This weekend, I was looking for a little way to carve out some special time with my youngest girl. The weather was perfect so I thought a surprise backyard picnic would be a fun way to spend a little one-on-one time together. 
I filled up some pink and yellow balloons to give our picnic spot a little extra touch. I printed and attached the words "let's have a backyard picnic" to one of the strings. When my daughter spotted the balloons, it put a huge smile on her face!
A blanket, a couple of pillows, some lemonade, fruit, and cookies was all we needed. It was the perfect way to unwind on a warm afternoon.
Who doesn't love a balloon surprise?! I love having Balloon Time's kit on hand because you never know when the idea for a balloon surprise will strike :).
How will you carve out time to celebrate the little things this summer? A quite walk through the neighborhood? A trip to the park? At home movie night? Share in a comment below!
This post was a collaboration with Balloon Time. All ideas and thoughts are my own.
katy says
Being party ready is totally awesome! And who doesn't love picnics? A simple backyard picnic is just as fine as those on a park. What's important is to share it with the ones you love. A jog or just a simple walk works too! Thanks for sharing this idea. Btw, love those food basket!
laura londergan says
LOVE this - I am all about spontaneous parties & this one is especially adorable! Plus who doesn't just LOVE balloons? ;)
Carrie Harris says
I buy several of these tanks a year now that helium has become so hard to find. What a fun idea for kids...and even grown ups!
Jessica says
I LOVE this! My son always appreciates the special little touches even if we're having a picnic in our yard. Makes life so fun!
sharon garofalow says
This is such a great idea! My boys would love this! And I'm thinking I should pick up one of these tanks to have on hand. As room mom, it would come in handy, next week, when I will have to drive all over town before school to blow up birthday balloons for the teacher!
Tori says
Sharon, you would definitely thank yourself for getting a kit. Balloons -- anytime, anywhere!
Kristin A says
So fun!! Having a kit like that on hand makes you totally party ready. I love that little tray table.
Carmen says
So cute! I love a little picnic and next time I'm bringing balloons!
Melissa says
Adorable! I love a random backyard picnic, we should have them more often! :)
Tori says
Do it! :)
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
This is so sweet, Tori, and kids love that kind of stuff!
Tori says
Thanks Chris! Proof you don't need to "go all out" every time. The little things can be just as lovely, right?