Single Mom’s Guide To Fun Summer Movies At Home

Being a single parent means we don’t always get to see the latest movie out in the theaters.  Not only are the cost of tickets expensive (unless we go to the Sunday matinee) but they kids always want snacks.  Popcorn, candy, etc. It adds up quick.  My solution for this is our own movie night at home.  We pop some popcorn and pop the movie of the week in.  We each get to have our own pick and we rotate who chooses.  But they all have to be family-friendly.  We aren’t always happy with another’s choice but we at least try.  Not only are we saving money buy buying popcorn and snacks to eat at home and watching movies at home, we are also having some nice family time together.  Great way to end the week.  I know they won’t always want to do this.  One day they’ll be in college or living on their own and the movie nights will be over.  But maybe I can teach them the family values of togetherness and ways to be frugal so they won’t over spend in life when they grow up.  For now, I’ll enjoy the time I have with them and cherish our nights we are watching movies at home.

1- Get a popcorn tin or bucket.  If you are a large family you can get reusable popcorn buckets.  These ones are $6.16 for 6 of them and you can use them over and over again (washing after each use).

2- Find a way of deciding who picks the movie.  This could be a rotating schedule,  drawing a number out of a hat, etc.  Keep it fair.  Do not base this on behavior or chores done.  You want it to be fun and always including all kids.

3- Choose your snacks.  My kids love popcorn but I’m not a fan of the kernel shells getting stuck in my teeth.  I’ll stick to something like PopCorners (popped-corn snack) or my favorite, Salt and Vinegar Principles.  I also like going to the grocery store and buying candy bars on sale.  The kids like making chocolate chip cookies or brownies.  We have no problem agreeing on chocolate!

4- Make sure everyone is ready for bed (bathed, pjs, rooms picked up) before the movie.  That way after the movie all they have to do is brush their teeth, go pee and hop in bed.

5- Keep it light.  Avoid conversations like missing assignments or bad behavior.  You want this to be a family night.  Having kids run to their rooms and slamming the door ruins the night.

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Some Suggestions From New Releases For 2018

Bill Nye: Science Guy. PBS.  Great for all ages.  Get kids into liking science again.  Learn from Bill Nye.

Thor Ragnarok Marvel Studios.  Action packed movie by Marvel!  I have always loved a good hero movie!  Watch him pit against the Hulk and race against time to save his home town.

Forever My Girl.  Based on a novel.  Great southern country music love story.  Probably more for older teens rather than kids since it is a romance story.

Black Panther Available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Prime.

The highly celebrated story of T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), a young African prince who takes on the mantle of King and Super Hero, has thrilled and inspired generations of moviegoers around the globe.