The perfect gift for summer – The Picnic Gift Basket

There’s simply no better excuse for a family reunion than a picnic. Spend time with your family, arrange corporate parties and spend a little time with that special someone in the great outdoors and with equally great food. And if you’re looking for that perfect summer gift, you simply can’t go wrong with a picnic gift basket!

Not only is a picnic gift basket a fun gift, it is also practical in that you can make one easily yourself. You’ll need a moderately large picnic basket. Line its insides with a flowery tablecloth and add plastic utensils in cheery colours. Try going for a matching colour scheme with the utensils and napkins.

Throw in a few snacks that won’t spoil easily like cookies, potato chips, canned food. You’ll also want a few bottles of ketchup and mustard to liven things up. A useful addition to every picnic basket is a homemade checklist of picnic foods and items. A sample list could include the following items:

Hamburgers

Patties

Drinks

Desserts

Hotdogs

Feel free to personalize the list (eg. romantic, family) for that extra hand-made touch. You can also include physical items such as lawn chairs, makeshift tables, umbrella stands, blankets and even picnic games!

Try not to go overfill your picnic basket because an unwieldy picnic basket can be cumbersome. Alternatively, you can purchase a ready-made picnic gift basket at most local retailers. These come in gourmet variations with wine and cheeses and can make appropriate gifts for relatives with more discerning tastes.