It’s finally here! The favourite time of the year for those who adore the beach, those who crave to get some tan and those who love going on picnics. Summer which we all love is the perfect time to do some family bonding or spend time with friends. One of the best ways to do it is through a trip to the park and a picnic.

Although picnic is much less complicated than camping trips or other family gatherings, it still requires careful planning and preparation to make sure that it’s one that you’ll have good memories of.

Here are some picnic tips you’ll find helpful for your next picnic outing:

1. Choose a place you’ve never gone picnicking to. Sure, you’ve gone to this park all your life but it’s time for a change. Find a spot in a new park or by the lake that will offer new scenery and new activities for your family or friends. Just be sure that you pick a beautiful spot and they’ll surely welcome the breath of fresh air.

2. Good food is the main ingredient of a successful picnic outing. So be sure to prepare nice and delicious snacks and meals for your picnic. It’s a good idea to opt for foods that do not spoil quickly. That means a tomato dish may be out of the question.

3. To preserve the freshness of the food, keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Don’t eat food that has been left sitting out for more than one hour especially if it’s hot. This will save anyone from getting a tummy ache and from having the wonderful picnic spoiled.

4. Place your food in a cooler like a coleman cooler . Put those that will be eaten last in the bottom part of the steel stand cooler.

5. Bring two coolers. You can use a stainless steel cooler for the drinks and another ice cooler for the food.

6. Plan the meals and bring only sufficient amount to avoid having leftovers and wasted food.

7. Put ice in between food containers, not just on top of the pile. This way, the freshness of the food will be preserved more evenly.

8. Transfer small but sufficient amounts of condiments into smaller containers so you don’t have to bring the big bottles of ketchup or hot sauce that will eat up space in your pack.

9. Don’t forget to bring trash bags for your trash. After you’re finished with the picnic, clean up the spot and leave no trace. Be good examples to your kids or to the other kids that are also picnicking there.

10. It’s recommended that you place your stainless steel cooler inside your car instead of in the trunk where it’s much hotter. If you have no choice because there is no space, what you can do is to cover it with a blanket.

A picnic is a great way to unwind, enjoy and spend time with people who matter most. With these simple but helpful tips, you’ll have a memorable picnic outing that will make you look forward to another.