How to picnic in a pandemic

It's been so hot, you guys. All I want is icy drinks, cold watermelon and sugar cones piled high with ice cream, but I don't have the will to stand in the kitchen for more than 5 minutes to prepare any of those things. Luckily, we've got some quick and easy fixes for that below, in the form of easy ice cream sandwiches, frozen margaritas and more.

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And if you decide to brave the heat for a picnic, you'll need to be extra careful about leaving your food out in the sun, lest you crave food poisoning. We've got vital tips for picnicking during the pandemic (and the heat) this summer. Stay cool, pals!

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XO, Kristen

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