HOW TO PACK FOR THE PERFECT PICNIC

For easy outdoor dining. Happy picnicking!

1. Must haves. Picnic basket, & napkins/towels.
2. Keep your rosé & food cool. Try this trick.
3. Delicious noms. Keep it easy & pick up some good eats at your local deli or cheese shop.
4. Go for stemless wine glass. For less party fouls & even more Instagram moments.
5. Bring blankets & pillows. Or kick it up a notch with     an inflatable couch.
6. Pack plenty of water. When rosé isn’t cutting it anymore, quench that thirst & stay hydrated.
7. Mason jars for the inner hipster. Chicer than Tupperware to get the same job done.
8. Bring reusable utensils. And go green! Clean up after yourself & leave no trace behind, the Earth will thank you.

And most importantly, no matter where you are, enjoy the moment with your friends & family.

Summer fun jump off w the kids

Need inspiration for summer fun? Check out some of our favorites & share some of your own.

1. Make s'mores. Here's a version you can try on the stove  top.

2. Swim under a waterfall. Not over one!

3. Make homemade popsicles. It’s the perfect treat on a hot day.

4. Throw a tie-dye party. Don’t forget to make one for the pooch.

5. Stargaze. Grab the sleeping bags & make it a slumber party.

6. Go green. Visit your local farmer's market for some sample tastings & fresh produce.

7. Say yes! Celebrate July 4th as a true day of independence — Let your kids call the shots & you get to say Yes! to (almost) everything.

8. Get picky. Find a farm with raspberries, strawberries, or even flowers!

summer fun without the kids

Because when the kids are away, we play a different way...

1. Watch the sunset. Head to the beach & watch it all go down.

2. Mix it up! Master one or more of these inspiring summer cocktails.

3. Enjoy a lazy afternoon. In a hammock with that guilty-pleasure book you’ve been meaning to read.

4. Take a hike. No really, take one. By yourself, with a friend or with the pooch.

5. Treat yourself. Restock on the essentials: beach towels, new bathing suits, sunglasses, flip flops & don’t forget the SPF.

6. Host a potluck dinner. Invite your friends, & enjoy an evening of delicious food and even better conversations.

7. Be herbaceous. Buy some potted herb plants to kick your home-cooked meals up a notch.

8. Expand your horizon. Take a half day road trip just to see something amazing.