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Jul 13, 2008, The Chimneys in the Great Smoky Mountains

Chimney. I suppose the first image that would come to one's mind when they hear or read that word would be something that is attached to a fireplace.

Jul 9, 2008, Facts and figures

Some facts and figures regarding the Picnic Site

Jul 4, 2008, Play The Price is Right

This game was very popular at a recent bridal shower I attended. The host purchases 5 or 6 items at any given grocery store., i.e, canned goods,

Jul 1, 2008, Jubilee Park, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England

I have great memories of going here as a child and am looking forward to taking my toddler. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, camping and

Jul 1, 2008, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England

Great Place for a family picnic, loads of open space for children to play, with woodland and lakeside walks, bike hire available. Our 18 month old

Jul 1, 2008, Monsal Head, Derbyshire, England

Monsal Head is just off the A6 at Ashford in the Water. There are stunning views of the Valley from the car park (gets very busy at weekends) and

Jun 27, 2008, Healthy dips and purées

Make your own healthy dips and vegetable purees to use as a starter on your picnic

Jun 27, 2008, Your picnic dessert recipe is best kept simple but full of flavour

you want a picnic dessert recipe that is quick to prepare, easy to transport and tastes yummy

Jun 5, 2008, Macintosh Curls

On picnics, you feel and long for sweet. But you have to have healthy, so CiCi Jaystin and I made this recipe! 1. First, take crust and cut it into

Jun 4, 2008, The sandwich and its inventor leads us to the super-sarnie

The sandwich was first named in 1762 and look how far its come! Now we have a recipe for a picnic super-sarnie!

Jun 3, 2008, A picnic cake should be easy to make and transport

: find the picnic cake recipe you’re looking for here

Jun 2, 2008, Picnic ideas are what this site’s all about. Inspiration is here a-plenty!

you’ll find picnic ideas, inspiration, recipes and games galore here

Jun 1, 2008, So much picnic equipment to choose from!

With so much improvement in picnic equipment, there's no excuse not to eat out more often

May 30, 2008, Ice Cream Pie

First-take a pie tin and butter it. Then-take a pre-made crust,and smear it with frosting.Pour some sprinkles on. Next-take a tub of ice cream,any

May 29, 2008, Celebrate with a wedding picnic

a wedding picnic is so much more memorable than a stuffy hotel reception!

May 19, 2008, Apple coleslaw

This is a really refreshing coleslaw, which seems to keep well. And its yummy! 3 cups chopped cabbage 1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped 1

May 19, 2008, picnic safety tips to avoid food poisoning

picnic safety tips before, during and after the picnic

May 16, 2008, Bargains in picnic gear, outdoor games, camping, fishing and hiking equipment!

There's a new button on the nav bar of the Picnic Site - which means a new page!

This will lead you to my ebay auction for great bargains in picnic gear and outdoor games (very popular), as well as all kinds of camping, fishing and hiking equipment and accessories.

A lot of hard work putting this together for a non-techie like me but I think it's worth it, as this was something my visitors wanted. Hope you like it.

Apr 19, 2008, Introducing the eco friendly picnic set

Nigel's eco friendly picnic set is fully compostable and you can order it here

Apr 14, 2008, Can you limbo dance?

A limbo contest is fun and very entertaining

Apr 14, 2008, A picnic game idea - or two, or three, or four, or more

Choose a picnic game idea from this list

Apr 11, 2008, Technorati

Apr 6, 2008, picnic ham is a popular al fresco dish in the USA

A USA picnic ham recipe and some UK ideas for gammon too

Apr 6, 2008, Turn your picnic recipe into your own web page on this site

Be acknowledged for your best picnic recipe by visitors from all over the world

Mar 25, 2008, Picnic drinks to add variety to your alfresco dining

Fizzy or still, fruit or hops, tea or chilli chocolate? These picnic drinks ideas will get you thinking about the best combination for your perfect picnic

Mar 25, 2008, Choose a picnic menu to suit the occasion

Tips and ideas for your picnic menu

Mar 21, 2008, the-picnic-site.com's privacy policy

the privacy policy of this website

Mar 5, 2008, A healthy picnic should include exercise and a healthy menu

Suggestions for a healthy picnic, whatever the weather

Feb 26, 2008, Collect fir cones

If you live near a forest or wood with cone-bearing, evergreen trees, have a picnic there one day. It's a good idea to wait until after a

Feb 25, 2008, Links and resources

A list of links and resources, which I think you might find useful, interesting or fun.