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There’s no better way to spend a winter’s Big Night In with the family than all tucked up at home watching a good film and munching on your favourite snacks. Create a comfy at-home cinema with bean bags, cushions, lights, tasty treats and a family-friendly film.
After movie-night ideas? Discover four themes with delicious recipe recommendations that are sure to elevate your evening and turn your lounge room into a home cinema.
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Comedy: Bring the laughs
A laugh-out-loud comedy is sure to lighten the mood when it’s cold outside. Childrens’ comedies with heartwarming messages have plenty of side-splitting one-liners for parents to giggle at too. Once you’ve chosen a funny film – it’s time to dress up and have fun.
Let the kids’ imaginations run wild as they pick fun props and outfits for the family, from oversized hats to silly sunglasses. Then, let the games begin! Have the littlies tell their favourite jokes and pull pranks on each other, or help them design games inspired by the movie.
When it comes to sweet treats, bake a batch of the Best oat chocolate chip cookies to dunk in a warming mug of hot chocolate. Or, set up a decoration station for the kids to get creative with these apple doughnuts.
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Classics: Enjoy a happily ever after
There’s nothing like a classic story to warm the heart and strengthen bonds. Whether it be an old-fashioned romance or a family favourite. To set the scene, have the kids create their own decorations based on the film of choice. Pair the homemade decorations with dainty fairy lights to dial up the ambience.
Ask little ones to dress up as their favourite character from a movie, using bits and pieces from their wardrobe. Once dressed and settled in for the show, serve some delicious treats. Try these Sticky date puddings or Choc-coated honeycomb recipes.
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Action: Time for an adventure
From epic superhero films to sci-fi stories, there’s no shortage of family-friendly action movies. Once you’ve made your choice, get in the zone with some games.
Ask the kids to dress as their favourite action film hero and have them act out their favourite scenes together. If you’re familiar with the films, create pretend challenges for them to complete throughout the house, such as crossing a river, fighting baddies or hunting ‘treasure’ in different rooms. Better yet, turn your living room into an indoor campsite complete with action-themed activities.
An action movie night isn’t complete without popcorn. Try these popcorn-perfect recipes, from cheesy popcorn with vegies to Popcorn snack balls and Peanut and popcorn brownies.
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It’s all about the scares
If your kids are old enough to watch scary films, have them transform the house into the perfect horror mansion. Fake spiders, plastic pumpkins, dimmed lights, and the classic white sheet over the head are all easy ways to set the scene.
Once you’ve finished decorating, play scary games or tell creepy stories while holding a torch under your chin.
Complete the night with some scary snacks. The kids will squeal with delight when they see these Date and nut grissini fingers and Creepy spider brownies. Or, make a Redback spider dip and devilled eggs for snacks that are sure to scare!
Remember to make sure the film and games are age-appropriate.