A picnic on the beach is often something that families think of doing, but actually never do it. You can have a great family picnic on the beach when you take the time to plan. We all love the sand, sun, and fun that the beach has to offer; therefore, it makes sense to plan a family picnic for the beach. A family picnic on the beach can turn your beach day from great into awesome!
One of the first things you will want to do is determine what you will pack your family picnic food in. Do you want to invest in a traditional picnic basket or will a canvas bag meet your needs? Invest in something that is easy to carry, while offering some style. Let’s face it, nobody wants to drag around a brown paper bag if it’s not necessary. There’s nothing wrong with a red/white checkered tablecloth, as it makes a great tablecloth on the beach.
Some easy finger foods to include in your family picnic on the beach are:
- Cheese and crackers
- Carrots and broccoli
- Grapes
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Hard boiled eggs
- Cookies/brownies
- Wrap sandwiches without mayonnaise
These are great finger foods, which make them easy to eat on the beach. Toss in a few paper towels, along with some handi wipes, and you are ready to eat!
You will also want to bring the smallest sized cooler that will meet your families needs. Depending on the size of your family will determine the cooler size. Keep in mind, it’s important for everyone to stay hydrated. Pack several partially frozen water bottles, flavored juice boxes, and iced tea. The partially frozen water bottles will work great when it comes to keeping your drinks cool.
Nobody likes baking out in the sun all day long on the beach. It’s important to remember to pack a beach umbrella along for your family picnic on the beach. This will serve as an area for your family picnic, as well as a place to cool off throughout the day.
Your family can have an awesome family picnic on the beach when you take the time to plan. Oh yeah, and one other item you probably want to toss in is a frisbee. There’s nothing like an “old-fashioned” game of frisbee on the beach. What are you waiting for? It’s time to have a family picnic on the beach.