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Worth the Price of Admission?
When my wife and I decided to go to the movies for the first time in years, I was absolutely shocked at the exorbitant prices. Not only did it cost $15 to see the movie itself, but the concessions people could have been accused of grand larceny. As much as I love an enormous tub of popcorn, I was put off by the ridiculous price and the artificial butter product that they drizzle over the top.
We found our solution a week later, when we decided to stay in with a DVD and a bowl of healthy gourmet popcorn. We added light salt and a bit of real butter to draw out the popcorn’s subtle, delicious flavor. And I don’t have to tell you about the many benefits of screening a movie at home. The pause button and easy access to the restroom are easily worth the price of admission – which happens to be free.
Affordable Entertainment: Movie Night!
In these tough economic times, even venturing out once or twice a week can break the budget, but staying in is affordable and often a lot more fun! Scheduling a movie night with your spouse or family is a cost efficient form of entertainment. But this doesn’t mean you have to sit down to whatever boring movie is on television, with just some spare change, you can still have a near authentic movie experience. First, start with the entertainment; rent a movie from a local movie store, or even better, borrow from a friend. Purchase some gourmet popcorn from the store and any other candies, soft drinks, or chips you want. Dim the lights (or turn them off all together), plop down on the couch with your loved ones, and you’ll have a great time!
You might even schedule movie nights with friends or other family members to cut costs. If you can’t find a suitable movie, the public library is another great place to look, and most of the time it’s also free!