No matter what season it may be, it’s always nice to sit by a cozy firepit in the evening. In the winter, it allows you to spend time outside without feeling uncomfortably cold, and in the warmer months, a firepit provides a beautiful place to gather around with loved ones.
There are many great ways to enjoy firepits, so if you’re struggling to come up with ideas to use your own firepit, let us help you out. Here are five different ways you can enjoy firepits:
- Cooking – This is the obvious one, but when you have a roaring fire going, it would be a missed opportunity if you didn’t enjoy some good food. You can cook hot dogs over your firepit, make foil dinners, or roast marshmallows and enjoy some tasty s’mores with your kids.
- Scary Stories – If your family or friends like spooky stories, firepits are perfect for creating the right kind of atmosphere. The flickering firelight and shadows make it a fun and memorable experience for folks of all ages.
- Music – Singing or playing instruments around a firepit can be great fun for everyone involved. Music should be about bringing people together, and a firepit does exactly that in a cozy environment.
- Backyard Camping – If you want to go camping without traveling to an actual campsite, you can just set up a tent in your backyard, light your firepit, and have a very similar experience (while still enjoying the amenities of electricity and indoor plumbing).
- Movie Night – Do you love movies? You might enjoy setting up an outdoor movie night with a white sheet and projector, along with your firepit to keep everyone warm.