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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Bernardina Sims says
The bbq is so cute! My kids would love it.
Kathleen zolondek says
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.
Natalie says
My niece loves to pretend play and would LOVE this grill!
Nancy says
I love the detailed and realistic accessories that come with this Step 2 toy BBQ grill!
Sheryl Holden says
How fun this would be for outdoor play.
Christina Hawkins says
How cool is this! My daughter would love it ?
Miranda says
This grill is so cool. I love the steam feature!
Mia E. says
This grill has so many fun accessories that help make it so enjoyable for kids. They could really be backyard grillers too.
Deborah D says
My nephews and nieces would love this grill.
Dawn Monzu says
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.
Heather K. Hollands says
This is the most awesome toy ever. My grandson would love to grill alongside his daddy.
Amanda Beach says
My younger kids would love this. Thanks for chance to win.
Victoria Barbour says
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.
Dana Rodriguez says
Our little grandson would love this so he could grill like grandpa. They have the cutest toys!
Melissa Linfield says
I have a couple boys that would love this.
gloria patterson says
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.
Jeanna says
This is adorable! Step2 is always improving their products! The steaks are the cutest!
Denise Low says
My granddaughter would love this . She love to pretend she is cooking for us.
Terry Ortman says
I would love to have this, I always go to my friends for grillouts and would love to have my own
Lauryn R says
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.
Kathy Haury says
This would be great to put in the back yard for my grand kids
Will says
Cool. If only you could eat the bbq too.
Alexis T says
My grands would adore this! So realistic!
Robin Abrams says
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
Catherine B Gipson says
I have 3 grandchildren that all have birthdays close together, they loved to cook,
Kayla Norris says
This is adorable.
Love that it has hooks and the mitts.
Amanda Assencoa says
This is so cute! My son would love this
Melissa L says
I love summertime! We spend many hours playing together outside!
Bernice Kennedy says
Love this grill. Thanks for the chance!
Sonia s says
This is so cute! My daughter would loves this she loves to pretend cook.
Tina says
the kids would love "help" grilling dinner
Saydi A. says
This looks so fun! My kids would love to have a backyard grilling set to play with.
Maureen. Blatz says
This is so cute my grandson would love it
Samantha Brown says
My twins would flip over this!! Step 2 has the best products hands down!
Laura W. says
So much fun, and all the accessories it comes with are super cute. Definitely looks like a big hit with kids!
Stacey dery says
My son wouldlove this.
Renee Farnsworth says
This looks like it would be so much fun for the kids and super cute features!
Denise Weatherly says
My grandchildren would enjoy this.
Jennifer Short says
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
Jaky Bonilla says
I would love to win this for my children.they love to play ???..
Chasta howes says
Such a fun toy for little ones to play with. My son would love to pretend grill.
Daniel Scott says
This is so cute and the kids would love hanging out dad while he grills. This prize is perfect for these long summer days.
Angela C. says
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!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
This is a great griller. It has so many realistic features that it appeals to all ages of kids.