I LOVE Redbox! Free or Cheap Family Fun! Try it tonight!

Ok, so in this struggling economy sometimes it is difficult to find an inexpensive way to unwind.  Our family enjoys an occasional Movie Night but since all of our kids now are considered an ADULT <at 12, huh?> it can be quite costly to take the whole crew to the movies, buy snacks, popcorn and drinks!


We have recently opted to stay in and have Movie Night at home.  However, there is only one location left in our small town that actually RENTS MOVIES!  We often get frustrated when looking for  movies here because they are not categorized properly or after we figure out which one we actually want to watch to our dismay they are all checked out! 


Ok, I admit that I am a little old school and I was not real sure about the whole REDBOX thing at first I am so glad I finally did because REDBOX is wonderful!  For those of you who have not tried it yet you must give it a try tonight.  It is so easy to use.


First you can rent at the REDBOX.  These are located outside or directly inside most of your local grocery and/or chain pharmacies and also I think in just about every McDonalds.  The process is very easy and goes something like this:

• Go up to the REDBOX.
• Read the instructions on the screen to scroll through the movie choices in that particular box.  
• Chose the movie(s) you want to watch with the touchscreen.
• Swipe your credit/debit card.
• Take your movie(s) from the slot.
• Go home and pop some popcorn and enjoy!

Or my favorite way is to reserve your movie online and that process goes like this:

• Click on this link.
• Create an account.
• Choose the movie you want to see.
• Find the closest location to you that the movie is available.
• Reserve it and pick it up at your leisure the same day.
• When you get to the RedBox kiosk you would choose to pick up a reserved movie and swipe your card.
• Go home and pop some popcorn and enjoy!

The cost is 1.25 per night or 1.00 for your first night if you reserve online.  It is SO EASY, CONVENIENT AND INEXPENSIVE!  


Oh and did I mention you can turn your movie back in at any RedBox kiosk?  Yep, that is right.....ANY location without penalty will accept your movie back!  You just take the movie, insert it back into the machine and you are done.


Um, just pay attention to the directions on inserting it back into the kiosk, because it does matter which way the case is facing and if you do it wrong it just keeps spitting it back at you.......  or so I hear. ;)


Also don't forget to pick up some movie snacks while you are picking up your movie!  Print your coupons for those gummy bears before you leave the house!


OH!  And I almost forgot!  My son would be mad at me if I left this off! You can also rent Video Games for PS3, Wii, and XBOX 360, so if your kiddo is hounding you about a new game you can let them try it out before you buy it!