With the sand, the sunset and the sound of waves, the beach is the perfect location for a picnic. Have an easy time on your day off by making this no-mess beach picnic meal for two for just under $25!

Bagel Sandwich (Margaret Lenker/Neon Tommy)

Using bagels instead of regular bread will prevent sogging! Go ahead and take a walk on the sand. These sandwiches will stay fresh in the meantime.

What you’ll need:

• Two everything bagels - Package of 6: $2.29
• Cream cheese - $2.99
• Maple Turkey Breast - $4.99
• Alfalfa Sprouts - $0.50

What to do:

Spread cream cheese on both sides of an everything bagel. Layer the turkey and sprouts. Voila! 

Coconut and Oatmeal Drop-Cookies (Margaret Lenker/Neon Tommy)

These cookies won’t melt in the sun, and the coconut adds a nice kick! Most of these ingredients should be basics in your kitchen - like flour, sugar and butter - which makes these cookies even easier to bake.

What you might not have in your kitchen:

• Package of coconut - $2.99
• Old Fashioned Oats - $2.48

What to do:

Follow this recipe from the Food Network. Cut it in half to save money, time and calories!

(Margaret Lenker/Neon Tommy)

What to do:

Pre-cut the melon into pie-sized pieces before leaving for the beach so they will travel easily and you don't have to worry about a sandy knife.

Total cost of picnic: $19.23 + tax

Remember to wrap everything in foil for an even easier and no clean-up picnic!

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