Not all of us can escape, er, get out for the night, so staying in to watch the show with the kids is "what's showing" at our house this year.
Here's How To Enjoy the Academy Awards at Home With The Kids:
The Main Attraction: Food and Drink
- Popcorn with butter and all kinds of fun toppings.
- Chips and dip. They don’t have anything to do with awards shows specifically, but I just really like chips and dip.
- Champagne for the adults and sparkling cider, ginger ale or Shirley Temples for the kids.
Supporting Role: Just For Fun
- Practice walking the red carpet right along with the celebrities. Really strut your stuff or… sit on the couch hoarding the chips and dip while your kids strut THEIR stuff. Even better.
- Before the show, print and fill out an Oscar Ballot sheet for each family member. Hand out a prize (candy, dollar store trinkets, etc.) for correct picks for each category.
- Set up a podium near the TV and provide a microphone. Let the kids make acceptance speeches during commercial breaks. These award shows run LATE so prepare to PVR and show in two parts. Little kids (and their sleep-deprived parents) get cranky past 10 pm. You should see me after a late night. I look like THIS Oscar ~>
Happy Oscars partying!
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