BBQ Ideas That'll Impress Your Buddies Before The Summer Ends

As the ultimate BBQ enthusiast, I'm always looking for BBQ ideas that are different..and don’t cost a lot. You see, I’ve been to plenty of BBQs where all people do is roll out their rusty grill and circle a bunch of beat-to-death lawn chairs—expecting this to be the perfect “ambiance” for a great evening.

Gimme a break!

So I’ve devised several BBQ ideas that will spruce up your BBQ. The best part is that these BBQ ideas won’t break the bank and leave you knee-deep in debt.

So here they are:

• Go to the local Wal-Mart and pick up a good ol’ white checkered tablecloth. Listen: these tablecloths are universally associated with BBQs. Once you place them on your picnic tables, it’ll give a good’ ol BBQ feel to your outing. It may seem like a cheesy idea, but (trust me) this is one of my best BBQ ideas.

• Get some cheap, white twinkle lights and put them on fences, patio railings, and low-hanging tree branches. Here me out: I know that this isn’t Christmas. But this is one of my original BBQ ideas that really takes the cake. Imagine this: it’s getting later, you’re a little tipsy, and your friends are getting a little too “chatty" (a sure sign that a designated driver need to be recruited…pronto!). This is one of the best BBQ ideas that really lights up the evening and provides a great atmosphere.
  

• Hang red and white crepe paper around tree branches to add a little “color” to the evening. If there is a thunderstorm or a lot of wind that evening, this isn’t one of the best BBQ ideas. But on a clear evening, this really livens the mood…especially since it mixes well with the lights and tablecloth.

• Set up a tent or canopy. Of all of my BBQ ideas, this is the best. Our kids set up a tent one evening because they were going to have a sleepover. Well, they forgot to take the tent down by the time guests arrived for the Saturday night BBQ. At first it was a hindrance, but this original BBQ idea really have a summer “camping” feel to the evening. Highly recommended!!
  

Here’s the deal: The summer is getting closer and closer to ending. The school buses are going to be revving up for another year of carrying spitball-throwing kids...and college students everywhere are saying “Goodbye” to their parents for another semester.

So, why not have a good ol’ BBQ bash before the summer ends and the pools shut down? These BBQ ideas will make sure your evening has more flair than the “same ol’ same ol” that everyone else does.

I’ll post more killer BBQ ideas in couple days, So stay tuned!!!