Amazon Outdoor Dining Must Haves

Oh how I love summer. My deck at the Lake House and in Chicago turns into part dining room, part living room, and part office. I love eating all of meals outside as a family. Here are some of my favorite finds on Amazon.

Dishes: We generally don't use paper plates. We just like to eat on real plates. But I can't stand it when my plates chip...with three kids they can be pretty rough on our dishes. So I really like Corelle because they stand the test of time, you can literally drop them, and they come is such pretty patterns. And they are affordable! This is a beautiful 18 piece set . I also like this Melamine Dinnerware Set.

I love having special pitchers to serve drinks. Here are some of my favorites.

Table & Chairs: My table is not only where we eat, but where I work. So it has to be beautiful, functional, and comfortable.

Outdoor heater: I try to extend the outdoor deck season as long as possible! That means an extra heater, a fire pit, and some throw blankets.

Lights: I love the soft glow of solar lights! There are so many great options available on Amazon. And don't forget to get some Citronella Oil torches to repel the mosquitos!