Pack a Picnic on a Budget!

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One of the best ways to enjoy the warm weather of spring is to throw a picnic! You don’t need to go all out and host a picnic at a local park or beach either. Hosting it in your backyard can be just as fun, and probably much easier. That way, you can play the music, invite pets and not have to worry about where the kids will be. Plus, it can all be done on a budget!

We’ve included some of our best picnic-ready recipes, all of which are budget-friendly. Hosting a picnic doesn’t have to be expensive at all. With sandwiches, pasta salads and cookies, you’ll have a gourmet affair for the half the price!

Sophia
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Appetizers
Make your own chips and dip! It’s cheaper and just as delicious!

Asparagus Picnic Salad
Tomato Salsa
Olive Spread
Pita Chips
Wonton Chips

Main Courses
Snack-size sandwiches with only a couple ingredients will fill you up and keep you satisfied!

Turkey Tortilla Roll-Ups
Veggie Wrap
Broccoli Cheddar Wrap
BLT Wrap
Caesar Salad Wraps

Side Dishes
Family-Friendly Pasta Salad
Creamed Cole Slaw
Carrot Orange Raisin Salad
Mixed Veggie Pasta Salad
Turkey and Apple Salad

Desserts
You can bring desserts filled with tons of fruit, or opt for a chocolate-dominated party!

Apple Bars
Cherry Crisp
Chocolatey Brownies
Chocolate Delights
Chewy Lemon Cookies

Beverages
Bring a cool drink to refresh all your picnic-ers!

Spiffed Up Iced Tea
Lemongrass Lemonade
Strawberry Iced Tea
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
Melonade

Presentation Pointers:

If you’re not prepared with all the transporting and storage you need for the food, a picnic can go sour really quickly. Luckily, there are only three things you really need: a cooler stocked with ice or ice packs, a picnic basket and lots of food storage containers.
Generally, bringing super sweet treats like ice cream or a rich cake isn’t such a good idea. Of course, all those desserts are delicious, but you won’t be the only one that thinks so. Insects happen to love sweets too!
Most of the time, you want the weather to be warm, sunny and plain old beautiful. But that means that you’ll also need to pack sunscreen and insect repellent. Trust us, you’ll be the savior of the group if you bring those two bottles!

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