9 Picnic Hacks Everyone Needs To Try This Summer

If you've ever tried to have a picnic when the ground is slightly wet or muddy, you know how miserable it can be.

There's nothing worse than standing up and realizing that your butt is all wet.

Avoid the awkward wet blanket and wet pants by laying down a shower curtain under your blanket — this will block any water from seeping through the picnic blanket.

If you prefer to eat your apples after they've been sliced into pieces, you know that you have to eat them right away or else they will turn brown.

Instead of letting your sliced apple turn brown, cut it up, put it back together and hold the slices in place with a rubber band.

One complaint a lot of people have about picnic foods is that it's somewhat bland — so fix that by bringing spices with you!

Empty out some old Tic Tac containers, then fill them with whatever spices you might think you need. Don't forget to label your tiny boxes!

Another huge problem with picnics (and eating outside in general) is that bugs like to climb into your food and drinks.

Instead of just trying to flick them away with your hands, cover your drink with an upside-down cupcake wrapper, then poke your straw through it — this will block the bugs without blocking your drink.

This hack is helpful whether you're at a picnic or just sitting on the couch watching a movie.

When you open your chip bag, roll down the bag so that it becomes bowl-like. Now you won't have to reach your entire arm into the bag to get a chip. This will also save you from getting cheese or barbecue powder all over your hands.

You know those plastic cups that you use to get your ice coffee every morning? You can also use them as perfect containers for salads!

Just open one of them up, toss in your favorite salad ingredients, and then stick a fork through the straw hole.

Everyone knows that if you try to eat a popsicle in the summer, you're going to get sticky, syrupy melted juice all over your hands.

If you have kids, you're even more familiar with this.

Solve the problem by poking the popsicle stick through a cupcake wrapper, then slide it up to the popsicle and enjoy!

Muffin wrappers aren't the only baking item that are useful for picnics — muffin tins are also great!

Use muffin tins as cupholders and as snack holders. Most cups will fit perfectly in the muffin tin, so they won't fall over and spill on your picnic blanket.

Finally, use a six-pack to carry your utensils and napkins — this will keep your picnic basket organized!

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