With in Winter in full swing, I know I am having trouble keeping my kids entertained! Here is a fun idea that we have done several times as a family, and is always a hit! This was also my post for Kids Can do week on SYTYC!
With the weather getting colder, we decided to have a Drive In Movie Night! I taught my kids the delicate art of dumpster diving, and we found some boxes to make cars! My kids drew plans of what they wanted their cars to look like, I was amazed by their creativity!
A garbage truck surely would make a statement at a drive-in movie, at least my son thinks so. My daughter made a school bus, and we decided to make my littlest daughter a love bug! I thought my hubby and I deserved a night out on the town in style, so I made a limo for us! My kids helped with the whole process, I even let them spray paint.
For dinner, chili in a bread bowl... car shaped of course!
What would a drive in movie be without snacks? The kids helped make traffic light graham crackers, and little car treats!
Drive In Movie Night was a huge success!
Bonus, the treat mess stays in the car box, and no fighting over the couch! This project took little money, and a lot of imagination! My kids are so proud of the cars they created, and treats they made!
It was fun doing a project kids can do!
We have used these 'cars' a few times, and it always take the monotony of just any old movie night! It is a little more 'all out' then I usually go, but it was a lot of fun!
I like to LINK at these parties, come join the fun!
We have used these 'cars' a few times, and it always take the monotony of just any old movie night! It is a little more 'all out' then I usually go, but it was a lot of fun!
I like to LINK at these parties, come join the fun!
So fun! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome!! I should do this for Miss A and make her a school bus...she would LOVE it! Just need to find a big box!
ReplyDeleteCarlee, this is such a wonderful, creative idea! Definitely have to do this with my kiddos!
ReplyDeleteJenn
how adorable! sitting in those cars, lol. what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO neat and fun!!! Love that the kiddos had such an active roll in setting it up! :)
ReplyDeleteLove these so cool and creative my boys would love this. I'll have to make a few.
ReplyDeletePrecious! My little ones would love this! Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteThis absolutely adorable! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea. My daughter LOVES movie night and would love this. Thanks for linking at Here Comes the Sun. I will be featuring you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun, I'm definitely going to try this with my family!
ReplyDeleteCarlee, I am absolutely crazy about this idea, and am featuring your post on my Facebook page today.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being a part of the creative spirit and camaraderie on "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday at Rook No. 17. I hope you'll feel inspired to join in again this week!
Warmest wishes,
Jenn
This is the best idea!!
ReplyDeleteI love the 'limo' for you and the husband :)