper
Matches
Thermos for drinks or soups - and mugs if soup is on the menu
Small flashlight
Insect repellent
First aid kit
Wet napkins