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Picnic season makes its long awaited debut this weekend, and we're giddy to get the wholesome fun underway. It doesn't need to be fancy; a few sandwiches and some fresh fruit will do.

Paramount to the occasion is the picnic basket. We spotted this one in grass-green steel wire (Crate and Barrel, $19.95), perfectly sized to fit a blanket, beverage and bucolic summertime feast. It's sweet enough for use as a farmers' market tote and sturdy enough to double as a dinnerware carry-all.

Outfit your outdoor fete with even more marked-down picnic must-haves after the jump.

Don't forget Fido: Just anchor the Cider Mill Easy Turn Tie-Out Stake ($8.49) into the ground, attach a leash and let your pooch run (almost) free. Pick it up at Petco and use these printable in-store coupons to get $5 off purchases of $25 or more, and $10 off purchases of $50 or more. (Valid until June 14.)

Our favorite summer shoe has to be these breezy "ADDISONN" huaraches by Steve Madden ($69.95). These woven Mexican sandals are bohemian but still formal enough to wear to work. Get 10 percent off all orders of $85 or more at SteveMadden.com with coupon code SHOPIT10S.

Have a (bowling) ball on the lawn! Target's lightweight Island Bowling Set ($16.99) features playful pineapple pins and two coconuts to knock 'em over with. We suggest extending the theme with frosty rum-spiked piña coladas to really get the party poppin'.

Get prepped and out of the house posthaste with Stila's multitasking convertible color compact ($25). Just apply the sheer tint to lips and cheeks for a rosy glow. Even better, get 40 percent off all Stila purchases + free shipping when you use coupon code STILAPRO. Hurry! Deal ends June 17.