Picnics make me feel light and fluffy since it involves socializing, nature, and sandwiches.  I also love the fact that they require people to talk.  They get usually quiet people (not me) to open up.  Oh, and they are really cheap.

In college, there were a few stone tables outside that were perfectly situated under trees and surrounded by 3 dorms.  I’d splurge on a $1.50 loaf of bread, a $2.50 container of peanut butter, and a $2.50 jar of strawberry jam just so I could sit at the table and stop friends and random strangers that were wandering by.

College kids always stop for free food.  By the time they finished their sandwich, we had each made a new friend or at least got to get some of the days worries off our minds.

After college, picnics became little romantic dates with my husband.  We usually take some cracked corn as well for any ducks or birds that are around.  Easy sandwiches, iced tea, good conversation, and wildlife always makes me smile.

In short, picnics are relaxing.  You can even find parks with playground equipment that your children would enjoy.  $5 of sandwich materials (or salad, leftovers, etc), a place to sit, and hopefully another person or two is all it takes to have fun.

Do you enjoy picnics?  How long has it been since you ate outside?