These Genius Fire Pits Are the Key to Making Winter at Home Fun
Most years, it's easy enough to stave off the winter blues with a simple combination of comfort food and Christmas movies. If, by chance, that doesn't end up working, you might decide to throw in a hot toddy or two. And if all else fails, you can always resort to a more tech-savvy approach—say, investing in a light therapy lamp or a heated blanket.
The point is, generally, it's doable.
But in 2020, you might have to call in reinforcements. Despite your best efforts (and solo Elf viewing parties), you may not be able to tide yourself over for three whole months without some sort of a secret weapon.
Enter your new best friend, the outdoor fire pit.
These cozy, wood-burning or gas devices aren't just useful and fun; they're also often beautiful enough to act as "centerpieces" for your backyard or patio. What's more, they make it possible to host safe, socially distant, outdoor hangs with close friends and family without, you know, freezing.
There are tons of small-scale options available—like the KINGSO Outdoor Fire Pit, the Red Barrel Studio Propane Fire Pit, or REI's Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit. And a fire pit doesn't have to be a huge investment either: Plenty of models are offered for under $50, including the popular Mainstays 28-Inch Round Wood Burning Fire Pit.
Of course, if you've got the space and budget, you could go all-out and opt for something a little bolder, like a full-blown fire pit table. All the better to entice your kids to get out of their rooms and join the fun.
And get this, home cooks: There are also tons of fire pits out there that double as grills. The Thunderbolt Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit offers a cooking grid, for instance, and it's got over 900 5-star reviews. You'll be able to stay warm and offer your guests a delicious al fresco meal.
We haven't even talked about the s'mores possibilities, folks.
Winter blues, who?
