5 Must Have Items for a Memorial Day Picnic

5 Must Have Items for a Memorial Day Picnic

Memorial Day weekend is always like the official start to summer for us! School’s out, pools start opening, the weather turns hot and we grill out more than we eat inside! One of the best parts to the Memorial Day events has to be the picnic, where we meet together to watch the parade and have our lunch. So here is a list of our 5 Must Have Items for a Memorial Day Picnic!


Ikea BPA-Free Food Container Set: This is a 17 piece food storage set to store your macaroni salads, hamburgers, onions and desserts to your favorite picnic spot! The lids fit tightly to help keep your food from spilling and there are several sizes to fit your dishes, from salad dressings and sprinkles to burger patties and mets! Plus it’s dishwasher safe for easy clean up once you get home. And they store inside each other to take up less space when not in use.

Red and White Picnic Blanket: This sweet red and white picnic blanket unfolds to almost 4’x5′ in size, perfect for your family picnic. And it folds up for easy carrying or to be packed away. The back is padded and also waterproof, great on damp grass or sand. Plus, it’s machine washable so it’s always clean for your next adventure!

Igloo 28 Qt. Rolling Cooler: Tired of lugging heavy coolers to your favorite picnic spot? Don’t worry, this large cooler is on wheels! It can hold all of your drinks, salads, hot dogs and more plus keep them cold for hours on the hottest of days. The handle collapses down to save space but there are also molded handles built in if you need to carry it instead. Toss in a bag of ice or a few cold packs and you’re all set.

JanetBasket Large Aluminum Frame Basket: This is a large basket with plenty of room to hold your picnic supplies! It’s aluminum frame allows it to stand up on it’s own, but it also folds down for easy storage when you’re not using it. Plus, the handles have a padded grip that keeps them together for easy carrying. And you can unsnap the cover for machine washing if it gets dirty.

Patriotic Plates, Cups and Cutlery: Show off your red, white and blue spirit with enough napkins, plates, utensils and cups for 16 folks! No need to pack up your dirty cups or plates to haul back home when these can be tossed or composted at the end of the picnic.

 

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