Host an Outdoor Movie Night!
I sometimes think that August may be my favorite summer month - Not for the long, hot, humid days that can suck the life out of you, but for the fact that it's the last month of summer. We're in school countdown mode. But we still have so much to take advantage of. August seems to be the month we get the most done around here. It seems to be the month we are busiest. We're making up for lost time. We're trying to fit in all that we said we'd do but haven't yet.
My kids have always talked about having an outdoor movie night where we can all sit outdoors (with plenty of bug spray!) and invite our friends over to watch a movie. I love the idea and I've been trying to think of how I can do this. I started a board on Pinterest where I could put all my outdoor movie night ideas in one place. I was completely inspired and I want to share these with you with the hopes of inspiring you to do the same before the summer is over. Whether you rent a fancy movie screen, have a large outdoor television or hang a white sheet up on the back of your house, you really can create a lovely, magical setting and have your own outdoor movie night!
My kids have always talked about having an outdoor movie night where we can all sit outdoors (with plenty of bug spray!) and invite our friends over to watch a movie. I love the idea and I've been trying to think of how I can do this. I started a board on Pinterest where I could put all my outdoor movie night ideas in one place. I was completely inspired and I want to share these with you with the hopes of inspiring you to do the same before the summer is over. Whether you rent a fancy movie screen, have a large outdoor television or hang a white sheet up on the back of your house, you really can create a lovely, magical setting and have your own outdoor movie night!
If you have time, start with some ticket invites.
And then you'll need to set up your backyard to create the ultimate, inviting outdoor movie theater!
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The outdoor couches are lovely, as are the blankets and pillows...
If your crowd is fairly small, you could provide blankets for your guests...
Either to borrow or to take home as souvenirs.
Either to borrow or to take home as souvenirs.
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In terms of food you can have it as elaborate or as simple as you like. I love the table set up here with the lighting overhead. It's romantic and so very pretty. To keep costs down you may want to stick with simple movie fare foods...
A flavor your own popcorn bar is such a great idea... Each guest, child or grown up can create popcorn his or her own way. We are huge Jiffy Pop fans and if you happen to have a charcoal grill or fire-pit you can invite your guests to help with the popping!
Of course you'll need your sweets too...
S'mores are delicious, fun and so easy to make and add another source of entertainment. This can be done either prior to the movie or during the movie, as long as a parent is present to supervise.
S'mores are delicious, fun and so easy to make and add another source of entertainment. This can be done either prior to the movie or during the movie, as long as a parent is present to supervise.
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Or maybe you would rather stick with something easier... You can't go wrong with a candy bar!
You can't forget your drinks!
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and I'd have a separate spot for the adult drinks, of course, with our favorite wine and beers!
If it happens to be a chilly evening perhaps a hot cocoa bar is the way to go!
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I'm inspired! Are you?
I think the hardest thing of all will be getting all three of my children to find a movie they agree on!
XOXO
Jessica