![]() When I was growing up, there was little to do for teenagers, so we would drive up and down the coastline, explore parks, and try to act like mountain goats running or jumping along the large stones making up the breakwater. Thankfully, in the many years since that time, my town has invested in playgrounds and similar locations for family experiences. Now, we have engaging and accessible playgrounds like this giant ship (pictured to the left) as well as plenty of picnic areas and clean and accessible beaches. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is bike (or drive) to a park and let the kids run until they're ready to leave. One memorable Saturday, we met up with a friend and played for three solid hours. Packing for a picnic!
Aldo helps pack for a picnic in a number of age-appropriate ways.
My youngest (who will be turning 3) picks out his toys and brings the blanket. When we're biking, I will put everything in a backpack and hook it to the back of the toddler seat on the back of the bike. We also attach water bottles via carabiner clips to either side of the backpack. (Usually, when we're already tired, the ride back is easier because we've eaten the food and drank most of the water.) The blanket we use is a thin material so it folds and rolls down rather small. This is important when you're biking. When we're driving, I have a thicker blanket that we use that stays in my trunk. This thicker blanket is useful when we're picnicing something rocky or rougher.
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