KidsCanCode Summer Camps Every child should learn to code! Learning programming is a valuable skill and teaches math, problem solving, and more. Classes available for ages 8-16 at all experience levels: * Introduction to Programming * Programming with Minecraft * Learn to Program with Scratch (for younger students) * Game Development and Design (for more experienced students) Summer camp locations in Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and Agoura Hills. Visit the website for full schedule.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Scrabble Day International Moment of Laughter Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=368
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “TACTILE” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: mouthing and tasting (and smelling), touching, discriminating textures and shapes. THE ‘CRITICAL WINDOW’ during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for the “TACTILE” sense is prenatal to 5 years. The more opportunity children have for positive Tactile experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. A FEW Tactile tidbits: * LOTS OF Tactile stimulation during the 1st year (warmth, closeness, and affection) is key for a child’s overall healthy development. * BABIES experience, enjoy and learn about the world through their skin, so provide lots of personal contact as well as toys with interesting surfaces. * MOUTHS are key to exploration (lips and tongue/taste). * PALMS of the hands and soles of the feet are well-developed prenatally. Next week – Tactile, Pt. 3 Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Anti-Gravity Yoga: New, Fun & Exciting Fitness Trend AntiGravity yoga classes incorporate hammocks as a kind of soft trapeze to support the joints when pushing the body for great flexibility. Try AntiGravity Fitness with a new student $10 1st class discount. Mention Jen’s List and get $99 unlimited for the first month and enjoy Piloxing, Bootybar, Pole Fitness, Hot Yoga, and even teen and kids classes! Call (818) 222-4949 or sign up and read class offerings at www.coolhotyoga.com.
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The Vocal Station* Singing Lessons~Recording Studio~Expand Vocal Range, Power, Confidence Have fun singing, while learning to use your voice correctly, without strain!! Increase your range and perform with confidence!! Learn to prepare for auditions and sing like a pro! Learn three placements of your voice and sing with style! Opportunity to record a radio quality professional demo! Visit “The Vocal Station” at www.thevocalstation.com to see all services offered and recording samples! Call Tammy at 818-822-7228 to ask about Spring specials!
Get 40% Off Your Favorite Dry Shampoo Shampowder dry shampoo is having a Spring Clearance Sale. Get brunette/red or black/grey Shampowder at 40% off! To access this discount visit http://buttercreamcosmetics.com/?code=Clearance. I LOVE this stuff!
Are You Veg & Jewish and Interested in Joining a Vegan Passover Seder Tuesday, April 15th at 6pm If you are veg and Jewish, then consider joining the VeJEWtarians for the truly traditional but vegan Passover Seder as well as other upcoming holidays, holy days, and events. If you are interested, email Avraham@VeJEWtarian.org. Depending on the numbers attending, the Seder will either be in Tarzana or Marina Del Rey.
Why I Will Always Choose to be a Little Bit Fat http://www.elephantjournal.com/2013/09/why-i-will-always-choose-to-be-a-little-bit-fat-jamie-khoo/
Casting Is your backyard an eyesore? Does your landscape look like a jungle? Is it impossible for your kids to play in their own backyard? A major cable network and a Celebrity Landscape Designer are ready to transform your backyard into the oasis your family has always dreamed of! If you’re a HOMEOWNER in the Greater Los Angeles area who has a backyard that desperately needs help, email BackyardMakeoverCasting@gmail.com. Include your name, age, city, contact number and tell how your backyard is affecting the lifestyle of everyone who lives in your home. Also, send photos of you, your family and your unattractive backyard. AND Cooking Competition Looking For Home Cooks On TNT being produced by Mark Burnett (“The Voice,” “Shark Tank,” “Survivor”). Looking for the best home cooks in America to compete to get their recipe ON THE MENU for a national chain restaurant. http://eater.com/archives/2014/03/05/tnt-on-the-menu-emeril-lagasse.php AND The Queen Latifah Show is celebrating MOM She will be taping her very special Mother’s Day themed episode on Wednesday May 7th at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. Seeking mother/daughter duo’s to be in the live studio audience that day! Follow this link and tell why YOU should be a part of this show – https://1iota.com/show/305/The-Queen-Latifah-Show?lb=50021. Everyone must be at least 18 years of age to attend the show, and show valid ID. Minors will not be permitted into our audience even under the supervision of a legal guardian. AND Married or Long-Term Couples with BIG Dreams A major network is looking for married or seriously committed couples that are pursuing a lifelong dream but might not have the means to make it happen. Searching for couples that have a BIG DREAM or desire for something grand! Perhaps you have been seeking a way to get rid of your debt, pay off your mortgage, or maybe travel to that dream destination. This could be your chance to finally make your dream become a reality! Email couplesdreamcasting@gmail.com. AND Do you suspect your husband or boyfriend of cheating online through social media Is your spouse is paying more attention to his/her phone, tablet or laptop. If you are one of these women, you could be part of a new show that focuses on helping couples resolve the issues they are currently facing. This is not a talk show, but a one-hour special on a major cable network hosted by a licensed clinical psychologist who has a passion for helping others live their happiest and healthiest lives. Email OnlineLoveHelp@rtvshows.com. The therapist will be traveling to each couple. AND Highly Gifted Kids (Ages 8-12) For Television Documentary Series Shed Media US, producers of “Supernanny”, are currently preparing a documentary series about highly/profoundly gifted children and their families. Part of the series will include an academic competition that will take place over the summer vacation in Los Angeles (end June/July). If you have a highly gifted child aged 8-12 and would like to learn more about participating in the series, email aaltman@shedmediaus.com. www.shedmediaus.com/castings.aspx
Tips To Avoid Being The Obnoxious Sports Parent http://www.scarymommy.com/the-obnoxious-sports-parent/
21% Off for the 21st Summer of These Amazing Overnight Camp Programs If You Register by April 21st Three 6-day/5-night overnight camps from which to choose – creek-side cabins, hiking Yosemite, exploring etc. with the mountain retreat (7/14-19), cooperatively played sports, crafts, swimming, etc. with the recreational respite (7/28-8/2), and riding the rides at Six Flags with the amusement park paradise (8/4-9). Maximum of 8 campers with 2 professional educator, mature, responsible adult counselors. Contact (818) 344-7838 to schedule to meet with the director.
The Great American Milk Drive With a simple click of a mouse (www.milklife.com/give) or text message (text “Milk” to 27722), it will now be possible to buy much-needed milk and donate it for as little as $5.00 to a family who does not have regular access to milk. By entering your zip code, you can ensure that the milk is delivered from the farm to a local Feeding America food bank in your very own community. The Great American Milk Drive is made possible by the nation’s dairy farmers, including the 1500 CA dairy families, and milk companies. The CA Milk Advisory Board represents more than 1500 dairy families in the state of California and is a big supporter of making sure that food local food banks are well supplied with milk.
Free Opportunity, Thursday Evening, to Help You Be the Best Parent You Can Be & Maybe Win Free Camp Thursday, April 17th at 6:30pm at the West Valley Police Station Any and all parents are welcome. For each parent who attends from your referral, you will receive 10% off a week of summer camp or summer school. This valuable opportunity is provided to the community by LAPD and is led by nationally esteemed Ph.D. in Education, parenting expert Dr. Andy Mars. 19020 Vanowen Street
68 Things To Know About Children With Autism http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/02/what-autism-is-what-it-is-not-_n_5051597.html
Camp Wayne in Preston park Pennsylvania is looking for an Athletic Director for the upcoming summer This is an overnight camp. Call 215-944-3069 or email info@campwaynegirls.com.
A summer of fun and growth awaits your child at Leo Baeck Temple where friendships last a lifetime The Early Childhood Center is a warm, supportive and nurturing environment offering a summer of fun at Camp Kayitz. Join us for music, drama, sports and more from June 16th-August 8th. Flexible schedules and hours are available. Full day classes run from 9am-3pm with early drop-off starting at 8:00am. Call 310-476-2274 for details and to arrange a tour.
Dig It! KidsMuse Summer Camp at the Fowler Museum Kids ages 6-12 to delve into art and culture on the UCLA campus. This summer, the theme for KidsMuse is “Dig It!,” because all of the camp programming is presented in conjunction with our upcoming exhibition Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts of Africa. As such, the sessions will feature art- and science-based activities inspired by the earth. Campers will eat mud pie, learn about plants and animals at the UCLA Mildred Mathias Botanical Garden, play with clay, go on scavenger hunt adventures, wear mud, create art from nature, and experiment with movement and sound. http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/kidsmuse-summer-camp-dig-it
Design for Busy People Minted.com has gorgeous cards, baby announcements and wall art. They mine this stuff out of creative minds all over the country, and they let their community vote on which ones to sell, and then they give the artists a decent cut of the sales. http://www.mommytrain.com/2014/02/design-for-busy-people/
Kidoodle.TV An online streaming service (similar to Netflix) that caters specifically to kids 12 and under. Loaded with 3,000 episodes of various content (from educational to cartoons), parents can choose from an array of programs – and relax knowing the kids are safe from commercials and inappropriate content. Plus, it’s free for parents to try out.
Recipe links to nearly 200 sauces, gravies, marinades And glazes, fillings, brines, condiments, dipping/bbq/wine/spicy/dessert sauces, relishes, seasonings, chutneys, spreads, tapenades, seasoned butter, more. Savory and sweet. Alphabetical. Bookmark! Hint: use the “edit, find” feature on your computer for selecting a category or item desired. http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/
Tego Audio: Power Grid Compact & stylish on-the-go charging for today’s most popular mobile devices * Automatically charges devices once connected – no user interference needed * 4,200 mAh dual output power bank can fully charge a smartphone twice & can be connected to multiple devices * Integrated LED lights indicate charge level * Automatically powers off when not in use for more than seven seconds * Available in black, pink, green and blue * Can also be purchased in a three-pack for maximum value and with any combination of colors that complement home décor or personal style * Flat-designed micro USB cable charges both the Power Grid and compatible Android devices for increased versatility * Features twin USB ports to accommodate two devices simultaneously * Can also be connected to wall outlet to charge itself, as well as two additional devices for the ultimate in device power management
10 Clever Stain Removal Tricks http://moms.popsugar.com/Stain-Removal-Tips
Time to Transform With Michele the Trainer Via Telephone Progress with Michele the Trainer’s Virtual Personal Training. Weekly one on one coaching with Michele the Trainer. Michele the Trainer is your Wellness Expert, Motivational and Wellness Speaker, Published Author, Concierge Celebrity Personal Trainer, voted Best Fitness Trainer Los Angeles Daily News 2013/2014. Michele’s success losing 165 pounds holistically and keeping it off since 1998 is very inspirational. Phone/Skype/Webex at 877-409-1758 or email Michele@MicheletheTrainer.com. www.michelethetrainer.com/home/michele-the-trainer-sessions-by-phone
How is Your Pool Looking? Do you need a good, dependable pool man? Max Skinner with Skinner Pool Service is your man. With over 15 years in the pool industry, he knows the ins and outs of pool cleaning and service. He speaks English, has a bachelors in Business and will be at your pool once a week to make sure it’s looking pristine. Servicing the San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley. Call (818) 262-2054 or email mxskinner@yahoo.com for an estimate!
MUSE School Under the Stars Gala Saturday, April 26th from 5:30pm – 11pm The gala will be held on the gorgeous 22 acre campus located in the Malibu Canyons. MUSE is excited to be offering fabulous silent and live auction items from Hollywood’s biggest names such as James Cameron, Will Smith, Metallica and the LA Dodgers as well as priceless experiences. Visit www.museunderthestars.org for more information, tickets, and auction items.
Are You a Super Mom Looking For the Perfect Part-Time Job? Do you want to have fun at work, have a flexible schedule and make great money? LA Gold Parties, the Largest Gold Party Company in the USA, is hiring Sales Reps/Event Planners. They are looking for professional, outgoing women to book Cash For Gold parties & fundraisers in their communities and surrounding area. The ideal candidate is: -Professional -Outgoing -Sales Driven -Highly Organized Qualified candidates can submit resumes to Jennifer@lagoldparties.com..
Tutor Leads There’s Still Time to Improve Grades Before That Final Report Card If your student is struggling it’s the perfect time to get help! Stacey Sigal Tutoring is a small team of experienced and professional tutors that customize each session to your student’s unique needs. They work with students of all ages in the West SFV and specialize in working with students with learning differences. Available for homework help, skill building, test preparation and enrichment. Email stacey@staceysigaltutoring..com or call (818) 305-5270 for information. AND Tutoring by Diane Monday through Thursday from 12-6pm Credentialed teacher who loves education and children is available for private sessions at your home. Diane’s expertise is phonics, reading, language arts, homework assistance, projects and time management. She is familiar with public, private and charter school curriculums. Diane will bring special workbooks and rewards. Working with youngsters with special needs is not a problem. References are the families she has worked with and their children. EmailDianeFond@aol.com or call Diane at (424) 832-7039.
Make Your Child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah a Joyous Experience with Cantor Ken Cantor Ken is an ordained Cantor/Voice teacher in Los Angeles. He is available for private one-on-one coaching in your home and can help you create the unique Bar/Bat mitzvah you’ve always wanted at the location of your choice. All-inclusive package includes training, counseling, personalized prayer book, and ceremony. Cantor Ken believes that every Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be a creative expression of your child’s unique personality and gifts! Contact 1-424-265-0745 for a free trial lesson.
Plush Beauty Bar: Non-Toxic Nail & Wax Salon Caters to Moms, Jen’s List Readers Get $10 Off First Visit Visit Plush Beauty Bar for Moms in West Hollywood and enjoy non-toxic nail treatments, bikini waxing, and expert eyebrow shaping. Plush Beauty Bar features a children’s play area, complimentary diapers, and staff who welcome children in an environment that is free of toxic fumes. Jen’s List readers get $10 off their first visit! Plush is conveniently located in the Whole Foods shopping center at Santa Monica and Fairfax, with free parking in front.
Visit the Easter Bunny at the Thousand Oaks Mall The Easter Bunny is now at the Thousand Oaks Mall on the lower level at the JC Penney Court. Drop by daily between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM for a free visit with the Easter Bunny. If you would like to be photographed with the Easter Bunny, prices start at just $22.99 for one 5×7 and two 4×6 photos with additional packages available. A great Easter gift for the whole family. |
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