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You never know what you’re going to find when you take the kids to the movies - or turn on the TV in the evening.

Here are four useful online resources to help you avoid surprises and find the best family-friendly films.

1. Kids-in-Mind.com

http://www.kids-in-mind.com
This informational website provides a factual, objective synopsis of the content of a film in the each of three categories (sex/nudity, violence/gore, and profanity) on a scale of 1 to 10. Specifics are offered in each of the write-ups as to why a film received a particular rating. There are also discussion topics, as well as an overview of the messages that the movie conveys. The details provided can really help you avoid surprises, and they give you the information you need to make an informed decision for yourself about whether you deem a movie appropriate for your family.

Cost: Free

2. Reel-Appeal

http://www.spiritualparenting.com/resources/reel_appeal.html
Reel-Appeal is a movie companion created by Mimi Doe (the author of 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting) and writer/producer Jennifer Marquis. The website provides the names of family-friendly films that correspond with the spiritual parenting principles in Doe’s book. Each of these films then has an in-depth PDF discussion guide that helps parents teach critical thinking as it relates to entertainment choices, and it’s bound to create some thought-provoking family conversations, too.

Cost: Free.

3. CleanFlicks.com

http://www.cleanflicks.com
This is the Netflix for family-edited Hollywood films. Cleanflicks works much the same as Netflix. There are no late fees, you’ll have several different subscription plans to choose from, and returning the movies is as easy as slipping it into a prepaid return envelope. Except, with Cleanflicks, the film’s profanity, nudity, graphic violence, and sexual content have been removed. Edited movies are available to buy or rent at the Cleanflicks site.

Cost: Subscription plans range from $20 to $40 per month. A free trial is available.

4. Spiritual Cinema Circle

http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com
This monthly DVD club features films selected specifically for their spiritual and psychological value. Each shipment includes a special newsletter with reviews and information about spiritual cinema, plus an online members-only resource area. Subscribers receive 4 movies each month (to keep). For parents of younger children, a Kids Spiritual Cinema package is available as well.

Cost: $20 per month, plus shipping/handling. A free trial is available.

Note: Fees for each of these services are valid at the time of writing but are subject to change at any time.

About the author:
Susie Cortright is the creator of Momscape.com, a website devoted to celebrating life with children. Find out more about special free trial offers for Spiritual Cinema and Cleanflicks. Visit Susie’s site today and get a subscription to her online magazine for free: http://www.momscape.com/subscribe.htm

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Everyone needs a spiritual retreat now and then. A spiritual retreat is more than just a vacation.

A typical vacation may leave you feeling more burned out than when you left - often from rushing back and forth while trying to squeeze as many sites of interest as possible into a short timeframe.

A true spiritual vacation on the other hand is a retreat from all the hustle and bustle. A time for renewal and regeneration of spirit, mind and body.

With the goal in mind of renewal there are a number of spiritual retreats that you can do - from two hours to two weeks or longer depending on how much time you choose to make. (notice I didn’t say depending on how much time you can spare - with the hectic schedules these days many folks don’t believe they have any spare time. So, make the time…)

What is Your Idea of the Ultimate Spiritual Retreat?

Part of the fun of a spiritual retreat is the planning stage. Think about what would relax and regenerate You. Incorporate things or events into the plan that will accomplish this.

A spiritual retreat might be something that you want to do alone. Alone you’ll find more time for contemplation and far less distractions.

On the other hand, there are groups that get together to make spiritual pilgrimages, attend motivational functions and the like. These too are beneficial.

Here are some suggestions for a spiritual vacation that can be a time of healing and renewal.

1) Go to a place that represents spiritual power for you

2) Immerse yourself in a place of natural beauty - i.e., Sedona, Chaco Canyon, Yellowstone, any wilderness area, or beach area, etc. You can swim with the dolphins in many parts of the world, including Hawaii, where you can even lodge with other group members.

3) Take along meditation, relaxation, motivational audios, etc… Maybe set aside a 2-4 hour time period where you just relax and absorb the motivational messages or simply relax and give your mind time to rest.

4) Take a hike. Walk on a beach - let the sound of the waves soothe your mind and the ocean air revitalize your body.

5) Go on an actual Vision Quest. There are many organizations that will take care of all the planning, you just show up and head into a secluded spot in the wilderness.

6) Conquer a fear. Think of something you fear doing and do it.

7) Be silent for a day. Next to impossible for many…

Do something you’ve never done. Go somewhere you never been. Maybe combine both!

Make Everyday a Spiritual Retreat

The list of spiritual things that you can do that can refresh your mind, body and soul are endless. As you think of things that you can do on a spiritual retreat why not also realize that many of these same things you can do without going on “vacation.”

Why not bring nature into your home? Fill it with plants that revitalize your air and spirit. Add waterfalls indoor and out to get your life flowing in the right direction.

Set aside some time to listen and enjoy motivational and relaxation audios at home.

Go to a day spa and get pampered.

Watch a spiritual movie, i.e., one that motivates, inspires you or makes you laugh.

Check into a monastery or retreat center in your town or city. Many will allow you to check in for the weekend. Often steeped in spiritual energy these offer fewer physical amenities than your local motel but more spiritual ones. Plus, there usually isn’t a tv to distract you.

I hope these few suggestions can spur you to consider infusing your life with more spiritual power. And, remember, you don’t need a spiritual retreat to amp up your spiritual light, you can start right now at home.

So, why not Retreat and Surrender…your stress.

At 50 Spiritual Movies get info on spiritual cinema and at WealthVibes.com create a prosperity mindset.

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When one owns a place of business, such as a movie theaters/cinema, it is important that the environment is comfortable for customers. This comfort factor makes gum removal in movie theaters/cinemas a matter of concern. After all, a moviegoer who finds gum stuck somewhere on his or her clothing is not often a happy customer. She or he may not return; it may be decided that it would be better to frequent a movie theater/cinema where gum removal is taken more seriously.

Gum removal in movie theaters/cinemas: a more pressing concern.

What makes gum removal in cinemas more pressing than gum removal in other businesses is the nature of this business. After each showing of a movie, another group of customers moves into the semi-dark cinema to enjoy the movie. Most cinemas hurriedly engage in quick carpet cleaning and sweeping, but stain removal is reserved for when there is more time to remove carpet stains and stains to the seats.

Chewing gum, however, is another story. If the chewing gum pollution in the cinema is not observed and then taken care of immediately, then an unwitting customer may sit or step in the gum. Gum removal in cinemas is important to take care of these problems. If the customer sits on gum, that person will be upset that the cinema has not received proper cleaning services prior to his or her sitting down. If the customer steps on gum, that gum may be tracked all over the cinema, or embedded in the carpet, leaving stains and forcing a method of removing chewing gum from carpets to preserve the clean and comfortable appearance of the cinema.

Successful businesses are not plagued by uncleanliness. This is where gum removal in cinemas comes in. A preponderance of carpet stains, dirty washrooms, and chewing gum decorated cinema seats indicate a sleazy joint, not a respectable cinema. In order to keep your cinema in good shape, it is important to make sure that you have the cleaning products to take care of all of these problems, especially chewing gum soiling, as gum often results in the spread of stains and problem areas, no matter where it is located.

Commercial cleaning supplies for gum removal can be expensive and even ineffective for the amount of money paid for them. Traditional chewing gum removers, such as an ice cube, do not work on hardened gum, and many of the freezing methods still require a great deal of work. What is needed is a gum remover that works quickly (so it can be used between shows) and is relatively inexpensive.

With Gum-Out, which has been on the market for 20 years and is a major contribution to cleaning technology, and is available at www.chewing-gum-removal.com, you can take care of gum removal in cinemas with relative ease. The Gum-Out release agent is applied by a special plastic injector, which breaks the bond between the gum wad and the surface into which it is stuck. The product is inexpensive, and works very well to rid your cinema of chewing gum pollution. Each bottle of Gum-Out if used as directed will remove up to 125 lumps of chewing gum.

J O’Neal guides you through the chewing gum removal process. Learn the facts before you decide which gum removal product to buy.Discover more about cost effective chewing gum removal techniques at: gum removal

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