This week I took my four-year-old and her little pal to the “free movies” at our local movie theatre. It reminded me of a few things.

1. I love bonding with my kids in a way where they feel spoiled and loved and I don’t feel like I’ve compromised my budget.

2. Repeats of movies are always better on the big screen. We’ve been regular attenders at our local Family Film Festival since the girls were young, but it never seems to get out to see classics like Charlotte’s Web on the big screen.

3. Little kids like to wiggle around. It’s nice to take a break in the air conditioning, watch a movie, and spill a little popcorn between the seats (especially if you don’t have to vacuum it up out of the couch cushions).

Look for a FREE Family Film Festival in your area. http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx