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10 Essentials for a Fun Family Night In

By Tina Chadha January 07, 2018
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Lean How To Make Family Night Memorable

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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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

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

$36, otherland.com

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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

$29.95, crateandbarrel.com

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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

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Keep feet toasty with soft socks.  

$18, thelemoncollections.com

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