New Fire Pit Update!

I told you on Friday about getting a new fire pit (original story here) ... well, here's a new Fire Pit update!  I bought the Solo fire pit and even though it was warm on Saturday, I tried it out while watching football on the back porch.

I stopped by Lowes and got a pack of firewood and found out quickly I need to buy local firewood in bulk. Make sure you get the best! This is the best firewood to buy.

I went through the $8 Lowes pack in about two hours! With that being said, I really like the Solo fire pit. It's smokeless and you're not running from the smoke all evening. That's a big plus for me. Even though I need to run!

By the way, did you know fire pits have some health benefits? Yep, according to Penn Medicine, fire pits promote mindfulness.

Mindfulness, the ability to be fully present with relaxed awareness and minimal distraction, is good for mental health. Gazing into a fire is a particularly effective way to practice mindfulness. It quiets your thoughts and engages your senses to help keep you in the moment.

There’s something mesmerizing about watching flames dance against an evening sky, listening to the soothing crackle of logs burning, inhaling the fragrance of woodsmoke, and feeling the warmth on your skin. Add the sweetness of homemade s’mores or the delicious saltiness of roasted hot dogs, and you’ve experienced a mindful activity with all five senses.

I have been looking at fire pits for a while and with this one being stainless steel, it should last for a long time. So there you have it.....my new Fire Pit Update! I hope you find some time soon to enjoy your backyard with a soothing fire.

See ya soon around the fire!