It's summer -- which should be a great time for being outdoors, having picnics, etc. -- but if you happen to live in a part of the country where temperatures normally top 100 degrees in July and August, there's no way you'll have a good time if you try and host a picnic.

Unless you do it at night, that is.

Normally, this might be an issue -- namely because it helps to see your food when you're trying to eat it -- but thanks to this luminescent little blanket, all your problems are solved. Using LED lights, the blanket can illuminate a large surface, so there's no need to bring flashlights, lamps, or any other bulky camping gear to year next romantic, night-time picnic. Plus, it's water resistant, and has a hard center to prevent spillage.

But the best part, is that you don't have to buy it -- you can make your own. Your friends at instrucables.com have posted the directions here. Have fun!