Advice for Shannon, a First-Time Mom-to-Be: Part 1

My friend Shannon is about to become a mother for the first time. She has 10 weeks left to her pregnancy, and thanks to Facebook, she has kept all of her friends and loved ones in the loop of the progress of little Legume, the gender of which is a surprise to us all. Not… [Continue Reading]

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Salute to a Mom-a-holic

Who’s in Your Network of Mothers? 21 children live on our street in Suburbia, MD. They range in age from 2 1/2 to 12. Seven of them are girls. At least once a day, when I hear the sounds of children playing outside (as they should be) I thank God that I live where I… [Continue Reading]

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$1 Movie Days at AMC Theatres

$1 Movie Days Make Family Fun Affordable 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… [Continue Reading]