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Eating and the Backyard Vacation
Picnic Ides for your Staycation

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Picnics are probably going to be a daily occurrence for you. So here is a list of ideas that may spark your brain. Before your vacation starts pay attention to the “good spots” for a picnic. Ask around where a good out of the way picnic spot is. When you are on your Staycation make sure you get a picture of every spot that includes, the people, the food, the table and the scenery.

Beach or Lake Side
Every Staycation should have at least one of these. If there is no beach try riverside or creek side. Throwing water balloons is acceptable behavior.

Sunrise/ Sunsets
Everybody knows about the sunset picnic what about the sunrise picnic? Have all your gear packed up in the vehicle and then when early morning comes - drive to a great sunrise watching location. Have pancakes and start your day with a “Holy Geez – Life is good”.

Candlelight
This can be amazing. If you buy some of those tea light candles you make a big circle around you. Bring as many candles as you have. If there is a fire danger – make sure it is safe to burn candles.

Different Park
Go to a different park for every picnic that you have over the Staycation. The only rule is you can’t eat at the same place twice.

Carpet Picnic
If the weather ruins your picnic plans have a carpet picnic.

Porknic
A picnic with a plethora of Pork Products. Make it a potluck if you please.

Chicnick
All Chicken dishes. Great for a potluck as well.

Vegnic
If you have a vegetarian in your group you should do at least one of these, just out of courtesy.

Mountain Top
If you don’t live near any mountains – well you are out of luck. Go to the nearest hill instead.

Crazy Place
Pick the most unlikely spot for a picnic.

Picnic Attack
Just show up at your friends place and start picnicking. They will be happy to host you as long as you bring good stuff and are willing to share it.

Preparation | In the Kitchen | In the Backyard | Restaurants | Picnics