Every winter my family looks for new ways to avoid cabin fever. We prefer to make fun at home to save money and avoid germs. One cold night a few months ago we decided to set up dinner picnic-style by the fireplace. My daughters, husband, and I enjoy fireside picnics so much we make them a weekly tradition. If you’re looking for a way to beat cabin fever this winter, here is how to have a Fireside Picnic.
Gather Your Fireside Picnic Supplies
While I am in charge of dinner, my husband takes care of the fire. We use store-bought kindling to start the fire and feed it logs throughout the evening.
Every picnic needs a blanket or comfy place to sit – especially when you’re eating indoors. If we are eating something messy, like sushi or pizza, my daughters lay plastic placements down over the blanket. They always use drinking cups with a lid to avoid any spills too.
Sniffles and winter go hand in hand in our household. Not only do my youngest and I share year-round allergies, but at least one person in the family always seems to have a runny nose. We have Scotties Facial Tissues everywhere, but especially on hand during a fireside picnic.
Choose an easy meal to eat on the floor.
If you’re going to have a fireside picnic with kids, choose the least messy meal everyone can agree on. Some of our family’s mess-free dinners include sushi, homemade pizza, crockpot chili, or a charcuterie board.
If there is a mess during dinner, hopefully it’s only on your face! Scotties Facial Tissues are soft and safe to use for quick clean up. They have a wide selection of designs for every home making the boxes stylish without sticking out.
Set an Agenda
What are you going to do after you eat? Our family likes to play games, like Memory, or watch a movie together. Sometimes we turn on music and have a dance party or if it’s close to bedtime, we read a pile of books. Whatever we decide to do, our family time doesn’t end after the picnic.
HAVE FUN!
The final step in how to have a fireside picnic is to just relax and enjoy your family time together. Beat cabin fever (and hide from winter germs) by doing something fun indoors!
Thank you Scotties Facial Tissues for being a sponsor of this post. As always, my honest opinions are my own.
This is so cute. I love this idea and I love how soft to the touch Scottie’s Tissues are ???
the best ideas!! we’ve been stocked up on tissues this winter too 🙂
What a creative idea to beat the winter time blues. And those tissues are the best—I keep them in my classroom !
Awww what a cute idea! We don’t have a fire place so we’ll have to pretend lol! But I definitely want to do something like this soon! So fun!
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This is so cute!! Growing up, I always loved having indoor picnics and now as an adult, it’s a fun activity to do with the younger kids in the family. Love your tips!
Rachel
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You have an amazing family. This is the best idea ever. Love it.
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I love this idea and plan to share you thoughts! I agree, Scotty’s tissues are wonderful, in the box or looking at the box.
A sushi fireside picnic I love it!!
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This reminds me of my childhood, because in the winter, my dad would light a fire in our fireplace and we’d enjoy snacks and games while getting all snuggled and warm by the fire. It makes me feel so nostalgic seeing these photos!
What a cute and fun idea!! I would love to do something like this!!
Kileen
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What a fun post!! I love this idea and these photos are so adorable!
I don’t have a fireplace but now I wish I did because I love this idea! Such a beautiful family! 🙂 xoxo, Sarah
What a cute family! This sounds like such a fun activity that everyone would enjoy. Thanks for sharing! Xo
I’ll take those snacks and sushi, please! What a fun way to spend quality time with family 🙂
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I love the idea of mixing up the routine of dinner by turning it into a fun event, and a family game night sounds so fun!
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