Packing a Picnic Basket

By Karen Perkins, Staff Writer
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With a little planning and careful arranging, you can pack a ton into one picnic basket. From a blanket to eat on to no-fuss food, here is a step-by-step guide to packing everything you need for successful picnic into one basket. These tips include nonperishable foods and eating supplies. Bring along a separate container such as a cooler or ice bucket for beverages and any food that needs to stay cold.

Place paper towels and cleaning cloths in the basket first since these will be the last items you need. They also provide a cushion for other items if your picnic basket isn't padded.
Next, add heavier items, such as reusable food containers, thermoses and ice packs.
Stack cups in the corners of the picnic basket.
Put utensils wrapped in cloth napkins in the basket next, followed by the plates.
Place items in soft packaging, such as individually wrapped sandwiches and bags of potato chips on top of the plates.
Finally, fold up a picnic blanket to put on top. It will help protect the basket contents.

Tags: Picnic, Picnic Basket, Nonperishable Foods

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