<p><span data-contrast="auto">The season of red roses, ribbon-wrapped chocolate boxes, and hallmark cards is fast upon us. Regardless of whether you’re a lover or hater of Valentine&#8217;s day, I think we can all agree that a picnic in the park is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. So, as a result of my current obsession with Pinterest dream boards, I present to you &#8211; How to: Picturesque Picnics.</span></p>
<figure id="attachment_13060" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13060" style="width: 172px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class=" wp-image-13060" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-3.55.36-PM.png" alt="" width="172" height="231" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13060" class="wp-caption-text">Photo via Pinterest.</figcaption></figure>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Bring your best pals (or crush!!?), a flirty playlist, and a Fly-ready outfit &#8211; I’ve got you covered on the rest. From heart-shaped sweets and fresh flowers to pink bevvies, everyone will be happy; especially your ‘phone eats first’ friend. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559740";:276}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_13058" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13058" style="width: 189px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img class=" wp-image-13058" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-3.53.29-PM.png" alt="" width="189" height="252" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13058" class="wp-caption-text">Photo via Pinterest.</figcaption></figure>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Let’s start with the essentials: </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Setting</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559740";:276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I am a personal fan of Audubon, as many of you are, and will be having my picnic on a shady patch of grass along the water. No matter how beloved it may be, Audubon is not the only option. The Fly, City Park, or campus quad will work just as well. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559740";:276}"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">Next, the foundation: <b>Picnic blanket<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p>
<p class="p1">If your worn out Fly blanket isn’t going to cut it, here are some affordable and adorable alternatives. Click on each photo to see where it’s from and the price:</p>
<p><img data-amp-lightbox="true" lightbox="true" class="alignnone wp-image-13061" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-3.57.04-PM.png" alt="" width="192" height="187" /></a><a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/luanna-tapestry?category=SEARCHRESULTS&;color=000&;searchparams=q%3Dtapestry&;type=REGULAR&;size=ONE%20SIZE&;quantity=1"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13063" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-3.59.13-PM.png" alt="" width="187" height="188" /></a><a href="http://ownkoti.com/products/oil-painting-style-flower-picnic-blanket?currency=USD&;variant=44000215204071&;utm_medium=cpc&;utm_source=google&;utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&;gclid=CjwKCAiAleOeBhBdEiwAfgmXf9vBAO1Zd7Tt7V8NJu9UxRWLeU3q9W3BdMWPjajPgw4qfNEvDQhechoCs80QAvD_BwE"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13094" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.22.27-AM.png" alt="" width="184" height="187" /></a></p>
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<p class="p1">If you’re swinging by a store or placing an online order, don’t forget to pick up the basic props: <b>Fresh flowers, a film camera or polaroid, decorative plates/utensils, and cup. </b>Click on each photo to see where it&#8217;s from and the price:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/30ct-6-75-34-valentines-heart-snack-plates-39-happy-valentine-39-s-day-39-spritz-8482/-/A-86183142#lnk=sametab"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13095" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.24.59-AM.png" alt="" width="205" height="185" /></a><a href="http://www.target.com/p/30ct-8-5-34-valentines-confetti-mini-hearts-dinner-plates-spritz-8482/-/A-86183148#lnk=sametab"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13096" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.26.15-AM.png" alt="" width="242" height="136" /></a><a href="http://www.target.com/p/matter-compostable-fiber-plates-10-34-20ct/-/A-81461598#lnk=sametab"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13098" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.28.01-AM.png" alt="" width="183" height="174" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/4ct-gold-champagne-flute-spritz-8482/-/A-21552720#lnk=sametab"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13099" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.29.56-AM.png" alt="" width="212" height="199" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/DecorRack-Champagne-Stackable-Shatterproof-Disposable/dp/B08VKT1Z3X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2GLQQNI2BXE4Q&;keywords=disposable%2Bcocktail%2Bglasses&;qid=1675232174&;sprefix=disposable%2Bcocktail%2B%2Caps%2C165&;sr=8-6&;th=1"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13100" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.30.59-AM.png" alt="" width="194" height="200" /></a><a href="http://www.target.com/p/repurpose-compostable-forks-24-ct/-/A-84623755#lnk=sametab"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13101" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.32.00-AM.png" alt="" width="146" height="199" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.partycity.com/bright-pink-plastic-margarita-glasses-20ct-262684.html?extcmp=pla%7CGoogle&;gclid=CjwKCAiAleOeBhBdEiwAfgmXfw6zbuWkM5hswodsEuezNcb9cuV6NP9RpfDl_7DD9YxAvu3bZKGOlhoCO3IQAvD_BwE&;gclsrc=aw.ds"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13102" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.33.23-AM.png" alt="" width="192" height="155" /></a><a href="http://www.target.com/p/60ct-cutlery-rose-gold-spritz-8482/-/A-54253238#lnk=sametab"><img class="alignnone wp-image-13104" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-10.34.14-AM.png" alt="" width="198" height="183" /></p>
<p class="p1">And, of course, the eats! I’ll be serving: <b>Pizza</b> (shoutout magazine pizza, you are my gf valentine), <b>fresh fruit, chocolates, pink lemonade, and cookies galore!</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_13067" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13067" style="width: 1208px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-13067" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-4.02.23-PM.png" alt="" width="1208" height="422" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13067" class="wp-caption-text">Image via Pinterest.</figcaption></figure>
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A Guide to Galentines Day Picnics
