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Monday, May 2, 2016

READY FOR A PICNIC

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

Last Summer, I kept a basket ready for an impromptu picnic at any time.

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

I had not yet done that this year, but after church, two of my grandchildren came home with me to eat a sandwich, and they wanted to know where the picnic basket was.

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

Grandmothers frequently forget, but grandchildren never forget.

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

Grandmothers always want to please their grandchildren, and this "Gigi" is no different. So, of course, I got a picnic basket ready.

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

Plates, jars for our drinks, napkins, forks, knives, and spoons and a red checked tablecloth are necessities. I even stuck in some faux flowers for a centerpiece (I'm not just a grandmother. I'm a blogger too.)

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

We invited the ladybugs along in case someone needed salt and pepper.

Picnic Basekt-Bargain Decorating with Laurie

 So, our picnic basket is ready. Now, if the weather will cooperate, we'll have an impromptu picnic.
Are you ready for a picnic at your house?
Thank you for coming to see our picnic preparations.

8 comments:

Stacey said...

The fact that your grandkids asked about the basket makes it about a million times more important. What a great idea!

Ginger said...

What an adorable basket. You are right about grand kids never forgetting.

Debbie@Mountain Breaths said...

What a great idea! Even though my grandson is only 8 weeks old, my wheels are already turning. Good job Gigi!

20 North Ora said...

What a cute idea!! I bought at Sam's a miniature picnic table for the screened in back porch and my grands have enjoyed it so much. They eat, color, paint, etc all out there and just think it is great. Aren't grandkids the most precious gift?

Judy

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

What a wonderful idea. i have two picnic basket and I should get them ready for a picnic.
I take a friend shopping as she doesn't have a car, so I should pack a picnic and we could stop somewhere and have our lunch. Even the fast food restaurants are so expensive now days and the food is terrible for us.

I love all the colors you have in the basket, looks so bright and cheerful.

Have a wonderful week Laurie. How's that little grandson doing?

Hugs,
Mary

The French Hutch said...

After reading your post Laurie I know I'm read to go on a picnic. Your basket and contents look so festive I know your grandchildren will enjoy. Happy Mother's Day.

thepaintedapron.com said...

that's adorable Laurie, and yes, grandchildren's memories are way too good!
Jenna

Sarah said...

Laurie, great idea to keep a picnic basket filled and at the ready. Never know when you want to head out to a park or just outside to the pool. I'll link to this post too. Thinking of you!