Those are really good ideas Mama. I never thought about having a picnic date. That would be a really good date. The moon light and stars.

I think finger foods would be great so you don't have to carry alot of stuff. Fruits, cheeses, crackers would be a good snack and very easy to clean up.

Years ago - my zany friends and I used to do stupid things!

Come-as-you are parties - only - NO NOTICE! Someone would show up at your door and drag you out the way your were - no time for anything! Got to the point we stayed dressed most the time and we had to be careful what we were "comfy" in!

Also - picnics - in any weather - snow storms included - and after midnight.
Nothing like dragging people out of bed after midnight for a picnic! Those were nice because the bugs were smarter than us - they went to sleep!

I think of those rickety old clunkers I used to drive and the thought of driving in my nightgown and slippers and robe to a party! I was lucky the car didn't break down!

But we had a lot of fun and we enjoyed doing it.

Target has strawberry and fruit tray coupons this week. I might see if their fruit is any good and plan a fruit menu. Maybe a fruit dip or some sort (or something like cool whip) and maybe chocolate syrup.

Guess I should start figuring it out, huh?

hmmm...now there's an idea! How much fun would it be for me to get up in the middle of the night (hubby wouldn't notice) and set up a picnic outside...then go wake him up to join me. hmmm...

1 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2-3 Heath toffee bars, crushed
Combine softened cream cheese & brown sugar. Stir in desired amount of crushed toffee, & refridgerate. Serve with assorted fruit.


1 cup milk
1 small package vanilla instant pudding (even sugar free)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cool whip

Combine and enjoy.



1 large pkg. banana-flavored instant pudding/pie filling
1 container of thawed frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 c. milk

Mix pudding powder with milk. Add completely thawed frozen topping and mix well.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.




here's a few for fruit if you would like to try one of them!