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Kids Eat Free at Woody’s Diner

welcometosealb — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:39:12 +0000

Every Wednesday night from 4pm to closing, kids eat free at Woody’s Diner. Breakfast is served until 11 am Monday through Friday. Tuesday Nights come dine in and get two burgers for the price of one! That’s right buy one burger, get one free! These offers are only at Seal Beach and Sunset Beach locations.

Seal Beach: 209 Main Street, Seal Beach (562) 598-6794

Sunset Beach: 16371 P.C.H., Sunset Beach (562) 592-2134

How To Find Kids Eat Free Nights in Your City

Kitty Rosu — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:07:15 +0000

Who said “There’s no such thing as a free lunch?” It’s not true – at least, not if you are a kid! Better yet it’s dinner and they call it Kids Eat Free (or at least Really Cheap Anyways). That’s good news for parents of picky eaters and kids that eat, and eat (and eat!). From national restaurants chains to mom and pops all across the U.S. more and more Kids Eat Free menus are popping up.

Kids Eat Free promotions will run on various days of the week which is nice because there is usually something every night of the week. Many restaurants will use their less busy days (i.e. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). The following guidelines should help give you a better understanding of how your kids can eat for FREE:

Not all franchises require their franchisees to follow specific operating guidelines. You might find that one national restaurant in your area runs the promotion while others do not. It’s always best to call before making big plans.
Most kid’s nights will run during the week. The best day seems to be Tuesday, although you should be able to find a restaurant for every day of the week.
Check to see how many kids can eat with each paying adult. Usually it will be one to two children per adult entre.
Be sure to ask the age limit. At many restaurants, children are considered to be ages 10 and under. At other restaurants you will find that it is 12-13 years old (but don’t tell your tweens that).
Check to see if the restaurant has a specific time for the offer. Some eateries will run kids eat free all day, while others are just dinner hours.

Examples of where you might find a Kids Eat Free Night in your area include Monday night at Quaker Steak and Lube, Back Yard Burgers or Ihop; Tuesday night at Beef O’ Brady’s, Denny’s or Lonestar; Wednesday night at Damon’s, Luby’s; Thursday night at KC Masterpiece. Friday night at The American Caf; Saturday night Denny’s and Sunday check Planet Sub, Hooters and Salsaritas.

Some restaurants run their Kid’s Eat Free night a little different. They aren’t free but you will be able to order from the kid’s menu at a discount. Generally the prices are between $.99 and $1.99. One of the favorites is Golden Corral Buffet which runs their Kids Eat Cheap night on Tuesday. Kids eat for $1.99 and little ones 3 and under eat free. Buffalo Wild Wings offers a $.99 Kid’s Menu on Monday’s, and Picadilly’s has kid’s meals on Saturday’s that range from $.99-$1.99.

This is just a small sample of restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free menus throughout the week.

A great website to assist you in finding even more is http://coupondivas.com/ which offers a list of Kids Eat Free Restaurants by day. You can also sign up for their newsletter to receive updates as new offers are added or changed! Bon Appetite!!

Author: Kitty Rosu
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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9 tips for starting kids with their first coin collection

Melissac — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:13:17 +0000

One sure sign the economy is in the dumps is when you see collection-grade old coins showing up in circulation. Yesterday at Stewart’s, I got a 1935 wheat cent in “very fine” condition. I recently got a silver Roosevelt dime in change at Burger King. A silver lining to hard times is that you can literally find silver falling into your hands, as people short on cash empty piggy banks, pickle jars, wine bottles and such containers of coins they’ve been saving for years, perhaps decades.
This makes for a good time to start your kids on a healthy hobby for fun or profit that doesn’t involve simulated mayhem or need batteries or an electric cord: collecting coins. Here are a few tips on getting started:

1. Each night, have the family gather and empty their pockets of the coins they’ve accumulated during the day. Sit together and decide what you would like to start collecting. It could be something simple like the 50 state quarters that are still being issued. You can try to collect all 50 states, including one from each mint issuing them: Philadelphia, with a P mint mark; and Denver, with a D mint mark.

2. To help give them the numismatic (coin-collecting) bug, you might buy a classic blue folder to hold the coins you accumulate. When I was a kid, I assembled a library of the Whitman coin folders for everything from Indian Head cents to Morgan silver dollars. You get a thrill each time you are able to fill a slot with a coin you’ve been looking for. The Whitman folders (and there are other brands) have come a long way in the nearly half-century since I started collecting. By the way, my collection isn’t really worth much, but I still keep it in an undisclosed secure location that would make Dick Cheney proud.

3. Get kids interested in history in a way that will make them want to learn more and more. For instance, my great-grandmother gave me an 1893 Columbian Exposition half-dollar. She was given the coin as payment for a load of wash she did many decades ago. (She was born in 1883, 10 years before the exhibition opened a year behind schedule in Chicago in 1893, marking 400 years since Columbus’ discovery of the New World.) The exposition was also called the Chicago World’s Fair. This silver coin shows a bust of Columbus on the front (obverse) and a depiction of his flag ship, the Santa Maria, and globes of the Western and Eastern hemispheres on the back (reverse). This is an unusual situation in that I know the last business transaction this 116-old-coin completed. But it also leads to curiosity about Columbus and the exhibition that honored his place in history.

4. Help kids see the beauty of coins. Sure they have material value, but their artistic value can be spectacular. Many people think the St. Gaudens double eagle ($20 gold piece), minted from 1907-33, is the most beautiful U.S. coin ever created. My favorite is instead the Walking Liberty half-dollar. It was minted from 1916-47. It was replaced with the relatively ugly Franklin half, which itself gave way to the Kennedy half. Congress rushed that coin into circulation in 1964, shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 20, 1963. You can see the possibilities for encouraging kids to use their curiosity to delve into the history behind the coins they collect.

5. Good places to collect coins that are no longer in circulation are coin stores, coin shows and swap meets. When I was a kid, Woolworth’s five-and-dime stores used to sell collectible coins. My first coin was a two-cent piece that my parents got for me in Utica.

6. Other early coins in my collection came from my great-grandparents. Get your kids to ask their older relatives if they have any old coins they have saved. Many people have at least an old Morgan dollar, minted from 1878 to 1904. These coins fascinate me because I imagine them being used by actual Old West cowboys to buy a few drinks at a saloon, to stable their horse, buy a six-iron, you know, cowboy stuff. (TV was full of westerns in my youth.)

7. The best place to buy coins might be eBay. That’s where I bought my favorite coin, a 1794 large cent, minted in Philadelphia during the U.S. Mint’s second year of operation. I love to imagine the Founding Fathers having this coin in their purses. It literally could have passed through the hands of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams or George Washington. One reason I like eBay is because you know there are knowledgeable people bidding on these coins, so overpricing is less likely. You even have a chance to get a bargain if you bidding skills are good.

8. NEVER clean a coin – it ruins its value!

9. Coin collecting is something the family can do together. And who knows, when times get hard, you might want to dip into your collection to help make ends meet. Just don’t give them away at face value, like the people who spent that 1935 penny or silver Roosevelt dime. Coin collection book for kids

Toys under $20 dollars.

Melissac — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:08:07 +0000

Even if the economy is turning around, your first purchase shouldn’t be a Wii for the kids. Try some of these recession proof but still fun toys for under $20.

1. Legos: You can get a set for anywhere from $11 to $19 (and, yes, we’re including the LEGO Space Gold Heist in that).

2. Webkinz: Some of these cute animals with a life online are less than $14 at Walmart.

3. Uncle Milton Moon in my Room: Add some science to the mix — only don’t tip your hand by telling the kids they’re learning. This remote control light-up moon with 12 phases is $19 at Target.com. Comes with CD of audio guided tour of the moon.

4. Leap Frog New Fridge Recorder: Lets you record and play back big words you know, opposites, etc. Under $10.

5. Crayola: The crayon makers have a lot of fun products out there under $20. A few to try: Crayola Color-Fillz, a kid to make a mosaic using a guide and modeling clay; Color Surge markers, used on a special paper, come out brighter than regular markers.

Toys R Us hours and deals

Kid Friendly Websites

Melissac — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:42:28 +0000

The Internet is a wonderful place for your child to LEARN, PLAY and EXPLORE. We’ve put together a list of sites suitable for children under 10. All links have been visited and are considered to be kid friendly web sites. Have Fun!

Alphabet Animals - teach your child the ABC’s, preschoolers will love this colorful animal picture ABC lesson.

Count Us In - games designed to help children understand basic number concepts.

Giraffian Alphabet - click on a letter at the top of the page and see it in capital and lower case. , includes pictures to help your child associate the letter with the word.

FisherPrice - designed for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers activities to help them learn letters, numbers, colors and shapes – includes color pictures online and play a variety of fun games.

Letter TV – click on a letter to hear the sound and see pictures. Upper and lower case letters. Coloring pages and songs.

Jazzles - alphabet sing along songs for fun and learning.

Children Storybooks Online - is a wonderful place for young children to read or be read to. All books include colorful illustrations that are sure to keep your child interest.

Story Place – a digital library where children can listen to interactive children stories, play on-line activities, print out take-home activities, reading list and more.

Coloring 4 Kids - provides interactive coloring books that children can easily color by clicking on areas of the pictures.

Printable Alphabet Coloring Pages - print picture to color offline.

Ivy Coloring Page Search Engine – specialty search engine that searches the web only for printable and online coloring pages.

Doodle - pick a color and draw a picture. Lets you post it online for others to see.

Rebus Rhymes - preschoolers and kindergartners can enjoy reading along by recognizing the key words that are illustrated by pictures. Fantastic site for parents that are teaching their child to read.

Zelo Nursery Rhymes - find the lyrics to tons of childrens nursery rhymes.

A must see site for animal lovers of all ages. Kratts Creatures – an educational site intended to make learning about animals a fun experience.

KidsGoWild.com – is a wonderful site to teach your child all about animals, everything from survival habits to the weird and wacky ways of your favorite animals. Play games, get fun animal facts and learn how you can help to protect our endangered species.

Makestuff.com – offers easy projects and fun activities for kids of all ages. Also has a section for holiday crafts and cooking for kids. Requires a $1.00 per month membership.

Kids Domain – Crafts – an index of craft projects submitted by parents, teachers, and kids.

Crayola Creativity Central – lots of easy, kid-friendly crafts. Requires a free membership to access craft ideas.

Kids Kreate – step-by-step projects for kids of all ages.

Little Explorer – Finding the meaning to words have never been so much fun. Little explorer is an illustrated online dictionary intended for young children. Each word is illustrated and used in a meaningful example sentence.

Learning Planet – Fun, interactive activities to help children learn math, languages, problem solving and grammar. Learning activities for Preschoolers to grade 6.

Sci4Kids – a fun place for your child to learn science – includes information, fun projects and games.

Time Machine – great learning site for kids that have an interest in coins, the Mint, and U.S. history.

AAAMath – illustrate and provide interactive arithmetic exercises and problems for children in Kindergarten to grade eight.

A Walk in the Woods – take a walk in the woods – see nature and find out about the different types of trees and plants that live in them.

Geography World – award winning educational and entertaining website covering many aspects of geography. 9 years and above.

Kids Domain – offer a mixture of educational and fun shareware, freeware and demos for Kids. All software is recommended by families and teachers.

PBS Kids – Selection of fun games for young children – include learning the alphabets, numbers, adventures games and puzzles.

UpToTen – Over 500 games and activities in a safe and fun learning environment plus links to other sites for kids.

Kaboose Kids Domain – All kinds of online games for kids.. Some work with any browser, some use Java, Shockwave, Cocoa or Roadster. Everything from arcade games and puzzlers to multiplayer games. Child Safe Site.

Free kids meal at Marie Callender’s

Kids Eat Free (Orange County)

Melissac — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:16:30 +0000

Kids eat free in O.C.!Take the whole family to these popular eateries (see time restrictions) and your little gourmets won’t put a not-so-delectable dent in your wallet:

Tacos & Co. (Irvine location only): Kids eat free after 3 p.m. daily with purchase of an adult entree. (Must order from kids menu. For kids under 12)
Acapulco & El Torito: Kids eat free every Saturday, until 3 p.m. with every regular Adult entree purchase. (ages12 and under)
Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican restaurants offers free meals to kids, but the days vary depending on the restaurant location. For example, the Lake Forest Avila’s offers a free meal to kids on Sunday, with every adult purchase. However, other Avila’s restaurants in Orange County offer free meals to children on Wednesdays and Tuessdays. (Avila’s phone numbers/locations)
Z’Tejas at South Coast Plaza said it will launch a Kids Eat Free Night every Sunday from 4 p.m. to closing. The deal is good per adult entrée.
Pat & Oscar’s: Kids eat free every Tuesday evening from the Kid’s Menu. Adult Entree purchase required. Available at all Pat & Oscar’s locations.
Chick-fil-A eateries in Irvine: Chick-fil-A at The Market Place (13490 Jamboree Road, Irvine) and the Chick-fil-A at Woodbury Town Center (6428 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine) both hold Family Nights on Tuesdays. They give a free Kids Meal with purchase of a Chick-fil-A Meal.
Denny’s Restaurants: Kids eat free every Tuesday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at participating Denny’s. Up to two kids can eat free per one adult entree purchase. Promotion days may vary so check with your local Denny’s and ask for the Kids Eat Free program.
Ruby’s Diner: Kids 12 and under eat free from the kids menu every Tuesday evening after 4 p.m. until June 1. One free kids meal per one adult entree purchased. The program is temporarily halted during the summer at all pier locations. Other locations may offer the Kids Eat Free program in the summer, so call ahead to verify. Otherwise, the program resumes in fall. rubys.com
Rainforest Cafe: Kids can eat for $1.99 on Wednesday “Family Fun Nights” with purchase of any entree. Only available at mall locations (i.e. South Coast Plaza location). Other ways kids can eat free at Rainforest Cafe: participate in their Summer Reading Program or finish the rainforest lesson plan in school.
Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa: Kids eat for $1 from children’s menu all day Sunday. Good for children under 10 years old with purchase of an adult entree. The kids menu is slightly different at both concepts, so review it at our web sites www.tacomesa.net & www.tacorosa.com .
•Carrows Restaurants: One child per adult entree purchase can eat free every Monday and Tuesday after 4 P.M. Offered at virtually all Carrows locations; dates may vary depending on location, though most in O.C. district are Monday and Tuesday.
•IHOP Restaurants: Select restaurants (i.e. one in Garden Grove, two in Anaheim) have Kids Eat Free evenings every night after 4 P.M. with purchase of adult entree. Kids can choose any item from the kids menu. Select locations only.
•Fred’s Mexican Cafe:”Family Fiesta Night” every Sunday evening from 4-9 P.M. Free kids item from kids menu (variety of items). Other family-fun activities available: balloon maker, pinata, coloring and guitar hero. Offered only at Laguna Niguel location.
•Stadium Brewing Company: Family Night on Monday. Kids 12 and under can eat free with each adult entree purchase.
•Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante: Kids can eat buffet items for half price. Every Tuesday evening free spaghetti for kids with every adult purchase.
•Lone Star Steakhouse: 2 kids can eat free kid’s menu item with purchase of any adult entree every Tuesday and Saturday from 11-4 P.M. Available at all Lonestar locations.
•BeachFire: Kids can eat free from kids menu with purchase of adult entree every Tuesday. Available at all locations.
•Jerry’s Dogs: Kids eat free every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening after 4 P.M. Kids get free Kid’s Combo with purchase of Adult Combo. Available at all three Jerry’s Dogs locations.
•Sonoma Restaurant: Kids eat free 6 days a week (restaurant is closed on Monday) starting from 5 P.M. As long as children come with parents or adults, no limit on how many children get free meals. Free meal varies depending on what chef prepares; meals range from pasta to chicken to burgers.
•Baja Fresh said some stores might offer a kids eat free promotion on Mondays. But, it is not consistent across all restaurants, so please call your local restaurant to verify. (updated 6/15/09 to reflect change requested by Baja Fresh)
Jerry’s Dogs
Every Monday through Wednesday after 4 p.m.
jerrysdogs.com
Pat and Oscars
Every Tuesday evening.
patandoscars.com
Beach Fire
Every Tuesday
beachfire.com
Taco Mesa
All day Sunday
tacomesa.net
Marie Callender’s
Tuesday and Wednesday nights
mariecallenders.com
Spoons
Every Tuesday
spoonsgrillandbar.com
Numero Uno Pizza
Every Sunday night.
numerounopizza.com
Lone Star Steakhouse Every Tuesday and Saturday from 11-4 p.m.
lonestarsteakhouse.com
Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen (Mission Viejo) is offering Kids eat free deal every Tuesday night from 4-9.00 p.m. (For kids under 12)
Wingnuts (Aliso Viejo and Costa Mesa): Kids eat free every Tuesday and Thursday with adult purchase (Must order from kids menu. For kids under 10)

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