5 Patriotic Movies the Family Will Love AMERICA ON THE SILVER SCREEN
“You’re killin’ me, Smalls!” is probably what you will say to your kiddo when they say they haven’t watched “The Sandlot.” You may even discover they haven’t seen many America-themed classics! So, we have just the lineup for your next family movie night. In the spirit of Independence Day, check out these family-friendly American movie favorites. ‘THE SANDLOT’ An obvious choice but a good one, “The Sandlot” follows a group of neighborhood kids in the 1960s who gather at the local baseball diamond to play ball. It chronicles the feeling of summertime freedom, the gut-wrenching fear of local legends, the awkwardness of first crushes, and the true meaning of friendship. Plus, that Fourth of July scene will have the family in stitches! ‘NATIONAL TREASURE’ You may be surprised to learn that “National Treasure” is an action-packed movie with a PG rating! Loaded with
history, the movie follows a passionate historian and a team of unlikely heroes as they search for a hidden treasure, and the location has been written on the back of the Declaration of Independence. (Be sure to check out the sequel, too, and the third movie, which is slated for a 2022 release.) ‘AN AMERICAN TAIL’ Follow Fievel the Russian mouse as he immigrates to America with his family in 1885. With action and anxiety-inducing antics, “An American Tail” provides younger children with history and a glimpse at the beauty of the American Dream. Plus, it’s nostalgia fodder for their parents, who likely grew up with Fievel and his family! ‘A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN’ Packed with Hollywood stars, “A League of Their Own” is inspired by the All- American Girls Professional Baseball League. Created in the depths of World War II, the league ran for 12 seasons. In
the movie, two sisters must find a way to overcome their personal differences to make their baseball league a standout sport. (If you enjoy the movie, be sure to watch Amazon’s TV series!) ‘MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON’ This is one black-and-white film your politically active teens may enjoy. When Jefferson Smith becomes a U.S. senator, he’s taken under the wing of Senator John Paine, but Smith soon learns Paine has more nefarious ambitions. In the film, your family will see Congress in action — and a little ribbing, too!
Check your local library or favorite streaming service to watch these titles.
Changes to Your Homeowners Insurance Policy
How often do you review your homeowners insurance policy? It’s recommended that you review your policy at least once a year when it’s time for renewal. Before auto-renewing with your current policy, you should be sure to review your deductibles and coverage to see if there are any changes while also comparing your current rate and coverage with other insurance companies. You should also review your insurance policy whenever you make any updates on the home and when you experience major lifestyle changes. If you haven’t reviewed your insurance policy at some point in the last few months, now is the perfect opportunity. Recent legislation could change your deductibles, and it’s important that you’re aware. In late May, lawmakers moved forward with a plan in an effort to improve and stabilize the state’s troubled property-insurance market.
Part of the bill would allow insurance policies to include new deductibles for roof damage. The deductible amounts would be 2% of the overall insured value of homes or 50% of the costs to replace roofs. That being said, deductibles would not be charged on things such as roof damage caused by hurricanes or situations where a tree has fallen and punctured a roof. While many lawmakers felt that this would be a beneficial change for both policymakers and policyholders, Senator Bobby Powell questioned whether many of Florida’s homeowners could even afford the deductibles if they had roof damage. According to estimates from Zillow, the average value of a home in Florida is $388,635, so the average deductible amount would be over $7,500. Only time will tell what impact these new deductibles will have on Florida homeowners.
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