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Have I mentioned-more than once each post-how much I am enjoying our new patio remodel? We’ve been making progress left and right, which means lots of entertaining! When I asked the kids what item they most wanted for our patio they surprised me by all readily agreeing to a fire pit! “We can make S’mores!” they said. As soon as I brought the fire pit home my son assembled it and discussed with his sister and friends the best date to have a S’mores bar. Their choice? Immediately. I asked them, “Are you sure you want to build a fire and make S’mores when it is 97 degrees?” Their answer was a resounding, “Yes.” Since we were having friends over for a cookout, I ran to Walmart to pick up some supplies and grab the “absolutely necessary items” for a S’mores bar. While browsing on the candy aisle, I saw something new; Juicy Fruit Bubble Gum and Juicy Fruit Fruity Chews Bottles. I’m a big gum chewer so I added those to my cart to place on our S’mores bar. Who doesn’t like to chew gum after eating S’mores, right?
I had been to a S’mores bar in Florida and was introduced to all kinds of new options for S’mores. Instead of only having plain chocolate bars, they had added peanut butter cups and vanilla wafers. “You wouldn’t believe how good they are,” I was told. They were right! I was so inspired I added even more choices to my bar; peanut butter cups, milk chocolate and caramel bars, plain chocolate bars and cookies and cream bars.
I added a variety of options for the crackers as well. Instead of only having plain graham crackers, I also purchased chocolate graham crackers and vanilla wafers. I had planned on buying a box of gluten free graham crackers for my daughter, but they were unavailable. Instead, I went with gluten free chocolate chip cookies.
As for the marshmallows, did you know they make them in S’mores size now? How cool is that? I arranged the candies into jars, placed wooden bamboo skewers into a small metal bucket and added the marshmallows and crackers onto trays. Once these were set up, it was simple to add chalkboard signs with the names of the items into small plastic pails. My chewing gum was added for to the display as a finishing touch. I received lots of compliments that it looked too pretty to eat, but I didn’t notice this stopping anyone! It didn’t seem to faze the kids (or adults) that most of the chocolate melted in the heat before it was added to the S’mores!
What is your favorite summer activity with your family?
Oh gosh! I’m not a huge fan of smores but if I was, I would probably love to try this! Sugar delight!
We love smores. But I think my kids like roasting them better than eating them.
We love S’mores in the backyard too! We love our firepit! Great photos! I used to love Juicy Fruit!
Clever! Love the setup. This would be a fun activity for a birthday party or backyard BBQ, too!
Wonderful ideas you have there! and they are so much fun. I love S’mores
Juicy Fruit bubble gum!? I had no idea there was such a thing. I bet it is delicious. I love your S’more bar idea. Looks like a fun way to make a delicious treat!
what a fun time– and I love the set up of your S’mores bar!
What a great idea and I know the kids would enjoy doing this. I haven’t had a stick of juicy fruit in like forever!
What fun! We LOVE smores here- and eat them, often!
those s’more look fantastic and our favorite summer activity is bbqing,
I don’t allow my boys to chew gum in my home. But, my mom does so I will share this with her.
We did a s’mores bar for my son’s last birthday! Some of the guests weren’t that into it, but most really loved it. You sure can get creative with a s’more!
What a cute idea. I can’t wait to make s’mores with my boys.
This sounds like so much fun to make! Going to have to suggest it to my neighbors for our nights at the fire pit!
I cannot even think back to when is the last time I had Juicy Fruit!! I used to love it!
You know, we have never done s’mores with the kids… and I am sad about that… I would love to do it with them and need to, now that I have thought about it… HA!
This is a really fun idea! I love giving people lots of options.
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Looks like a fun gathering. I love Juicy Fruit, I remember chewing this when I was a kid.
What a fun idea…especially right now when it’s so hot! Oh, and I love me some Juicy Fruit…looking forward to trying that new bubble gum variety! #client
That is neat. Love the different twist you put on them.
love s’mores. and how cute is this set up.
I love a good s’mores bar! You picked great stuff for yours. It looks super yummy!
Juicy Fruit gum has been a favorite since I was a kid. It is so good.
I love this idea. I was actually going to have some friends over for a fire this weekend, so I will have to try it.
OMG! That is too cute. I love DIY smore’s idea. Need to do this coming this Fall.