27 Romantic Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is during the week this year. A night out on the town may not be feasible with your work or school schedule. Spending an evening in does not have to be boring. Order your favorite take-out or cook a homemade meal. Then, find a movie to watch together. Watching a romantic movie is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day.

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  1. “The Wedding Singer” (1998)
  2. “Valentine’s Day” (2010)
  3. My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002)
  4. “Roman Holiday” (1953)
  5. “The Half of It” (2020) (Netflix)
  6. “The Notebook” (2004)
  7. “Music and Lyrics” (2007)
  8. “Moonstruck” (1987)
  9. Love and Basketball” (2000)
  10. “10 Things I hate About You” (1999)
  11. “Enchanted” (2007)
  12. “Dirty Dancing” (1987)
  13. “50 First Dates” (2004)
  14. “Walk the Line” (2005)
  15. “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993)
  16. “Pride and Prejudice” (2005)
  17. “Notting Hill” (1999)
  18. “Always Be My Maybe” (2019) (Netflix)
  19. “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018)
  20. Pretty Woman” (1990)
  21. “When Harry Met Sally” (1989)
  22. “Lady and the Tramp” (1955) (This is a great Disney movie to watch if you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with your family).
  23. “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) (Another one for family night
  24. “An Affair to Remember” (1957)
  25. “Say Anything” (1989)
  26. P.S. I Love You” (2007)
  27. “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” (1998)

Of course, you could always binge-watch your favorite series including Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Lord of the Rings. Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy!

77 Christmas Show to Watch on Family Movie Night

The week before Christmas is always busy. Take time to enjoy your favorite Christmas movies with your family. Yes, you and your cat count as a family. Make your favorite snack, order pizza, or sip hot cocoa from a Christmas mug. If you are searching for inspiration on what to watch, check out the following Christmas shows for your family movie night?

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  1. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) (Disney+)
  2. It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
  3. Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
  4. Let It Snow (2019)
  5. Spirited (2022)
  6. Dr. Suess: The Grinch (2018)
  7. LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)
  8. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas (2012)
  9. Klaus (2019) (Netflix)
  10. Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Christmas and Other Stories
  11. Scrooge (1951)
  12. Dr. Suess: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
  13. A Christmas Prince (2017)
  14. Sesame Street: Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016)
  15. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
  16. All I Want for Christmas is You (2017)
  17. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
  18. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
  19. Elf (2013)
  20. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)
  21. Shrek the Halls (2007)
  22. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
  23. Arthur Christmas (2011)
  24. The Polar Express (2004)
  25. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
  26. The Muppet’s Christmas Carol (1992)
  27. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008)
  28. The Star (2017)
  29. The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
  30. A Christmas Story (1983)
  31. A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
  32. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
  33. Noelle (2019)
  34. Prep & Landing (2009)
  35. Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)
  36. Duck the Halls (2016)
  37. Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
  38. Merry Christmas Olivia
  39. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
  40. Trolls Holiday (2017)
  41. Home Alone (1990)
  42. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
  43. Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
  44. A Year Without Santa Claus (1974)
  45. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017)
  46. Deck the Halls (2006)
  47. The Claus Family (2021)
  48. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009)
  49. Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure
  50. Santa Buddies (2009)
  51. Fred Claus (2017)
  52. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
  53. The Santa Claus Movies
  54. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985)
  55. Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)
  56. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
  57. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
  58. The Christmas Chronicles 2
  59. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
  60. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
  61. DreamWorks: Home for the Holidays (2017)
  62. The Christmas Project (2016)
  63. Annabelle’s Wish (1997)
  64. Prancer (1989)
  65. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
  66. Santa’s Apprentice (2015)
  67. Emmet Otters Jug-Band Christmas (1977)
  68. 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
  69. The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
  70. A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
  71. Nester the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)
  72. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
  73. Jack Frost
  74. Casper’s Haunted Christmas
  75. Babes in Toyland (1986)
  76. Angela’s Christmas (2018)
  77. White Christmas (1954)

Happy watching! Merry Christmas!

40 Movies to Watch This Autumn

Autumn is the perfect season to snuggle under your favorite blanket and watch movies. Grab your favorite mug filled with hot chocolate, make popcorn with lots of butter, and find a new fall favorite. If you need inspiration, check out the following films to watch in autumn.

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  1. Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
  2. Little Women (2019)
  3. Love Story (1970)
  4. Always Be My Maybe (2019)
  5. Mystic Pizza (1988)
  6. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
  7. Soul Food (1997)
  8. Runaway Bride (1999)
  9. Roman Holiday (1953)
  10. A Walk to Remember (2002)
  11. Under an Autumn Moon (2018)
  12. The Lake House (2006)
  13. Casablanca (1942)
  14. Save the Last Dance (2001)
  15. If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
  16. Rudy (1993)
  17. The Notebook (2004)
  18. Friday Night Lights (2004)
  19. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
  20. A Star Is Born (2018)
  21. St. Elmo’s Fire (1985)
  22. October Sky (1999)
  23. You’ve Got Mail (1998)
  24. Home for Harvest (2020)
  25. P.S. I Love You (2007)
  26. Hoosiers (1986)
  27. Autumn in New York (2000)
  28. Maid in Manhattan (2002)
  29. Dead Poets Society (1989)
  30. Falling for Vermont (2017)
  31. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
  32. Sweet November (2001)
  33. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
  34. Autumn Stables (2018)
  35. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
  36. Love and Basketball (2000)
  37. Titanic (1997)
  38. The Blind Side (2009)
  39. Sylvie’s Love (2020)
  40. Love Actually (2003)

Do you have a favorite autumn movie? Happy watching!

Family-Friendly Movies for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th! Are you celebrating with your family? If you are searching for family-friendly movies for St. Patrick’s Day, check out the following list.

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 St. Patrick’s Day Movies for Family Night

  1. Walt Disney’s “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” – (1959)
  2. “The Secret of Roan Irish” – (1994)
  3. “The Secret of Kells” – (2009)
  4. “The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns” – (1999)
  5. The Luck of the Irish” – (2001)
  6. “Magical Legend of Leprechauns” – (1999)
  7. “Finian’s Rainbow” – (1968)
  8. Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle”
  9. “The Last Leprechaun” – (2001)
  10. “Dwegons and Leprechauns” – (2014)
  11. “10 Little Leprechauns” – (2017)
  12. “Leapin’ Leprechauns” – (1997)
  13. “St. Patrick’s Day” (2016)
  14. Patrick
  15. “Song of the Sea”
  16. “How to Catch a Leprechaun” – (2017)
  17. “A Very Unlucky Leprechaun” – (1998)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Do you have a favorite movie to watch for St. Patrick’s Day?

35 Halloween Movies for Family Night

Are you getting the mood for Halloween fun? Pumpkins, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night are a major part of Halloween. The time is perfect to pop some buttery, delicious popcorn or order a pizza from your favorite place. Now find the perfect family-friendly movie to enjoy.  

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35 Family-Friendly Movies

  1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
  2. Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2
  3. A Witches Ball
  4. Halloweentown 1 & 2
  5. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
  6. The Haunted Mansion
  7. Beetlejuice (1988)
  8. Casper (1995)
  9. Happy Halloween Scooby Doo (2020)
  10. Ghostbuster (1988)
  11. Hocus Pocus (1993)
  12. Harry Potter series
  13. Monster House (2006)
  14. The Dog Who Saved Halloween (2011)
  15. A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting (Netflix)
  16. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993)
  17. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013)
  18. Goosebumps (2015)
  19. Super Monster Saves Halloween (2018)
  20. The Addams Family (2019)
  21. Toy Story of Terror (2014)
  22. Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2004)
  23. Pooh’s Huffalump Halloween Movie (2005)
  24. Room on a Broom (2013)
  25. The House with the Clock In Its Walls
  26. The Little Vampire
  27. Spooky Buddies
  28. Halloween Town High
  29. Return to Halloween Town
  30. ParaNorman
  31. Monster Family
  32. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  33. Gremlins (1984)
  34. Garfield’s Halloween Adventure
  35. Woody Woodpecker and Friends Halloween Favorites

What is your favorite Halloween show to watch with your family?

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Yes! Go Ahead & Decorate for Christmas Now

Many recognize November as the beginning of the holiday season. On social media, posts suggest celebrating the Christmas season before Thanksgiving is not acceptable. After a long year of COVID restrictions, celebrating with your family should be a daily event. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate the holidays. Simply have fun and enjoy the season in a way that makes you happy.

Are you looking for ways to start celebrating early? Check out the following list for ideas.

Decorate

Begin decorating early. Do you have boxes with Christmas decorations in storage? Take your time to look through each box. Decorate as you go. Overdecorate. Use all of your decorations. Spread your Christmas decorations throughout your entire living space.

  • Put up your Christmas tree.
  • Decorate hallways and doors.
  • Purchase small trees for your young children’s rooms. (Dollar store Christmas trees work perfectly for this set up).
  • Set a small Christmas related plushie on the dash of your car.
  • Decorate outdoors, including your porch, trees, or mailbox.
  • Set up a nativity scene indoors or outdoors.
  • Arrange a centerpiece on your dining room table.

Get Crafty

Do some of your ornaments lack sparkle? Add some glitter and revamp old ornaments and decorations.

  • Make salt dough ornaments
  • Make cinnamon dough ornaments
  • Create ornaments out of clay
  • Make paper chains
  • Thread popcorn and cranberries for garland
  • Make Christmas wreaths to share or keep
  • Make homemade Christmas cards.
  • Create a centerpiece.

Watch Holiday Movies

The Hallmark Channel began streaming holiday movies over two weeks ago. Go ahead, watch, and enjoy the uplifting holiday programs. If you do not have the Hallmark Channel, start searching your other streaming services to find the perfect Christmas programs for you or your entire family. Remember, you can always dig out your DVDs.

Turn watching holiday movies into a special event for your whole family. Serve snacks, hot cocoa, or order pizza. If you cannot be with your family or friends in person, host an online movie event.

If celebrating Christmas early makes you happy, then do it. Enjoy every minute of the holiday season.

 

No, Halloween is Not Canceled

Let’s repeat, Halloween is not canceled. Due to the pandemic, Halloween celebrations are different this year. Many areas are experiencing wide-spread cancellations of community events, including trick-or-treating. But, Halloween, a recognized holiday by millions, is not canceled.

Staying close to home provides the perfect opportunity to engage in other activities for your entire family to enjoy. Instead of celebrating Halloween on one night, spread out the activities during the whole month for extra fun.

Ideas for Halloween Fun

Do you need some inspiration to help celebrate Halloween? Check out the following list.

  • Decorate: Spend time decorating your yard, house, or room. Even small figures or handmade decorations provide a Halloween feel.
  • Halloween Crafts: Check out Pinterest for numerous family-friendly crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
  • Visit a Pumpkin Patch: Before heading out to your local pumpkin patch, check out the times and guidelines.
  • Pumpkin Carving:  Whether you went to a pumpkin patch or local supermarket, spend an afternoon carving your pumpkins.
  • Roast Pumpkin Seeds: Save and roast your pumpkin seeds for a delicious snack.
  • Look at Halloween Decorations: Walk (or drive) around your neighborhood to look at Halloween decorations.
  • Halloween-Themed Dinner: Make a spooky-themed dinner for your family or friends. Mummy hot dogs, ghost pancakes, blood-red juice, or pumpkin pie are just a few examples for a Halloween breakfast or dinner.
  • Movie Night: Host a family movie night with Halloween themed movies. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is always a traditional favorite.
  • Halloween Books: Read a Halloween story or make up a scary one of your own.
  • Halloween Playlist: Make a playlist of your favorite Halloween songs to play. Dancing and singing along to fun Halloween songs are a great way to enjoy the holiday.
  • Photo Session: Set up a backdrop (a plain old sheet works well). Get dressed up in your Halloween costumes, use props, and take lots of photos.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Hide Halloween candy or small toys. Place the items around your yard or home for a fun scavenger hunt.

Yes, repeat again. Halloween is not canceled; the holiday is just a little different this year. Pick one or numerous activities to enjoy Halloween over the whole month.

Christmas in July: Make Sugar Cookies

Are you looking for another simple way to celebrate Christmas in July? Dig out your favorite sugar cookie recipe, find a new one on Pinterest, or grab a tube of dough at your local store. Regardless of your method, sugar cookies are a fun way to celebrate Christmas in July.

  1. Bake your cookies from the method of choice.
  2. Allow your batch of sugar cookies to cool.
  3. Frost cookies.
  4. Decorate

Do you want to get the kids involved in making sugar cookies to celebrate Christmas in July? Set out different types of holiday sprinkles, marshmallows, nuts, and other toppings. Then, ask your children to help decorate the cookies. Making up new designs and colors provides added fun.

Finally, time to eat the cookies. Put a plate of cookies out as part of family night.

You can always add a nice cup of hot chocolate or milk to the celebration. Now, the next challenge, who gets to pick the Christmas movie?

Christmas in July: Family Movie Night

Time to unplug, step away from the local news, and enjoy Christmas in July with a movie night. Order pizza, make some popcorn or other tasty snacks to make movie night extra special.

Do you need some movie ideas for your family, friends, or just you and your dog? Check out the following list of 50 movies to celebrate Christmas in July. 

 

  • A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
  • Holiday in the Wild (2019)
  • Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012)
  • The Star (2017)
  • Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
  • Elf (2003)
  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
  • A Christmas Story (1983)
  • The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas (2012)
  • If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie (2016)
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • Frosty the Snowman
  • Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
  • The Litte Drummer Boy
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • Micky’s Once Upon a Christmas
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • Mickey’s Christmas Carol
  • The Muppet’s Christmas Carol
  • Polar Express (2004)
  • A Fairly Odd Christmas (2012)
  • Home Alone (1990)
  • I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: It’s a Sponge Bob Christmas
  • Paw Patrol: Pups Save Christmas
  • The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
  • Klaus (2019)
  • Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017)
  • The Flight Before Christmas
  • Jingle All the Way (1996)
  • The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
  • Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
  • It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
  • Noelle (2019)
  • The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
  • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
  • Disney’s Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
  • The Year Without Santa Claus
  • Trolls Holiday (2017)
  • Santa Hunters (2014)
  • Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
  • My Dad is Scrooge (2014)
  • Chilly Christmas (2012)
  • Saving Santa (2013)
  • Bah, Humduck: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)
  • Merry Christmas Drake and Josh (2008)
  • Arthur Christmas (2011)
  • Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale 2007)
  • Yogi’s First Christmas (1980)
  • In Search of Santa (2004)

 

Enjoy your movie night!

Creating a Christmas Season Bucket List

Ushering in a magical time of year, the holiday season is now in full swing. Soon, your schedule will be busy with all sorts of work, school, and other Christmas time commitments. Taking time to enjoy every moment is vital to making long-lasting memories.

Before you realize, Christmas vacation will be here. Get the best out of your holidays, make a Christmas Season Bucket List. Ask your family or friends for ideas on how to make the holiday season more fun. 

Ideas for Your Christmas Season Bucket List

Do you need some inspiration to get your bucket list started? Consider the following activities for your Christmas Season Bucket List. 

  • Decorate for Christmas
  • Put up the Christmas Tree
  • Decorate and hang stockings (don’t forget to add one for your dog)
  • Make your own Christmas ornaments
  • Go to the library to get Christmas-themed books
  • Bake and decorate Christmas cookies
  • Attend a Christmas parade
  • Visit Santa (Yes, even adults can have their picture taking with Santa. Enjoy the season!)
  • Write Santa
  • Make homemade Christmas cards
  • Go to a community event
  • Go caroling
  • Volunteer
  • Decorate a gingerbread house
  • Make holiday goodies to deliver to friends and relatives
  • Go ice skating
  • Host an Ugly Christmas Sweater party
  • Build a snowman
  • Host a Christmas tea
  • Have a Christmas movie marathon 
  • Make homemade hot cocoa (perfect for the movie marathon)
  • Sponsor a child or donate to a local charity
  • Make a Christmas wreath (make an extra one to give to a friend)
  • Ride around to view Christmas lights and other holiday displays 
  • Donate toys and gently used coats to your local charity
  • Make cookies or cupcakes for your local fire department
  • Get a professional Christmas portrait
  • Attend a live Nativity 
  • Go to Christmas services at a local church
  • Host a Christmas craft day
  • Go sledding or snowboarding
  • Play in the snow
  • Build a snowman
  • Call loved ones who live far away

Regardless of what you decide to do, spend quality time with those you love. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures of your activities. Make a Christmas scrapbook. Have fun, and enjoy the Christmas season. 

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