Create some special moments with your family by planning a fun family movie night in the comfort of your own home, snuggling up on the couch together.
Throughout the school holidays, I always liked to watch movies with the kids, relaxing and enjoying time together. But as a family it can be expensive to take everybody to the movies, especially when you buy drinks and snacks.
One of the best ways a family can have a fun, affordable night together is a movie night in the comfort of your own home, snuggling up on the couch!
See list below to help you plan your next family movie night.
1. PLAN AHEAD AND SCHEDULE IT
My kids always loved knowing when we had planned a movie day/night. It was something they looked forward to. Having regular family movie nights is a wonderful way to end a busy week together. Planning ahead gives you the benefit of preparing some delicious snacks and drinks.
2. Pick a movie
Picking which movie to watch can sometimes be hard. Each family member could take turns, reward for good behaviour with a movie choice or pick a different theme for each movie night eg. this week fantasy, next week comedy.
I like to check movies before we watch them to ensure that they are appropriate for my children, I use this website to check the profanity level, if there are sex scenes, violence etc.
3. PREPARE THE ROOM
Tidy the room so you will feel relaxed and comfortable:
- Put away all toys, clothes and other clutter
- Switch off distractions like mobile phones and laptops
- Clothes all curtains and blinds to make the room dark
- Switch off the light
- Put on some candles
4. SNACKS AND DRINKS
Make some snacks and drinks to have during the movie:
Snacks
- Air-popped popcorn and creative ways to flavour popcorn
- Fruit with chocolate dip
- Cinnamon Scrolls
- Easy Rocky Road
Drinks
5. SNUGGLE UP AND ENJOY!
Get into your PJ’s (benefit of this is if anybody falls asleep they can be put straight to bed), grab pillows and blankets and take the opportunity to snuggle up and connect with the kids or your partner.
6. ENCOURAGE DISCUSSION
After the movie discuss the storyline with the kids and encourage them to express their opinions, ask questions such as How the characters handled situations? Were the main characters positive role models? How would you change the ending?
I hope you have lots of fun, planning a movie night with your kids!
