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5 accessories you need to relax around a fire pit

By Lilee Williams

One of the newest trends in self-care is spending the night outdoors around a fire pit. The night air and the sound of a crackling fire can help you relax and step away from the stress of the day, and it can be an activity you can do on your own or with your entire family.

Once you have your fire pit, though, you need some accessories to make the setup just right to be comfortable and relax. These products will take care of the seating and also make it less stressful to get the fire going to begin a nice, relaxing night.

Besides the fire pit itself, the most important part of a comfortable setup is the seating. This adirondack chair is a great option for relaxing at the optimum angle for comfort. The tan wooden slat design is beautiful and it folds up for easy storage. Sitting back to watch the fire in style with this chair.
$140 from Amazon

Once you sit back, there’s no better way to relax than to put your feet up. This beautiful folding footstool matches the adirondack chair, and it’s at the perfect height for getting comfortable around the fire pit. This footstool is made from sustainable sources, and no assembly is required. Just unfold the legs and you are ready to relax.
$99 from Amazon

An evening around the fire pit can start out stressful if you don’t have the right tools to start the fire. That’s why we recommend this fire starter pack. The materials are water resistant and odorless and make it easier to get your fire going for a relaxing evening outdoors.
$16 from Amazon

A little extra lighting in the area around a fire pit setup can be helpful, so this set of outdoor candles might be a great addition. Adding bulbs might be too much and detract from the atmosphere, but these scented candles will just add to the ambience of a night around the fire pit.
$0 from Amazon

The final accessory for a relaxing night around the fire pit can add some fun for the entire family. These marshmallow roasting sticks are perfect for making sure the adults and the kids get a sweet treat cooked safely as everyone enjoys the night air and the sound of the crackling fire.
$0 from Amazon $18 from Walmart

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A night around a fire pit can be a full sensory experience, all designed to make you comfortable, relaxed and happy. This furniture setup will set the ambiance, and the tone will get off to the right start with a quality fire starter. Some extra candles can accentuate the scene and keep away the glare of modern technology to make it all about spending quality time in nature.

The sights, sounds, and the feel of the warmth of the fire against the night air will feel soothing to someone who has had a stressful week. And of course, if you bring the chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers, every can indulge their taste buds as well. This is self-care at its best, by getting out into nature and enjoying the simple pleasures in life.

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