There is something wonderful about a backyard movie night - the yard covered in blankets, the smell of the popcorn and dull yellow light of the fireflies. For kids, it’s pure magic. If you haven’t done this before, don’t be discouraged! It isn’t as hard as you might think, especially if you are planning this with your friends or neighbors (if you don’t have a projector, chances are, someone else might.) For starters, all you really need is a projector and a white sheet. Add in a few drinks and snacks and voila - movie night! If you want to get fancy, you can lug out your surround sound system. We’ve found that one of the best resources for learning more about how to do this is BackyardTheater.com, a website and forum dedicated to helping people transform their outdoor spaces into home theaters. It’s a wonderful activity for those warm, summer nights.

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