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Backyard Movie Ideas for the Outdoors

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July 10, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Create the ultimate movie night party in the great outdoors with these Backyard Movie Ideas. Tasty recipes, comfortable seating hacks, movie décor tips, snack bars and more.

Backyard Movie Night Ideas

It’s impossible for me to think about the movies without singing the song “Let’s All Go to the Lobby…” While the lobby isn’t found in this list of Backyard Movie Ideas, concession stands are! Plus you can snuggle closely with these comfortable seating hacks and relax in a comfortable ambiance of theater movie décor and lighting, only outdoors!

To get ourselves a treat. Treat yourself and your audience with this list of ultimate outdoor movie party ideas. Decorate with string lights, marquees and even glow stick balloons. Create a memory they won’t forget!

Outdoor Games

Before screen time, enjoy these Backyard Games PDF. Perfect for gatherings, youth groups, neighbors ,birthday parties and more. It will tire the kids out, so cuddle up and enjoy an outdoor movie!

These 18 Outdoor Games Printable Set includes directions and supply list and a blank Scavenger Hunt Template. Supplies include household items like spoons, balls, frisbees, hula hoops and more.

Backyard Outdoor Games Printable

How do you host a movie night outside?

To host a backyard movie night is like hosting any other party only outside. Transform your backyard into a movie theater by creating a DIY concession stand using a table top. You can even make your own DIY movie screen using a white flat sheet. Provide comfortable theater seating. This can be done with spare seating you have on the patio or invite guests to bring their own seating. Adding rugs to the grass not only create a cute party ambiance, it can keep party guests from getting itchy and provide a layer of flooring.

What should I bring to an outdoor movie night?

When getting ready for an outdoor movie night, pay attention to the weather. Light coats and blankets are important for when the weather drops. You also want comfortable seating. Lawn chairs, inflatable pools, or even blow up mattresses provide comfort. Add your pillow and you might even find yourself falling asleep under the stars. If you aren’t hosting, don’t forget a cute hostess gift like a Thanks a Latte coffee gift card for the morning. The hostess might appreciate that Starbucks coffee run.

What are good snacks for movie night?

It’s important that you serve individual party food at an outdoor movie night. Typically your seating will not include a table so you want handheld food and snacks that guests can eat on the go.

Stay with the traditional movie night food. Delicious things to eat; The popcorn can’t be beat. Tasty recipes to keep your audience fed include popcorn, cupcakes, concession candy boxes, and more. You can also twist up your traditional movie theater food and offer movie night party food include popcorn bars, watermelon on a stick, individual boxed meals and more.

Easy Movie Night Ideas for Outdoors

Get inspired by these do it yourself easy Movie Night Party ideas.

Make your own beverage station with this DIY Party Beverage Tub. Comes with two SVG File options you can personalize.

For easy Movie Night Party food, grab your chips, bagged popcorn and cotton candy. How adorable is this upcycled DIY palette concession stand? | Hijacq Your Party

Have a popcorn bar with all the fixings and seasonings… nuts (be aware of allergies), Reese’s Pieces, Swedish Fish, gummy bears and M&Ms. See our Popcorn Recipes. | Unoriginal Mom

Speaking of popcorn, these Popcorn Cupcakes make a really nice treat and the perfect addition to a backyard movie party food table.

For easy movie night seating, pull out the air mattress and the pillows – it’s a bed in the back yard which makes very comfortable seating. | A Girl and a Glue Gun

Good with a tool? Make your own DIY backyard movie night seats using patio furniture cushions! | Not Just a Housewife

Set the ambiance with lights. This is a very easy tutorial on how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)

There more ideas for seating. Use an inflatable pool as a place to lounge! No ants, no itchy grass, easy movie night seating! | My Frugal Adventures

Using a felt letter board, have a DIY movie marquee annoucing the showing and free popcorn! | In Honor of Design

Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening. | Simply Sprout

If this is a frequent activity, or if you have a rather impression garden, turn an arbor into a movie screen! So impressive and beautiful, the directions are very detailed. | The Horticult

Movie Tickets paper chains add to your movie themed party décor for outdoors. | Pam Garrison

Make trays for your food using grocery store carboard flats and ribbon. | Party Like a Cherry

Put watermelon on a stick for hot summer nights! Take a look at our watermelon recipe for summer nights. | Chiarapassion

You could also use a Dollar Tree shower caddy to keep snacks neat, organized and spill free. | One Crazy House.

Print your general admittance with these free backyard movie ticket printables. | Dabbles and Babbles

Up for the challenge? Make your own DIY Popcorn Piñata with free popcorn sign printable for the occasion! | Press Print Party

This is such a creative hack for a Backyard Movie Night. Use an upside down cabinet shelf to organize candy at a concession stand with candy. | Martie Duncan

Make your own Movie Marquee with this tutorial. You will need 3D cardboard letters to get started. | The Sits Girls

Turn your backyard into a drive in movie theater with this cardboard box car tutorial. | Just Add Confetti

Did you know you can turn your smart phone into a movie projector? Make your own form Thrift Diving or this projector attaches to your smart phone.

Make it a place of comfort by including Off Inspect Repellent. Also, Off shares a tutorial on how to make this Movie Night Sign.| OFF!

If hosting, remind everyone to “take a seat,” “stay warm,” “take a sheet, grab a seat” or “snuggle up” with a blanket basket. A mini chalkboard can share you message. Take a look at our Chalkboard Art tutorials. | You Plus Me for Always

Add a little light and festivity, put out mason jars filled with glow sticks. | Dukes and Duchesses

Prepackage your treats with individual party food snack boxes. | 100 Layer Cakelet

Need lighting? Incorporate glow stick balloons with this tutorial for your outdoor movie décor. | Say Yes

Add games with these DIY Backyard Games for Adults and Kids including these Outdoor Night Games for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Family Game Night Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Another summer theme is our Raging Good Time Kids Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out this Visual Summer Bucket List. Pin to Pinterest.

Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained while waiting for the movie to start. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

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Best Selling Tops At Amazon

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July 10, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

I am always looking for new tops to add to my closet. If you are, too, you’ll want to check out these Best Selling Tops At Amazon for trendy new looks you’ll love for new year.

I love big, loose sleeves, so this BELONGSCI Women’s Balloon Sleeve V-Neck Blouse totally caught my eye. The flattering bodice and big sleeves pair so well together.

This cordat Womens Color Block Oversized Sweater is a must-have for the cold weather. I love the oversized style and how it pairs so well with jeans!

Who wants another balloon sleeve top? I love the crocheted look on the sleeves of this Asvivid Women’s Balloon Sleeve Tie Knot Blouse. The tie on the front is another fun feature that I love as well.

Leopard print is super popular, so this BMJL Women’s Leopard Print Top is a must-have. I am totally grabbing this one for myself!

Oh my goodness – I LOVE this top! This BLENCOT Women’s Lace V Neck Strappy Cold Shoulder Top is absolutely gorgeous with the lace detail. And, I’m a huge fan of cold shoulder tops!

This ROMWE Women’s Ruffled Shoulder Top is perfect for any outfit. Pair it with jeans for a casual look or with dressy pants for work. You’re going to want this one in every color!

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Air Fryer Cheat Sheet

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Answering simple questions like What is an Air Fryer and What are the Benefits of Owning One? For those rocking this kitchen appliance, we have a Air Fryer Cheat Sheet Printable PDF you can instantly download and access. This kitchen hack is perfect for busy moms on the go!

Air Fryer Cheat Sheet

I have emphasized in almost every post on this blog my need to find hacks in the most every day situation. I hate digging for recipes, the only thing that organized my family was a printable family command center in one place, and I am constantly chasing busy mom hacks for my family of seven. If you want to hang with me and follow these mom hacks and tips, take a look at this newest helper – the Air Fryer Cheat Sheet cooking chart.

What is an Air Fryer

First… Ashley, what is an air fryer? While air fryer ovens have been around for awhile, I too was like – what is an air fryer? It wasn’t until a few years ago that this product became coveted by myself and many American families.

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks food while circulating hot air similar to a convection oven. A mechanical fan circulates the hot air around the food at high speed, cooking the food and producing a crispy brown layer. Despite the misleading word fry, there is no frying involved in an air fryer. When air frying, there is no need to add oil, which makes it healthier for your family.

You can see some of our Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners.

Is an Air Fryer Worth It?

There are many Air fryer benefits for your family. First the air fryer is a small appliance that can be stored in your kitchen cabinets or pantry. Easy clean up.

There are air frying health benefits. An air fryer oven produces low fat entrees and sides. The air fryer appliance uses hot-air circulation cooking your your food from all angles with no oil needed! Lastly, you remove that unwanted aroma from your home that is often produced with deep frying food.

Do I need an Air Fryer?

You do not necessarily need an air fryer. You can produce similar outcomes on your dinner entrees and low-fat sides if you use a convection oven. However, many homes are not equip with a convection oven and replacing your kitchen oven can be quite costly. Some people use Toaster Ovens but a toaster oven will not feed a family of four – there is limited space or volume!

Amazon Best Seller Air Fryer

These are the Amazon Best Seller Air Fryers.

First, COSORI Air Fryer,Max XL is a 5.8 Quart Air Fryer.

For my family, that was a bit too small. The largest air fryer is the GoWISE USA Deluxe 12.7 Quart Air Fryer. It also is a Rotisserie and Dehydrator. You will pay for those extra features.

You might want to settle for the Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer for easy storage.

Air Fryer Cheat Sheet Printable

If your family is looking to add healthier dinners to your weekly menu plan, an air fryer is of course a very helpful kitchen appliance. Being a busy mom and needing all the mom tips and tricks I can get, I bring to you the Air Fryer Cheat Sheet Printable.

I keep a copy of this Air Fryer Cook Times Cheat Sheet in my Recipe Binder. (Another suggestion would be to laminate this cooking chart sheet and keep it beside your air fryer for times and temperatures. Laminating this air fryer tip guide will keep it clean and easy to wipe.)

Air Fryer Cheat Sheet PDF

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PROBLEM

The problem is it’s dinner time, you have meal to make and you don’t know how to begin cooking.

An air fryer can be intimidating….

You want a quick and easy Air Fryer Hack Cheat Sheet.

SOLUTION:

Make dinner nights easier!

Access our Air Fryer Cheat Sheet PDF! We have two options for you. You can instantly download the Air Fryer Cooking Chart PDF Printable alone or you can get a set of three and add in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Baking Conversion Chart in one happy bundle.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this helped you. Share your Air Fryer Cheat Sheet beside a picture of your air fryer. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Want healthier dinner options in the kitchen? Take a look at our Sheet Pan Suppers! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our Baking Conversion Chart Printable PDF too or you can get a set of three and add in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Baking Conversion Chart in one happy bundle in our shop! Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Airplane Activities for Kids + Airplane Toys for Toddlers

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

Traveling with children can be frazzling. Turn a crazy trip into a relaxing trip by prepping ahead with the best airplane activities for kids and toddlers. A list of airplane toys for toddlers, kids activities, what documents are needed for travel and more. Happy travels!

Traveling with kids can be tough! Does anyone get more scared of the plane ride over the actual trip? When I fly with my five, I always plan weeks in advance what I will carry on the plane (the suitcase contents tend to be thought of more last minute!) That being said, I did my research and came up with some Airplane Activities for Kids. These are idea for kids ages 2 and up (though many of them can be modified to fit your younger child!)

What documents are needed when flying with a child?

For children under the age of 18, TSA does not require identification. Adult companions will need a valid form of identification.

If a child is flying as an unaccompanied minor, you must organize with the airline. You will need to pay for an unaccompanied minor service. The adult dropping off the child must have identification as well as the adult picking up the child. In most airports, even if you are not flying, an adult may go through security to pick up the child at the gate. This can occur after getting a pass from the airline at the check-in desk.

How do you travel with kids on a plane?

If your child finds interest in new environments, flying might be very successful for them. Despite the distractions, it’s important to fly equip with activities and toys to distract your toddlers and kids.

When traveling, have a thin blanket, socks, a cardigan or sweatshirt for comfort. It is important to also bring snacks. Layovers, open restaurants and an airline snack cart and be quite unpredictable. A happy child is usually a full child. Bring snacks your child doesn’t have often so it feels a bit like a treat.

Airplane Activities for Kids

In order to create happy travels for kids, you need happy distractions!

Every time the kids and I traveled, I picked up one of these Mosaic Sticker Craft Kids for Kids. They buy time. The buy multiple times because the kids will do one (which takes away), put it away and then move on to do another one later (again it takes awhile.) If you have little hands that can get distracted by this activity, I swear by these mosaic sticker art kits for kids.

Before you go, make your own DIY Altoid Tin Craft, a Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

Have a LEGO lovers? Make make this DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Spirograph Travel Playset | Get it Here

Word Building Travel Kit | I Heart Crafty Things

Printable Travel Games – Battleship, Tic Tac Toe, Bingo, Crazy 8s ,Dot Game and more | Moms Mini Van (We also have printable Road Trip Car Games for when you get there!)

DIY Portable LEGO Kit with Printable Activity Cards | Fun at Home with Kids

Free Tetris Printable Board, Games Pieces and Rules. | Frugal Coupon Living

Free Busy Bag Ideas and Printables | Mother’s Niche

We also think you will love our Airplane Bingo (or tic-tac-toe) | Frugal Coupon Living

Road trip Pictionary Book (also great for airplanes!) | Lalymom

Travel Coloring Cases (out of mini first aid kits) | Family Fresh Meals

No paint is needed for these Reusable Color with Water Activity Pads | Get a 3 pack Here.

Create a Printable game Binder | Creative Mama on a Dime

Create an Eye Spy Bag | Six Sisters Stuff

Travel with Wikki Stix and Create Shapes and Characters | Purchase HERE and HERE

Make a Travel Snack Container (with free printable label) | Happiness is Homemade

Travel with Window Clings | How to Be Awesome at Everything

If you create the time or talent to create some of the ideas above, take a look at these other Airplane Activities for Kids you can buy for kids on Amazon. Many of them have 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime if you are a last minute shopper! Don’t forget you can get a FREE Month Trial of Prime if you don’t want a full years service.

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Crayola Twistables
Wikki Stix
Headphones
Ipad or Kindle
Mini Play-Doh
UNO and other Kids Card Games
Travel Spirograph Playset and other Travel Games
Water Wow Books
Wet Ones Travel Wipes
Rolling Backpack (Bonus with stuffed animal strap!)

Other items to consider packing for your kids flight: window clings, socks, sweatshirt, light blanket, snacks for baby, snacks for toddlers, snacks for kids, an empty water bottle (fill after security), and a headphone splitter (if using one electronic device for multiple kids!)

Enjoy the flight!

Forget the airplane. Stay home! Enjoy these over twenty ways to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.

Planes, trains and automobiles – if you are in the car too, look at these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Traveling during summer? Enjoy this Summer Bucket List for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

CUTE Tunic Swing Dress – A Must-Have for Your Closet

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July 11, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

I’m LOVING this Tunic Swing Dress. With its long sleeves and flowy skirt, it’s a must-have for your closet!

This dress looks super comfy to wear. It’s charming, chic and perfect for a night out. It has long bell sleeves, a v-neck, pleat details and a ruffle swing hem. It hits above the knee and has a flowy style. There are a bunch of patterns available, and I am loving them all!

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.