By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro
International Picnic Day is on June 18th this year, and it’s the perfect excuse to put together an impromptu family fun day outdoors. Picnics can be a relaxing change of pace from daily life and a nice moment to unplug and enjoy nature. Pair this extra time in the sunshine with family or friends, delicious food, and special finds from Goodwill® and you can’t go wrong.
One of the best parts about throwing a picnic gathering is it can essentially be a potluck, where most of what you bring can already be found in your home. There’s no need to impress with a fancy spread but a thoughtful “grazing” setup can go a long way.
The same goes for picnic accessories — like a picnic blanket, basket, placemats and cutting boards. There’s no wrong way to host a picnic, but you can find even more inspiration by walking through the shelves at Goodwill’s home section of the store. You’ll find items like these and more for just a few bucks. After a wash, they’ll be as good as new.
Shopping at Goodwill not only makes spontaneous events more affordable, but it’s also better for the environment to reuse and upcycle. What better way to celebrate the beautiful summer day than to make conscious consumer decisions that ensure there will be many more days like it to come.
Plus, you never know what you might find.
Thrifted Picnic Serving Dish
This green Le Creuset serving dish was a no-brainer purchase. It’s classic and timeless, meaning it will never go out of style and the quality of the cast iron with enamel finish will also last longer than a lifetime. I bet you never thought about finding a family heirloom at Goodwill that you’ll be able to pass down for generations to come?
Thrifted Picnic Basket and Accessories
The same goes for the classic picnic basket. I love the rounded sturdy opening that you know will make it easy to pack and unpack all of your picnic accoutrements.
The placemats and this vase full of wildflowers on this picnic give the spread special flair. It’s these little details that can cost next to nothing but help create a warm and wonderful atmosphere for your picnic gathering.
Whether you’re picnicking in a park, on the beach, after a hike or in your very own backyard, the options are endless for personalizing a day with all of your favorite food and people. Don’t forget to make a pit stop at your local Goodwill to find little treasures that can help take your summer picnic to the next level.
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