Father Knows Best- Image via TV Guide This year marks the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day, although the holiday wasn’t officially recognized in the United States until 1924. Today, the observance is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in 55 countries and on an alternate day in several others. While perusing the internet earlier this week, I saw some interesting statistics about Father’s... 

No movie is complete without the requisite snacks and treats. Perhaps you enjoy Reese’s Pieces. Maybe your a fan of Raisinets. What about Milk Duds, Junior Mints, Jujyfruits or Snowcaps? Me, I’m a Red Vines gal. Regardless your candy pleasure, nothing tops the salty wonder of popcorn. I love the idea of putting a twist on the popular candy buffet and setting up a gourmet popcorn bar. Check... 

With a couple of techie gadgets, some regular household supplies and a little ingenuity, its easy to put together a backyard theater. (If I can do it anyone can.) So here’s what you’ll need to create your own backyard blockbuster: An all-in-one projector Small table for projector Extension cord/surge protector DVD player or iPod Screen and/or large surface to project on Speakers (portable stereo... 

When planning your backyard movie, take the time to do it right. If you start with great invitations, it will be easy to build the appropriate theme. I’m excited to share the invitations for our backyard movie night (at left). I love that they had a “drive-in” sort of feel. Since it wouldn’t be fair not to share, I am letting you download a customizable version for free! Backyard Movie Invite... 

The concept of showing movies outdoors under the stars isn’t novel; the first drive-in theater opened in New Jersey over 75 years ago today. The popularity of drive-in theaters exploded in the 1950’s and by 1958, there were nearly 5,000 drive-ins from coast to coast. Sadly, there are only about 375 drive-in theaters left in the United States. A list of the remaining drive-in locations can be found...