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How To Have The Perfect Picnic

June 10, 2014

How To Have The Perfect Picnic

One.
Organization is the key to having a successful picnic. Be sure to lay everything out, check and double check that you have something to sit on, the perfect location, family and friends to enjoy it with you and please, don’t forget the delicious food and drinks. That is, after all what makes up a picnic.

Two.
Pick the perfect location. Consider the people you have invited along with you. For me, I would be considering my husband and 7 month old, so somewhere with a lot of shade would be ideal for us. If you have small children, perhaps a park with a playground nearby would be the perfect location. If you live near a lake or beach, that would also be a great choice. If you are wanting to host a romantic picnic with a loved one, pick an appropriate atmosphere.

Three.
Consider the time of day and pack your food accordingly. Are you going in the morning? Pack breakfast foods and don’t forget that thermos full of coffee, sugar and cream. Are you going for lunch? Sandwiches and carrot sticks are perfect for this time of day. If you’re going around dinner time or my favorite time of day – sunset – pack hotdogs or hamburgers fresh off the grill with chips, pasta salad, etc. It is summertime after all. It’s important to plan the perfect picnic menu for the people you are inviting. Consider their preferences, food allergies, etc.

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Four.
I know I stated this in my first point, but don’t forget something to sit on. Consider the people who will be joining you. You may need to include a lawn chair for older people, or maybe bring along a bumbo or bouncer for baby to play in. My favorite thing to bring is an old quilt. I have a bit of a quilt obsession. I carry the quilt my grandma made me in my car most of the time because we always find ourselves needing it.

Five.
Pack your food well. Try to keep them at proper temperature and to bring foods that do well at room temperature for a little while. Pack everything in zip-lock bags, jars, tupperware, saran wrap, whatever will keep it fresh. I recommend bringing drinks in bottles. Bottled water, root beer, coke, etc. are all great options. Anything with a screw on lid will help with spills. No one wants to clean up a mess. If you have a small cooler or thermal bag, feel free to throw some bottles in there with an ice pack to keep the drinks cold.

Six.
Pack napkins, paper plates and plastic utensils. Depending on the number of guests you have attending your picnic, you may consider packing a roll of paper towels. They will be easy to dispose of when you start to clean up. Also, be sure to bring any condiments, salad dressing, salt, pepper, syrup, etc. depending on what you’re eating. These things can literally make or break a meal so be sure to remember to pack these in your basket.

Seven.
You may want to bring bug spray, especially if you live in Alabama where the mosquito is our state bird. Sun screen is also a necessity, especially if you’re like me and bringing along a baby. Protect your skin, folks!

summer reading

Eight.
Think about entertainment. If you want to bring an Ipod for background music, a good book or magazine, or toys for the kids, be sure to pack those things.

Nine.
Prepare for clean-up. Bring a trash bag, or two depending on the number of guests. Pack wipes for everyone to clean their hands with and maybe even some hand-sanitizer.

Ten.
Have fun. Make good conversation, laugh, relax and enjoy the company and delicious food that you worked so hard to prepare and pack. Everyone loves a picnic. They are the perfect summer day activity for adults and children alike. Enjoy your time with the people you love.

Where do you like to go for your perfect picnic? Have you been on a picnic this year?

 

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Tagged: Activities for kids, entertaining, Family, Friends, How To, How to have the perfect picnic, Picnic, Summer Days

Memorial Day Weekend 2014

May 29, 2014

Memorial Weekend was so busy for us, a good busy. We had an amazing weekend. Hampton and I had a play date with a dear friend of mine and her baby boy who is one month older than Hamp. We had the opportunity to catch up and the boys had a blast.

We drove to Dothan on Friday night to my cousin’s graduation. It is that time of year, graduations, weddings and birthday parties galore. We are so proud of her! She is the tenth and last grandchild in our family to graduate from high school.

Saturday we attended a crawfish boil. It was a lot of fun. I skipped the crawfish part because I just can’t seem to eat my food when I see it crawling around before it’s cooked. Gross. We enjoyed the pool for a while. It was Hampton’s first time in the pool. He loved it…for a while and then got tired.

Taken with my brother’s GoPro Camera
Don’t you love his socks? That’s America, folks!

Sunday we took a break from festivities and I caught up on some housework. Laundry is so much fun!

Monday we had pizza and laid by the pool all day. We played dominoes with my family for a while that night. I spent some much-needed time with my family and saw great friends as well. It was the perfect holiday weekend.

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Tagged: America, Family, Friends, Husband, Memorial Day, Weekends

A Bache of a Time

April 7, 2014

I went to the beach for my cousin’s Bachelorette party this past weekend. When you put us together, there is nothing but fun and good memories in the making. Although it rained most of the weekend, we did get a little beach time in. We shopped till we dropped and ate…and ate and ate.

Once we got to PCB, we went straight to Margaritaville, wore funny balloon hats (I didn’t get a picture of myself, darn) and got our Parrotheads on. I also enjoyed a Cheeseburger in Paradise that was as good as always.

In PCB there were too many crop tops. Too. Many. Old women, young women, pregnant women, old men, dogs, every store we darkened were covered in crop tops. It was interesting. Lucky for you, I didn’t capture that part of our trip on camera.
Saturday we ate a late breakfast at Another Broken Egg and then back to the beach. Saturday night, we crowned the bachelorette and went to Boars Head for the most delicious dinner I’ve had in a long time. That chicken was melt in your mouth delicious. Obviously. An older gentleman offered to be our stripper once we finished eating which we graciously declined, but wasn’t that nice of him?

On Sunday before we left, we realized we had to meet someone to pick up 200 Mason jars for Zana’s wedding. After we had already packed our car with our bazillion bags. So this happened…
…and we were carrying luggage in our laps on the way home. Good times.
We watched tons of Glozell videos, laughed, made fools of ourselves, gained a few pounds and made incredible memories. I am so blessed to have these girls as cousins and best friends. I can’t believe Zana’s wedding is only 3 weeks away and I’m so blessed to stand beside her as she stood with me on my day. She has become a beautiful woman and is marrying a pretty fantastic guy. #FtoA2014

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Tagged: Beach, Family, Friends, Insta Weekend, Travel, Weekends

Insta Weekend

September 25, 2013

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Tagged: Friends, Insta Weekend, Instagram, Wedding, Weekends

Baby Showers (Part 1)

September 18, 2013

Ryan and I have been so blessed with an amazing church family, family and friends. We have been so overwhelmed by their support, prayers and beautiful gifts over the past few months. Our little boy is already so blessed and has more clothes than I do. Our first shower was held in our church building and honored us and 3 other couples. It was a very special night.

My family threw our second shower and was held at my parent’s house. It was so nice and everything was decorated in a “fall baby” theme. My family definitely gets my obsession with fall. It is so fitting that I am having a little pumpkin baby. I was reunited with some very close friends that I haven’t seen in a while and it was so much fun!

Silly friends!

My cousin actually had her baby 4 days after this picture was taken! We are so excited to welcome Natalie to our growing family!

I’ll post about our third shower once I get some photos back from it. 🙂

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Tagged: Baby, Baby Cantrell, Baby Showers, Church, Family, Friends, Home Decor, Pregnancy, Shower Decor, Weekends

Quarter of a Century

August 28, 2013

I’m not really sure why, but the strangest thing happened the other day. Everyone kept telling me I was “a quarter of a century.” I’m not really sure what they are talking about because I’m only eighteen and fresh out of high school, right? Where on earth did the time go? Why do I feel eighteen but look twenty-five? Holy cow!

My family and friends spoiled me with a dinner to Tomatinos, cookie cake, and beautiful gifts. I told Ryan that all I wanted for my birthday this year was a cookie cake and dinner to Olive Garden. He gave me the hot date and cake, but also surprised me with diamond earrings! I did not see that one coming at all! It was so sweet and thoughtful. I still can’t get over it. I am a very blessed girl. Thank you, Lord for a wonderful 25 years.

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Tagged: Birthday, Cake, Diamonds, Family, Friends, Husband, Nephew, Party, Pizza

take me back to where it began

August 21, 2013

This past weekend we had the pleasure of attending my sweet friend’s wedding. It just so happened to be at the same venue as our wedding almost 2 years ago. It was our first time going back since our wedding and it brought back so many wonderful memories. We ate, danced, ate some more and rejoiced with this wonderful couple. Something that really stood out to me was the fact that they served milk with their cake. I thought that was a wonderful idea. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I have been going through 2 gallons of milk a week during this pregnancy. Cheers to a beautiful wedding and a happily married couple.

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Tagged: Friends, Husband, Wedding

A Busy Baby Weekend

April 16, 2013

This past weekend was amazing. My best friend since kindergarten had her first baby! Baby B is the most precious thing I’ve ever laid eyes on (other than my nephews of course). It is so hard to believe that he is finally here. I can’t get enough of him and those bright blue eyes. I met him about 2 hours after he was born and he was so wide eyed. I’ve never seen a newborn that awake so soon after birth. Congratulations to my beautiful friend and her husband! I’m so happy for them.

On Saturday, we had a huge yard sale at our house. It was a huge help in getting us to clean out our house to help make room for baby Cantrell. We are turning our office into the nursery because we felt that it was best to keep the guest room since we have people come stay with us often. The yard sale was a success and the extra $300 made it well worth it. Later that afternoon, we spent some time at Ryan’s uncle’s farm with his family. It is always good to see all of them. My oldest nephew is walking now and it is probably the cutest thing I’ve seen in a while. He is everywhere!

Sunday after church, we headed to Dothan (south Alabama) for my cousin’s baby shower. She is the cutest pregnant girl I’ve ever seen. She is very petite and all belly. She is due in May and I can’t wait to meet baby G! He is going to be very spoiled for sure. Alesha received some wonderful gifts.

God is so good. I can’t thank Him enough for this weekend full of blessings.

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Tagged: Babies, Family, Friends, Showers, Weekends

Meet Samantha- My Bloggy Twin!

March 21, 2013

Hi ladies! Do you ever meet someone and think, why aren’t we best friends? Samantha from Designer in Teal is definitely that blogger/should be bestie for me! If you are wondering why, just read below and meet Samantha!

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Hi Southern Sunflowers and Coffee Beans readers! Whew, that was a mouthful 🙂 I’m Samantha and I blog over at Designer in Teal! I know guest posts are usually ignored because when you read someone’s blog you want to hear from the writer of that blog. Well, I am going to tell you/show you how Logan and I are alike and then maybe (just maybe) you will stop by my blog too! 

1) We are both Newlyweds/ish 🙂

2) We are both Christians!

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3) We ARE NOT morning people! (and we both love our caffeine Samantha=Coke/ Logan=Coffee)
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4) We both LOVE to bake!
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Our Baking Pinterest Boards:
http://pinterest.com/sammy26/my-sweet-tooth/
http://pinterest.com/logancantrell/because-i-love-to-bake/
5) So you think you can dance…enough said!
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6) We love our Schools and the South!
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7) We adore leopard print!

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8) And it’s no surprise that we love blogging (and our readers!)
Thanks for reading! (and be sure to stop by my blog Designer in Teal and say hi!

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Tagged: Friends, Guest Post, Sponsors

A Wedding, An Engagement, and A Baby

March 20, 2013

Hello loves! This past weekend, Ryan and I traveled to Huntsville (north Alabama) for our good friend’s wedding. Ryan was a groomsman and looked pretty smokin’ hot if I do say so myself.

It was such a wonderful day getting to watch two friends say their vows in front of loved ones. It was very emotional and one of the sweetest weddings I’ve ever been to. We were able to spend time with friends we have not seen in a while which was nice.

Just before the wedding began, I received a phone call from my cousin (who is more like a sister) with some pretty exciting news! Zana is engaged!!! Her and Landon have been together for nearly 5 years, so it is about time he put a ring on it! I am so proud and absolutely thrilled for them!

On Sunday, I attended my best friend’s baby shower. She is due in less than 4 weeks now! I can’t wait to meet that sweet baby!

Needless to say, this weekend was filled with love, excitement, family and friends. What a blessing to be surrounded by such encouraging people.

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Tagged: Baby, Family, Friends, Husband, Showers, Wedding, Weekends

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