Last night we had a perfect family movie night. Finding a movie that will not elicit groans from our 5 kids is not easy. Our family loves to watch movies together but we usually do it in small groups. The adult teens watch adult movies with Dad. The tweens watch sci-fi and mystery movies with us. The little girl loves all Disney and kid movies, which her older brothers hate. Finding a movie that keeps us all laughing and interested is a really rare moment, but we did it!
Eddie the Eagle was such a fun movie to watch for family movie night. It was based on the true story of Eddie the Eagle, an unlikely British ski jumper who dreamed of being in the Olympics from a very young age. Taron Egerton was a perfect Eddie. He did not let his weak athletic performances keep him from achieving his dreams. Hugh Jackman was excellent as the grumpy coach who did not want to help Eddie. The movie made you feel good. My daughter told me that she has dreams just like Eddie and she plans to follow her dreams, as he did. There were a couple of scenes that were not completely appropriate for an 8 year old, but the movie is rated PG-13, so decide for yourself if it works for your family. There are some bad words, a bit of nudity in a sauna and sexual references, but overall we found it ok for our kids.
So you have a great movie to watch, now you need a good snack. Of course we love to make our own snacks, but sometimes movie night just comes together and you need a go to yummy snack. Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle is the perfect movie night treat. It is a fun mix of all your favorite snacks like mini peanut butter cups, chocolate covered popcorn, chocolate covered joe-joes, chocolate covered pretzels, and some M&M type candies. This snack comes in a fun tin and also makes a great gift.
Make some memories this vacation and choose a family movie, a delicious snack, and a warm blanket on the couch. Leave me a comment and let me know, do you have any movies that your family has enjoyed lately?
I wanted to see this when it was in the theaters, but we totally missed it. Sounds like a perfect movie for our next family movie night.
We watched it on cable tv last night! It really was a perfect family movie night.
I didn’t realize this was out already!! I wanted to see this one when I first saw the previews my family would love this!
I am not sure if you can buy the movie yet, but we watched it on cable tv!
Wow I guess I missed the boat on this one! Anything Hugh Jackman has to be a winner right?!? I’m gonna have to check this out!
Hugh Jackman was so good in this movie! This movie was a real sleeper, but it is worth catching on cable for sure.
We haven’t had a family movie night in forever! I need to pick up some snacks and a movie and get the family together.
It is time to plan a family movie night! Snacks are key to a successful night.
Family movie night is one of our favorite nights of the week. We love to gather around the TV with some popcorn and just enjoy a great movie.
Wow, you have family movie night once a week, I am totally jealous!
We need a movie night. That movie sounds cute!
This is such a cute movie, you totally need to see it!
Nothing like a good movie, everyone in pjs and wrapped in a blanket. Junk food and hot chocolate to make a family night.
Memory making at it’s finest!
Jingle Jangle sounds like the best movie treat ever! And I really wanted to see Eddie the Eagle. It looks like such a great movie.
Jingle jangle is soooo good. Thank goodness they do not sell it all year round, we would be so unhealthy.
Umm, yes please! LOL. I think I may have to stop by Trader Joe’s on my way home from work one night for Jingle Jangle. Sounds like an all for one bag of goodieness! Yes, I just made that word up lol. Thanks for sharing!
It is the most wonderful all in one bag of goodieness I know! Hurry to trader joes before they sell out of jingle jangle. It is totally worth it!
I wouldn’t mind having a little movie night soon. That Jingle Jangle mix does sound like the perfect treat!
Jingle jangle really is the perfect mix of sweet treats.
Family movie night is big in our home. We love watching Netflix movies and shows along with eating pizza usually on Saturday night. Right now we are watching The Crown which is interesting because I was told my great great great grandfather was a Duke of England but was exiled because of who he married. I really am going to have to find out more about my family history. Thanks for sharing this awesome movie and movie snacks.
How interesting! My husband loves to work on our family ancestry on Ancestry.com and find cool things. What a great story you have to tell your children!
I haven’t seen this yet so it would be a perfect movie to watch this weekend. I’ll have to check it out for the older grand kids and I to watch.
Yes, you should definitely watch this movie with your older grandkids!
The Hubby and I just watched Eddie the Eagle and we LOVED it! Such a good, family movie!
Wasn’t it a great movie! I can’t believe I had never heard of it until now. My parents actually told me to see it with my kids, they loved it too!
I’ve not heard of this movie, but it’s always great to have a recommendation of a family friendly movie to watch. Sounds like I know what we’ll be watching on our next movie night!
Yes, you need to see this next time you have a family movie night~ It is such a great movie.
Wow from mother to mother I 5 children I hear you Mama, they just can not agree and arguments break out.
I’m going to have to check your 1st movie out looks like something my babies yes and mum and dad will love.
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There are not many Mamas to 5 out there! I know you understand how hard it is for kids to enjoy a movie together. I hope your children enjoy this movie as much as mine did.
Oooooo I remember when this wa in theaters!!! I wanted to see it so bad but I never had the time.
You have to catch it on TV, it is soooo good!
I absolutely love family movie nights. And Trader Joes. This Jingle Jangle sounds great! I’ve heard really good things about this movie as well.
Jingle Jangle is the best! But everything Trader Joe’s sells is pretty awesome. Try to catch this movie, it is a feel good movie.
I have never heard of jingle jangle! yummy! all my favs in one box:))
It is a seasonal treat at Trader Joe’s! Look for it next year.