What could be more fun than a picnic on a perfect summer's day? It's even better when the setting includes crashing waves and warm sand. It doesn't take much time to put together some fresh fruit, cheese and crackers and some refreshing drinks for a day at the beach. Pack up a blanket, sunscreen, bug spray and a beach ball, and you'll be set for a day's worth of good food and good times.

Put the freeze on juice boxes and water bottles for added refrigeration in your cooler. By the time they've defrosted, you'll be ready to enjoy them, Another hot tip: Grill extra chicken, steak, fish or portobello mushrooms the night before, buy some sturdy bread or rolls, and you'll have the most delicious lunch on the entire beach.

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