Does your family enjoy a picnic? Is there any better way to enjoy the balmy air and bright sunshine than to get the family, and perhaps some congenial friends, together in some pleasant spot out of doors, lay aside your dignity, along with your town clothes and join the children in a real frolic with some good things to eat thrown in?
But for some children, the teenaged ones in particular, are by nature hyperactive and may find family picnics boring. It is therefore important for you to consider adding more life to your next family picnic. Here are some steps you can take.
Location, Location, Location. With a little planning, friends and family, good food, and the right location, the picnic experience can be a memorable one. A picnic can be held almost anywhere. It is the situation that dictates where. Consider how long your picnic is going to last; you will want to be where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings for an extended length of time. Just a few of the many places to consider when you want to have that special picnic with your family or friends: A park, a beach, an outdoor concert or festival, a lake or stream, a meadow or field, your own backyard, a local winery (many encourage picnics and have set aside tables or areas exclusively for your picnic), a rest area while travelling, tailgate party, or even a outdoor potluck.
This keeps the children busy, and busy children are not restless. To add spice to the game for the older youngsters we have a ruling that whenever a member of one team sees a white horse on the opponent side of the road, it cancels all the opponent's points, and that side must start over again. Usually a total of 100 or 150 points is agreed upon as game.
If our chosen picnic spot is so secluded that we must hike through the woods to reach it, we play the game by giving one point for every tree of a certain variety seen and five points for something special. For instance, in our locality we award one point for every spruce spotted, and five points for every white birch. This is a most fascinating game and incidentally teaches the children to be observing.
On the other hand, if you are the type that prefers to be off of the ground and there are no picnic tables readily available, a portable folding table with seats that hold up to four adults and fits conveniently into the trunk of the car is one item you will be glad you brought with you.
When packing condiments for your picnic, try this: During the winter months, save the individual condiment packets (mustard, ketchup, relish, onion, etc.) you pick up at your favourite fast food restaurant. When spring time comes and you are biting at the bit to go one the first picnic of the year, your will have all the condiments packed and ready to go.
Remember to plan some activities or bring along some outdoor games. A picnic is more than just about the food. Planning age appropriate games and activities encourages your guests to interact with others and keeps the children occupied.
But for some children, the teenaged ones in particular, are by nature hyperactive and may find family picnics boring. It is therefore important for you to consider adding more life to your next family picnic. Here are some steps you can take.
Location, Location, Location. With a little planning, friends and family, good food, and the right location, the picnic experience can be a memorable one. A picnic can be held almost anywhere. It is the situation that dictates where. Consider how long your picnic is going to last; you will want to be where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings for an extended length of time. Just a few of the many places to consider when you want to have that special picnic with your family or friends: A park, a beach, an outdoor concert or festival, a lake or stream, a meadow or field, your own backyard, a local winery (many encourage picnics and have set aside tables or areas exclusively for your picnic), a rest area while travelling, tailgate party, or even a outdoor potluck.
This keeps the children busy, and busy children are not restless. To add spice to the game for the older youngsters we have a ruling that whenever a member of one team sees a white horse on the opponent side of the road, it cancels all the opponent's points, and that side must start over again. Usually a total of 100 or 150 points is agreed upon as game.
If our chosen picnic spot is so secluded that we must hike through the woods to reach it, we play the game by giving one point for every tree of a certain variety seen and five points for something special. For instance, in our locality we award one point for every spruce spotted, and five points for every white birch. This is a most fascinating game and incidentally teaches the children to be observing.
On the other hand, if you are the type that prefers to be off of the ground and there are no picnic tables readily available, a portable folding table with seats that hold up to four adults and fits conveniently into the trunk of the car is one item you will be glad you brought with you.
When packing condiments for your picnic, try this: During the winter months, save the individual condiment packets (mustard, ketchup, relish, onion, etc.) you pick up at your favourite fast food restaurant. When spring time comes and you are biting at the bit to go one the first picnic of the year, your will have all the condiments packed and ready to go.
Remember to plan some activities or bring along some outdoor games. A picnic is more than just about the food. Planning age appropriate games and activities encourages your guests to interact with others and keeps the children occupied.
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