From romantic getaways in the woods to family outings at the local park, picnics are a favorite pastime for people looking to enjoy the warm weather. With school out and summer vacations stirring, you can help your loved ones prepare for the excitement of a picnic in the park or at any other stretch of greenery with thoughtful gifts. A couple of suggestions include:
Picnic Sets
With a polyester canvas construction, an insulated shoulder pack will keep your picnic feast safe, sound, and portable. For example, the Picnic Time Malibu Insulated Shoulder Pack with Deluxe Picnic Service for 2
Picnic Blanket
Nowadays, the picnic blanket has morphed into a stylish accessory – many of which come with convenient shoulder straps and decorative carrying bags. For example, the JJ Cole Essentials Blanket
Wine Bottle and Glass Holders
For a romantic rendezvous, add class to a spread with a bottle of wine and a gift that includes stakes and holders for your glasses and Merlot. The True Fabrications Picnic Stix Set
Picnic Gift Baskets
If you’re interested in providing a no-fuss gift for family or friends, a gift basket full of picnic goodies will certainly brighten their day. With many delightful choices to consider, choose the French Country Picnic
Cookbook
For the imaginative cook in your family that likes to experiment with new recipes, give them the gift of creativity with PICNIC: 125 Recipes with 29 Seasonal Menus
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, which comes with helmet, “fire extinguisher,” bullhorn with sound effects, shiny badge, and a bright red, machine-washable jacket.
by Schylling, your child will have everything they need to enjoy hours of pretend play fun. Eight different doctor tools are contained in the snap-shut bag – perfect for children ages 3 and up. You can also supplement the doctor’s bag with the 
, which comes with lab coat, facemask, stethoscope with sound effects, reflex hammer, ear scope, and a syringe.
come with all the appropriate tools for a veterinarian, but also supplies your child with a plush puppy to attend to. Features of this gift include medium puppy vet cage, stethoscope, small tray hammer, mirror, ear tool, tweezers, tongs, scissors, thermometer, syringe, and bandages.
to create the universe in their room with more than 200 glow-in-the-dark planets and stars. With the 
explore about 70 fascinating celestial images. Other astronaut gift ideas for kids
with a NASA emblem or one of the many helmets found on Amazon.com.
is quite extensive – offering a 50-piece accessory set, and is made with real optic glass. Reaching 40x, 100x and 400x magnifications, the microscope promises wide-ranging fun because it offers the flexibility of exploring slides, as well as solid material.
for $14.99. It comes with everything you need to guide your children through the process of making a garden stepping stone– a gift dad will treasure.
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, there are plenty of options to consider. Also on the calendar for May, you can celebrate Bike-to-Work Week (from May 17-21) and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 21 – a great way to give the planet a rest from the air pollution associated with car travel.
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in honor of Better Sleep Month. This particular pillow uses a micro bead filling to cradle and support the neck throughout the night and even comes with a bonus cover.
