Pack two coolers, one for food and one for beverages. Keep your more spoilable foods in the bottom of your cooler surrounded by ice or those frozen blocks you can buy at any grocery store. Besides fresh fruit which is a picnic staple, take some small snacks that don't spoil and be creative. The kids are more open to trying something new on a picnic when they're running around in the fresh air. They like having a little backpack -- it makes them feel like explorers and encourages them to hike around.
This is an excellent time to pack trailmix or granola in little plastic bags for the kids to take on a hike. Bring water bottles they can attach to their backpacks or belts. This bottle is BPA free and you can't lose the top.
Simplest trailmix recipe ever ~
Unsalted nuts (Fresh not oily packaged processed nuts)
Raisins
that's it ~ so easy & the kids like it.
In cold weather add a few chocolate chips. ~ Options include goji berries and soynuts. If you add too much (such as sticky or larger pcs. of dried fruit, it becomes less easy to eat on the trail.) Simple is better.
Very active kids need this kind of energy boost. Trail mix is the answer, as it's good nutrition and high in calories for a kid that's climbing around burning a lot of energy.
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