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Smart Dogs Dog Training – A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog Obedience training is the foundation to communicating with your dog. Once your dog understands what “to do” and knows how to please you, life together is much more enjoyable for all. A “no’ to a trained dog means something, but to an untrained dog it is just an unpleasant sound with little meaning. Smart Dogs offers boarding and lesson basis training for puppies and adults. Many Jen’s list subscribers and their families have had successful results. Call Jeff at (818) 371-1231 to get started.
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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, now every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “LIFE SKILLS” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: personal care, responsibility, self-reliance, invention, resourcefulness, ingenuity, invention. THE CRITICAL WINDOWS during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for LIFE SKILLS is birth to 5 years old. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing life skill experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for LIFE SKILLS: * puzzles * toy telephone * dolls/stuffed animals * construction or building toys * craft projects * investigative toys * costumes and props * play figures/structures involving 2 or more players Some general Life Skills tidbits: ** AS YOU CARRY ON DAILY CHORES, talk about objects around the house. Show him different uses for the same object – dig with a spoon, eat with a spoon; drink from a container, pour from a container. ** IN THE CAR, point out things like trees, houses, people walking dogs, cars, big trucks and stop signs. ** NAME THINGS that are the same/different, bigger/smaller, hot/cold, tall/short, high/low, moving/still, light/dark, noisy/quiet, etc. ** OFFER CHOICES. She can tell you if she wants to wear red or blue today or if she wants a banana or a cracker. ** DURING THE DAY, name items of clothing/colors and count how many (counting and sequencing backward = subtraction, counting and sequencing forward = addition). Count flowers and leaves, peas and corn kernels, shoes and socks, people at the park (adults and children, boys and girls). ** WHEN VACUUMING, give him a pretend or child-sized vacuum to copy you; when fixing dinner, let him play with plastic dishes. Next week – Life Skills, pt. 6 For more info, email msmarm@roadrunner.com.
I finally know what it means to Eat to Live vs. Live to Eat Shellee Dyne, located in Calabasas, has helped me make successful diet lifestyle changes, but I wanted to let you know that she is now in Westlake every Monday! All these years, I wasn’t feeding my body what it really needed. I had read & heard about clean eating, but without educating myself, thought it sounds boring & full of deprivation. But I was wrong. While I have lost weight, it’s really more than just a number on the scale. It’s about feeling good, having energy and most important being healthy. If someone would have told me my cravings for sugar would disappear, I seriously would have never believed them. But it has and it’s true. I HIGHLY recommend her. Life changing.
Randy Kaplan: Named One of the Nation’s Top Family Entertainers by NPR, People Magazine, Nickelodeon & Others Available for birthday parties, guitar lessons, school events, music classes and more. “Randy Kaplan is one of those happy-they-exist people you can’t quite tell is playing kids’ music. And yet he is” (NEW YORK Magazine). He blends American Roots Music and Comedic Storytelling. “Randy doesn’t dumb it down for the kids. He just expects them to come along for the ride. And they do” (TIME OUT NEW YORK). Randy has performed at many LA venues, including The Getty Museum, Skirball Center, McCabe’s Guitar Shop, and The Zimmer. He is “offbeat, smart and funny, funny, funny!” (Mindy Thomas, SIRIUS-XM KIDS PLACE LIVE Music Director).
Beyond Meat They believe there is a better way to feed the planet. Their mission is to create mass-market solutions that perfectly replace animal protein with plant protein. They are dedicated to improving human health, positively impacting climate change, conserving natural resources, and respecting animal welfare.
Worry if You’re Interesting Enough? Read Life Balance/Career Coach, Shirley Oya’s latest blog for 3 easy tips that will make you the most interesting person in the room. www.lifecoachfor30somethings.com
Avery & Ethan Fun, cute and oh-so fabulous – Avery & Ethan have the most adorable personalized items for your kids. These must-have gift items include: personalized and customizable plates, placemats, lunchboxes, shower curtains, towels and totes just to name a few! Great monogrammed family platters too! To get started-hop on the site- plug in your child’s name and voila…. You have a personalized, unique gift that your child will treasure. All BPA-free, phthalate-free, lead-free and 100% dishwasher safe (excluding faceplates). There are so many designs to choose from.
Need a Video Montage Quick & Reliable? Call Bari today. 25% off of Jen’s List members! Bari will take your most treasured images, put them to music and transfer the completed photo montage to DVD or USB drive. You will get a one of a kind slideshow keepsake! It is perfect as a personalized photo gift or heirloom to pass on to future generations. Bari prides herself on her quick turnaround without sacrificing quality! Great for: Graduation parties or gifts New babies Weddings/Engagement Parties Anniversaries Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Birthdays Celebration of life Team sports
Speech Therapist Tamar Barazani is a speech therapist with a combined 15 years of experience as an SLP and ABA therapist. She has her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and works with children who are Autistic, apraxia, language delays, pragmatic language delays, and have articulation disorders. Tamar is bilingual and does therapy in English or Hebrew. If you have any concerns, questions or need an evaluation, call (818) 268-7548 or via email at tamarbarazani@yahoo.com.
Looking for respondents who have been diagnosed with Afib and are Xarelto Users for Focus Group Email Gina at gina.cefalu@ca.rr.com with your information and she will call you back. If you qualify you will complete a 20 min self administered computer interview at your convenience and receive $40.
Modern Family’s Fall for All brought to you by Fox11 LA Oct. 26th at The Grove
Yoga for Adults and Seniors Join Green Yoga with Rosy every Monday 11:15am-12:15pm $10 per class or buy 3 classes & get the 4th class. Child Care available $12 per hr. Call Rosy to reserve your spot at 818-917-2524 818-887-7516
Be a part of an innovative program that, in a secular setting, weaves Math, Science & History and in a Jewish environment, Judaic Study, into a COOKING CLASS The workshops are in a host of LA schools and they are looking for talented educators. Classes are taught both during and after school, so hours are flexible. You won’t know who’s having more FUN, the students, or you! Must have/be: – A teaching credential or education major – Pre-K – 8th grade experience -For secular program: Ability to execute energetic academic lesson plans and for the Judaic program, a comfort level in the arena -Classroom/behavior management skills -Access to reliable transportation -A passion for and knowledge of food and major comfort level in the kitchen -Punctual, committed and enthusiastic Interested? Or know someone who might be? Contact Danny at Cuzind@sbcglobal.net.
Lost My Name A personalized book like no other, packed with fun stories and beautiful illustrations. The child is given the first letter of each character’s name, finally putting together their own name. Every name creates its own unique, personalized tale featuring an incredible cast of different characters. The books: “The Little Girl Who Lost Her Name” and “The Little Boy Who Lost His Name,” tell the story of a child who sets off on a spectacular adventure to track down all the missing letters of their name. No need to worry if your kids have unique names. Each book can include the letters you want with thousands of possibilities! Each book is printed on thick, environmentally-friendly paper and bound by hand. Suitable for children aged 2-7, $29.99 and shipping is free!
Pink Chicken Opens on Montana Pink Chicken, the line of chic, vintage-inspired dresses and separates for girls and women from designer Stacey Fraser has opened its first California store at 1524 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. This is the third retail location for Pink Chicken, which opened its first store in Amagansett in the Hamptons in 2009. In addition to its signature collection, the boutique will feature a carefully curated selection of the best gift items and accessories for kids, such as books, arts & crafts, jewelry and more. What began as a line for babies and young children became a must-have collection for infants, toddlers, tweens and their moms, who have looked on enviably at their little ones’ style.
Free Parenting Workshops Participate in workshops designed to help you through some of the challenges of parenting school-aged children. All workshops are small and interactive. You will leave with tools you can start using right away! Call (818) 917-6596 or visit www.thousandoakschildtherapy.com.
Make carrots fun to eat In preparation for cooking (steaming, sautéing, stewing, roasting, stir-frying, braising) or eating raw (shredded in salad, with dip, snacks), cut carrots in coins or slabs, or make ‘flowers’ or sticks or wedges. Organic is best. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cut-carrots-194735 Did you know there’s a World Carrot Museum? http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/cultivation.html Detailed nutritional data of carrots (boiled, drained, without salt). http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2384/2
Little Passports Inspires children to learn about the world through fun and engaging monthly subscriptions, with the goal of helping parents raise a new generation of global citizens. Through its critically acclaimed programs, kids ages 5-12 receive a package each month, filled with letters, souvenirs, activity sheets, games, maps, stickers, photos and more, about a new country or 2 U.S. states, all sent from characters Sam and Sofia. Each delivery is filled with exciting content that creates a sense of adventure and helps bring to life an understanding of a new culture, right from your child’s home. Headquartered in San Francisco, Little Passports is a 2013 National Parenting Publication Award winner and a Parent Tested Parent Approved product.
Register Now for Winter Camp (Day or Overnight) & Get 30% Off Summer Camp Registration Not only is now the time to make winter camp plans for your child, but if you take care of summer camp plans at the same time then you will be rewarded (in October) with a special “thank you” of 30% off. This will be Camp Exploration’s 22nd positively amazing summer! Check out the calendar at www.CampExploration.org. Email info@CampExploration.org or call (818) 344-7838 to schedule to meet with the director at the Sherman Way office to discuss the winter, spring, and summer camp possibilities.
Whether You’re a Chef, Caterer, or a Food Start-U Company, Foodies “Kitchen is a Manufacturing Haven” They provide co-packing at their manufacturing facility and a complete set of support services unlike anything you will find at an ordinary commercial kitchen. Foodies Urban Kitchen offers a full suite of consulting services. They want their clients to be successful in the food industry and they have the resources and skills to help you make this happen. They have access to the best consultants.
Interior Design, Remodeling, Event Decorating Interiors By Ilyse specializes is residential and small commercial properties. They create beauty from nothing and treat all spaces as a work of art. Not only does Interiors By Ilyse decorate your home, she does kitchen and bathroom remodels as well as event decorating. Give your home and special event that wow factor that it needs. Visit www.InteriorsByIlyse.com to see the amazing WOW factor she has given her clients. Email InteriorsByIlyse@gmail.com, call (818) 926-2481.
Lisa Perling: Bookkeeper Highly qualified bookkeeper with 25 years experience, working freelance for several years. Email perlinglisa@gmail.com for a free consultation.
Music, Dance, & Birthday Parties: Making it Easy & Fun For You & Your Child Enjoy this music and movement class that incorporates music into developmental skill activities. They also have a class called Dance Fitness Party which is a lot like Zumba for kids that helps a child become more confident and get involved in fitness from a young age. They also offer private music instructors that not only teach music to kids of all ages, but also play as a role model for all the kids. They motivate the kids to do better in school and in life. They also do birthday parties.
Mr. Ardi’s Catering Wants To Feed Your Next Event Mr. Ardi’s Catering is a family based catering company. Established in the San Fernando Valley, they offer a brand new kitchen to create food for your next event! From a backyard baby shower to a fancy Bat Mitzvah, Mr. Ardi’s will make food personalized, delicious, and the thing your guest will walk away raving about. At Mr. Ardi’s Catering, they’re about professionalism, friendly staff, beautiful food, and making the costumer happy. Ask about the BBQ Brisket!
11 Easy Celebrity Halloween Costumes Most of these celebrity Halloween costumes combine pieces you may already have in your own closet with things you could borrow or find at a local thrift store…Zombie Joan Rivers, Mrs. Doubtfire, Preggo Princess Kate, and more! http://bargainbabe.com/celebrity-halloween-costumes-2014/
Creative Painting Techniques Holiday Special: 10% Discount With the approaching holidays it’s time to have your house painted inside & out. Creative Painting Techniques is the right choice for you. They offer free estimates, custom painting, faux finish, woodwork, color consultation and unique ideas that will make your home look at its best. Honest, reliable, clean, experienced and quality craftsmanship with great prices. A Woodland Hills based company with nineteen years serving the west valley and other areas. Call (818) 883-7643 or visit www.creativepaintigtechniques.com.
Badminton Lessons Fridays from 7-9pm & Saturdays from 2-5pm
Lots of Fun: Children’s Theatre & Improvisation Classes, ACT Established 1980 All children ages 5 – 15 are invited to join the Agoura Children’s Theatre, Est. 1980. Theatre and Improvisation Classes are offered after school and weekends. Children receive individual attention, learn about theatre, acting and teamwork. They paint sets and design their costumes. They also play improvisational games from the Groundlings. All activities are designed to build self-confidence and self esteem. Small class sizes. Limited space available. Call (818) 225-1459 to reserve a spot in ACT. www.agourachildrenstheatre.com
Help Kids in Foster Care at Or Ami’s Mitzvah Day Sunday, November 2nd Did you know that more than 400 children go into foster care each year? Many only have the clothes on their back. Congregation Or Ami shows them someone cares. Before Mitzvah Day they collect items for children in emergency foster care. Items include school supplies, pajamas, activity books, socks, blankets, toiletries, & more. Sunday, November they will assemble and personalize comfort bags for them. Create cards and decorate pillow cases to bring smiles.
Reusable, Freezable Grocery Bags Are the Way to Go When ON the Go Check out the Packit Freezable Grocery Bags on Pezzel.com to keep groceries cool with built in gel packs. Great for chicken, fish, meat and dairy items from the store to home. No need to rush home to unpack groceries as the Packit Bags keep food cool for hours while running other errands! Available in assorted colors and designs. Use promo code: 10OFF at checkout on purchases over $35.
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