This post was kindly sponsored by Kroger Marketplace, but as always all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Who says you have to leave your house to have a little fun in the sun?  One of my favorite things to do is hang out with my guys right in our own backyard!  A little fun in the sun with all of the comforts of home?  Sign me up!  I love creating a fun atmosphere with good food, fun games, and family time!  Luckily for me, Kroger Marketplace was the perfect one stop shop to create the best backyard BBQ right at home!

I absolutely love grilling and throwing backyard BBQ's in the summertime and Kroger Marketplace makes my life a lot easier by having an amazing selection of general merchandise in their stores as well so I can stock up on all of our backyard necessities other than just the food!  Did you know that Kroger Marketplace has a fantastic selection of bathing suits, cover ups, sunglasses, flip flops and anything else that you need for all of your summer festivities?  I picked up a gorgeous cover up that is comfy, just my style, and perfect for chasing around a toddler!  I also picked up a pair of shades that are not only stylish, but super comfy too for an incredibly affordable price!  After all I need to look cute while I grill right?

Not only did I manage to score some serious attire, but I also grabbed a whole new set of outdoor dining serving trays, plates, glasses, and pitchers!  I am in love with the blue bohemian pattern that fits my home decor style to a tee!  Of course I had to pick up a few items that I knew my son would love too, so I also snagged some bubbles, water guns, sidewalk chalk, and a outdoor blanket that would be perfect for my busy toddler!  To me, there is nothing better than keeping your kiddos distracted while you are trying to get the food ready and Kroger had just what I needed!

With Kroger amping up their Red, White, and BBQ summer, they have the ultimate selection for all of your BBQ needs for the whole family!  I found everything I needed between the grocery and the home and apparel section of my local Kroger Marketplace!  

As a mom I don't have time to run around to a bunch of different stores trying to find what I need!  I love that Kroger Marketplace makes it easy for me every single time! 

For the food I kept it simple with grilled hot dogs topped with mustard and onion, grilled mini pepper skewers and corn on the cob, and fresh watermelon and cherries!  I also jazzed up some water by adding fresh mint and berries that is super refreshing on a hot summer day!  

Can we talk about how cute all of the outdoor dining that I used is?  It was just perfect for my outdoor table setting!

To create your own backyard bbq fun, head to your local Kroger Marketplace and snag your own favorite outdoor dining, kid's activities, apparel, and delicious food to create your own special family memories!