DIY Family Flicks: How To Make Your Own Backyard Movie Theater

November 26, 2013

With ticket prices averaging over $8 a ticket (the highest ever!), plus the added cost of popcorn, drinks, and babysitting, going out to see the latest blockbuster becomes pretty costly.There is always the option of downloading a flick off Netflix or Apple TV but … somehow slumping on the sofa doesn’t quite capture the magic of the cinematic experience.

If you’re looking for the big-screen buzz without the expense or…

Rita Mauceri is a writer and former television producer based out of Los Angeles where she lives with her husband and three kids. After a successful career at top networks including HGTV, Discovery, TLC and E!, Rita turned her creative juices to the world of the Web. In 2010 she launched the lifestyle site, Dotcoms For Moms, where she curated fresh daily content on the best sites, links, and products for women. In 2014, Rita launched a very personal internet project, The Fiq. The blog focuses on how to use simple, stylish fixes to create the life you want. Rita has also published two style books, Frumpy To Foxy in 15 Minutes Flat and Curves Rule and Flat Is Fabulous: Sexy, Stylish Looks for Every Figure. She is a self-avowed DIY and decor addict with over 35,000 Pinterest followers.