Unfortunately, bringing a group of kids to the movies or to the bowling alley can get expensive. For example, at the bowling alley you have to pay to play, to rent shoes, and for a meal and sodas. At the movie theater, between the tickets and popcorn and soda for everyone, you will have nothing left to buy your child a gift.
A fun middle ground is to have a movie theater party in your house, where the kids can watch a movie on satellite TV. This will save a lot of money, and there are a few tips you can follow to ensure all will have a good time.
1. Send out invitations with a movie theme to get everyone excited about the idea. You can find invitations at your local stationary store or even online. Have your child help fill them out with the details of his or her birthday celebration.
2. Have your child choose a movie before his or her guests arrive. With satellite TV, you have a variety of movie channels to choose from, as well as video on demand. Whether it is a sports film, action film, or comedy, make sure it is appropriate for the age group.
3. Stock up on props and anything else that will make your guests feel like they are at a movie theater.
a. Create movie tickets that can be handed to each guest as they arrive. You can get creative and write the name of your child, the date, how old they are turning, and the movie that will be shown.
b. Rent a popcorn machine so you can serve guests bags of buttery popcorn, just like they do at the theater.
c. Get your hands on movie theater posters, or print them out from your computer, and hang them around the house, especially in the room where you will be watching the movie.
d. Set up chairs and couches in rows like they would be in a movie theater. Turn the lights down during the movie to get the full effect of being in a theater.
e. Make goodie bags with move theater candy and microwave popcorn bags to give kids on their way out. The kids can enjoy these treats next time they watch a movie at home on their own satellite TV.
Your kid and their friends will love experiencing an at-home movie theater. With high definition you will feel like you are in the theater, but at a fraction of the price! Find out how to install direc TV in time for your kid’s next birthday with DIRECTV.
