Be a Joy Seeker: A Picnic a Week
A few weeks ago, Charlotte from Vivi and Margot (here is her IG) shared the word joy seeker in one of her posts, talking about the small joys in life. I promptly adopted that word to describe those moments during the day when I try to pause and just soak up the joy of the small things that bring me pleasure. One of those things is having a weekly (or almost weekly) picnic. I enjoy being outdoors and eating outdoors and having a beautiful scene to look at while I eat is a bonus. It helps me relax and recharge.
One of the places I like to go to is the Indian Mounds near my house. It’s a 5 minute drive, and a 5 minute walk from the entrance brings me to the river. I bring a blanket to eat on and to lay down if I want to. I eat watching the river and just soak up the peace and quiet.
Springtime is a great time to have a picnic here because all kinds of wildflowers grow in the fields by the mounds.
I typically take advantage of the pretty scenery to take my daily outfit video. The blanket below is a packable blanket that I keep in my car, it is reversible and very easy to wipe down.
I really do love this place and am so thankful it is a quick drive from the house. I often take pictures for the blog in the parking lot which is also picturesque.
Do you enjoy picnics? Or do you find them to be too much trouble? I would like to bring my husband here for a little date… but springtime is not the time for him because all the grass and tree pollen would make him sneeze!
A bientôt!
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16 Comments
Kathrine Eldridge
I would love to do this here in Chicago but the weather isn’t there quite yet. This place looks heavenly!
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mimifce
This week was too busy to do it. I need to plan out next week and see when I can do it. Maybe Monday!
jodie filogomo
Wow…. That’s so impressive that you do that alone. I do love being outside to eat our breakfasts and lunches.And dinners, but i’m not sure I would just go someplace by myself.
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Jodie
mimifce
It takes some getting used to, but it sure is easier than trying to convince someone to join me. And I can do it on the spur of the moment.
Nancy
That’s a amazing spot for a picknick! I also love to eat outside. But a place like that is not on our doorstep.
mimifce
Yes, I am very lucky it is so close to my house! Such a short and easy drive.
Joanne
I love eating outside somehwere pretty and in nature.
mimifce
It’s so enjoyable!
Laura Bambrick
What a beautiful reminder to slow down and enjoy simple moments. I love the idea of becoming a “joy seeker,” and your picnic challenge sounds like such a fun way to make everyday life feel a little more special. The photos were gorgeous too — everything looked so cheerful and inviting!
mimifce
The wildflowers were at their peek then!
nicole orriens
I have to admit I do find them quite a lot of work… But at the same time I think they’re lovely.
mimifce
I think for me the difference has been the location: finding a place close to home and taking a simple lunch.
Cat
That looks really lovely. Unfortunately, it would be too much work for me because good spots are too far for me to walk.
mimifce
I am very thankful for the location where I live!
Gail
I like picnics in theory but family outings need a bit of planning and the UK weather doesn’t always deliver. I should be a bit more spontaneous – we’re in a heatwave at the moment – but I always overthink everything! Your picnic spot looks lovely. Thanks for linking.
mimifce
Right now we are having a week of rain: don’t think I will be picnicking anytime soon!