Spring Picnic Fun - Made Easy
Spring has sprung, and if you are anything like me, you are doing everything you can to get outside and enjoy that sorely missed sunshine. A great way to mix up mealtime is to pack it up and eat it outside, whether that is on your patio, in your backyard, at a local park, or at a community springtime activity. If you have small kids and toddlers, this blog is chock-full of everything you need to know when picnicking and eating on the go. Keep reading to learn our spring picnic hacks, including the mealtime essentials that make it as easy as pie!
Easy, Mess-Free Picnic Ideas
Picnics are fun, but the messes they leave behind are not. Sticky hands, stained picnic blankets, and yucky Tupperware are some of the many reasons parents decide it’s easier to just forget the idea and eat at home instead. We’re here to tell you that you can have a fun and easy picnic, make great memories with your kids, and have a great experience all at the same time!
| Use reusable containers. | When picnicking, trash cans aren’t always readily available. You can use reusable containers to avoid trash building up in your car and as a way to keep your food as fresh as possible. |
| Pack condiments separately. | When bringing condiments, pack them in their own containers. Even if you’re bringing packaged condiments, put them in their own Ziplock bag just in case they happen to spill. |
| Bring a trash bag. | This tip can be a lifesaver to keep your picnic space clean without having to get up and venture out to find a trash can. |
| Bring utensils in a separate case. |
If you’re bringing reusable utensils, make sure they are in their own case to ensure the rest of your bags and boxes don’t get gross. Innobaby has a few to choose from! |
| Keep your kids entertained. | Once the excitement of eating outside has worn off, your kids may become bored, and picnicking may start to seem like more work than it’s worth. One of the ways you can keep kids entertained is with mess-free bubbles! Even toddlers can enjoy blowing bubbles with our no-backflow wand. |
On-The-Go Meal Ideas
One of the best ways to keep picnicking easy, fun, and simple is by packing easy, mess-free, on-the-go meals. This time of year, lots of kids are in sports that practice or play games during dinner time hours. If you have younger siblings or are looking for a way for your little athlete to eat before it gets too late, we have some great meal ideas.
- Wraps
- Pasta salad
- Finger foods, such as chicken nuggets or fish sticks
- Kabobs
- Sausage rolls
- Cheese and crackers
- Deconstructed sandwiches
- Fruits and vegetables
Mealtime Essentials You Need
The MVP of easy, mess-free picnics is the mealware. Large containers can cause foods to mix together, traditional Tupperwares will not keep food at the right temperature for very long, and many meal prep containers are great for storage but not so great to eat out of (especially for kids). Some of our favorite on-the-go mealtime essentials include our stainless steel bento-style boxes, FlexBox, and Packin’ Smart Containers.
Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Divided Platter with Sectional Lid
These bento boxes are thin and stackable, which means they don’t take up much space in your bag, fridge, freezer, or picnic basket!
The kid-friendly, bus-shaped divided plate has five separate compartments, perfect for introducing a balanced diet and new foods. This divided plate for kids has individual compartments to prevent food from sliding and mixing, while the sectional lid keeps food in place while on the go.
This nontoxic, worry-free dinnerware solution is made with the highest quality food-grade type 304 stainless steel. Our children’s separated plate is sure to outlast any other; it will not stain, harbor odors, rust, or crack.
FlexBox Lunchbox
A lunchbox that cooks, stores, and cleans with ease? Your eyes are not deceiving you!
The inside tray is made with heat-resistant & BPA-free platinum grade silicone. Simply remove the tray and cook or clean! Safe for oven use, the microwave, and the dishwasher. The best part? It is made with platinum silicone, and this material does not require plasticizers for its pliability. It's pure and heat resistant, so you can stop worrying about chemicals leaching into food when warming food.
Plus: This lunchbox is ideal for kids because it is completely leakproof! It only has a couple of parts to it that easily assemble and disassemble, and there is no nasty rubber gasket to worry about.
This lunchbox is great to bake perfectly kid-sized desserts in, bake pasta dishes in, and freeze icy treats with!
Innobaby Packin' SMART Stackables
Say hello to your diaper bag, stroller, center console, and kitchen’s new best friend! These stackables hold all your snacks and small finger foods in one easy storage solution. Easy enough for a toddler to use, your kids will have a blast organizing and dispensing all their own snacks and treats.
No more crushed chips, melted gummy bears, and missing Cheerios. Everything stays put and locked in place! Plus, the leak-proof version allows you to take liquids on the go for easy juice, milk, and breastmilk transportation. Goodbye, pesky storage bags and multiple water bottles full of different things!
For more fun spring ideas and great mealtime essentials for the whole family, visit us at Innobaby.com!