I know summer is winding down but that doesn’t mean we plan on staying inside anytime soon. We love outside and everything about it. Picnics on the go are always a blast, even in the fall. We plan on apple picking soon and packing a fun picnic while we are out and about. Soon enough it will be winter in New England and we won’t be able to get out and about.

The traditional picnic blanket is nice but I’ve found something even better. Monkey Mat is a fantastic option to the traditional picnic blanket. It’s a really good size at 5’X5′ so perfect for a family picnic. It’s also water resistant which is fantastic for family use. Monkey Mat is machine washable so even if you do get it dirty it’s not the end of the world.

Want to go to the beach but hate the wind blowing your blanket around? Well, Monkey Mat has weighted corners and loops for stakes. This is one of my favorite features of the product. You would think that the weighted sides would make it bulky but it’s still compact. It folds small and with into a convenient carrying pouch. Just toss it in a bag or clip to a stroller. Perfect! The middle even has a cool place to clip toys or keys. Great feature for travel with a baby!

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