Movie Date!

Saturday Night is our designated "Movie” night. 

It’s either we catch the latest on the cinema or someone gets a movie or we find something on a cable station and watch a movie together as we are eating pizza. 

It has been like a family tradition and my kids grew up with our Saturday dates.

We even have a mini theater room made for my movie buff husband and son.

It’s always been fun and each time has always been special to me.

Allow me to share how we  make movie viewing more fun, and use this activity a bonding time for the whole family.

At the movie house:

·        Agree on which movie to watch

·        We try to catch  an earlier show time to avoid the crowds

·        Dine at a favorite family restaurant before or after the show

·        Sometimes, we buy souvenirs from the movie

At home:

·        Agree on a pre-selected title for home viewing, or we surprise them - with an old favorite or a new release

·        Serve popcorn, chips, and refreshments (pizza is our favorite)just like in the movie house

·        Dim the lights and turn on air conditioning to set the mood

·        We either watch in the theater room, or huddle in our bed

It's difficult to spend quality time with the family when everybody seems to be busy.

But by adding just a couple of routines into a schedule, families can recapture their time together and reconnect.

Happy weekend!