Wintertime picnics dont have to be frostyheres what to bring to yours, from hot chocolate to hand warmers.
You probably dont think of snowflakes, winter coats, and smores.
But as the cold months linger, you may want to reframe the way you think about snacking outdoors.
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Meet: the winter picnic.
After being cooped up indoors for months, it makes sense to look for any excuse to get outside.
With these winter picnicking tips, youll be hosting a party amongst the snow in no time.
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Bundle up, get cooking, and wait for some snowyour winter picnic awaits.
Why Should You Host a Winter Picnic?
She says that winter picnics have gained popularity this year, and its easy to see why.
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It allows our picnickers to get outside, fighting some of the seasonal depression we all experience.
Luckily, these winter gatherings dont require guests to bundle up on a snow-soaked blanket.
Plus, youll avoid the anguish of a bitter wind chill.
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Thats why we use heated tents and include extra layers of blankets and pillows.
And if your shelter doesnt come with its own heater, look into acamping heater.
Often, thats the best defense against a chilly breeze.
Ison suggestshot chocolateandsmores; her clients order them often.
Smores andChristmas cookies(even if the season has passed) are great dessert options for a seasonal spin.
Andhearty soups or stewscan serve as a delicious main your guests will be drooling over.
Pair withfresh breadfor a perfectly balanced meal.
When it comes to color, lean into the frosty, cool winter look.
In the summer, we gravitate towards using bright and bold colors, she says.
