
While many people prefer to use their outdoor fireplaces and fire pits during the Spring and Summer, some of us like to use these backyard patio items during the chillier months of Fall and Winter.
Fun and functional decor pieces, outdoor fire receptacles are not cheap. Therefore, it only makes sense to use it as much as possible to get the most for our money.
This article will offer several ways you can not only get your money’s worth from your outdoor fireplace but make some great family memories too.
Have A Family Dinner At The Fire Pit
Not the healthiest of dinners, it can be a special treat for the kids and a night off for you of cooking and cleaning up the kitchen. Bundle up in warm clothes and head outside to enjoy an evening meal by the crackling fire.
Squeeze A Weekly S’mores Night Into The Schedule
After dinner, troop outside with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate to enjoy a yummy dessert with all your loved ones. Experiment with different flavors of marshmallows and have a contest to see who can make the most delicious or tallest treat.
Have A Backyard Camping Trip
Set up the tent, use the grill to make your dinner and then fire up the pit or outdoor fireplace to gather around for ghost stories and sing along.
Steal A Few Romantic Minutes Away With Your Partner
You will feel reconnected and relaxed by sharing this special time away from the kids and the household chores.
Bring along a baby monitor if you have little ones that frequently wake up during the night, or you will just feel more at ease knowing you can hear any activity inside your child’s room.
Host A Fall Gathering For Family And Friends
Provide chairs, extra blankets, and a place to put down drinks and appetizers. Invite those guests who enjoy playing an instrument and singing to get everyone involved in singing along to classic songs and new hits.
End Halloween Night Festivities With A Roaring Fire
It is a fun and festive way to cap off the evening and will make the holiday that much more enjoyable.