Tip of the Week
It is no secret that more and more families are making tough decisions when it comes to their entertainment options due to the rising costs of going out. But this doesn't mean that there is no fun to be had. Instead, now is the time for families to get creative and enjoy time together by turning their home into an entertainment destination. There are a variety of ways to do this, and here are a few ideas for having a frugal "family night in" without sacrificing the fun:
- Movie night: Start by picking a theme -- action flicks, comedies or Westerns. Once you pick a theme, why not dress up in character? The whole family will have fun putting their costumes together
- Game night: Playing games can be a great way for families to spend time together. Not only are they fun, but they can help foster manners like sportsmanship. Let each family member pick one game for everyone to play. It doesn't really matter what games you play as long as everyone gets to participate. Keep score and give out a prize to the winner of the night - perhaps the winner gets to pick out the next game or can sit in the pre-designated winner's chair.
- Dinnertime fun: Turn the kitchen into a full-service restaurant. Plan a fun, multi-step meal and assign each family member a responsibility. Pick a head chef, a sous chef and at least one person to set the table. Or assign each family member a meal course. You might even choose a menu from somewhere around the world, like Greece, Italy or Mexico - then at dinner learn about that country. Pose questions and see who knows the answer; you might learn something new.
- ARA
Family Screening Room
“Alice in Wonderland”
Rated: PG (for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar)
Length: 108 minutes
Synopsis: From Walt Disney Pictures and director Tim Burton comes an imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Waskikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.
