This post was written by me on behalf of Stonyfield® Organic YoKids®. All views and text are mine.
As an autumn-loving family, we love spending time together and eat outside in this colorful season. Besides having cooler temperatures and fewer bugs, autumn is the perfect time to head outside to enjoy a picnic- while enjoying the gorgeous colors of the season!
And because I really love going out on a picnic with my family, I usually tie in a picnic when we do our fall activities such as visiting the pumpkin patch, picking apples or when going on a family road trip or for a short hike at a local park.
So today, I thought I’d share with you some of my own tips for a successful, safe and fun fall picnic with your family!
1. When looking for a good place to have a picnic, look for a dry, flat and grassy ground area where you can scatter a few blankets to sit on comfortably and set up your picnic food.
2. Food safety is a priority, so choose foods that are durable and won’t become soggy. If some food items need to be served cold, place them in a cooler with ice and separate them from room temperature items. If you don’t have a cooler, I would recommend investing in one! They’re great and you can use them all year round for any occasion.
My kids do love these convenient and delicious Stonyfield® Organic YoKids® yogurts so on our recent fall picnic, we brought these portable, grab-and- go snacks that are easy to pack on trips as well. What I love about Stonyfield® Organic YoKids® yogurts is that they are low-fat, organic, and Non GMO Project Verified, which means that their yogurt products are made without the use of toxic persistent pesticides, artificial hormones, antibiotics and GMOs. They don’t contain high fructose corn syrup and have 25-40% less sugar than the leading kids yogurt. I happened to find out this applies to other YoKids® organic yogurt in cups, smoothies, tubes, and Squeezers (pouches) as well.
I feel good giving my kids Stonyfield® Organic YoKids® yogurts because not only do they enjoy these yogurts, I love that their bodies are being replenished with wholesome, certified organic snacks. Whether it’s back to school, camp, or going on a fall road trip or picnic, I make sure we have a bunch of Stonyfield® Organic YoKids® yogurts in the cooler!
3. For a nice touch to your picnic, bring fresh flowers, candles, and flat wooden cutting boards or boxes to use as flat, steady surfaces for placing food and drinks or to keep them from tipping over on the grass.
4. Toss blankets and floor pillows on the ground to create nesting spots.
5. Bring trash bags, paper towels and a few moist towelettes for cleaning everything up when your picnic is over and then dispose garbage properly.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stonyfield® Organic YoKids®.
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I’ve never heard of this product before. Super handy! I would like to check it out. I’m sure my daughter would love to try it. Thanks for sharing!
I love going on picnics, especially when the weather is nice! I have never been on a picnic during the fall, but I love the idea.
I’ve never brought pillows on a picnic before, but now I think I need to. Your picnic looks comfy and delicious.
I love the packaging of Stonyfield® Organic YoKids® yogurts. It’s very convenient to eat and bring anywhere.
I love a good picnic. Fall is a great time to get some awesome photos of it too.
We pick up Stonyfield yogurt for our kids every week at the grocery store. Great stuff! A regular item in my kids school lunch boxes.
I love fall picnics with family and friends! Thanks so much for these tips! Adding these snack to our next picnic plans!
A fall picnic sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait for the weather to cool off here in North Carolina.
Great tips! I never really thought about having an Autumn picnic, but that would be so much fun. We have had unseasonably warm weather, and a picnic would be great. We will have to try the Stonyfield Organic YoKids yogurts. My son loves yogurt, but it is so full of sugar. I like that this brand has less sugar!
It’s a bit too cold and wet here for a fall picnic, but I love how convenient these Stonyfield yogurts are for school lunches and to eat on the go. Plus, Stonyfield is a family favorite, so you can never go wrong having it for a snack!
We love these yogurt pouches! They are perfect snacks for my kiddies!
I’ve actually never heard of this brand before. We love yogurt in my house and I’m always looking for great options for my little girl to try out.
We love Stonyfield yogurts. They are great for a snack or to pack in a lunchbox for school.
I love going on picnics with the husband and our dog, Riley! Especially in the fall when the weather is so nice and you don’t have to worry about the heat or the cold. I think these are all helpful tips for anyone planning a picnic.
That’s really awesome! I love bringing health snacks for the kids when we go out, especially on hikes and trips. I appreciate all the tips too!
A fall picnic on a nice day would be wonderful! Your tips are really helpful. Bringing along some easy to eat yogurts was a good idea!
I took my son and daughter on a picnic once and it was such a fun afternoon. We’ve always said we were going to do it again and never did. I will definitely have to put that on my list for next summer…or maybe we will do a picnic indoors. We have done that before!
We love picnics especially this time of year when the weather in Florida is not too hot. I like how organized it is.
Cute and cozy picnic! Love your tip to help with things spilling! that always happens to me!
I LOVE your picnic set up, It’s so organized 😉 those yoghurt packs are super convenient for picnics and on the go!
I love having Fall picnics with my family! Taking in the colors and cooler weather is such a joy! Stonyfield® Organic YoKids Yogurts are our favorites, too!
I remember one of the cutest things my husband did when we were “hanging out”… He surprised me with a picnic. It was so cute and made me really feel super special too. Ugh. I just love that man so much.
I love those yogurt packs! It cuts down on utensils and bowls for the picnic when they can eat it straight out of the pouch. Great ideas!
A fall picnic is always a fun idea! Stonyfield yogurts are a must-have at our family get togethers, too!