Picnic Necessities

One of our favorite things to do as a family is to go on a picnic together.  We've been lucky this spring with some cooler days to enjoy.  It's the perfect chance to get outside to do something where it's easy to social-distance.

There's a beautiful park close to our new home that has acres of green grass, magnolia trees, paved pathways, restrooms, and manicured garden areas.  Sometimes we switch it up and go to State's empty campus or to a different park.  We pack our meal or pick up something to-go along with a few "necessities" to take along.  I've gathered these items below to show what we usually bring with us.  If we pack up to go to a playground we'll pack sans toys since there's the playground to entertain (before Covid).

Wet Ones: you can find everywhere! | Food storage: here | Water bottle: here | Tote bag with utensils and glasses: here 

Straw Hat: here | Blanket: here ( I also have last years version but got this one too for more room) | Kids cap: here | Sunglasses: here

Ball Toss Game: here | Kids sunscreen: here | Boat tote: here | Soccer ball: here

Holiday Gift Guide- For Her

Happy Hump Day!  Are you ready for Thanksgiving?  What are your plans?  We're driving up to my mom and stepdads for lunch.  My grandparents will also be joining us.  It's a little over an hour away so I'm hoping the little ones will nap in the car on the way there and back!  We're making a couple of side dishes to bring and so are my grandma and mom.  My stepdad and grandpa are frying a turkey.  Does anyone else fry their turkey?  Is it just a southern thing?  Anyhow, I wanted to share with you another gift guide today- this time it's gift ideas for her!  Maybe this will give you some ideas for your mom, sister, friend, daughter, etc. that you want to shop for.  So many of these are already on sale as stores are starting their Black Friday sales early!

Candle: here | Gloves: here | R+F Lash Boost and Bright Eye: here | Picture Frame: here | Slippers: here | Earrings: here | Scarf: here | Pom Keychain: here | Tea (so good!): here | Tote: here | Frame: here | Throw Blanket: here