Hi Cate...Kindling was always a problem around here until TB's brother-in-law turned us on to the fat wood from LL Bean. It works fabulously, and only takes a couple of pieces to get the fire going. We bought the big box 2 years ago and have hardly made a dent in it. Here's the link
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/38687?feat=osbsr
Happy Thanksgiving...hope to see you again Friday night