Thursday November 3, 2011









Creative Painting Techniques


In business for over 30 years, based in Woodland Hills, Licensed, Insured & Bonded. Owners always physically working on site to ensure that you the customer gets experienced quality & personalized workmanship, high quality work/materials and fair compatible prices. Services include: Painting, interior and exterior. Commercial and residential. Drywall. Stucco. Plaster Repair. Texturing. Wall Paper Removal. Woodwork. Installing Base Boards & Moldings. Re-Finishing Cabinets. Faux Finishing. Matching & Making Colors on site. Design & Color Consulting in home and more.


FREE ESTIMATE. REFERENCES AVAILABLE.


818-883-7643


www.CreativePaintingTechniques.com


 


 


Today in History


Clarence Birdseye marketed frozen peas (1952)


Housewife’s Day


Sandwich Day


Cliche Day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=209


 


 


We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is having Winter Camp for ages 2 to 8yrs old!


Winter Camp begins December the 18th and runs through December the 30th! Trampolines, Zip line, Arts and Crafts, 20 different Swings, Cooking, Gardening, Exercise, Movie day, Music and More! Camp includes lunch and snack for just $49 per day(including all field trips). Camp is 9am to 2pm and they offer after care for just $5 an hour. If your little one wants to feel like a Rock Star for 2 weeks than “We Rock” is the place for you!


818-708-0860 in Tarzana


http://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com


 


 


Do you still have that LOW BELLY SAG from your previous pregnancy? Do you suffer from back pain or bladder control issues?


RESTORE THE CORE is mat-based Pilates that restore the postural changes and muscular imbalances that pregnancy and childbirth bring. Retrain your core for a tighter, slimmer, stronger body! Every Tue & Thu at 8:30pm in Woodland Hills. Eight week session is $224 and starts Nov 6th. Free trial classes are now in session! Make-up classes are available. Call 818-631-1257 or email melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com. Space is limited. In-home private training is available.


 


 


Have a POP STAR Birthday Party!


Does your child likes singing, dancing, and performing? Then look no further! Sessions Songwriting and Music let’s your child and up to eight of their friends be pop stars for the day. 


Your child gets three jam-packed hours at our fun kids-only music studio which include:


-Recording a song in a professional recording booth 


-Learning choreography from a professional dancer


-A photo shoot, hair/dress-up


-A performance on stage to the kids’ recorded song


-Each child leaves with a personal CD of their recording 


PLUS your child will get a birthday party web page with the recorded song, pictures from the party, and a video of the performance that you can send on to family and friends. 


For more info, call 310-828-8909 or visit www.SessionsSongwriting.com.


 


 


iPhone 4S battery life issues? Check the Sam & Company Blog for a quick fix!


Plus: Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Ideas from your trusted source for everything Apple:
· Rain Designs iRest – the BEST iPad lap stand for reading, watching movies etc. 
· Think Tank Photo Cable Management Cases – One bag for cords, AC adapters, and other iPad/iPhone accessories. Great for travel!


· Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth Pocket-sized speakers – for iPhones/iPads/laptops etc. 


Sign up for their FREE newsletter to get the full list with details at www.samandcompany.com.


FOR THE ULTIMATE GIFT: Purchase TWO iPad/iPhone/Mac lessons for your loved one by December 1st to get a 20% discount. The perfect complement to the iPhone 4S or iPad 2!


For more info, call 818-222-2101 or email info@samandcompany.com.


 


 


Got Baby?


New Mommy and Me program “Got Baby” with Shaina Rosenfeld. All classes start the week of November 7th. Make new friends, learn positive parenting techniques, and enjoy a fun morning with your little one. Located at Shomrei Torah in West Hills. Open to the community. Sign up today at (818)346-4979.


 


Special Event IconNotre Dame Academy Elementary School iLove Fall Festival & Auction


Sat., Nov. 5th from 11am – 5pm


Construct robots, Game Truck, activities, interactive rides, hamster ball, hair feathers, and kid prizes for ages 2-14. Enjoy BBQ tri-tip, salads, micro-brewed beer and browse 200+ Silent Auction items. Jump Ropers, Taiko Drums, LA Xtreme Cheer, Fencing, Salsa, Hip Hop, and Minute to Win It, etc. Admission is free. Can’t come? Shop online at http://www.ndaegala.com.


2911 Overland Ave. in LA, 90064


 


 


3rd Annual Bake-Sale Fundraiser Benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles


Sunday November 6th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm


100% of the proceeds from the Bake Sale & 15% of the proceeds from store merchandise sold will be donated directly to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles! Sponsored By: The Calabasas Cupcakes and Divas & Dudes Children’s Boutique.


4881 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills, 91364


(818) 704-0100


 


 


Santa Monica Place and Mattel Children’s Hospital Partner to Open Interactive Children’s Play Center


Santa Monica Place is set to open Samo’s Clubhouse, a new children’s play area currently under construction on the third-level Dining Deck that will feature a one-of-a-kind, life-size whale sculpture called SAMO the Whale. SAMO’s Clubhouse is set to open with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 18th at 10:00AM. In addition to a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities to celebrate the grand opening, throughout the weekend, Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA will be collecting “Wish List” items to support Child Life in an effort to ensure the needs and comforts of pediatric patients are met during hospital stays.


www.SantaMonicaPlace.com


 


 


Under The Sea Homework Club


K-5th Grade


Monday-Thur. from 5-7pm


$12.00 a day


5:00-5:30pm Open Hour/Drop Off         


5:30-6:30pm Supervise homework Hour


6:30-7:00pm Open Hour/Pickup Time


20920 Ventura Blvd. Suite 28 in Woodland Hills, 91364


818-999-1533


www.undertheseaindoorplayground.com


 


 


Turbo-Pak


The Back-Pack that Turns into a Scooter!


http://turbopak.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1


 


 


Are you ready to update your home but don’t know where to begin?


Contact TKO Designs, Interior Design by Terri K. Opell. Many people have a vision of their ideal home, but for reasons of time, budget, or know-how aren’t able to realize that vision. As a trained professional, Terri can help you pull your ideas together and create a cohesive design that beautifully reflects your personal style. First consultation is completely free – it’s about getting to know one another and deciding what works best for you. Choose from a range of services, including space planning; color, furnishings and materials selections; project management. Many references available including satisfied Jen’s List members. Email tkodsgns@sbcglobal.net.


 


 


Water Whisperer Swim School: Maintain & Build Your Kid’s Swim Skills


Year Round! New Adult Aqua Zumba & Swim Bootcamp! When kids who just learned to swim don’t practice after summer, they often lose their skills & have to start over in Spring/Summer. This wastes your $ & time! They will continue to provide the swim & maintenance lessons (with 95% success rate for kids 3 & up swimming in 10 lessons but WW starts with babies at 6 mos) & offer OPEN SWIMS for all ages! $10 for up to 3 hours! Get yourself in shape with AQUA ZUMBA & SWIMBOOTCAMP! Lose weight all winter in our heated, saline pool! Great for new moms, parents, elderly people, & those with joint issues. Learn why The WW has many happy Jen’s List users. Call 818-259-1334 for info. See videos at www.thewaterwhisperer.com.


 


 


Always Free at the Zimmer Children’s Museum


Puppet Story Play-A-Long!
 
Tuesdays at 11am & Wednesdays at 3pm, in Bubbie’s Bookstore.
 
It’s time for you and your puppet friends to be part of the action! Led by museum staff, the audience becomes puppeteers helping to bring a story to life.


Open Art Studio
 
Tuesdays at 3pm & Wednesdays at 11am, in the art room.
 
Each week, the studio welcomes young artists to participate in a new project. Drop in anytime the studio is open to create entirely original masterpieces!


Multilingual Storytime
 
Thursdays at 11am, in Bubbie’s Bookstore.
 
The Zimmer is committed to BIG IDEAS that promote global citizenship and creating a better world. Join as they read stories in different languages each week! Spanish, Hebrew, Korean and ASL are only a few you might hear (and see!).


Games on the Lawn
 
Thursdays at 3pm, in the Community Park.
 
Join the community park for fun and fabulous lawn games every Thursday afternoon. Whether you’re into a game of horseshoes or lawn bowling, our “greenspace” is the perfect place to play together!


Sing-A-Long
 
Fridays at 11am, in the Mann Theater.
 
This free treat is sure to get your little ones laughing and singing along with all your favorite classic children’s songs! Plus, every third Friday special guest singer, David Tobocman, comes with his own top hits!


Freeze Dance!
 
Fridays at 1pm, in THE WHOLE MUSEUM!
 
6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048


www.zimmermuseum.org


(323) 761-8984


 


 


Bohemién Joyeux


An accessory company-hair accessories and jewelry! The Bohemién Joyeux line created by designer Bevin Vignola infuses jewelry pieces with the elements of heavy chain and stones with modern-day religious symbolism and questions our ideas of what is real and what is stylish. They make stuff that women of all ages love. Bracelets in healing stones, necklaces that take your breath away and fun hair accessories such as headbands and braids, that clip into hair. Proudly Made in the USA.


www.BohemienJoyeux.com


“Like” them at https://www.facebook.com/BohemienJoyeux and be entered to win a braid!


 


 


Fugu Fugu Press’ 3rd Annual Holiday Open Studio gift shop


Sunday, November 6th from 11am-5pm


This Pasadena-based letterpress studio located in an old radiator shop on Green Street, will round up some of Los Angeles’ artists and boutique retailers for a one day event where you can find gifts for friends and family ages 0 to…you name it. This is the ideal place to find that gift for someone who has everything!


Featured artists and boutique retailers include:


Jewelry by Alissa Warshaw


Photography by Catharine Stebbins


Crafty things by Connie Baldwin


One-of-a kind handcrafted pillows by Kimiko Design


Photography by Marilyn Galosy


Puzzles, bookends and other fun gifts for kids by Ribbit Stopit


Textiles and home goods by Wolfum


1271 E. Green Street in Pasadena


 


 


Braces are for grown-ups too


http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/04/health/la-he-adult-braces-20110704


 


 


JustIn Time To Party! ~ Fall Sale!
Fall SALE! – Take $35 or more off of the party packages when you book with at least 10 days notice. Need great kids’ party entertainment? These professional actors have princesses, super heroes, clowns, magicians and other characters who can provide a magic show, balloon animals, face paint, tattoos, jumper, piñata, build-a-bles and more! $120 Weekday Special — Perfect for daycare / preschool / after school / Friday night entertainment! Call or email Justin at (310) 500-8376 or Justin@JustInTimeToParty.com for more info.
www.JustInTimeToParty.com.


 
 


Comparison SHOP
www.bizrate.com


www.pricegrabber.com
www.crazysaver.com
www.mysimon.com


www.dealtime.com    
www.frucall.com (for cell phones)


www.roboshopper.com


 


 


Speech Therapist


Derra Huxley, M.A., a CA state licensed speech pathologist in the S.F. Valley, is highly experienced in working with children with articulation difficulties. She is a mother of 2, loves children, and makes therapy fun. Derra teaches parents how to help work with their child at home to maximize what they learn from therapy sessions with her. Derra also has an Accent Reduction business for fluent English speaking foreign born individuals who wish to improve their pronunciation.


818-385-1716


www.AccentReductionNow.com


 


 


Launching today: a game-changing app for children’s picture books


uTales is set to revolutionize children’s picture books globally. They are a new world of digital picture books for kids, created by a worldwide community of more than 1,000 professional authors and illustrators. The uTales community brings parents and children unlimited access to an entire library of digital picture books – a library that just keeps growing. Their aim is simply to build something good; good for talented storytellers, good for parents, and good for kids.


www.utales.com


 


 


Dance Your Way To Better Shape


http://www.self.com/fitness/blogs/freshfitnesstips/2011/11/dance-your-way-to-better-shape.html?mobify=0&mobify=0


 


 


Puppeteer Marilyn Price!


Sunday, November 6th at 2:30 pm


Puppeteer Marilyn Price (www.marilynprice.com) presents a special family puppet show in the Slavin Family Children’s Library. Free of charge. Slavin Family Children’s Library is located in the Jewish Federation Goldsmith Building at 6505 Wilshire Blvd. in LA, 90048


323.761.8648


 


 


For all of your Photo, Video and Editing Needs


A Cut Above The Rest Photo and Video Productions is a full service, professional Video, Photography, and DJ Production company based in LA. For their Video Services, they can help guide a client from concept and scriptwriting to shooting, editing, and duplication. Whether you are looking for a Wedding or Bar Mitzvah Videographer or Photographer, a Promotional video for your company to generate more business, a Commercial, Short or Feature Film, or anything else, call 818 835 3344 for more info.


www.acutabove.tv


 


 


Connect with the brightest stars in food, healthy living, style and design


Select your own team of celebrity curators and experts to be your personal shoppers and hand-pick the best products in food, design, health and style. Each week, you will receive an insider alert on their latest buys. Score the perfect finds tailored to your interests!


http://osky.co/shqOeh


 


 


i9 Sports®


Offers Leagues, Tournaments, Camps, Clinics, & After-School programs in the following sports nationwide: Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Baseball/Softball, Golf, Volleyball, and Hockey.


www.i9sports.com


 


 


Daylight Savings Time Tips for Babies and Toddlers


Here is the best way to get your children back on track.


www.happyhealthymom.com


 


 


Women’s Krav Maga Self-Defense Workshop. Take Control of your Personal Safety!


Sunday, December 4th from 10am-1pm


Krav Maga will teach you effective no-nonsense self defense techniques that are easy to learn and retain.


ALL LEVELS WELCOME!


-Strikes and self-defense techniques


-Awareness and common sense training as your first line of defense


-Pressure, aggression and mental training


-Dealing with the fight, flight, or freeze response to danger


-Using strategies against men who are generally stronger. 


Reserve at info@thevertitude.com or 818-384-1344.


www.TheVertitude.com


 


 


Parents Save 10% when the Kids Ride Along for Half Off with the Family Time Ticket on Amtrak


Amtrak is teaming up with the movie HAPPY FEET TWO, in theaters November 18th and has an offer to get the whole family onboard. Now until November 6th, you will save 10% on select travel from January 4th, to May 24, 2012 when you travel with your kids. Combine that with our everyday 50% discount for kids, and the whole family can go on an affordable getaway.


http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?ff=No&c=AM_Content_C&pagename=am%2FLayout&p=1237405732514&cid=1248544557713


 


 


Tooth decay is contagious from parents to children


http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/01/health/hk-he-tooth-decay-20110701


 


 


Start your Holiday Shopping with Avon


Less than 50 shopping days left until Christmas and Hanukkah. Shop Avon and discover a collection of sets Avon has to offer that are boxed and ready to give. There will be no shortage of choices, which include the Avon Wonder Mini Gift Sets ($9.99 each), the Dazzle and Shine Gloss Set ($7.99), the Scentini Holiday Mixers Trio ($18), Fergie’s Faves Gift Set ($30) and much more! Shop my online store today and receive free shipping on any order for Jen’s List members. Type in Repflyer at checkout.


http://www.youravon.com/pcreager


 


 


Authentic Scentsy Products
Do you love scented candle? Well then you will love scentsy! How does scentsy work? There are over 40 different warmers and 80 different smells to choose from. Unique Scentsy warmers use a low watt bulb to melt the scented wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time. With no flame, soot or wick the Scentsy system is a safe way to enjoy the many smells available. Each scented bar lasts 60 hours and only costs $5.


www.scentsy.com/liat


 
 


Exciting opportunity to share your musical, dance, artistic, and/or athletic talents, etc with preschoolers while at the same time gain experience working with children


A great way for students to fulfill community service hours. If you, someone you know, or your teen has these talents, they would love to have him/her visit this Malibu preschool. They will help you through the process. Contact Michelle at mkcali@hotmail.com.


 


 


Roof Tarp Cover Up
Leaky roof needs to be covered? Call the roofing specialist at Final Touch Roofing Inc. They offer emergency tarp roof cover-up specials even when it’s raining. Half of the roof cover-up fee can be used towards the roof repair if repaired with them.


(818) 487-7071 or (213) 422-3767


www.roofneeds.com


 


 


Barely Worn or NEVER WORN Maternity Wardrobe for Sale!


“A Pea In The Pod” & “Gap Maternity” Fall/Winter wardrobe purchased Fall 2010…mom-to-be went on bed rest & baby came early so clothes NEVER(or barely worn)! Get amazing wardrobe perfect for this season – size Small. $600 OBO (in 2010 paid $2000). Also includes her 2007 designer spring/summer/resort maternity wardrobe. All 28 items described & photos of some pieces on Facebook/”Encino Mom’s Maternity Closet Sale” page. Email Amy at encinomom@hotmail.com if interested.