picnic blankets 14 by Articles Uncovered
Published Date: 12/10/08
Are you planning a family picnic in the park? How about a romantic picnic for you and your husband or wife? If so, no picnic, romantic or otherwise, is complete without high quality picnic blankets. Good picnic blankets will make you and whoever you are picnicking with comfortable, warm, and dry. You can purchase them in a wide variety of fabrics, such as fleece, cotton, and waterproof.
Many outdoor lovers will tell you that the only way to go in terms of fabric is fleece. They are durable, non-bulky, lightweight, and pliable. Also, fleece picnic blankets have repellant qualities for spills. It?s certainly no fun trying to share a romantic moment by the lake when you are sitting in the remnants of a spilled can of soda.
There are many blankets that are especially made for those that are always on the go. They come with shoulder straps and a waterproof backing. Some of these picnic blankets have beautiful designs and are made of a soft, comfortable fabric. For your next picnic, why not use one of these wonderful blankets to protect yourself from the damp ground while staying comfortable and stylish?
Most designs are perfect for the park or the beach; especially those that are waterproof or have a waterproof backing. When looking at blankets to purchase, try to find one that can easily be wiped clean and does not stain. You will want your blanket to be big enough to sit everyone when it is opened. Five feet by five feet is a good size for picnic blankets; however, you can purchase them in a much larger size or slightly smaller. Those that come with detachable straps are perfect and are easy to carry.
You?ll also want to find one that folds away easily and is compact enough to store anywhere. You don?t want one that will take up a lot of room. You may even want to consider purchasing picnic blankets that come in a handy tote. This makes storage even easier because you can hang it on the back of a closet or cabinet door and it is there whenever you need it. It can also be stored in the trunk of your car. Picnic blankets that are machine washable, resistant to mildew, abrasion, cracking, and discoloration are also good choices.
Don?t be fooled into thinking they are just for the occasional picnic. You can use them to cover up with on those long, cool nights while watching a football game at the local stadium. Maybe you just want to lay outside with your sweetheart and look up at the stars. Picnic blankets can even keep you dry should an unexpected rainfall start. They?re really perfect for this.
Next spring consider purchasing one or two and throwing them in the garage and the trunk of your car. You?ll be glad you did when you find yourself longing for a picnic in the park or during a windy night while watching your youngster play soccer.
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