10 Essentials for a Fun Family Night In

By Tina Chadha

Senior Home and Style Editor

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Family nights are the best. No matter how much they fight it, your kids' most cherished childhood memories will involve those Monopoly marathons and pizza-making sessions. Your brood doesn’t need much to have a good time together, but these essentials make spending quality time more enjoyable.

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H&M Wool-blend Throw

Cozy blankets are a must for cuddling on the couch during a movie marathon.

$59.99, hm.com
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Otherland Kindling candle

Bring on the hygge! Candles like the woodsy-scented Kindling help create a sweet, snug vibe.

$36, otherland.com
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J.Crew Kids’ pajama set in Max the Monster, Mabo organic cotton spotted pajamas

When the family hangs out, it’s all about lounging in fun pajamas. We love these cute sets from J.Crew and Mabo.

$29, jcrew.com; $58, mabokids.com
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Lovesac Pillowsac, Hearth & Hand with Magnolia floor pillow

Plush floor cushions make leaning over the coffee table during those intense board game matches, or sprawling out for movie night so much more comfortable.

$750, lovesac.com; $49.99, target.com

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CB2 pillows

If you do score a prime spot on the couch, extra pillows make it so much sweeter.

Pata pillow, $39.95; Tecca pillow, $39.95; Toodle pillow, $49.95, cb2.com
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Willful Hand-Dipped Beech Wood Bowl

Give them each their own bowl of popcorn to avoid any hogging.

$40 for a 7-inch bowl, food52.com
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Minted Children’s Apron

The adorable smocks gives your little cook or crafter an extra sense of purpose.

$28, minted.com
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Stoneware Serving Tray

Whether dips, chips and salsas or hummus and veggies, this chic set keeps things elegant while letting them dig in.

$24.99, target.com
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Crate & Barrel Zuma Tray

Trays help steady those precariously placed snack bowls and mugs of cocoa.

$29.95, crateandbarrel.com
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Paper & Clay mugs

When everyone has their own color mugs, you won’t have any hot chocolate mix-ups.

$44 each, westelm.com
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The Lemon Collections Pebble Lounge Socks

Keep feet toasty with soft socks.

$18, thelemoncollections.com

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