{"id":2287,"date":"2020-06-26T23:40:46","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T03:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2022-03-31T11:01:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T15:01:34","slug":"5-ideas-for-the-best-campfire-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/5-ideas-for-the-best-campfire-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ideas for the Best Campfire Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Glorious summer days are finally here, and the campfire is arguably one of the most quintessential activities of the season! In fact, I was brimming over with so much anticipation that I bought our fire pit back in December. And I’ll be darned if I become someone who owns but doesn’t utilize it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, to be fair, you don’t have to have the best campfire ever every single time. That can be a bit much and might deter you from the experience all together. Frequent but simple campfires are also great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But at least once in a while, it’s fun to take a few of the things from this list to make the experience extra special. Here are 5 ways to have an amazing time around the campfire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set the Scene.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This one’s a little tough for me since I feel like the best scene for a campfire is by a lake with a rocky shoreline surrounded by tall pines. But alas, I can’t create that particular scene in my current backyard, so I’ll just have to focus on what I can<\/em> do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest things is to add twinkly string lights. They make everything better. Also, lanterns, candles, all of the pretty lights. These diy paper bag luminaries<\/a> would be super fun to make with the kiddos to use later around the fire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to include comfy chairs and perhaps even some pillows and blankets for an extra cozy touch. Side tables are also essential for all the food goodies and other supplies! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tell (or Read) Stories.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know, I know…I talk about storytelling around a campfire A LOT. But that’s because it’s a classic activity that humankind has engaged in for basically forever. It would be a shame to let it become a lost art!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve read much of my stuff, you’ve probably seen these ideas before, but I’m going to share again anyway. These are some of my favorite experience-based storytelling prompts to get the conversation going:<\/p>\n\n\n\n