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A Fun Way to Slow Down as a Family...

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be especially challenging to setaside quality family time.Wouldn't it be great if you could push a pausebutton on the clock and create more time with the ones you love?

Looking at old pictures together or watching home videos orDVD’s can help you do just that.

There's something about taking the time to reflect on the pastthat helps you to slow down and forget about your to-do list.

Remembering birthdays, holidays, and vacations spent with family and friends can put your focus back on what really matters and give you a new appreciation for the special momentsyou've shared.

My kids and I did this just the other day. It was such a sweetthing to watch a video of my son, back when he was two, singing aVeggie Tales song into the camera.And it made me smile when mydaughter turned to him and said, as she watched too,“Look how cuteyou are!”

We must’ve sat there for an hour “Awwwing” at all the memories we've shared.

And when we were done, I was more thankful than ever for our special times together--including the time we'd just spent watching them.

So the next time you feel overwhelmed by the how fast time isflying or how busy you are, pull your kids up next to you on thecouch, pop in a DVD from when they were younger, or get out thoseold photo albums or CDs, and take a walk down memory lane. Notonly can it help you slow down as a family and appreciate each othermore, it can also create a slice of quality time well spent.

by Genny Heikka

Genny is a Sacramento area mom who balances her writing with parenting, andloves doing both. She’s the Assistant Regional Advisor in North/Central Californiafor the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustratorsand some of her children’s manuscripts havereceived awards. Her parenting articles have appeared inSacramento Parent Magazine as well as various websites, and she’sa regular contributor at5MinutesForMom.com. In addition, her blog, www.mycup2yours.com, was selected as one of the “Top Ten Blogs forMoms” by Blogs.com and was alsofeatured in the Family Friendly Blog

Network, 5MinutesforMom.com, andCWO Online Magazine.

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Sat. March 7, 2009 - Foothills Celebration - A Unique Tasting EventSample chef specialties from some of the areas finest restaurants, sip fine winefrom local wineries, enjoy fine art, and listen to great music as you shop andstroll through the streets of historic downtown Grass Valley.

Location: Downtown Grass ValleyTime: 1pm - 4pmTickets: contact Grass Valley Downtown Assn at 530-272-8315Information: http://www.downtowngrassvalley.com/pages/fc_event.html or 530-272-8315

Sat. March 7, 2009 - Bloomin' Crazy Garden Festival Leap into spring with a day all about plants! There will be garden clubs,nurseries, animal talks, activities and much more! Included with admission tothe Zoo!

Location: Sacramento Zoo - Land Park Dr. & 16th Ave. SacramentoTime: 9am - 4pmAdmission: $6.00 - $9.00Information: saczoo.com

Sat. March 7 - Apr. 5, 2009 - Puss in Boots A European fairy tale with the character known as 'The Master Cat' who helpsan impoverished master attain wealth through his trickery.

Location: Storytime Children's Theatre - 3835 Freeport Blvd, SacTime: 1:00pmTickets: $5 general; Free - children 2 & underInformation: 916-558-2174

Sat. March 14, 2009 - Walking Tour of Historical Old Town AuburnFree 1 hour tour led by Placer County Museum docents

Location: Meet at the Courthouse Museum Time: 10 am This tour is available every Saturday morningInformation: 530-889-6500

Fri. - Sun. March 27 - 29, 2009 - Just Between Friends Spring/SummerKid's Sale and Consignment Event

Location: Sacramento Convention Center1400 J Street, SacramentoExhibit Hall BTime: Fri. 10am - 7pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 3pmInformation: www.jbfsale.com

Sun. March 29, 2009 - "Young Artists Competition Winners"Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes again hosts a special concert fea-turing the winners of the 4th annual Mondavi Center Young ArtistsCompetition. The Competition takes place in January 2009 and is juried by apanel of internationally-renowned museums.

Mondavi Center for Performing ArtsLocation: Studio Theatre in Mondavi Center at UC DavisTime: 2 pmTickets: $20; students $10Information: 530-754-2787

MARCH - COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR



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MondayStrings

Most Locations - Kids Eat Free 4-9 pm

Texas West Barbeque 1950 Douglas Blvd. Roseville 916-773-7427

Kids Eat Free - All Day

TUESDAYChick Fil A

2101 Alta Arden ExpresswaySacramento (916)922-2221

Kids eat free: 5-8pm

CoCos 7887 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights 916-966-0707

10 years old or less after 4 pm1830 Arden Way, Sacramento 916-922-6741

Type of food: American

Denny’s, Most locationsKids 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 Pancakes2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova 916-638-88536751 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin 916-632-0682

1435 Ary Lane, Dixon 707-678-51534821 Madison Ave., Sacramento 916-338-0373

Kids Eat Free with Adult Meal 4-9 pm

Islands1902 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 Pomodoro3984 Douglas Blvd., Roseville , CA 916-773-402710341 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

WEDNESDAY Carrows Restaurants

100 North Sunrise Blvd. Roseville209 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 916-922-6741Kids 10 years old or less eat free after 4pm.

Type of food: American

El Torito Mexican Restaurant and Cantina5637 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 916-965-4411

1598 Arden Way Sacramento 916-927-00715637 Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights 916-965-4411

One free kid's meal from our Kid's menu per regularadult entree purchase. Kids 12 and under. Dine in only.

Fresh Choice2030 Douglas Blvd. Roseville 916-783-5886

1689 Arden Way Sacramento 916- 649-3839535 Howe Ave. Sacramento 916-649-9046

Kids 9 and under Eat Free All Day on Wednesdaywith 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

THURSDAYCarrows Restaurants

100 North Sunrise Blvd. Roseville209 Main St. Placerville

Kids Must be 10 years old or less. One free kids meal withpurchase of an adult meal

Chevy’s6604 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin 916-773-2554

Kids must be 10 years old or less.

International House of Pancakes6751 Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin 916-632 0682

1435 Ary Lane, Dixon 707-678-5153Kids Eat Free, 4-8 pm

SaturdayDenny'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

SundayStrings

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 DealsIKEA

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: [email protected]

Visit www.SacKidsDirectory.com for many more Kids Eat Free locations.

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