Take It Outside
picnic essentialscanada
(Aug.03.09)
Without a doubt, one of summer’s greatest pleasures is stretching out under a leafy tree and dining al fresco. But no picnic is complete without a few essentials...
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Pack It Up
This backpack has thought of everything. Grab a bottle of wine (oh yeah, and juice too), toss in some food and – Presto! – you’re ready to picnic.
Toujours II Picnic Backpack, $35. Available at Stokes locations
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Bottom Saver
A picnic is only as good as the blanket that’s protecting you from soggy, soiled grass. This one boasts cushy microfleece on one side and wipe-able nylon on the other. Perfect!
Spillproof Blanket, $80. Available at www.milkfactory.com
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Coming Cleane
In the absence of a pristine babbling brook in which to rinse hands and faces, these super-compact towels will do the trick. (Bonus: you get to perform a cool magic trick.)
Towtabs Towel Tablets, $2.49. Available at www.dearbornbaby.com
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Sweet Elixir
If you could squeeze a season into a glass, this yummy watermelon lemonade would be summer’s official taste.
Watermelon Lemonade Recipe. Available at www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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Responsible Receptacle
Hand woven, environmentally sustainable and quintessentially “picnicky”, this basket just completes the scene.
Bamboo Picnic Basket, $45. Available at www.tenthousandvillages.ca
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