$1 Movie Days at AMC Theatres

One of the best parts of summer vacation is $1 movie days at AMC Movie Theaters. It's when I can get $1 movie tickets and see a fun, family movie with my kids every Wednesday. We even bring in our own snacks.

All of the money goes to the Will Roger's Institute and Variety - the Children's Charity.

Here is this year's movie schedule.

And a tip: get your tickets a week early so you're guaranteed a seat. They tend to sell out every week.

4 today, 14 tomorrow

My children are growing up way too fast. I really understand now what adults used to tell me then: that time moves quickly and I should enjoy the present without wishing I was already living my future.

Today, I read this article about teaching sons to retain their sexual purity. I realize my children will reach an age when their hormones are raging and they'll want to experiment. I'm blissfully glad that I do have a few years left before that happens (keeping in mind that time is rushing past me quicker than I can blink and that in the end, when my son is 14, it will seem like just yesterday he was 4). But, I also believe it is possible to raise kids to understand that our actions, all of them, have consequences. I'd like to teach both of my children that holding on to sexual purity until they are emotionally ready to handle the consequences is a much wiser, although seemingly more difficult, choice.

My husband and I are already teaching our daughter that her body is a special gift that she may one day want to give to someone. And that it should be given to someone very, very special, for it is a gift that can only be given once. Laying the foundation now will hopefully make the conversations to come less frightening to face.

Help Raise Money for a 3 year old named Brandon

This is a cut and paste of a note from one of my Facebook friends. we went to Laurel High School together. I'm hoping that through the power of the internet and my Tweeps, info will spread and the little boy will get the test he needs.

Here is her post. Please leave a comment with info on how to contact you if you are able to help this family.

Okay I am going to ask for help from all my dearest friends out there. A friend of mine has a son who is 3 today. He has a very serious medical condition that is requiring a test that the insurance company wont pay for. To give him a better chance to see his next birthday we are trying to raise money for a test he needs to have done. His mother is doing a fundraiser to try and raise the money needed. She is holding a scrapbook fundraiser. Its going to be on May 30th from 11 to 7 in Spring Grove, PA. If anyone wants to come let me know. Tickets are $25.00 and includes food, crop space and door prizes. Also does anyone know of anyone out of York PA that is a Non-profit organization that can do raffle tickets during the fundraiser?.

I know a lot of you don't live near her but if anyone has any ideas on fundraisers or charities that can help please let me know. We really need to raise the money as soon as possible. The little man needs this test done to find out if he qualifies for a pace maker or defibrillator.

Thanks so much to everyone who at least takes the time to read this and maybe get some ideas.