If there’s anything we’ve all learned this summer, it’s finding fun ways to spend time with our families. One of the most delicious ways that I’ve spent time with my family is by firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue or Bar-B-Que or BBQ. No matter how you spell it, it’s a fun, delicious way to have fun at home. I’ve found a few hacks that might help you up the ante on your barbecue game
1. Keep the Ugly Bottles in the Fridge Put condiments in a muffin tray and use popsicle sticks for labels.
2. Avoid a Sticky Grill Make sure your grill doesn’t have sticky grates by rubbing half an onion over it.
3. DIY Individual Ice Cream Cups Add individual scoops of ice cream to cupcake liners the night before and freeze. Simply serve at the party.
4. DIY S’mores Pot Use small terracotta pots, tin foil, and a little charcoal to make personal DIY s’mores roasters.
5. Use Natural Mosquito Repellent Use sage over a fire or on your grill (after cooking) as a natural mosquito repellent.
6. Create Ambiance Add fun lighting using your holiday lights.
7. Set up Various Yard Games Set up creative games like human ring toss, a three-legged race, or water balloon fights.
8. Keep Your Drinks Cold Freeze water balloons as ice to keep your beverages cold.
9. Make fun Mocktails/Cocktails Create a few mocktails that can be easily turned into cocktails.
10. Create a Giant Bubble Wand for Kids Use a kiddie pool and a hula hoop to create a giant bubble wand.
Whether you’re grilling over gas or fire, I hope that you enjoy your barbecue. If you have any tips, I would love to hear them. to summer!