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BRILLIANT PICNICKING HACKS Use water bottles as ice packs. Frozen water bottles can double as ice packs. Plus, once they melt, you'll have a refreshing beverage to sip on. Freeze sandwiches. Assemble your sammies the night before and freeze them. By the time you get to your destination, they'll be defrosted and ready to enjoy. Go small with condiments.Skip the full-size condiments to save space. Bring to-go packets or portion out dips and spreads into smaller containers. Coat sliced fresh fruit with a little lemon juice. If you're packing fresh fruit, cut it up in advance. Then, place the slices in a container and coat them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Lay down a shower curtain liner. Don't let damp grass put a damper on the fun. Put a plastic shower curtain liner underneath your picnic blanket so it stays dry. Sprinkle talcum powder. Talcum powder deters ants. Sprinkle a border around your blanket to stop them from crashing your party. Use cupcake liners as lids. Keep drinks leaf- and bug-free with a cupcake liner. Place one upside down over your cup or can and pierce a straw through the bottom. Put your phone in a cup. No speaker, no problem. Pop your phone into an empty glass to amplify the volume of your tunes. Repurpose a shower cap as an ice bucket. Flip a shower cap upside down and add some ice to make a mini cooler. Throw your drinks and refrigerated items on top for a long-lasting chill. Make a muffin tin your serving platter. Stick snacks and finger foods in a muffin tin. This makes for no-spill serving and easy access. 6. Soft, light room-temperature items on top Start from the bottom and work your way up! 4. Sturdy supplies 1. Heavy things at the bottom PACK YOUR BASKET LIKE A PRO 23