It is that time of year
School Holidays
It will not be long before the dreaded statement, 'I'm bored!' Which is followed by the inevitable question, 'What can I do?'
Well, after the book option has been considered, all the board games have been played and the house chores have been done, what is next?
No fear! The Hope 103.2 Breakfast Show Holiday Survival Kit is here for you.
(Packed with care by our own Russell Matthews)
Going to the cinemas can be expensive for a family with little children, but that does not mean that you can't go to see a film together. Sometimes all it takes is a little effort and research. Through websites and apps like Rotten Tomatoes and Flixter you can find films in the area at discounted rates. Different days of the week or times of the day offer rates that are cheaper for families.
Make it an adventure: Discover the treasure that does not have to cost you a fortune. There are always cinemas that are having specials in the area.
Movie suggestions this season:
Little ones:
- Smurfs: The Lost Village
Tweens:
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Boss Baby
Teens:
- Beauty and the Beast
- Power Rangers
- Dance Academy: The Movie
The first question to ask yourself: Do you have any DVDs? Even if you have watched your whole library 10+ times, your friends haven't seen them.
What does this mean? Your friends most likely have a DVD collection that you have not seen, too.
The next question: Do you trust your friends? If the answer is yes, then how about considering a swap? During the holidays, you could trade your DVD collections or at least some of your DVDs.
Your kids would get a fresh set of films for the holidays and you might even be able to enjoy some time with your friends.
Little ones:
- Sing
- Trolls
- Moana
- The BFG
- Pete's Dragon
Teens:
- Sing Street
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Flash (Television show)
Give each child a specific dollar limit and in 30 minutes have them go through and find the best (or worst) film they can find within their budget.
When they come back and after you checking out the rating, you can purchase the DVDs and then you walk out of the store with one or two films per child.
Head to the local grocery store, buy some popcorn and M&Ms and then head home and enjoy an inexpensive, but fun day watching films together.
Little ones:
- The Incredibles
- The Muppet Show (TV Show)
- The original Beauty and the Beast
Tweens:
- Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Lemony Snickett's : A Series of Unfortunate Events
- Nanny McPhee
- Galaxy Quest
Teens:
- ET
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Goonies
- Clueless
Flickin' through the Flix (Netflix): Find an old television show and on the rainy day (There always is one) Binge watch a classic: The Dick Van Dyke Show, ALF, Happy Days, MacGyver, Quantum Leap, The Wonder Years
Parents: Ask yourself, what was the top five films that made an impact on your life or you would watch over and over... Then search for them on Netflix and share a bit of your past with your kids. Who knows, it might bring back some great memories, too.
Little ones:
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Tweens:
- A Series of Unfortunate Events
- Star Wars Rebels & Clone Wars
Teens:
- Stranger Things
- Arrow
- Heartland
Russ' memories: Field of Dreams, Star Wars (IV-VI), Galaxy Quest, The Blind Side
Hope you tune in to Breakfast with Laura and Duncan.
Hope you can enjoy these suggestions for surviving the holidays. If you have other suggestions, send them our way and we will pass them on to our audience.
Hope you survive the school holidays
and even enjoy some fond memories with the family!
and even enjoy some fond memories with the family!
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About Laura Bennett
After winning a Hope 103.2 competition to become our Breakfast Team’s Apprentice, Laura interned with Hope 103.2 while finishing her media degree. Soon after graduation, Laura stepped into the role as Nights host, bringing her energetic enthusiasm and positivity to your weekday evenings. Now completing her journalism Master’s, Laura’s passion for media spills over into regular film reviews, writing for The Connect Press, and self-publishing with her first book ‘Live Your Dream’ reaching #1.
About Duncan Robinson
Duncan as spent the last 15 years planting churches both locally and overseas and is husband to Carly, and Dad to young Ruby and Max. He has presented a devotional TV series on US TV and authored two books (Unlikely Hero and Vanguard), likes updating his blog while brewing Kombucha, and seamlessly integrates his Masters in Divinity with his Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu.
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