Staying home with your family can be just as much fun, if not more, than going out. In our home, we had our own movie nights, complete with sodas, popcorn, Milk Duds, Rice Krispies treats, and a rented movie or two that were good for family viewing.
When the children were small and spills were very likely, I really wished we had home theater carpet so it would be more durable and soil resistant. The next best thing was to lay out a plastic tablecloth on the floor in front of the TV and let the children sit on that with their drinks and snacks. At least it was easy to clean up if something got dropped or spilled.
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March 22nd, 2008 at 8:30 am
We have “Family Movie Nights” at home, too. It’s nice to have control over when the movie starts, how much we’re going to spend on treats, what we’re going to have, and how we’re going to watch the movie (sitting, lounging, cuddling, etc.). Also, it’s nice to be able to stop the movie for bathroom and snack breaks. My DD now asks if we can have a Family Movie Night if we haven’t had one in a while. Family Game Night is another Saturday night activity that we enjoy together as a family.
Lizzy
March 22nd, 2008 at 8:55 am
These family nights build great memories! Too many families go their separate ways for entertainment, and it’s really a shame.