Home Theater
I LOVE doing this because the kids clean like crazy trying to earn tickets AND we don't spend a bundle at the theater on tickets and treats (Believe me EIGHT people at the theater adds up). I bought generic tickets at Wal-Mart for $2 which have lasted and will last forever. The morning of our theater I start handing out tickets for various completed jobs. It amazes me how quickly things get cleaned and done.
I then set out my theater concessions. They have to have so many tickets to actually see the movie. Then pay for various treats AND for pillows and blankets to snuggle in and on.
It's fun to see how the kids spend their tickets.
At any rate the kids sure enjoy this, AND I LOVE having the house all clean. What do you do for your family movie nights?
It's fun to see how the kids spend their tickets. 
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We do themed dinner and movie nights. This is a great idea, teaches them about earning and how much things "cost" as well as motivation to accomplish Saturday chores with a nice reward at the end.
I am so going to buy a roll of tickets the next time I see one. How fun!
I love this idea! Especially the part about earning tickets!
Love the idea! Looking forward to the day I'm not the only one cleaning.
Okay I am so doing this with my kids.
We just bought The Blind Side last night and have yet to watch it yet.
Well I've watched it the rest of my family has not. It's a good one.
:)rachel
Great idea! I want to try this with my kids. We love to read the book and then find a movie that has the same story line. Right now for movie night we are into musicals.
I never thought of making them EARN it?! I will rent a movie on redbox and dget the movie style candy from walmart with juice boxes and micro popcorn, then they all get there blankets and pillows. I love movie nights at home. I enjoy it more, and I actually get to watch the movie! You have so many great ideas!
Thanks for the ticket idea! I can see this working really well. I can't wait to try out the tickets with my kiddos!
I don't know how you do it? This is just another great idea I can't wait to use for my family. We do lots of "movie parties" as we call them, but how smart to have them earn tickets! I am filing this at thecraftersfilebox.com.
Thanks for sharing as always!
What a great idea! I think I'll implement this in our house. :)
I love this idea! What a great incentive to get their jobs done. Thank you!
Awesome idea! We just may have to try this. Except I'll be sad if one of the kids doesn't have enough to "buy" a snuggle blanket. Of course, then she'd just try to snuggle with me under mine. ha ha
I love this idea! We earn points in our house for completed chores that buy priveleges, like tv and computer, but I never thought to apply it to a movie night. Great idea, especially with the popcorn containers, pop and movie candy. Your blog is one of my favorites, btw.
I love this idea and am so stealing it! Thanks for sharing!
I SOOOO love this idea! I am going to link up on our "Dating Diva" blog..."date night for the WHOLE family..." {LOL} Thanks for sharing! You have the CUTEST family!
I do this in my classroom. The students earn a fake dollar for behavior each day, for homework, good deeds, etc. It's usually for 2-4 weeks. They get an envelope in my room to keep their money. It costs a certain amount for the movie. I usually have 1 or 2 that have to go to another room and do work but they learn the next time this comes around. Then I have nachos, hotdogs, chips, popcorn, soda, capri suns, pickles, candy bars, and fruit roll ups with various prices. I decorate the ceiling with Christmas lights, and I make a canopy for the concession stands. We cover the windows so that the room gets really dark. I use a projector to show the movie on the wall. I decorate the wall with black paper and hang a sheet so that it looks like a screen. They love this activity.
This is a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing. I found you via Sugardoodle on Facebook, and I'm so glad she shared! I love finding news ways to make the work fun and cut down on the whining.
My mum sent me the link to this post and I am definitely going to give this a try. Brilliant idea!
I love this idea! We're just starting out and don't have any kids yet, but I'm going to try my hardest to remember it for later.
Okay--this may possibly be the best idea I have had the privilege of coming across in a while! I am definitely going to start doing this with my children. I think they will love it! (Boys: 6, 4, and 3)
Thank you for sharing this idea!
What a great idea! Can't wait to try it with my gang♥
I love this idea! I have a teen who grunts and a 6 yr old who whines when I give them chores. I will have to try this.
Thanks!
Found this post via a link on one of Sarah Mae's blog posts... Loved it so much I've featured it in this week's Friday Favorites post: http://www.domesticblissdiaries.com/2012/06/friday-favorites-6152012.html
My kids already do a fair number of chores so those "the whole house needs work" days are so difficult. What a great way to reward them without bringing money into it! Thanks for the inspiration. Off to Walmart to find tickets for my mix of six!
This is an amazing idea!! My boys "husband" included LOVE the movies. We are so going to try this :) Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for this brilliant idea! We did it on a rainy day last weekend and it was a huge hit. Really enjoyed tidying and sorting toys and mess with my 4 year old son, and he was very very excited to have earned enough tickets to get a giant sized (actually quite small) bowl of popcorn. Success!
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