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    Home » Backyard Grilling for Kids with Step2 [Plus, a Giveaway!]

    July 8, 2019 By Amber 44 Comments

    Backyard Grilling for Kids with Step2 [Plus, a Giveaway!]

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    Each year when summer hits in Minnesota, we begin spending as many daylight hours outdoors as we can. We only have a few months of optimal weather (at least when you love the heat like I do!) so we take advantage of it! Our garage is filled with fun outdoor Step2 toys and this year we added one that I know will be a hit for years to come. I've partnered with Step2 to share their adorable new Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill with you, as well as your chance to WIN one for your own backyard!

    backyard grilling step2

    Step2 Outdoor Toys

    We truly love spending time outdoors in the summer in Minnesota. The mornings can be cool but it usually gets up in the 80's or higher during peak summer months. For me, these temps are absolutely perfect for outdoor play. My favorite kind of toys for these days are the open-ended ones that encourage our kids to cooperate and play together. Step2 is, hands-down, our favorite brand for open-ended play! This year, they hit it out of the park with their brand new Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill.

    backyard grilling step2

    Step2 Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill

    Both of our kids love watching my husband grill. We usually cook and eat outside at least twice a week in the summer, whether it's brats, steaks, or chicken kabobs! I was serious when I said we take advantage of the three months of nice weather we get here. At ages six and three, the kids are definitely too young to help with the grill and we make sure they stay far away when dad's cooking. I knew they'd love to play with a toy grill though, and even I'm amazed by the hours of entertainment they've gotten out of it so far!

    backyard grilling step2

    Details on the Step2 Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill

    As with all Step2 products, the level of detail put into the Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill are just fantastic. Not only does it come with a variety of accessories, it has detailed stickers to emulate a real grill. I think my favorites are the play propane tank and working knobs. Our kids love the pretend food and oven mitt! They've been working on their small motor coordination while using the play tongs to add steaks and corn to the grill.

    backyard grilling step2

    I appreciate that Step2 toys always encourage open-ended play and allow enough space for more than one child to play at a time. Typically one of our kids will grill the food while the other gets to eat it. They frequently switch this up and it's so fun to see them playing together and encouraging each other.

    15 Piece Accessory Set

    backyard grilling step2

    The 15-piece accessory kit that comes with this grill includes the following:

    • 2 steaks
    • 2 ears of corn
    • Pair of tongs
    • Oven Mitt
    • Saucepan
    • Two plates
    • 2 knives
    • 2 forks
    • 1 bottle of steak sauce
    • Removable tray

    backyard grilling step2

    How cute are the details on this little steak and steak sauce bottle?! I'm always amazed at the level of detail in Step2 products. All of the accessories can be stored in the space under the main burners. Plus, the grill has two wheels for easy transport!

    backyard grilling step2

    The Best Feature!

    I wanted to save the best feature for last because I think it's an amazing addition to this Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill. Here it is: the grill ACTUALLY sizzles and smokes! Of course Step2 made this feature child-safe, so the steam you see coming out from between the steaks is cool water vapor. You simply use the little plastic dropper to fill a compartment and then turn the middle knob to hear sizzling sounds and to watch the 'steam' rise! Our kids cannot get enough of this feature and are constantly turning that knob. This does require 3 AA batteries and is the best added bonus to this super fun grill.

    https://www.step2.com/p/sizzle-smoke-barbeque-grill/

    WIN THIS ADORABLE GRILL!

    In a couple weeks we'll be celebrating our town's heritage days and we'll have lots of friends visiting with young kids. I know this grill is going to be a huge hit with all of them!

    • Buy it: You can purchase this adorable Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill from the Step2 website.
    • Win it: One lucky reader will take home a Step2 Sizzle & Smoke Barbeque Grill of their own! Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below.

    step2 grill giveaway

    Open to the US only, ages 18 and up.  Ends 07/22/19 at 11:59 PM EST.
    Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below.  Good luck!

    Entry-Form

    Disclosures: I am a member of the Step2 Ambassadorship Program. As part of the program, I received this grill in exchange for my review and opinion. As always, all opinions are my own. One winner will be randomly selected using the Giveaway Tools random selector. Winner will be notified via email. Once notified, the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Google. Viva Veltoro is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Void where prohibited.

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    Comments

    1. Bernardina Sims says

      July 08, 2019 at 7:28 am

      The bbq is so cute! My kids would love it.

      Reply
    2. Kathleen zolondek says

      July 08, 2019 at 7:38 am

      The girls would have a great time with this BBQ set! Especially with the cobs of corn. That is their favorite outdoor food to have.

      Reply
    3. Natalie says

      July 08, 2019 at 8:30 am

      My niece loves to pretend play and would LOVE this grill!

      Reply
    4. Nancy says

      July 08, 2019 at 8:52 am

      I love the detailed and realistic accessories that come with this Step 2 toy BBQ grill!

      Reply
    5. Sheryl Holden says

      July 08, 2019 at 10:47 am

      How fun this would be for outdoor play.

      Reply
    6. Christina Hawkins says

      July 08, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      How cool is this! My daughter would love it ?

      Reply
    7. Miranda says

      July 08, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      This grill is so cool. I love the steam feature!

      Reply
    8. Mia E. says

      July 08, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      This grill has so many fun accessories that help make it so enjoyable for kids. They could really be backyard grillers too.

      Reply
    9. Deborah D says

      July 08, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      My nephews and nieces would love this grill.

      Reply
    10. Dawn Monzu says

      July 08, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      My granddaughter would absolutely love this grill! Especially the smoking and sizzling that it does. Heck, I'd like to play with it! I've always loved Step 2 toys because they're sturdy and last! My kids played with them when they were little.

      Reply
    11. Heather K. Hollands says

      July 08, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      This is the most awesome toy ever. My grandson would love to grill alongside his daddy.

      Reply
    12. Amanda Beach says

      July 11, 2019 at 8:30 am

      My younger kids would love this. Thanks for chance to win.

      Reply
    13. Victoria Barbour says

      July 12, 2019 at 9:04 am

      I love Step 2 products! This grill is adorable and would be perfect for my son. I love that it smokes and sizzles! Pretend play is the best.

      Reply
    14. Dana Rodriguez says

      July 12, 2019 at 9:28 am

      Our little grandson would love this so he could grill like grandpa. They have the cutest toys!

      Reply
    15. Melissa Linfield says

      July 14, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      I have a couple boys that would love this.

      Reply
    16. gloria patterson says

      July 15, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      My great niece would love this, she watches ever time some body in the family is grilling. It would be fun for her to have her own.

      Reply
    17. Jeanna says

      July 15, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      This is adorable! Step2 is always improving their products! The steaks are the cutest!

      Reply
    18. Denise Low says

      July 15, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      My granddaughter would love this . She love to pretend she is cooking for us.

      Reply
    19. Terry Ortman says

      July 19, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      I would love to have this, I always go to my friends for grillouts and would love to have my own

      Reply
    20. Lauryn R says

      July 21, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      I love Step 2, they make the coolest things for kids! This grill set is so perfect for summertime. 🙂 My little ones love helping me cook and would absolutely love having their very own grill to pretend on.

      Reply
    21. Kathy Haury says

      July 21, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      This would be great to put in the back yard for my grand kids

      Reply
    22. Will says

      July 21, 2019 at 9:48 pm

      Cool. If only you could eat the bbq too.

      Reply
    23. Alexis T says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:32 am

      My grands would adore this! So realistic!

      Reply
    24. Robin Abrams says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:37 am

      We grill out almost daily in the Summer. My grand kids would love this to grill along with us. This looks so fun and something they would totally love

      Reply
    25. Catherine B Gipson says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:37 am

      I have 3 grandchildren that all have birthdays close together, they loved to cook,

      Reply
    26. Kayla Norris says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:40 am

      This is adorable.
      Love that it has hooks and the mitts.

      Reply
    27. Amanda Assencoa says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:43 am

      This is so cute! My son would love this

      Reply
    28. Melissa L says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:48 am

      I love summertime! We spend many hours playing together outside!

      Reply
    29. Bernice Kennedy says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:58 am

      Love this grill. Thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    30. Sonia s says

      July 22, 2019 at 9:12 am

      This is so cute! My daughter would loves this she loves to pretend cook.

      Reply
    31. Tina says

      July 22, 2019 at 9:21 am

      the kids would love "help" grilling dinner

      Reply
    32. Saydi A. says

      July 22, 2019 at 9:49 am

      This looks so fun! My kids would love to have a backyard grilling set to play with.

      Reply
    33. Maureen. Blatz says

      July 22, 2019 at 9:57 am

      This is so cute my grandson would love it

      Reply
    34. Samantha Brown says

      July 22, 2019 at 10:38 am

      My twins would flip over this!! Step 2 has the best products hands down!

      Reply
    35. Laura W. says

      July 22, 2019 at 10:55 am

      So much fun, and all the accessories it comes with are super cute. Definitely looks like a big hit with kids!

      Reply
    36. Stacey dery says

      July 22, 2019 at 11:21 am

      My son wouldlove this.

      Reply
    37. Renee Farnsworth says

      July 22, 2019 at 11:41 am

      This looks like it would be so much fun for the kids and super cute features!

      Reply
    38. Denise Weatherly says

      July 22, 2019 at 11:51 am

      My grandchildren would enjoy this.

      Reply
    39. Jennifer Short says

      July 22, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      We really enjoy the warm weather and grilling out with the family. It makes the best family time and memories....my husband Shane Short is the best grill master. Lol

      Reply
    40. Jaky Bonilla says

      July 22, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      I would love to win this for my children.they love to play ???..

      Reply
    41. Chasta howes says

      July 22, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Such a fun toy for little ones to play with. My son would love to pretend grill.

      Reply
    42. Daniel Scott says

      July 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      This is so cute and the kids would love hanging out dad while he grills. This prize is perfect for these long summer days.

      Reply
    43. Angela C. says

      July 22, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      My granddaughter would love to "help" her PawPaw grill! She is always wanting to help him. This would be great for any kids that love to play outside!

      Reply
    44. Jo-Ann Brightman says

      July 22, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      This is a great griller. It has so many realistic features that it appeals to all ages of kids.

      Reply

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