There’s nothing better than spending the day lounging in the sunshine. Our apartment is blocks from a few different parks and not too far from the beach either. We try to take advantage of the awesome year round weather and views as much as possible! And what better way than a picnic?

When registering for our wedding, I found this amazing picnic basket at Bed, Bath and Beyond for only $39.99! This basket has come in handy over the past few months. It is well made, versatile and a steal at $40 (only $32 if you have a 20% off coupon!). The bottom half doubles as a zip-insulated cooler, perfect for drinks, cheese, fruit, etc. And it comes with 4 plastic place settings strapped in, including plates, mugs, forks, spoons and knives. All you have to do is add the food, drinks and blanket and you have a picnic!

 When I ordered this basket online I expected it to be small, but the size surprised me! The zippered cooler section is big enough to hold wine bottles plus food and ice! It’s the perfect way to make packing for picnics a cinch. Still need help deciding what to pack into it? See my picnic must haves below!

 Picnic Essentials:

• Picnic basket (including place settings)
• Blanket
• Drinks- wine and sangria recommended!
• Snacks- cheese, crackers, veggies and fruit are great options
• Napkins
• Wine/Bottle Openers?
• A good book
• Sunglasses
• Amazing views!