Monday October 27 2014

Cat Owners/Paid To Try New Cat Litter

Looking for outgoing, articulate women, 28-49, who own, and LOVE at least one cat! If you qualify, you will be given an excellent new cat litter to try for 2 weeks. You will be paid $75 to test product and give your opinion. In addition, some woman may come to an in person interview for $150. Email Nancyspeople123@aol.com, give your name/age/phone/photo of you and your cat, type of litter you use. Users of Tidy Cat, Cat’s Pride, Scoop Away, Fresh Step, Hartz or Private Label only.

 

 

Today in History

President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. (1858) The “Teddy bear” was named after him.

National Tell a Story Day – in Scotland and the U.K.

Navy Day

www.history.com/this-day-in-history

 

 

Adat Ari El Day School Open House

Tues., Oct. 28th at 9:30am

For all prospective parents interested in a top-tier education, grades K-6. ADAT provides an enriching environment that empowers students to excel academically inspires leadership, good values and instills a love of learning. At ADAT, they pride ourselves on an outstanding 21st century curriculum, strong teachers with a drive for excellence in education, personal attention and state-of-the-art facilities. It is a safe place for your children to grow into motivated learners and have the great start in life that they deserve.

RSVP to Lauren Kroh, Director of Admissions at 818.766.4992 or lhylan@gmail.com.

www.aaedayschool.org

www.facebook.com/aaedayschool

 

 

Vita Perfetta Party Services for your Next Special Event

They Create. You Celebrate. Vita Perfetta is a top notch party service company providing the hottest, latest trends for your most important events: birthdays, bat/bar mitzvahs, school functions, etc. Featuring: Krome Body jewelry inspired temporary metallic tattoos, tattly tats, charmsies, party lashes, photo booth, message bracelets, hair flair, id tags, etc. Themed parties avail upon request. Servicing all of LA, Ventura & San Diego.

www.vitaperfetta.com

 

 

Sierra Canyon School Information Events

Wednesday, October 29th from 7-8:30 pm in the Oaks of Calabasas

Thursday, November 6th from 7-8:30 pm in Bell Canyon

Thursday, November 20th from 7-8:30 pm in Indian Falls Estates

These events will enable prospective parents to learn more about Sierra Canyon’s top-rated academic program, faculty, facilities, and more. Coffee and desserts will be served. RSVP to Debby Shively, Associate Director of Admission, 7-12, at (818) 882-8121 ext. 311 or at dshively@sierracanyonschool.org. Address information will be provided upon receipt of RSVP’s.

www.sierracanyonschool.org

 

 

Richard Shuben is an attorney and mortgage broker, owning his own business for 20 years

Being well versed in both fields is an added bonus to his clients. In most cases he can save you a ton of money by refinancing to a lower interest rate and/or eliminate mortgage insurance. He has loans in which you just need to show 12 months of bank statements. As an attorney, Richard specializes in doing trusts, civil cases, real estate law & bankruptcies.

(818) 883-9473

www.theshubengroup.com   

 

 

Ever wanted to learn how to paint? Or just want have a fun night out with your friends doing something different?

Thur., Nov. 6th at 6:30pm

Join Jens List(me!), The Play Destination, The Pump Station and MomAngeles.com for a PAINT NIGHT. $40 includes canvas, art supplies, wine and cheese. RSVP at http://ow.ly/CXYuV.

 

 

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 weekly since 2010.  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.

THE “CRITICAL WINDOW” during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for LIFE SKILLS begins at birth. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing visual experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.

SOME Life Skills tidbits:

*  OFFERING choices is a powerful self-esteem builder – Toddler can tell you if she wants

    ..to wear red or blue today

    ..a banana or a cracker

    ..to “read” This book or That book or both.

*  COUNT, count, count – count down as often as you count up (theory: equally “grease the ‘counting’ wheel” both ways).

    ..forward / up = addition.

    ..backward \ down = subtraction.

    ..counting up – 1, 2, 3; counting down – 3, 2, 1.

    ..some things to count:

        ..flowers and leaves

        ..peas and kernels of corn

        ..shoes and socks

        ..people at the park (adults and children, boys and girls)

Next week – Life Skills, pt. 8

Questions? Email msmarm@roadrunner.com.

 

 

Take the November 30Days 30Minutes Challenge with me! 

My amazing trainer, Kellie Blackburn, will customize weight loss menus and 30 minute workouts just for you! Her November plan comes with Thanksgiving Day tips and a BONUS post Thanksgiving Day slimming strategy. You can even be vegan or GF and workout at home with just 5 lb weights, or use your gym, she’ll work with what you have. The food is delicious and the variety in Kellie’s workouts is magic. This plan even comes with a weekly grocery list. Kellie has helped so many people, lose weight and get in shape with this plan. You don’t have to live in L.A! Encourage your friends to sign up and cheer each other on through the 30Days 30Minutes Facebook page. Your challenge starts Mon., Nov. 3rd. Only $85.

www.30days30minutes.com

 

 

Learn the lash secrets of the Hollywood stars, BEVERLY HILLS METHOD to increase the density of eyelashes and eyebrows

Beverly Hills Method was developed in a FDA approved laboratory and is Doctor endorsed. Derived from the most natural ingredients, this serum contains NO parabens, NO prostaglandins, NO dyes, NO irritants and requires NO prescription. Beverly Hills Method serum contains the most active ingredients on the market today. Clinical trials have shown the SymPeptides in Beverly Hills Method products gave patients the appearance of an increase of approximately 47% after 14 days of use & up to 72% after 42 days of use in extra growth to their eyelash length and thickness. 

http://trk.as/OrderBeverlyHillsMethod23

 

 

Halloween Candy Buy Back for the Troops ($1 per pound)

Got candy?! Drs. Elena Rumack and Lecia Harmer, your local Pediatric Dentists, will buy your children’s candy and save them from tooth decay! Have your child bring their candy, and/or Thank You letters for the troops to one of theDental offices. They will pay them $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds), and donate the candies to the troops overseas. Both offices will be accepting candy the week of Nov. 3rd-8th during business hours. Contact them at:

Encino: 6345 Balboa Blvd. #314, Bldg.1 (Tel: 818.943.8228)

Calabasas: 23622 Calabasas Rd. #119 (Tel: 818.222.4543)

www.ToothFairyDentists.com

 

 

An Ounce of Prevention-A Safety Presentation for Parents and Caregivers

November 6th at 7:30pm at Temple Aliyah

$18 in advance/$20 at the door

What does a parent need to know about personal safety for children?

How should you teach your child proper safety skills without fear?

When should you start?

Join us for an adult-only evening with Pattie Fitzgerald, Founder of Safely Ever After, to learn the answers to these questions and more. This 90-minute presentation dispels the myths and clarifies the truths surrounding childhood sexual abuse and abduction. Learn who the predators are, what they really count on, and common tricks they use to lure children.

https://templealiyah.org/safety/

 

 

Chicken and Pasta Bake with Spinach and Parmesan

Freezer-friendly. Casserole that’s creamy, not too rich, stuffed with greens (sub Swiss chard, baby kale, cooked collards), satisfying and homey. Spread sautéed, diced chicken breast, cooked greens mixture and diced shallots in prepared baking dish, then toss with cooked pasta (fusilli or the like). Pour over sauce of butter/flour/yogurt/Parmesan/lemon zest/s&p, then mix. Bake. Serves 8.

http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chicken-pasta-bake-with-spinach-amp-parmesan-recipes-from-the-kitchn-211174  

 

 

Look Up!

http://blog.petflow.com/a-video-everyone-needs-to-see/

 

 

Come join your Valley JCC for NEW fun and exciting programs the whole family will enjoy

Child & Me Classes

Tues. from10-11:15am – up to 12 months
Thurs. from 10-11:15am – 12 to 24 months
Discussions, activities, care, support & develop Jewish traditions with your child!

10 sessions. $200 Center member/ $250 nonmember
Weekly Friday Fun Shabbat from 3:30-5pm – up to 8 years
Celebrate culture & traditions of Judaism thru cooking, arts/crafts & stories. $70/$90
20350 Ventura Bl. #100 in Woodland Hills
818-360-2211
www.valleyjcc.org

 

 

Free Parenting Education at LAPD: “Understanding & Handling Domestic Violence”

Thursday, October 30th at 6:30pm

This is an important session for all of us, and LAPD is graciously providing this free but valuable opportunity. October is Domestic Violence Month but this is an issue every day. Come learn to better realize how common this is, to better understand what it is, and to better be empowered with how to handle it. No need to RSVP

West Valley Police Station

19020 Vanowen Street

www.Parenting.Education

 

 

Vintage Marquee Lights

Bring color and light to your children’s room with Vintage Marquee Lights! Use initials, their favorite symbol (mustache, star, anchor, heart, etc.) or spell out an inspirational word to light up and liven their bedroom. Vintage Marquee Lights are created with a rustic antique look, and each sign is 12″, 24″ or 36″ tall, 4″ deep and equipped with a hanging bracket for easy wall installation. Also looks great leaning against a wall. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use.

www.vintagemarqueelights.com

 

 

Why every newborn you see is wrapped in the same baby blanket

http://qz.com/280475/why-every-newborn-you-see-on-facebook-is-wrapped-in-the-same-baby-blanket/

 

 

BorrowMyDoggy

Local dog walking, sitting & holiday care.

www.borrowmydoggy.com

 

 

Open House at Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am: Day School for the 2015-2016 School Year

Thursday, November 6th

Wednesday, November 19th

Tuesday, December 9th

Open House program begins promptly at 10:15am. Meet the Head of School, Dr. Erica Rothblum, principals, parents, current students, tour the campus and learn about the innovative academic curriculum and warm Jewish Community. For more information, contact Lesley Bloom, Admission Director at (310) 652-7354 ext. 227 or email her at lbloom@Pressmanacademy.org. Visit the Pressman Academy website at www.pressmanacademy.org/dsopenhouse  to RSVP.

 

 

Lantern

A personalized program designed to help you achieve greater mind health across five key dimensions: stress & anxiety, sleep, mood, social life, and body image. With one-on-one coaching from experienced professionals — plus the latest tools, techniques, and technology — Lantern uses proven cognitive behavioral therapy, globally validated by leading professionals, to help you become your best self. Take a free self-assessment at https://golantern.com/.

 

 

Special Annual Event: World Vegan Day With Plenty of Free Goodies & More For Kids 

Saturday, November 1stat 12pm

This is a special once-a-year event not to be missed. World Vegan Day has been November 1st since 1944. LA’s annual celebration held this year at the Vegan Tiramisu Factory will include free entry, free samples, meals for purchase, silent auction deals, raffle prizes, goodie bags, music, art exhibit, voting for LA’s best vegan food and more. Check www.VeganDay.info for more information. This event is great for vegans, other vegetarians, and especially for others open to tasting, trying, and learning. 

www.facebook.com/events/510930795676860/

 

 

Parent & Me at Kol Tikvah

Explore and learn with your newest member of your family. This class focuses on socialization and building relationships for your child and you. They will explore sensory and motor skill activates, Jewish holidays and values and much more. New session begins October 30th. For more information. email anay@koltikvah.org or call (818)992-1960.

www.koltikvah.org

 

 

Say Hello To a New You This Fall With Jeans That Make You Look Good & Feel Good: All Styles 40% Off

All October: Tuesdays from 9am-1pm, Wednesdays from 1- 5 pm

18317 Hampton Court in Porter Ranch 

Throughout October, you are invited to try on the same jean celebrities like Emmy Rossum and Giselle Bundchen are raving about at 40% off retail. Hosted by the owners of Marc Allison Jeans, you’ll be able to enjoy trying on the best fitting jeans while avoiding the busy lines of shopping malls. Try on the most popular styles like the slimboot, 70’s bell bottoms, straight leg, and skinny and see the beautiful new Fall washes. Save 40% on the next generation in denim!

www.marcallisonjeans.com

 

 

Repair Your Reflection Body Image Workshop

Saturday, November 8th from 4-8pm 

Inner Power Yoga in Woodland Hills

Alison Ross, Eating and Body Image Psychotherapist & Jade Beall, Therapeutic Photographer present “Repair Your Reflection”, a powerful afternoon workshop at Inner Power Yoga in Woodland Hills that will help you to update the lens through which you see your body. The workshop ends with an ecstatic dance class that unites body and mind. Bring yoga mat, water bottle, notebook and pen. Donation-based pricing. Contact Dena Klotz at (818) 564-5978 or denaklotz@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. 

http://centerforeatingrecovery.com/repair-your-reflection-workshop/

 

 

From Chaos to Order & Ease for Your Child & Your Family: Free Breakthrough Consultation

Create a sense of clarity about the order and ease you really want. Find out the essential building blocks for having the order and ease you dream of. Discover the #1 thing stopping your child & family from having the order and ease you want. Identify the most powerful actions that will move towards the order and ease you desire. Complete the consultation with the excitement of knowing exactly what to do next to create the order and ease for your child and family. Call Barbara Schwartz, M.A. at (818) 345-0743.

www.EquilibriumHealing.com

 

 

Do you do Color Day at your house?

Serve spinach and peas on Green Day? Wear red t-shirts, shoes and socks on Red Day? Here’s a dish to serve for Purple Day – Sweet Potato Gnocchi made with purple-fleshed sweet potato.  The color is gorgeous, and the recipe is vegan (unless dressed with melted butter, chopped toasted hazelnuts and freshly grated Parm).

http://www.npr.org/2014/02/19/279769876/festive-in-purple-this-pastas-got-a-sweet-side

Purple Sweet Potato Smash. Roasted and smooshed purple sweet potatoes mixed with coconut oil (okay sub plain yogurt or butter or olive oil) and salt. Dynamic color!

http://food52.com/recipes/24934-purple-sweet-potato-smash

Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecake. Alt sweeteners okay. Praline sauce optional (and delicious).

http://www.stokesfoods.com/recipes/Cheesecake%20with%20Praline%20Sauce.pdf

 

 

Thanksgiving Holiday Science Classes at Kidzcity: Science Alliance With Rocket Ralph

November 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th from 10am-Noon

Explore the fun world of science with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and take-home science toys. Ages 5 to13, $25 per class, or 4 classes $80. Call (818) 887-7516 to reserve your child’s place. a. Topics include: chemical reactions, polymers, density, electromagnetism, light, optical illusions, aerodynamics, air pressure, sound, animal behavior, rocketry. Visit www.KidzCity.us or email kidzcity@kidzcity.us.

20841 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills at De Soto & Ventura

 

 

What’s the Most Effective Treatment For Social Anxiety?

Every Wednesday Night at 8pm in Encino

Self-conscious and a fear of being judged and embarrassed make socializing uncomfortable and often avoided. The most effective treatment is a social anxiety group. It’s ideal for sharing similar experiences while learning tools and working together to overcome fears. “The class was amazing! I don’t avoid social interactions any more. I look forward to them.” – Former Participant. Try out one class. Discount if you sign up for 10.

www.KenGoodmanTherapy.com

 

 

Be Someone That Makes You Happy!

Allison Cohen has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 12 years. She brings passion and enthusiasm to her work, helping clients bring out the best version of themselves. Allison offers real tools for real life. Allison has been featured on the TODAY show, NPR and has been quoted in Cosmopolitan, on PBS, The Huffington Post, Glamour, EHarmony, WebMD and more. Specializing in: Couples/Relationships, Esteem/Growth, Family Conflict, Anxiety/Stress, Depression, Life Transitions, Building Intimacy, Intuitive Eating.

www.LifeIssuesPsychotherapy.com

 

 

Need Some Trendy Accessories?

Do you love inexpensive trendy jewelry? Have a premiere to attend or a night out with the spouse? Check out Trendy Accessories for the latest pieces you just have to have!! Rings, bracelets, necklaces and more. Be the trendsetter your friends will envy.

https://trendyaccessories1.kitsylane.com/index.php