Why Have a Picnic Date?
While they allow you to relax and enjoy the good weather, picnic dates are above all ideal for their simplicity and low cost. What’s more, they allow you to spend a romantic moment with your partner without any distractions.
1. Pack All the Things You’ll Need
Discuss in advance with your partner what you’d both like to eat during your picnic date and prepare your basket with all the practical items you’ll need, such as cups, bowls, serving ustensils, cutlery, napkins, a tablecloth, a bottle opener, trash bags, etc. A good picnic basket should have insulated and leak-proof compartments and at the same time be large enough to store all your items. The LIQING Picnic Basket is a great basket that we recommend if you ever need to buy one. There is also the Sunflora Picnic Backpack if you’d rather use a backpack instead of a basket.
For the food, you should go for simplicity during a picnic date. Some good picnic food ideas are sandwiches, a charcuterie board, wine and cheese, sushis or any homemade meal. As for the drinks, bring a bottle of wine or your favorite beverages. Don’t forget to bring a cooler with you as well if you and your partner want fresh drinks.
Finally, choose your most comfy blanket as your picnic blanket. Ideally it should be a waterproof blanket in case you spill some wine or any liquid on it. Also, if you’re the type of person to want to go all in your picnic date, you can bring a portable picnic table with you. The people around you will certainly be impressed.
2. Have an Extra Activity to Do
Although eating, drinking and spending time with your significant other are already enjoyable activities in themselves, why not bring an extra activity like a card game, a frisbee or a laptop to watch a movie while cuddling? Let’s just say that if you and your partner ever go the card game route, we highly recommend the BETTER TOGETHER Couples Game Deck to build a deeper connection with your partner. It’s an excellent card game for couples craving some romantic conversations.
3. Find the Ideal Location
Now that everything you need to bring is packed, it’s time to find a location for your picnic date. Ideally, you want a secluded location, one that’s not too crowded nor too empty. It can be a beach, a park or on top of your favorite hill. Whatever suits you and your partner. However, try to pick a place where there are restrooms and garbage cans nearby. You’ll thank us later. As for where to set up your picnic blanket once you’re there, we suggest you set it up under a tree for a bit of shade, so you won’t be bothered by the sun during your date.
4. Eat, Drink, Relax and Enjoy!
You’re now all set for your picnic date! Remember to relax and take this special occasion to spend quality time with your significant other. Have deep conversations. Be romantic. And above all, take photos of this precious moment so that both you and your partner have beautiful memories.