10 Essentials for a Fun Family Night In

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.

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

$59.99, hm.com

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

$36, otherland.com

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

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

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

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

$40 for a 7-inch bowl, food52.com

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

$28, minted.com

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

$24.99, target.com

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

$29.95, crateandbarrel.com

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

$44 each, westelm.com

Keep feet toasty with soft socks.  

$18, thelemoncollections.com