Courtney Balestier

When you have a small space or a growing family — or both — every part of your home needs to work a bit harder. Katy Olson, Cubby’s Senior Editor, lives with her husband and two toddlers in a New York home where no one room serves just one purpose.“My kids are super close in age, which is amazing. They play together, share milestones, and basically have a built-in best friend,” she says.

Nothing beats having the whole crew snuggled up together watching a movie. Whether you’re introducing the little ones to your childhood favorites or watching the latest animated hit, movie nights are one of those family activities that are low on effort and big on memory-making. And we’ve got a way to make them even more memorable.