by With money tight, parents find themselves stretching every dollar; parents are wondering what to do with kids. Entertaining kids outside the home is expensive. Finding activities for the family is a challenge unless you have an unlimited budget. Most of us are not that fortunate. pochonmagique.com A simple outing at the bowling alley can set you back a hundred bucks or more by the time you pay for a few games, shoe rental, drinks and snacks. Taking the kids to see a movie is similar in cost. Do you find yourself wondering what to do with kids? The simple addition of a fire pit outside on the patio will open up new and exciting things to do at home with kids. For about the same amount of money that a single camping trip in the forest will cost, you can own a fire pit. This one-time investment will be spread out over many years and provide countless evenings of healthy family camaraderie.
Fire pits are readily available in many varieties and types. My preference is a wood burning fire pit because it brings the campfire home with all the wonderful benefits. Propane fire pits are also available, they have their advantages but they tend to be a bit pricier and you have the propane bottles to deal with. Either type will to the trick. Whether you choose a wood burning fire pit or a propane model, always monitor its use with children present and practice all appropriate safety precautions. Never leave a fire pit burning unattended.Most fire pits are shipped complete with no assembly required. Once yours arrives at the door, within minutes you’ll have your very own fire pit outside on the patio. The list of things to do at home with kids just got longer.
Most kids love to make campfire treats called s’mores. These wonderful little treats are believed to have been first created by campers around the turn of the 20th century. This was about the time that marshmallows were becoming popular and available commercially. Making S’mores is also a time honored tradition from the early days of scouting. The first official recipe was published in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook. They are made by roasting a marshmallow in the traditional way over the open flame. Once the marshmallow is roasted to your liking, simply sandwich it between two graham crackers and a square of chocolate bar. Always supervise children when making these treats. Roasted marshmallows are hot and caution needs to be used when handling them.
