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Sharing Love February is here, bringing Valentine’s Day, and with it dozens of tiny paper cards to help our children sign, little packages of heart-shaped candies all over the place, and messages of romance and affection. Everywhere we look, there are reminders of love. Although you may find the whole Valentine’s Day thing to be clichéd, it can be a good time to look at how love plays out in your life. In your role as a mom, love just comes with the territory. Every time you hold a child, wipe away a tear, read a story, or tuck a little one into bed at the end of the day, you express love to a precious child. Your rewards may include drawings, songs, big smiles and enthusiastic hugs and kisses. While children are young, at least, the “I love you’s” come easily to you and to them. Then there’s the rest of the family – spouses, parents, siblings and so forth – the people who are so important, but to whom love can sometimes be harder to convey. Still, you usually know the “currency” of your relatives. Perhaps your mom likes nothing more than having some one-on-one time together. Maybe your sister loves a phone call, or your brother a newsy e-mail. Your husband… well, this is a family publication. At any rate, the hard part is often just making the time for the things that are important to each of these people, so that the love you feel is tangible to THEM, not just to you, in your head. Letting your friends know how much they mean to you is often easier; since friendships are voluntary, it’s almost a given that the time friends spend together affirms the value that each person places on the other. But there’s one more person who needs to be considered when you think about love, who is probably easier to overlook than anyone – YOU. You undoubtedly do so much for so many others, but are you taking the time that you really need, just to nurture yourself? Moms will often say that there just isn’t any time left in the day, after caring for everyone else, but the truth behind that statement is that they don’t MAKE time. Moms need to put as much value on themselves as on everyone else, and spend time accordingly. Every day, ideally, you should try to set aside at least a few minutes to read a good book, take a warm bath, go for a walk, or do whatever will make you feel taken care of. And you can’t wait for someone else to suggest it, give it to you, or make it happen – it has to be up to you, and you have to make it a priority. If you can do this, even amidst your busy life, you’ll have more to offer to everyone else, you’ll be a happier mom, and you’ll just feel better. Then you won’t mind so much when you have to help your kids with all those little paper Valentine’s Day cards. Karen Harvey, CEC, is a certified life coach who helps moms create more satisfying lives through balancing their many roles and making the most of each day. Contact her at 916-355-8935 or visit www.clarityandbalance.com. Find Us at www.SacKidsDirectory.com 5
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Kids Eat Free
(or Really Cheap!) El Torito Mexican Restaurant and Cantina Monday 5637 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 916-965-4411
Strings Most Locations - Kids Eat Free 4-9 pm Texas West Barbeque 1950 Douglas Blvd. Roseville 916-773-7427 Kids Eat Free - All Day
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Chick Fil A 2101 Alta Arden Expressway Sacramento (916)922-2221 Kids eat free: 5-8pm CoCos 7887 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights 916-966-0707 10 years old or less after 4 pm 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento 916-922-6741 Type of food: American Denny’s, Most locations Kids Eat Free, 4-10 pm Hacienda del Rio Restaurant 702 Sutter Street, Folsom 916-351-1800 Kids Eat Free, 4:30-8:30 pm International House of Pancakes 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova 916-638-8853 6751 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin 916-632-0682 1435 Ary Lane, Dixon 707-678-5153 4821 Madison Ave., Sacramento 916-338-0373 Kids Eat Free with Adult Meal 4-9 pm Islands 1902 Taylor Rd., Roseville 916-772-5044 Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays with purchase of an adult meal. 4 - 9 pm Joe’s Crab Shack 1210 Front St., Sacramento 916-553-4249 Kids Tuesday’s for $2 Pasta Pomodoro 3984 Douglas Blvd., Roseville , CA 916-773-4027 10341 Fairway Dr., Roseville, CA 916-772-5202 Type of food: Italian Texas West Barbeque 1950 Douglas Blvd., Roseville 916-773-7427 Kids Eat Free - All Day
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Carrows Restaurants 100 North Sunrise Blvd. Roseville 209 Main St. Placerville 10 years old or less, One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal CoCos 7887 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights 916-966-0707 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento 916-922-6741 Kids 10 years old or less eat free after 4pm. Type of food: American
1598 Arden Way Sacramento 916-927-0071 5637 Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights 916-965-4411 One free kid's meal from our Kid's menu per regular adult entree purchase. Kids 12 and under. Dine in only. Fresh Choice 2030 Douglas Blvd. Roseville 916-783-5886 1689 Arden Way Sacramento 916- 649-3839 535 Howe Ave. Sacramento 916-649-9046 Kids 9 and under Eat Free All Day on Wednesday with purchase of adult meal. Drink not included. Woody’s 2316 Watt Ave., Sacramento 916-485-4886 1 Child Free with 1 Adult meal - All Day
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Carrows Restaurants 100 North Sunrise Blvd. Roseville 209 Main St. Placerville Kids Must be 10 years old or less. One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal Chevy’s 6604 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin 916-773-2554 Kids must be 10 years old or less. International House of Pancakes 6751 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin 916-632 0682 1435 Ary Lane, Dixon 707-678-5153 Kids Eat Free, 4-8 pm
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Denny's 1800 Auburn Ravine Rd., Auburn 530-885-8857 Kids Eat Free 4-10pm Shari's Restaurant 960 W. Florin Rd. Sacramento, 916-422-0366 Kids Eat Free 12 and under 4 - 9pm
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Strings 9700 Fairway Dr., Roseville 916-784-3456 825 S State Hwy 65, Lincoln 916-408-1300 Kids Eat Free 4 - 9pm Shari's Restaurant 960 W. Florin Rd., Sacramento 916-422-0366 Kids Eat Free 12 and under 4 - 9pm
Everyday Deals
IKEA 700 Ikea Ct. West, Sacramento 916-371-4532 $.99 Everyday Fresh Choice All Locations, 2 and Under Free 3 - 5 $1.99, 6-12 $4.99
All Free and Discounted Meals Require a Minimum Purchase. All Information is Subject to Change Without Notice. Call Location to Verify. To have your restaurant listed, email details to: Juli@sackidsdirectory.com Visit www.SacKidsDirectory.com for many more Kids Eat Free locations.
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FEBRUARY - COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR Tues. Feb. 3, 2009 - Family Game Night Enjoy a fun night of games for all ages, including board games, card games and more. Drop by the library between 6pm and 8pm to play some old favorites, learn some new games and meet some neighbors. Location: Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove. Time: 6pm - 8 pm. Information: 800-209-4627 Fri. Feb. 6, 2009 - Wear Red Day - Sacramento Goes Red On this day, millions of Americans will wear red to show their commitment to the fight against heart disease in women. Our objective at Wear Red Day in Sacramento on Feb. 6th is to drive awareness of Go Red, Sutter's sponsorship of the movement...FREE live music, FREE health screenings, FREE goodies, FREE chair massages and more! Location: Westfield Downtown Plaza - outside Macy's women's department in the courtyard. Time: 11 am - 2 pm. Information:Andrea Hull/ andrea.hull@heart.org/ 916-446-6505 Sat. Feb. 7, 2009 - The 11th Annual Sacramento Museum Day The 11th annual Sacramento Museum Day takes place in the Capital City, presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) and proudly supported by Umpqua Bank.Twenty-five participating museums will be open free of charge. Locations: For detailed information about participating sites, free shuttles and more, visit www.sacmuseums.org. Time: 10am - 5pm. Admission: FREE Information: www.sacmuseums.org Sun. Feb. 8, 2009 - A Taste of Chocolate Benefit for local scholarships and the Auburn's Historic Medical Museum Location: Old Town Auburn Business Area. Time: 12 pm. Cost: 10 Special Chocolate Tastes $20. Information: Linda @ 530-888-1585 Thu. Feb. 12, 2009 - Baby Signs Parent Workshop Babies have a lot to say before they can actually speak. With the Baby Signs program, infants and toddlers can use simple signs to let you know what they see, what they need, and even how they feel. Location: 4200 Temescal St., Fair Oaks. Time: 6:30pm Other dates and times available... see contact info. Cost: $28 ( $31 non-res). Information: Sandy Seddon-Rice / babytender2@comcast.net or 916-205-8151 Sat. Feb. 14, 2009 - Make a Victorian Valentine Celebrate the season of the heart by participating in a craft activity Location: Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St. Old Sacramento. Time: 10am - 5pm. Cost: Free with admission. Information: 916-808-7057 Sun. Feb 22, 2009 - Best of Home-Based Business Expo Great networking and shopping event. Come meet the top 25 home businesses and enjoy a wine tasting from 2-4pm. Raffles all day. Location: Holiday Inn, 5321 Date Ave., Sacramento.Time 12:00pm. Cost: Free admission and parking. Information: Kathy Jesmont / jesmontk@sbcglobal.net / 916-548-4929 Sat.-Sun. Feb. 21-22, 2009 - Nevada City Celebrates Mardi Gras 2009 A downtown parade and masquerade ball are featured as this colorful Sierra foothills town again celebrates Mardi Gras. The parade begins at 2 pm Sun, Feb. 22, 2009 and moves down Broad Street. It is a rain or shine event. Wear festive Mardi Gras attire! Locations: Masquerade Ball is at 325 Spring St. Nevada City. Tickets: Call 530-265-2692 or 800-NJOY Advance tickets recommended. Time: Sat. Feb 21st 8 pm - midnight. Information: http://www.nevadacitychamber.com/events/ mardigras.cfm or call 800-655-NJOY.
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