Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay.

Do you ever find it overwhelming to choose one movie out of the thousands that are on Netflix?

I do. Sometimes I find that I sit down to have a relaxing night and all I do is take an hour to decide what movie to watch. After I finally choose, I watch five minutes and decide that it wasn’t what I wanted, and then I put on an episode from a show that I have watched more than ten times. It seems simple. Pick a movie, put it on and relax. Well, we all know that it isn’t like that.

So, after this happened to me a lot, I decided that I would find the perfect way to have a movie night without letting my indecisiveness get in the way. But, keep in mind that you have to be prepared.

1. Read an article or ask a friend about what movies you should watch, and why?

Asking friends can be beneficial, as they know you and know what you like.

2. Prepare your snacks for during the movie.

You may decide that you want to be healthy and make something at home or you might buy some lollies and popcorn. It’s up to you!

Image by annca from Pixabay.

3. Make sure that you have everything you need at your fingertips.

If you want to eat popcorn during the movie then prepare it BEFORE. Make sure you have a full glass of (whatever you’re drinking) and find a comfy position, so you don’t have to get up.

4. Get into your comfy clothes.

Now, this may seem obvious, but it’s a mistake we all make. Sitting down and realising halfway through the movie that you’re not comfy is possibly one of the most annoying things EVER!

5. Make sure that you find a comfy spot on the couch.

This step is self-explanatory, but you can’t forget it!

6. Enjoy!

You can choose to binge TV shows instead, so don’t hesitate to ask your friends for those suggestions too!

Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay.

Have fun viewing!!

Disclaimer – I wanted to try something different for my blog, so I decided that I would share a simple recipe I have for a semi-healthy snack.

Now don’t get me wrong, I know that this isn’t that healthy, but its healthier than straight chocolate and still tastes as good!

Ingredients –

1 punnet of blueberries

1 bag or block of cooking chocolate

Method –

1. In a small pot boil a minimal amount of water.

2. Once the water has boiled, remove the pot from the heat.

3. Place a heat resistant bowl on top of the pot and add as much chocolate as you like.

4. As the chocolate begins to melt, line a tray with baking paper.

5. Begin to stir the chocolate to help with the melting process.

6. Once the chocolate has completely melted, use a skewer to pick up a blueberry, and dip it in the chocolate.

7. Repeat until you have covered as many blueberries as you wish.

Tip – if you have leftover chocolate, scoop it with a spoon and sprinkle around the blueberries (this could be another snack).

8. Place the tray in the refrigerator for 10 – 15 minutes and then remove and serve in any way that you like.

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9. Enjoy!

Tip – Popcorn (our favourite movie snack) is delicious with the blueberries!

Store in the fridge to ensure that the chocolate doesn’t melt.

Now it’s time to relax and watch your favourite movie or TV show!

FYI- This was one of the hardest posts that I’ve ever had to write! I have so many favourites, and hopefully, I get the opportunity to share the others with you later.

10. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

I love to watch this show and see all of the girls go travelling and live their glamorous lives! If you’ve watched the last season, you will understand when I say that it can be sad, but then again, not all friendships can last forever.

Source – https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/photos/the-beverly-hills-wives-celebrate-dorit-kemsleys#10922880

9. Offspring

This has to be my favourite Australian TV show! Nina (Asher Keddie) is one of the only characters on TV that we can all resonate with. If you haven’t watched it, then I highly recommend that you do, as it will have you crying with laughter.

Source – https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/jul/20/offspring-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime-again-thank-heavens

8. Jane the Virgin

I have to admit that I finished the last season of this show within a week and a half. Jane the Virgin is true to its telenovela style as things beyond belief happen to the characters. This show is also extremely important for Latino representation in the American film industry!

Source – https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1061241/jane-the-virgin-says-goodbye-all-about-that-narrator-twist-the-wedding-and-hints-of-the-future

7. The O.C (and Gossip Girl?)

I found it very hard to choose one or the other, so I went with both. These shows portray the life that we all wished to have lived as teenagers. Once again, the plot lines are crazy, but that’s what keeps you hooked!

Source – https://www.entitymag.com/west-east-coast-showdown-gossip-girl-oc/

6. Broadchurch

If you haven’t watched this show, then you need to stop what you’re doing and go and watch it now. If you like mysteries, then this series will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Source – https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-39619834

5. How I Met Your Mother

If you haven’t seen this show, then you’ve been living under a rock (no offence)! There is nothing better than watching five best friends do crazy things around New York.

Source – https://www.glamour.com/story/how-i-met-your-mother-cast-then-now-photos

4.  Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls is a show that you have to watch! It is filled with humour and teaches you about the importance of family (especially the relationship between Mother and Daughter).

Source – https://time.com/3893844/gilmore-girls-reunion/

3.  Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel

Once again, I know these are two TV shows, but I can’t choose! I think it is safe to say that Joss Whedon is a genius and he definitely shows it in these witty supernatural TV shows.

Source – https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/buffy-vampire-slayer-turns-20-joss-whedon-looks-back/

2. Bewitched

Elizabeth Montgomery is amazing, which makes the show even more magical then it already is! This is a childhood favourite of mine, and I will continue to love it (and watch it) for the rest of my life.

Source – https://doyouremember.com/95766/cast-of-bewitched

1. Friends

Who doesn’t love Friends? I have watched the whole series more than three times, and I don’t get sick of it (that’s saying something). If you haven’t seen it before, then I insist that you go and binge it now!

Source –https://www.nytimes.com/watching/recommendations/watching-tv-friends

Friends just celebrated their 25th anniversary, so now would be the perfect time to watch it!

Now that I’ve shared my favourites, comment yours below!

As we all know, growing up can be fun, but at times it can be challenging to figure out who you are. Many movies and TV shows make growing up look easy and glamorous. But as we know, there are definitely those times when you don’t want to leave the house and want to do nothing but watch TV in your PJ’s and eat junk food.  The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants includes all these details while making teenage life look fun.

The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants was a favourite movie of mine as I grew up. As the movie starts, we are introduced to the four best friends; Bridget (Blake Lively), Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Lena (Alexis Bledel), and Carmen (America Ferrera). The besties are all due to go their separate ways for the summer, but before they do, they go on a shopping spree where they discover the travelling pants. Despite the girls being different shapes (also extremely important to show in a teenage film), the jeans fit them all. This is of great mystery to the girls, and they decide to buy the pants and send them to each other over the summer so that they feel connected in some way.

Magic travelling pants doesn’t seem too accurate, but the experiences that the girls have are an accurate representation of being a teenager. Bridget, who loves soccer and goes to Mexico for a summer camp, is trying to cope with her Mother’s death. Lena has gone to visit relatives in Greece and innocently falls in love with a boy her family doesn’t like. Carmen, who as a young girl, dealt with her parents going through a divorce, has gone to South Carolina to meet her future step Mother and step siblings. And then there’s Tibby, who has been left at home with nothing to do but work at Walmart and make her documentary with her sick friend Bailey (Jenna Boyd).

Death, sickness, and divorce are usually things that are too hard to portray in teen films. However, The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, perfectly explores these issues and how it is normal to experience them. Now, we can’t forget that this was a book first, and Ann Brashares was the one who was brave enough to write about all these real life issues in the first place. But in my opinion, it would’ve been even harder to make it into a film that is entertaining and fun. However, as social media grows, teenage life changes. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is another favourite of mine that addresses real life teenage issues. Read about it here: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.

If you haven’t watched The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, then I highly recommend that you do! It can be found on Australian Netflix and iTunes.

Have fun viewing!

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