It won't be long before the excitement of "freedom" wears off and we all begin to search high and low for something to keep us busy on the steamy days of summer. My gang is always up for a movie, but the theater is usually a pricey option for all 6 of us. Our local movie theater has a Wednesday morning special where they play older movies for just $1. So, with my snack tip below, there may be hope for us yet!
We are a family of 6 and we love popcorn. Well, let me start over.... We are a family of 6 and we love popcorn - except for my husband - he thinks it smells like old shoes. So our dog, Sassafras, can fill in for him and be the 6th - she could live and die by popcorn. Of course, we do limit her intake, death by popcorn would be the worst and would most certainly change our craving for the crunchy snack.
When we go to the movies, we just have to have a bowl full of hot, buttery popcorn - and a coke (or juice), too. 'Cause popcorn tends to make one extremely thirsty. Unfortunately, the acquiring of said treats could quite possibly cost a large family an entire arm and leg. So, I developed my "movies for cheapskates" solution....
I bring 4 disposable bowls and 4 disposable cups in a large purse every time we go to the movies. I purchase the largest, refillable popcorn receptacle that is available - and the same with a drink. Tim and I will share an additional drink - and I ("because I am the mom") get to eat out of the popcorn bucket. I divide the large, refillable drink into the 4 cups from home. I do the same with the popcorn and bowls. We take turns going to the counter to refill the popcorn and the drink. This tactic seems reasonable - I still purchase their snacks - I just don't have to go home absolutely and completely broke!
As for the theaters that don't offer refills on their gigundous options? I avoid them like the plague.
5 comments:
I am amazed at how brilliant everyone is with their ideas! Love it! That stuff can cost a fortune!
I have never thought to ask if theaters provide refills. Not that we go to the movies much, anyway. At our house we do "pizza and movie night" with a rental. (The movie, not the pizza.)
Great idea!
I've done that with the popcorn and used those brown paper bags for lunches. Easy to carry and toss them out when we leave. I never thought about the drinks. Smart girl!
Amanda
I do the same thing with the popcorn but usually bring a small water bottle for the kids to drink and I take the soda. But your cup idea is brilliant!
Thanks for the tip.
It works well every time we have tried it. We all learn from our kids. Kung Fu Panda is good if you haven't seen it. The scenery is great! It looks just like China!!.
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