Relax with a Labor Day Picnic
September 5th is Labor Day, so mark your calendars. Many people spend this federal holiday, also known as the unofficial last day of summer, taking advantage of Labor Day sales and relaxing with loved ones. Call up all of your favorite peeps, and host a casual picnic at a nearby park or local beach. We’ll help you plan everything from the décor down to the menu, plus we’ll help get you the best deals on all of it.
Table Cloths, Napkins and Dinnerware
No picnic would be complete without a tablecloth (no one wants to eat on a bare picnic table), however the traditional red and white patterned style just won’t do. Go a little crazy and lay out a brightly colored tablecloth – orange, pink and red are really popular colors right now. Be a little matchy matchy and buy your napkins in coordinating colors. Stick with sturdy paper plates (we love the eco-friendly plates currently on the market), plastic cups and plastic cutlery to keep things easy for clean-up. Get all of these must-haves at ReStockIt, which has a coupon for 5% off a $75 or more purchase. The BedBathStore has even more deals - such as a coupon for 10% off a $40 purchase.
Outdoor Décor
You didn’t think that throwing on a tablecloth and setting everyone’s place at the table was the extent of your décor, did you? Create a little ambience and show your family and friends what creative juices you have flowing with some whimsical decorations. Triangle pennant banners are easy to make (or buy from ShindigZ with a coupon for 15% off your $85 purchase) and can be hung between two trees. If your picnic is taking place in a semi-covered area, get some tissue paper pom poms (in the same color family as your tablecloth and napkins) and hang them from the beams of the overhang. For the kiddos, blow up some balloons and scatter them on the floor for everyone to play with and throw around. Birthday in a Box has a great deal on all of the decorations you need with a special coupon offering 10% off any $50 purchase.
Food
The most important part of any picnic is the food. Your best bet is to go with a BBQ - an instant crowd pleaser and the simplest way to cook outside of a kitchen. Omaha Steaks has quite a bit of experience in the beef arena and is offering an outstanding coupon deal - savings of up to 67% plus 3 Free Gifts with any purchase! Kansas City Steak Company is another fine company that can help you with your meat repertoire and they have a great coupon deal for 8 Free (4oz) Classic Steakburgers with a $100 purchase. If your guests aren’t really the steak and burger types you could switch it up (and limit your prep time) by offering a classic picnic spread of cheeses, spreads and crudité. iGourmet is a great resource for fancy cheeses and spreads and just so happens to be offering a coupon for 5% off any purchase.
Sunscreen and Bug Repellant
The blazing sun and swarming mosquitoes did not get the memo about the unofficial end of summer, so bring along some essentials for keeping bug bites and sunburns at bay. SPF 30+ is standard for all folks, but is a must if you are blessed with fair skin. Children should wear sunscreen whenever they are exposed to the sun, to prevent sun poisoning, even when under the covered picnic area. Bug spray, whether you use a traditional repellant or an all-natural repellant, should be applied to your arms and legs, but read labels before applying to more sensitive areas, such as your face or hands. Stock up and save atDrugstore.com. They are offering a coupon deal for new customers of 20% off your first purchase. Enjoy the good food and good company. See you in September.
