Bank holiday August – picnics on the beach
by admin on 26/08/10 at 9:59 am
The August bank holiday means one thing for our Family. The Beach!
We pack up the car, hope the traffic will be not too bad (we acknowledge their will always be some traffic) and set off with the anticipation of being blown away.
Ok this is not a a sit on the beach and frazzle under a baking sun, type break. It’s a jump in a cold sea and feel the wind, salt and sand in your hair, type break.
You can keep your Euro holiday where they are all bronzed and wear Speedos. I want my “kiss me quick hats”, questionable weather and cafes will some utterly fantastic fish food.
With minutes of pitching up in our desired location I can guarantee that any stresses and strains of modern day living will all but disappear. All we need to worry about is…well…nothing.
Lunch on the Beach
The scream
Well before the clock strikes 12.00, I’m hungry - the entire family is hungry. We like our picnics on the beach
Picnics are mandatory. Sandwiches, flasks of tea and plastics boxes filled with surprises that we know that the children will like. This is the voice of experience - I have looked like Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”, more than once, when perusing a children’s menu in any number of Cafés across this green land of ours.
Liz Million – lunch for kids
Here are some of the essentials that will help you enjoy your picnic on the beach.
Liz Million dinosaur drink bottle
No picnic would be complete without something to drink. Kids need lots of water, especially at the beach so the Liz Million dinosaur drink bottle can be really handy.
Liz Million dinosaur drink bottle costs £4.64
Liz Million dinosaur drink bottle
Liz Million Bug Mania lunch bag
My children love eating from their very own lunch bag. They will sit still for almost 15 minutes with the lunch bag propped on their laps. So you could try the Liz Million Bug mania lunch bag.
Liz Million Dinosaur lunch bag – £6.56
Liz Million bug mania lunch bag
Navigate outdoor dining
For the adults, I would recommend the Navigate outdoor dinning range.
They are durable and stylish outdoor dining sets, here are some great ideas well worth a look.
All are made from 100% melamine and available in two cool fresh colours aqua blue and lime green. All the dining items are Top Rack dishwasher safe.
Refresh Tumblers
The dotty tumblers with hollowed circles can be co-ordinated with the Refresh Pitcher. They are made from durable acrylic and measure 11cm in height. Available in two colours Lime and Aqua Blue they are priced at £1.80 each. The colours can be mixed and matched with the Polka Dot dinnerware range.
Navigate refresh aqua blue tumblers
Vintage Plates
The Vintage Dot or Vintage Gingham Melamine light weight plates are available in two sizes, the large dining plate measures 26.5cm in diameter and is priced at £2.08, whilst the small side plate measures 20cm and is priced at £1.76.
Vintage dot blue melamine plates
Don’t forget that the 20% On the Table Sale is now on and the prices above include the extra discount.
