
Although the
Bushel and Peck Baby Chalkboard Placemat ($9) is described as "a great item to bring to a restaurant to keep your child occupied while you wait for your food," I don't think it needs to be reserved for children. Doodling never goes out of style. And, it might even come in handy for taking notes during lunch conferences, or you could sketch silverware on there for a trompe l'œil effect.

Since the grass is green, the weather warm, and I recently broke out my bikini, Spring picnics in the park are constantly on my mind these days. PartySugar has me covered with
a delicious Spring picnic menu to fill my belly between rounds of Frisbee and catch, and I came across
a wonderful DIY for cheerful placemats to go along with her all-American
apple pie bar and
fried chicken recipes. The no-sew DIY is just too cute to resist, and easy as apple pie bars, so I had to share.