Its not every day you just have to step outside your back door to do some outdoor fun right outside your back door. My OH was really keen to try out his new outdoor toy and so before bed the kids de-camped in their jammies and dressing gowns to see the new ‘Kelly Kettle’ in action.
The Kelly Kettle is a system whereby you can boil water in a safe and easy to use system which basically has a little fire in a bowl underneath and actually heats the water, it works pretty quickly once the fire gets going and it can also be used on a conventional stove.
It was a little bit of playing with fire thrown in, which lets face it all kids love, they all had a go at the fire-starter thing which they all think is a great little thing to play with!!…
But the most important part all together was the hot chocolate that was promised a the end.
It was all over and done with in about 20 minutes and then it was time to head inside and tuck the kids in the beds but they had that lovely smell about them as we were saying goodnight of woodsmoke. Which just gives you such a feeling of the outdoors it was really lovely. They felt like they had, had a mini adventure in the outdoors and they smelt like it too!
setting up the hot chocolate tray – a very important job!
Gorgeous pictures as usual Sarah. I love the idea of doing that, getting them outside in their jammies to make hot chocolate, they must have loved it. You’re right about that lovely woodsmoke smell too x
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What happy smiles. The photos say this was an outstanding success.
What a nifty little device. That would be perfect on a camping holiday, though from the looks on your children’s faces hot chocolate on the doorstep is perfect too! Thanks for linking up, I can see this one being used again.
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What a fantastic way to christen the kettle! Hot chocolate before bedtime, perfect 🙂 Lovely photos, as always xx
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I’ve always been fascinated by those kettles and hanker after one.
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It also justifies having a tumble dryer so that you can collect the lint for firestarting.
It’s a win-win, tea & dry clothes.
Love this, we will be getting one – I think it’s a must. I love eating and cooking outside, all the fun of camping without having to pack the car or go to the loo across a field in the middle of the night!
That’s so cool, I’ve never heard of a Kelly kettle before!
Clearly everyone had fun, most important :0).
Lovely photos. I love the look of your blog!
gosh this is fab!
Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. A great way to enjoy some outdoor time, certainly makes it all a bit more exciting!
Fascinating, never heard of that before. Would be great for camping 🙂
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Wow this looks fantastic, seems like you all had a great time too 🙂
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Sometimes the simple things at home can be the best of fun.
Same as Ruth – never heard of them but sounds ideal for camping. Am sure my lad has been learning how to make fire at cubs too – and he’d love to try that out too.
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I am loving seeing your posts each week showing you tackling the 50 things – I keep meaning to write a post about this bit keep running our of tie each week!
I love that you made a Camp fire in your garden and that you made hot chocolate , could we come next time please. X
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absolutely Jenny! consider yourself invited x
wow the kelly kettle looks fantastic, such a fab idea 🙂 everyone looks like they had a fab time x
Oooh I have always wanted to use a storm kettle, looks very practical and fun – which is a great combination – and yes Hot Chocolate duty is very important – well at least to me – hot choccy is the best thing to have when camping 🙂
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I’ve always wanted a Kelly kettle, I think it appeals to the caveman in me 🙂
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