Need a little backyard fun for the kids? Make a fun picnic-in-a-bucket lunch for your kids to enjoy.
Take a bucket or plastic pail and fill it with goodies. I used a silverware holder and put something in each section (from back left):
- pretzel rods
- apple slices
- turkey, cream cheese, veggie wrap
- cheese popcorn (I got the bag for $.50 on clearance)
- homemade cherry soda in a jar (seltzer water with leftover juice from maraschino cherries)
- napkin and a note
Wrapping each item individually makes it fun for the kids and a you can even add surprises like stickers, tatoos or small toys.
Spread a blanket or make a tent in the backyard and enjoy!
Have you had any inexpensive fun lately? Share a comment! 🙂
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I love that you thought of her having quiet time. This a sweet idea.
Thanks Kristina!
I know this post is a few months old, but I just wanted to say what a cute idea this is! My little one isn’t quite old enough to do this yet (he is only 3 lol)…but when he gets a little older I am keeping this in mind as a special frugal treat!
Thanks Amy!
love this idea. I’m sharing with my readers xo
Thanks Katherine! 🙂
I’d love to take my grandkids to the beach and not only have a picnic lunch, but use those cute buckets for the tools for sand-castle building! Would you kindly share where you bought them? I love that they have dividers! Thanks in advance….!
Hi Barbara! I purchased them at Walmart in their summer section a couple of years ago, so I am not sure if you could find them there this time of year. You might try The Container Store.