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Picnic ideas

Family picnics

A picnic is one of the cheapest ways to get children outside for a whole afternoon.

  1. Pick your day early. Choose one of the two weekends and give everyone a time. For a bigger family gathering, a group chat or event invite saves a dozen phone calls.
  2. Check the forecast two days ahead. Pack sun cream and hats, and a jumper in case it turns.
  3. Choose somewhere easy to reach. A park with toilets and shade beats a beauty spot an hour’s drive away when you have small children.
  4. Pack things that don’t break. Plastic or bamboo plates and cups, and a wipe-clean mat.
  5. Bring something to play with. A ball, a frisbee or a kite will keep them busy longer than you’d think.

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