More suggestions: If possible, reserve your location well in advance. Many forest preserve and state picnic sites are completely booked before the season even begins. Delegate the work. You'll find that family members and close friends are eager to help. Your picnic gear should include sun block and bug spray, Various candles, smoke bombs and portable bug lites (zappers) are available. Fresh mint will keep bees away. A first aid kit and someone who knows how to use it a must. As it becomes dark a couple of lanterns or flash lights may become necessary for the trip to the outhouse etc. Also, don't forget the toilet paper. Avoid bringing glass. Nothing dampens the picnic spirit faster than a nasty cut from a piece of broken glass. Biodegradable products are by far the best choice. Add enough trash bags to your picnic gear. Picnics generate a large amount of trash and you don't want to leave any for the next picnicker. Try to de-emphasize alcoholic beverages and emphasize the food, activities, fellowship and good conversation. A great picnic can be ruined by alcohol over indulgence.

Planning a picnic is really hard work. Especially for a novice. The reward is watching all your friends and loved ones enjoy life and each other because of your efforts. I bet you and your guests will want to make this picnic an annual event.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your meticulous planning has created a marvelous picnic.

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