Romantic Date Ideas
One of the most important parts of memorable romantic dates, is the food. On a first date, try to stick with foods almost anyone will enjoy. Select items that will not spoil easily. (See Picnic Food Safety for more information) Sandwiches, cold chicken, or cooked beef can be a good idea. Apples, Oranges, Grapes, and Pears make excellent side dishes. A nice bottle of wine can bring the whole meal together. See picnic-ideas-and-picnic baskets for a great selection of insulated wine-capable backpacks and picnic baskets. Add some chips, crackers, and dips or spreads to balance the meal. Avoid mayonnaise (watch for it in salads) and ranch dressing because it can spoil rapidly. First date or 20th anniversary, what can be more romantic than a just-you-two picnic?

Romantic Picnic Ideas
Tops among romantic date ideas is enjoying a meal or snacks with a bottle of wine or champagne. A good idea is also to add a bottle of water to fend off dehydration, especially if you're going to be out in the sun. Remember the silverware, cups, glasses, napkins, etc. The wine-ready backpacks and picnic baskets offered from picnic ideas and picnic baskets contain everything you need for the most romantic dates of your life! You just add the food, sides, wine, and the place!

Be a Boy Scout: Romantic Picnic Ideas don't include mosquitos and bad weather
You need to be prepared for the worst and ready to handle any situation. A summer rain shower can be an excuse for a great spontaneous bonding experience underneath a nearby oak tree, but can quickly turn miserable. Pack a warm sweater or windbreaker and bring along a blanket to sit on (the store has some neat products for this). Bring along towels for an unexpected swim, rainshower, or to wipe some sweat off after a hike. Add a first aid kit for the unexpected cut. Throw in some mosquito repellent in case of these little buggers invite themselves. In the extreme, a flashlight and map might be appropriate if you're straying too far off the beaten path.

Where to go: Romantic Dates in the City Park or Wilderness?
Picking the destination can be the most difficult because there are usually lots of options. If you have visited an area once and had know it well, this is a good option. Taking a loved one (or a first date) to an unknown destination may bring along unwanted surprises or situations. (I picked a spot close to an angry mound of fire ants last summer!) Stick to areas familiar to you. Park your vehicle as close as possible so you can return to it quickly if you need to. If you're an experienced outdoorsman, explore and try to find the perfect spot, but if you're new to hiking, it's not one of the classic date ideas to get lost!

Picnic Ideas
Overall, picnics are great romantic date ideas. It's a very economical way to get to know someone on a first date without a lot of distractions, or spend some "quality time" with your significant other. With a little planning and effort, you can insure you and your date will have a great time! If you are looking for a picnic basket, backpack, picnic accessories, or simply a great or unique gift, check out the picnic ideas store. You'll find a great selection of quality products designed to to turn your romantic picnic ideas into the perfect date!

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