In today’s economy, a family outing to the movies can put a strain on most budgets! You don’t even want to know what a recent trip to the movie theater cost our family. We dropped over $100 and didn’t even get to watch the entire movie between bathroom breaks and tantrums. From now on, we’re definitely waiting for the DVD!
Luckily Walmart and Hasbro have partnered to help families make memories and enjoy each other at home. This week, stores across the country have Family Game Night aisles dedicated to helping you put together your own Family Game Night for under $40.
Choose a theme like Sweet Tooth Sunday — with Candyland and the sugary sweet movie Pollyanna along with soda and makings for a homemade ice cream sundaes — or Special Mission Night — all about solving puzzles and using your smarts to uncover a mystery and play Pictureka along with secret recipes of creative snacks to enjoy while you watch National Treasure. Or pick from your all-time favorites at affordable prices.
We headed out to Walmart today with $40 in hand to check it out, and the kids were thrilled with both the selection of games and movies. We finally narrowed it down to Trouble and Operation (both faves of mine when I was younger), and the girls picked out High School Musical. We snagged all 3 for just $35, so we have $5 left over to pick up some simple snacks. $40 for a fun and relaxing evening at home compared to $100+ for a disastrous and stressful outing is a huge bargain! Plus the entertainment isn’t limited to a single 2-hour span.
One lucky Deal Seeking Mom winner will receive a $40 Walmart giftcard to put together their own Family Game Night theme!
To enter, tell me what your family’s favorite board game is. Do you have young children who love Candyland, or do you prefer adult games like Apples to Apples?
Every reader has four methods available to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, three, or four for up to a total of 4 entries!!!
Methods of entry:
1. Leave a comment. Tell me about your favorite family board game!
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Prize:
(1) $40 Walmart gift card
This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday 9/23. I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email on and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Good luck!
While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!
Jessica
I’m a member of the forums, too. Thanks for the family-fun giveaway!
mary
Our favorite family activity is playing Monopoly or playing guitar hero love that game.
mary
I am subcribed to you by email.
mary
I am subscribed to your forums.
mary
I have your badge on my blog.
Andrea
Just started subscribing to you site, LOVE it!!
Sarah B
Our favorite family board game is “Ticket To Ride”.
Sarah B
I’m already a registered user!
Sarah B
I am already a subsciber!
April Emery
entry 1 – our favorite family board game with our two girls (ages 3 and almost 2) is the Toddler/Preschool Candyland Game. my girls could play this for hours!
April Emery
entry 3 – i am a subscriber to your blog
April Emery
entry 4 – registered in The Forum
April Emery
entry 2 – you are on my blogroll
Elena
We love playing games. Lately we have been enjoying Blokus, Settlers of Catan and Rummikub. We always look forward to game night in our household:)
Elena
I subscribe to your RSS feed…and LOVE IT! Thanks for a WEALTH of information:)
Maria
I love catch phrase!! Thank you !
Maria
I subscribe via RSS feed
Lynette
We love to play Risk “The Lord of the Rings” Edition–we stay up til all hours with our 2 oldest kids–fun memories!
Heather
My daughter and I love to play Blokus during our weekly tea times!
Tracy
Our favorite family games are Boggle & Scrabble!
Heather G.
My 6 year old and I love playing trouble together.
Lisa
I have a little one who loves don’t spill the beans and don’t break the ice! And my older one has developed a new appreciation for scrabble! Thanks for the giveaway!
Emily Robison
Sorry! It’s always a fun favorite at our house. My dad loves to get a sorry card and kick people off the board. We had so much fun with it!
Heather G.
I have subscibed to your blog via email. Thanks!
Makelle
Our favorite board game at the moment is Ticket to Ride. We could play this over and over again.
Makelle
I already subscribe to your email.
Thanks.
Tracy
I subscribe to your blog via email!
Tracy
I subscribe to your forum. Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie
Our family loves the classic games like Scrabble and Monopoly. Our youngest son loves Candyland and Chutes and Ladders.
Skye
Monopoly is our favorite.