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In this Pinterest-driven world, if you wait until you can create the perfect moment, a distinctive date, or memorable party, you might miss out on some fantastic opportunities. In fact, instead of trying to pick the ideal time and location, I opt for spontaneity as much as possible when it comes to planning activities with my husband because I don’t know when the opportunity will present itself again. I’d rather have a thousand little moments in his company than a few overly crafted events.
That’s why when the sun unexpectedly gave us an afternoon drenched in its warm glow last week, I threw together a quick picnic for two and invited my husband to watch the sunset with me. The location was our deck, the sun umbrella for privacy from the neighbors, the food and tablecloth from our cupboard, and the pillows from our couch. Nothing fancy, no money spent, and two hours of chatting, snacking, and sharing of our day and thoughts for our future.
I can be spontaneous because I’ve stocked my cupboards with healthy snacks we both love so when serendipity gives us some time to connect, I have the perfect impromptu picnic supplies on hand and ready to enjoy.
Impromptu Picnic for Two: Making Thousands of Moments Together
I filled our picnic basket with fruits, nuts, and more. Here’s what was on the menu:
CVS Gold Emblem Greek Yogurt Covered Pretzels
A lightly sweet Greek Yogurt coating on a salted pretzel. A nice combination of flavors with 190 calories per serving (14 pretzels)
CVS Gold Emblem Veggie Chips
These are crispy, salty, and addicting! They’re my favorite chip! Three flavors are combined into one fabulous bag. Potato, tomato, and spinach flavors. A 1oz serving has 130 calories.
Gold Emblem Dried Tart Cherries
Great right from the bag for snacking, but they’re also a delicious addition to my daily oatmeal. They’re also tasty in white chocolate chip cookies – yum! Note that these should be refrigerated after opening.
CVS Gold Emblem Abound Mango & Strawberry Fruit & Veggie Bars
There are 2.5 servings of fruit and veggies in each bar. They are high in sugar, but it’s natural sugar, so I account for it in my meal plan and enjoy these as a dessert.
Barbecue Flavored Pistachios
My husband loves this sweet and savory snack. A 1/2 cup has 150 calories and only 3 grams of sugar. I passed on them because of some ingredients I’ve chosen not to eat. I’d love to see them eliminate the silicon dioxide and find an alternative for Natural Smoke Flavor in the future.
Gold Emblem Cranberry and Almond Nut Bar &
Gold Emblem Abound Almond & Coconut Nut Bar
These are great tasting bars! The Almond & Coconut has 200 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 9 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein! The Cranberry & Almond bar comes in at 190 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.
The CVS Gold Emblem line contains snacks, candy, beverage and grocery items. This wide-range of delicious edibles all have one thing in common – a money back guarantee that you’ll love them! Plus they’re made without artificial flavors and preservatives.
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There is nothing quite like a nice picnic I totally fancy going on one now and love these ideas for snacks! x
I just wanna say your photos look like they are popping out the screen. I wish they could because I want to sample these now great shots!
What a perfect place to eat natural snacks…in nature! I love getting out away from everything and spending some time just enjoying nature and good food.
I’m such a fan of snacking. This is a perfect date idea for my husband and I. I’m going to have to stock up on snacks!
My older sister has always said, nobody is pinterest perfect and the world just doesn’t flow that way. Take every chance you can get. These snack look great!
I’m at CVS at least once a week. I’ve grabbed Emblem products from time to time especially if they were on sale!
Now that’s my kind of picnic! The snacks at CVS are so tasty and kind of unique!
These look like snacks my family would love. I will have to pick some up to try this weekend.
I didn’t know CVS had such a great snack line until last year. Now I swing by and pick up stuff there all of the time!
These are looks like a good snack. I wouldn’t mind having these for our every midnight snacks.
These look like delicious and heathy snacks. What a great idea for a picnic or even for a lunch box.
I’ve not seen this product line, but I’ll check it out next time I’m at CVS. I’ve never had a pistachio. Maybe it’s time I did.
That really does look like your put together a great picnic. CVS has a lot of great snack choices/
I have not tried the snacks at CVS yet. But after seeing your post I am going to go check them out. Thank you for sharing!
These look like some amazing snacks for a picnic. All perfect for what I’d want anyways. I will have to see if I can find any here… we don’t have a CVS in canada!
I’m looking for natural snacks – it takes away any guilt when I over eat. Haha! These look so yummy, going to add it to my grocery list!
I think a picnic for two using snack foods is a great idea! That way, you don’t need plates or utensils. It’s so much less work like that.
I always pick up snacks when I stop by CVS. They have so many tasty options.
These look like yummy snacks my family would love! I will have to pick up a selection of CVS snacks for our road trip this weekend.
These look like fantastic snacks to bring on a picnic! I love CVS and will be picking up some of these for a picnic soon!