I really like how close we are to a few parks they make spending the weekends outdoors easy we spend time around the water, playground and big spaces free from the hustle and bustle.. making a picnic and sitting down and enjoying this relaxing outdoor experience and at the end you feel great.

I love going for picnic’s

We are lucky. We have 4 playgrounds within walking distance, one only a few doors away. All have seating. Some of the equipment actually has built-in seats that the little ones can rest on and have their picnic – under supervision. Two of them are either end of a wetland which is frequented by ducks, white ibis and other birds. Please be aware that you should not feed the ducks or throw food in the water. Bread is the worst offender as it can make ducks sick as they can’t digest it properly and it upsets theirt stomachs. Food not eaten ferments in the water. Together with other factors it can contribute to the formation of algae. There is one small black bird that eats the reeds in the water but bites a piece off, eats part of it and spits the rest back in the water. A “caretaker” observed during meal breaks as he was determined to find out how the water got full of what looked like green slime within a few days of him cleaning it all off. We watched them a few times when we had the little one in the stroller and we sat on of the benches in the shaded area.
We always take a picnic even if it is just snacks and bottles of water. I think water is the most important thing. Drinking enough prevents dehydration. Also if one of them has a mishap and skins or cuts themself, you can use water to remove dirt and germs until you can attend to it more if necessary.

We’ve had quite a few picnics in the past and even a local park next door to our home. All you really need is a mat , and a basket of easy foods and drinks , paper cups , plates , cutlery . It is healthy being outdoors and is good for everyone to enjoy either with or without kids . Best of all it is fun without too much expense and if you can sit beside a pond of ducks , that is even better !

I love picnics. In particular where my dog is allowed too. He loves going out with us.

I love picnics! We often pack one up and head to the beach. Food, drinks, games, kids and dogs. We all head home afterwards exhausted but thoroughly enjoyed our day

Wine for mum??!!! Better make sure you go somewhere where drinking would not be breaking the law – can’t think of may great picnic spots where this is allowed…

Down to earth (excuse the pun), affordable family fun. Thanks for the article

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

Picnics are great fun way to spend a meal. Generally a chance I can get the kids to actually eat something.

picnic is enjoyable

the flowers blooming

Spending the day on the yarra with fresh food/having a b.b.q on a sunny day is the best!

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  yeah sounds great. love getting outdoors for picnics

we all love the family picnics

spring time

we love picnics. my fave is a dawn walk, then a brekky picnic of BLAT’s – totally delicious and well earned!

Great to have a picnic checklist, I always forget something!

I intend on doing several family picnic’s this Summer, thanks for your great article.

Great food ideas for picnics. Will have to get outside soon.

A great article reminding us of the basics!