Tired of just plain ol’ s’mores at your campfire (I know, I know. No one can ever really be tired of s’mores!)? If you’re looking for some ideas to liven up the campfire, you’ll love our list of 25 mouth-watering campfire desserts! 

1. Foil Packet Apple Pie– Make this American classic a campfire classic with Love from the Oven‘s apple pie!

2. Skillet Hot Fudge Pudding Cake– Omg, this picture has me drooling! Find it at Biscuits and Burlap.

3. Campfire Cinnamon Rolls– I can’t wait to watch these babies grow with Dessert Now, Dinner Later‘s recipe!

4. 7 Layer Brownies– That’s right. 7. Layers. Check it out at Pulling Curls!

5. Sugar Cone S’mores– This treat from Adventures of Mel is sure to be a hit with the kids!

6. Campfire Eclairs– Who says camping can’t be fancy? Try this fancy camping dessert from This Grandma is Fun.

7. Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler– Easy and delicious! Find it at Well Plated. 

8. Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie– Oh man, I can already taste this cookie from Julie’s Eats & Treats!

9. Reverse S’mores Bites– We love this original take on s’mores from Clean and Scentsible.

10. Cherry Hand Pies– You’ll love these quick and easy pies from The Kitchen Magpie!

11. Toasted Marshmallow Strawberries– Strawberries are good in just about anything, especially toasted marshmallow! Find this yummy recipe at Good Cook.

12. Banana Boats– If you want to feel a little bit healthier, you’ll love these banana boats from Fresh Off the Grid.

13. S’mores Nachos– S’mores nachos from Let’s Camp S’more are perfect for an appetizer or dessert!

14. Apple Cinnamon Skillet Blondie– This blondie from Life, Love and Sugar is the dessert of my dreams. Yum!

15. Dutch Oven Raspberry Cake– REI‘s raspberry cake will make camping feel like glamping!

16. Monkey Bread– Sticky, sweet, and ooey-gooey, Say Not Sweet Anne‘s monkey bread is a campfire favorite!

17. Strawberry Cheesecake Pudgy Pie– It’s title is “pudgy.” Need we say more? Get this dessert at The Frugal Girls.

18. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts– Who knew donuts were so easy? Try this recipe out at Oma Darling.

19. Pound Cake and Berry Campfire Skillet Dessert– This recipe from Taste and Tell is making my mouth water.

20. Skillet S’more Brownies– I could eat this whole brownie in one sitting. Check it out at Satori Design for Living.

21. Campfire Churros– Liz on Call‘s churros are nice and toasty for a cool camping night.

22. Peach Dump Cake– You know it’s easy if it says “dump” in it, like this delicious cake from Dutch Oven Daddy.

23. Roasted Caramel Apple– If you’re looking for something nice and simple, you’ll love Violet’s Silver Lining‘s caramel apple treat!

24. Sopapilla Cheesecake– I can’t wait to get my hands on these sopapillas from Making Memories with Your Kids!

25. Chocolate Lava Cake– Warm everyone up with this tasty cake from Happily Home Grown.

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Is it just me, or is staying inside all day long mind numbingly boring? If you’re feeling my pain, I’m sure your kids are feeling it even more! If you’re looking for something to keep them engaged while soaking up some vitamin D, we’re here to help you with 25 ideas to get your kids outside. 

1. Pouring Station– This activity from Busy Toddler will keep your little ones busy for hours!

2. Coffee Can Ice Cream– If you love a little dessert after burning lots of calories, than this activity from Living Well Mom is perfect for you!

3. Play Garden– Dirt and childhood go hand in hand, especially with The Imagination Tree‘s beautiful play garden!

4. Puffy Sidewalk Paint– Upgrade from regular old sidewalk chalk to Midget Momma‘s puffy sidewalk paint!

5. Old School Outside Games– Need something low maintenance? Check out Living in Happy Place‘s outside games that require little to no extra equipment or planning!

6. Nature Color Wheel– Show off all the beautiful colors found in nature with Mother Natured ‘s color wheel scavenger hunt!

7. Dinosaur Ice Excavation– If you need something fun that will take up a long time, you have to try Parenting Chaos‘s dinosaur excavation!

8. Water Pistol Painting– Water guns are not only great for water fights, but also artistic expression, like in this activity from Messy Little Monster.

9. Spring Sun Catchers– These sun catchers from I Can Teach My Child are simple, yet beautiful.

10. Rainbow Clean Mud– You read that right. Clean. Mud. It’s like a miracle from above! Find the recipe from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails!

11. Tin Can Bowling– For those of you with a serious aversion to wearing borrowed, dirty shoes at the bowling alley (me!), you’ll love A Girl and A Glue Gun‘s tin can version of bowling!

12. Human Ring Toss Game– Kids will love this fun twist on the classic backyard game from Kid Friendly Things To Do!

13. DIY Bean Pole Teepee– Can you imagine the memories you’re little ones will make in this bean pole teepee from Artful Parent?

14. Bubble Snake Maker– With just a few simple materials, you can make these fun bubble snakes from Mum in the Mad House.

15. Sidewalk Chalk Board Game– Liven up the sidewalk with Views from a Step Stool‘s fun game!

16. Garden Sensory Bin-Help your children experience the joys of gardening with this sensory bin from Mess for Less.

17. Water Table Paint and Print– Put that water table to use with No Time for Flash Cards‘s fun activity.

18. Obstacle Course– If you’re looking for something to expend some of that extra energy, you’ll love this obstacle course idea from Playing and Learning Begins at Home!

19. Backyard Bug Hunt– What kid doesn’t love bugs? Find this fun scavenger hunt at The Littles and Me.

20. Nature Tree– Make a beautiful picture with all the treasures you find in nature! Check it out at Raising Hooks.

21. Tic Tac Toe Painted Rocks– Take tic tac toe outside with Run Wild My Child‘s tic tac toe rocks!

22. Garden Xylophone– Music and nature- a perfect combination! Try it out at The Moments At Home!

23. Backyard Mud Cafe– Make your child’s dreams come true with this mud cafe from The Crafting Chicks.

24. Monster Footprint Hop– This game from Raising Dragons is perfect for fun memories and burning a little energy.

25. Pinecone Mobiles– Is it just me, or do kids love collecting pinecones? Put them to use with Happy Hooligans‘s pinecone mobile!

We hope our list of 25 ideas to get your kids outside will help make this difficult time a little easier. Stay happy and stay healthy! 

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In fact, s’mores have become such a favorite that this flavor combo has become popular away from the campfire, as well.  In the last couple of years, we’ve seen s’mores come into their own with dessert and breakfast variations that are downright gourmet!  Today, we’ve rounded up a few of those variations from around the web to share with you.  A few!  Who are we kidding?  You could eat s’mores everyday for a MONTH if you wanted to!  Click on the links and pictures below to go to the blogs where we found these yummy 33 S’mores Inspired Recipes.

S’mores Lasagna from Beyond Frosting

S’mores Donuts from Buns in My Oven

Smore’s Pot De Creme from Bakin’ Bit

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fluff Chocolate Dipped Frozen S’mores from The First Year Blog

S’mores Stuffed Pizzokies from Handle the Heat

S’moreos from Cakespy

S’mores Cupcakes from Homemade by Holman

Deep Fried S’mores from Sugarhero!

S’mores Popcorn from Nest of Posies

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores from Crazy for Crust

S’mores Truffles from High Heels & Grills

Flaky S’mores Pizza Triangles from I Wash You Dry

S’more Cheesecakes from Shugary Sweets

Scone S’mores from Baked Perfection

S’more Milkshake from Bombshell Bling

Panini S’mores from Bitter Sweet

S’mores Ice Cream from Spache the Spatula

Banana S’mores Protein Pancakes from Kiss My Broccoli

S’mores Macaroons from Blahnik Baker

S’mores Creme Brulee from Sugar Plum

Triple Chocolate S’mores Bark from A Kitchen Addiction

S’mores Bars from Gimme Some Oven

S’more Stuffed French Toast from B’s in the Kitchen

S’mores Tart from The Boastful Baker

Campfire Cookies from Fahrenheit 350

S’mores on a Stick from Dip It In Chocolate

Mini Smore’s Pies from Lil’ Luna

S’mores Rice Krispy Treats from Glorious Treats

Indoor S’mores from Dessert for Two

S’more Nachos from Spice is Nice

Chocolate S’mores Pancakes from Chocolate and Carrots

S’mores Banana Bread from Made From Pinterest

Nutella Crepe S’mores from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Do these s’more recipes make you long for a crackling fire?  If you are heading out with the tent and sleeping bags anytime soon and need some great campfire recipes, try some of our favorites:

Campfire Eclairs  |  Onion Bombs  |  Campfire Banana Boats

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