Safety

We’ve added CVS as a OneTable Nourishment option — because what’s more hospitable than providing your guests with their own mask, wipes, or bottle of hand sanitizer? Pro-tip: buy in bulk and grab a few mini bottles to fill for your guests (they can keep refilling, too). Feelin’ adventurous? Add some essential oils to spice it up a bit — peppermint oil keeps the bees away, and lemongrass keeps mosquitoes at bay.

While we’re talking about mosquitos, get yourself a Citronella candle or two — protect yourself and they can double as your Shabbat candles. (Not feeling it? Try fire-safe tea lights plus all-natural, nice-smelling bug protector, or a portable mosquito repellent device that protects for hours and can be refilled.) If you’re doing dinner before the sun goes down and don’t want to burn — this Shalom Y’all hat is everything.

It wouldn’t be Summer 2020 without essential protective masks — check out these with designs like pomegranate, matzah, and bagel.

Seating
This durable, machine washable picnic blanket folds up for easy portability — make sure each guest brings their own! If you don’t have outdoor seating, these chairs are super affordable and portable, too. (Stage them six feet+ apart, and fully sanitize before and after use.) Or, you can make it silly with these everything bagel pool floaties — great for keeping yourself off wet grass. 

Food Storage + Serving
Single-use plate and flatware is a must during COVID-19 times  (CVS/Walgreens have tons of options) — but when possible, we’d recommend eco-friendly tableware like these compostable palm leaf bowls or these plates made from recycled plastic.

Keep your beverages cold in this affordable party tub, or if you’re all about that Friday night wine, check out this classy portable wine rack.

Food + Beverage

Social distancing was MADE for BYOB (and of course BYOSD — Bring Your Own Shabbat Dinner). Send out recipes to your guests so you can all cook up the same meal, or encourage guests to each bring their own favorites. Recommend that guests bring the beverages of their choice…beer or hard seltzer work great, as do these mini wine bottles. These summer flavors of sparkling water are always a good idea for those who want a non-alcoholic alternative.

Odds & Ends

I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing I try to avoid more than making multiple trips up/down the stairs with my groceries. This insulated (and personalized) picnic basket can help you carry all of the things in one go, and this hilarious gym bag makes a great tote for blankets + all the non-food stuff you’re bringing. 

An outdoor extension cord for all of your electricity needs, like if you wanted to have an outdoor movie screening with this projector that (has a 4.4 rating with over 16,000 reviews) you can connect to your phone! 

And for ambiance, solar lights are great to set the mood and only require some time in the sun to charge. Want something a little more interactive? This lil firepit is great for ambiance AND warmth.