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Sacramento: Listen to Your Mother Casting Call

Listen to Your Mother is a production that takes you through the journey of motherhood through our eyes (a mom's eyes).  In fact, you could be one of those moms whose original story is part of this interesting concept.  Your story could be about infertility, a loss, becoming a mom in a way you never expected...

The Sacramento area LTYM has open submissions until February 23, 2014, at 1159pm.  Here are some of the guidelines from the LTYM blog:

Please email your piece (in the body of the email) with “LTYM Sacramento submission” as your subject line to us at: LTYMSac@gmail.com If your submission is accepted, we’ll invite you to attend auditions, which will be held on March 15 and 16 at ThinkHouse Collective, by appointment only. A few things about the process…

• Your piece should be no longer than 5 minutes long when read aloud.
• We will accept only one submission per person.
• While we do ask that you’re comfortable with your piece, we won’t ask you to memorize it for the show. What matters most is that you speak from your heart.
• Commitment for LTYM Sacramento cast members includes two group read-throughs (to be held on March 29 and April 26) and a pre-show run-through at the theater.
• Our show is currently scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend (exact date/time is TBD) in Sacramento.

Good luck, if you decide to submit an entry!! :)

Thanks for stopping by...

Valentine's Day Subway Art {Free Printable}

I think I am a tad obsessed with making subway art.  It is so fun to choose colors and fonts and words...    I made this pink Valentine's Day for my mantle and thought I'd share it with you!  I printed mine 11 x 14 size, and it looks nice.  I ordered it from Costco Photo for about $3.00!  I know!  Not bad at all...

Enjoy!

{Get this printable here.}

My 5 Favorite {Restaurants-Roseville}

I LOVE food!  I love great tasting food.  So, I thought I'd let you in on my little secret: my favorite restaurants.  I am starting this mini-series {My 5 Favorite Restaurants} with the city of Roseville, CA.

1:  Mikuni Japanese Restaurant.  Their Black and White just melts in your mouth.  I have never tasted it anywhere even close to this good at any other sushi restaurant I have been to in the Greater Sacramento area.  The Black and White is albacore tuna toro seared with olive oil and garlic,
black tobiko caviar, ponzu, green onions.  Yum!  Try the Zig Zag roll, Pimp My Roll roll, and the Jerry roll.  You can't go wrong at this place...

2:  Crush 29.  Great atmosphere, nice wine list, decent service, and good food.  My favorite there (and, I order this EVERY TIME we dine here) is Snap Crackle Salmon.  It's salmon with lavender, mandarin orange sauce, whipped potatoes, and asparagus.  

3:  The Cheesecake Factory.  I know this is a large restaurant chain, but their food is yummy.  I like that they have a "Skinny" menu now, and that they serve breakfast.  The Monte Cristo sandwich, though, is not great.  But, the rest of the menu is awesome.

4:  La Provence.  The food here is AMAZING.  I will say, however, the service doesn't match that for anything.  We seem to get this one waitress every time we go there, not matter where seated.  Their gnocchi and risotto are awesome.  It makes me hungry just thinking about it...

5:  PF Chang's China Bistro.  Good food, stylish decor, and great drinks.  My favorite dishes here are their chicken lettuce wraps, Crispy Honey Shrimp, and the PF Chang's Fried Rice.

Sacramento: Monster Jam Re-Cap

Wholey Moly!  A great time was had by all!!  I didn't realize how cool these monster trucks were.  Their over inflated tires make them look like they're toys!  But they are sooooo NOT!  I didn't know this, but there are so many electronics, controls, safety masers, etc., that these drivers have to follow and do that it's crazy.  They took one guy out because his electronics malfunction light was on just to be safe (see the orange truck below with the red light on the top left of the window).  I think doing that is great!  They take so many precautions at this event to keep the drivers and fans safe.

I also liked that this event was so patriotic and thankful for the men and women that serve our country both in the military and law enforcement.  One of the monster trucks was Captain America!

There were several 'competitions' during the show.  The trucks went head to head, individual, freestyle, etc.  Here are some pictures of the monster trucks in action:

BOUNTY HUNTER crushin' some cars!!

 GRAVEDIGGER

TIMEFLIES flying high!

I'm BATMAN!! (Poor guy biffed it at the end and rolled his truck.  But, he was OK!!)

One of the side events was this lady, who gets into a giant canon and gets blasted to the other side of the arena.  Her name is CanonLady!  Super cool!!

All in all, this was a super fun event.  My son was a bit nervous at first, but warmed up to it and was so enthralled at the giant trucks jumping and squishing cars.  His friend loved it, too!  My husband and I felt like kids again, and that doesn't happen much nowadays. :)

Thanks to Feld Entertainment, Karen Bakula PR and Sac Bloggers for giving us this opportunity!  It was fun, fun, fun!

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% my own.

Sacramento: 'Rock-and-Roar' Monster Jam {January 17~19}

Monster Jam is one of the most popular touring sporting events in the world.  And, our family gets to experience it first hand!  We cannot wait!  Since I am a 'research before you go' kinda gal, I found all of this information about Monster Jam and the Monster Trucks that perform at this event!

Monster Truck Facts:

• Height – Approximately 12’ 

• Width – Approximately 12’

• Length – Approximately 20’

• Weight – 10,000 lbs.

• Tire Size – 66” X 43” on a 25” Tall Wheel (That's about how tall I am

At Monster Jam here in Sacramento, we'll be seeing:

Grave Digger

Batman

Bounty Hunter

Iron Outlaw

Destroyer 

~PLUS~

Captain USA 

and 

Double Trouble.  

These world popular monster trucks will be performing some spectacular stunts!!

I remember seeing Grave Digger (competing for 30+ years) a long time ago and now I get to take my son to go see it!  How cool is that?

Another cool thing about Monster Jam in Sacramento is that fans can get down to Sleep Train Arena early both Saturday (1/18) and Sunday (1/19) to enjoy "Party in the Pits" pre-show to see the trucks up close and to meet the drivers.  Yeah!!

For more information and updates, go to www.MonsterJam.com.

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% my own.

Sacramento: Monster Jam {January 17~19}

Our family is so excited to have been selected by the wonderful team over at Sacramento Bloggers to attend the MONSTER JAM monster truck event at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, CA.  We are ready for some car-crushing, engine-roaring action!

Tickets Now On Sale for Three Shows at the
Sleep Train Arena from January 17 – 19, 2014
Including Two Party in the Pits Pre-Show Events

Tickets & Pit Passes available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, 
all Ticketmaster retail outlets, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 
or at the Sleep Train Arena Box Office.

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I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% my own.