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Now is the perfect time to get a jump on those summertime promos, before the beach fills up and the cicadas start singing.  One idea with a lot of staying power is the picnic set. [...]]]>

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Now is the perfect time to get a jump on those summertime promos, before the beach fills up and the cicadas start singing.  One idea with a lot of staying power is the picnic set.  Why?  They tend to come out year after year, and heaven knows they won’t get tossed aside or forgotten!  Especially when they’re this nice.  They can also be given under a multitude of circumstances:  Special clients, service awards, retirement, even housewarming (great if you’re a realtor!) and of course as prizes during the company picnic.  

If you’re envisioning Grandma’s old wicker basket with the checkered tablecloth nestled inside, guess again!  While there are still nostalgic and (we think) very special models that bring back memories of Gram’s cherry pie, there are some pretty hip and trendy sets out there now too.  Let’s take a look, shall we?

The first set (pictured above left) is a Four Person Insulated Picnic Basket in apple green. (It also comes in red or blue.)  It contains a sewn-in aluminum frame so when the basket is empty, it collapses for easy storage.  But the basket comes fully loaded!  Plates, glasses, napkins, and flatware are included.  The basket is waterproof and insulated so food stays hot or cold.  

Next up is an interesting variation on “picnic”.  We like this one because it’s great for travelers who aren’t exactly hip on that 6-hour-old gas station coffee.  The Coffee Tote for Two People is a great solution.  With a thermos, mugs, spoons, napkins, and cream and sugar containers, any java lover is ready to hit the open road or head out for some fishing with their favorite brew in tow.  It comes in black, and you have your choice of subtle plaid or gingham napkins.  This one is great for the guys as well!

Here’s a nice looking set for a romantic picnic for two.  The main compartment and the detachable wine cooler are both insulated and waterproof.  It contains wine glasses, plates, napkins, and flatware and has a nice long adjustable shoulder strap.  With its luxury Bahamas designer fabric, it’s the perfect set for an evening walk on the beach.  Included is a brass plate that can be engraved with the recipient’s name and/or company logo.

Of course we can’t forget the old fashioned wicker basket like Grandma’s, and this one is the souped up edition.  She’d have been proud of it for certain, because as we know, in Grandma’s day they didn’t use paper plates and plastic sporks.  This full reed willow set includes Italian ceramic plates available in two patterns, cloth napkins, stainless steel flatware, a cheese knife and cutting board, a wine bottle holder, and much more – all set for four people to have an afternoon of picnicking.  We think Grams would have been proud of this one.  It’s a good choice as an executive gift, retirement gift, service award, or a fine giveaway for your company picnic.

All the sets shown here can include your company name and logo, along with a recipient’s name.  And as you can see, these are sets that will have years of use – no doubt be the first thing grabbed when the recipient heads out the door with family and friends this summer, and many summers to come.

If you like these ideas or have some of your own (we have a wide array of picnic supplies and more), feel free to contact us.  We like picnics quite a bit, an although we won’t insist on being invited, we’d be happy to help you select the right gear for your company picnics and more.  You can contact us by phone at 1-888/6646449 or email us.  We’d be happy to help and we promise not to eat all the potato salad.