PICNIC

WHAT IS PICNIC?

 Picnic is an excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors ideally

taking place in a beautiful landscape such as park, beside a lake or
with an interesting vies and possibly at a public event such as an
open air and usually in summer.
 Picnics are often family-oriented but can also be an intimate
occasion between two people or a large get-together such as
company picnics and church picnics.
Picnic Etiquette To Adhere To

 If you are invited to a picnic, mention any food preferences or allergies

when you are invited – not once you arrive.
 If you are invited to a picnic, check first whether you should bring any
contributions – it is poor form to turn up with excess food if the meal has
been planned out already. Drinks are always welcome.
 Choose a spot with both sun and shade for your guests. Ensure you are at a
polite distance from other picnickers.
 Remain courteous to other picnicking guests – keep music and voices
down, pets on a leash and your children close to the group and well-
observed.
 Share – and bring enough for everyone to have seconds. As a guest, take one
serving, don’t pile your plate high.
 If food has been home-made, do make the effort to taste and appreciate it.
 Avoid smelly, messy foods. Think, instead, of finger foods.
 Don’t take sharp knives with you – cut food up in advance.
 Keep your feet away from the food at all costs, and never put your shoes on a rug.
 Take your leftovers and rubbish away with you at the end of the picnic.
What To Wear To A Picnic?

 Make sure your clothes are comfortable and modest.

 As a woman, don’t wear high heels or a floaty skirt – think about how to sit on a
rug elegantly and with decorum. Long shorts or a long dress will allow you to sit
in comfort and style, while flat shoes will not sink into a perfectly manicured
lawn.
 Bring extra layers in case the weather (inevitably) turns chilly or it rains.
 If you can, bring umbrellas and a few sun hats for your guests.
The Little Extras For A Picture-Perfect Picnic
 A beautiful wicker hamper and a tartan rug.
 A Thermos flask of ice cubes.
 Wet wipes and hand sanitizer.
 Sunscreen and a small first aid kit.
 Plenty of water.
 Bin bags and kitchen towels to clean up.
 Tooth picks.
 Cloth napkins and metal cutlery.
 Patterned set of melamine picnicware
 Cushions, folding chairs and tables will truly elevate your perfect picnic.
 Picnic Rules

 If you’re planning to explore around your picnic site, or if you’re out for a hike, ensure that
safety rules are explained to those participating. Children should be given boundaries to stay
within. And everyone should know what critters, poisonous plants, and other dangers to watch
out for.
 
 Umbrellas are good to have on hand. You never know when the weather can turn. If you’re
grilling or plan to light a fire, make sure – and for sure! – that anything burning is extinguished
and covered before you leave the area.
 
 One of the constant rule when spending time outdoors is that you leave nothing behind. Bring
trash bags and dispose of all rubbish appropriately. Do a walk-around of the area so that you
know there is no trace of your visit.
 Most important rule, enjoy and relax. Go home with the peace of mind and happy soul.
 5 Reasons to Picnic
1. Family bonding
Going on a picnic allows you to focus on your kids without distractions. Picnics are the perfect
opportunity to make your kids feel loved and heard. Plus, you never know what you might learn from
your kids. A little family competition playing picnic games will also help your family bond— here are a
few of our favorites.
2. Improved mental health
The fresh air does wonders for your child’s mental health. Spending time outside is shown to reduce
levels of anxiety and lower levels of activity in the parts of our brains related to mental illness. Time in
the sunshine is also related to improved mood and reduced stress levels for the whole family.
3. Physical health pluses
Time outside benefits our physical health. Breathing in fresh air is beneficial for children with
respiratory problems like asthma. A picnic on a sunny day also aids in vitamin D and calcium absorption,
which helps to build strong bones and teeth and helps prevent diseases like osteoporosis and rickets. Just
don’t forget the sunblock when spending time in the sun!
 
4. Better behavior
It turns out eating with your kids, such as a picnic lunch, leads to better behavior.
Children that eat family meals are less likely to partake in risky behaviors like
smoking and drinking. This benefit also translates to academic performance—
children that eat with their families tend to have higher grades than those who don’t.
If your child has been testing your limits, try including more family picnics this
summer.
5. Self-reflection time
Parents and children alike can benefit from meditation and self-reflection.
Picnics are relatively peaceful environments that encourage these introspective
behaviors. It’s important to give children time to be alone and learn about themselves
through self-reflection, which can easily be done on a picnic.
9 Things to do on a Picnic

1. Play a game of freeze tag or hide and seek

Children love to run and play with their parents. Make sure the area is safe and the boundaries are explained and
understood. Always practice safety.
2. Find different types and colors of leaves
Children are in school and at some point in time will have to turn in a leaf collection. Take the time to help them
start with you as their partner.
3. Sing Songs
Take a guitar with you and, if you play, sing funny songs, kids songs, and hymns. If you do not play an instrument,
just burst out in song. This will no doubt bring about some laughter.

4. Walk around the park talking about life issues

Taking time to walk and enjoy nature may also open the door for conversations to feel more natural. Everyone may
be relaxed, ready, willing and able to talk about life issues.
5. Go fishing
Life is so hectic and seems so rushed. Fishing helps us to slow down with family, relax, talk, enjoy a lunch and,
most importantly, build stronger family bonds.
6. Play a board game on the blanket
Bring your favorite board games and build a stronger relationship with family. If you are highly
competitive, you may want to change the rules to make it more fun and less about winning.
7. People watch
Watch other individuals and families – how they act and react to others. Use this as a time to
intentionally talk about right and wrong behaviors. Spend time talking about how you want your family
to be and how you can get there. 
8. Fly a kite
Make a picnic lunch together as a family, stop by the store and purchase a kite for everyone, then
find a park or open field to fly your kites together.
9. Pray before you eat your lunch
Thank God for all He has done for your family. This is one of the most important things you can
do on a picnic. Thank the One who has created the great outdoors, blessed you with a family, and the
freedom to enjoy time together.