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Christmas Season Special Do you need a new or used car but dread going to the dealership during the holiday season? Let the team at the Aadvantage Auto Group do the work for you. Whether you need a new or used car, if you are buying or leasing, they will negotiate on your behalf for the best deal possible. Because of their relationship with dealers throughout California they are able to get deals not offered to the public. If a dealership is too far but has the car you want – they can arrange for delivery to your home. 844-MY-BUDS2
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history The Bill of Rights are enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution (1791) Sioux Chief Sitting Bull was killed by Indian police.(1890) Gone With the Wind premiered in where else but Atlanta, Georgia. (1939) Infamous band leader Glenn Miller died in a plane crash over the English Channel.(1944) National Lemon Cupcake Day
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. “CREATIVITY” involves imagination, ingenuity, invention/originality, creative thinking, dramatic/visual/musical arts. THE “CRITICAL WINDOW” during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for CREATIVITY is 1 – 4 years with lifelong expression. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Creative experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. FORMS of creativity: 2- and 3-Dimensional ART, Written/Spoken LANGUAGE, MOVEMENT / MUSIC using the body, Imaginative-Pretending FANTASY. Some general Creativity: ART tidbits: * FOR OPTIMUM fine motor ease through the first grade, use art tools (crayons, pencils, brushes, etc.) that are FAT to support developmental ‘fine motor’ ability. “Regular-sized” crayons will break with the strength and lack of refinement of little hands and fingers, may get lost or be underfoot, and cause frustration. Search Jen’s List for “easy DIY crayons” choosing Nov. 10 newsletter for making “new” crayons from broken pieces. * REMEMBER: in a non-directed way, offer creative supplies and tools to play with in a safe area. Avoid making “art” examples for your child to copy since he learns more by working out expressing his own ideas (which are endless), and adult-induced results can actually hinder learning and healthy self-expression. Next week – “Creativity: Art, pt. 5” For more info, email msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Evolving Kneads Bakery is now offering some of the most tasty GF Baked goods at the FM Market Thursday nights at the Sportsman Lodge from 5pm-9pm. The baked goods are in some of the top Hotels, Cafe’s and Restaurants around town and now is being offered to the public. Rosemary Olive Oil Sea Salt, Hearty White Bread. Cookies – German Choc, Pecan Maple, Choc Pnt btr, GFV Double Choc Brownies. Tired of dry chalky Gluten Free products? No more! Mouthwatering free samples all night.
Holiday Blues? Do you feel pressure to be merry but instead are struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness or anger? You don’t have to go through this alone. The first step in helping yourself is to make the call. Sherry Warschaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience, will help you explore and cope with these feelings in a warm environment. New bereavement group forming. Free consultation – call 818-344-0299. 20% discount first 3 sessions for Jen’s List subscribers.
Chanukah Community Celebration: Menorahs, Maccabees & Mojitos Light the menorah on the 4th night with Kol Tikvah! Tot Shabbat Service 5:15pm, Complimentary Dinner & Activities 5:45pm, Shabbat Services 6:45pm. Open to all ages! Candle lighting, latkes, dreidel fun, & mojitos for adults. Complimentary dinner with advance RSVP & family donation of an unwrapped teen gift valued at $20 for the West Valley Food Pantry. RSVP by December 16th to sduenas@koltikvah.org or 818-348-0670 ext 218. 20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
Thieves Stole all the Donated Toys from the Woodland Hills Food Pantry – Please HELP! Donations drop off 10am-3pm from Dec. 15th-18th This awful event could possibly leave the organization without enough presents to go around for its annual toy giveaway. About 800 children are expected to attend West Valley Food Pantry’s event on Dec. 20th to receive toys. To donate to the pantry, visit www.westvalleyfoodpantry.org. THANK YOU!
How might overeating be learned in infancy? Study reports that babies predominantly fed formula were 2.5 times more likely to become obese toddlers than babies who were breastfed for the first 6 months. Putting babies to bed with a bottle (developing a pattern of eating before sleep), encouraging finishing the whole bottle (developing a pattern denying self-regulation), and adding sweetener to a bottle (developing a habit of expecting/craving sweet foods) can increase the risk of childhood obesity. http://news.byu.edu/archive13-may-overeating.aspx
Dahlia and Adam Price are planning to adopt a newborn baby They have chosen to adopt through open adoption, which allows birthparents in the United States to select a couple to raise their baby. They are now waiting to be selected by birthparents and need help in spreading the word. If you or anyone you know can help them get matched, they would greatly appreciate it. If you hear or know of any leads, email Dahlia at Kudsi@yahoo.com. If you contact the agency directly, be sure to mention Dahlia and Adam Price. Thank you so much for helping them in their journey to becoming parents! http://www.adopthelp.com/family/dahlia-adam/
What Parents Need to Know About Most Common Winter Illnesses http://ktla.com/2014/12/01/what-parents-need-to-know-about-most-common-winter-illnesses/
Do you have a skateboarder at home? Filament Footwear is the perfect holiday gift. Renowned skateboarder Tim Gavin has created footwear for skateboarding, training and lifestyle. They have unique designs and are extremely comfortable.
30% OFF of your entire purchase for healthy Holiday Gifts at Kelly Teegarden Organics KTO Skin Care & Light Up Lip Glosses are formulated to benefit you because Kelly formulates with no known carcinogens or hormone disruptor’s. As a stage III Thyroid Cancer Survivor her passion is Cancer Prevention. Did you know that 60% of everything that you put on your skin goes into your bloodstream in 30 seconds. Therefore it’s important to use KTO products to protect you from the scary chemicals that are in most skin care & lip glosses. Enter JENL30 at checkout to receive 30% off of your entire order. This deal is good until Dec. 17th only for Christmas delivery. www.kellyteegardenorganics.com
Offer a subscription to The Daily Prompt 365, a series of creative writing prompts delivered to your inbox each morning. Starting January 1st, this year-long journey of self-exploration will jump-start your creativity by providing thought-provoking story-starters that will get your pen flowing. By tapping into your personal experiences, your own life becomes fertile ground for discovery. Be sure to take advantage of the SPECIAL DISCOUNT during the month of December!
Free Hanukah Sing a Long Concert with Wacky WENDEE Tues., Dec. 16th from 6-7pm Come join in the holiday fun at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas. Tuesday nights are special just for KIDS! Wendee presents songs, stories, puppets and dances for Hanukah…its FREE! Your favorite dreidel songs and so much more… maybe even something borrowed from a special movie soundtrack… about the cold… and two sisters….. hmmm.. come with friends and have a party.
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Can We Auto-Correct Humanity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRl8EIhrQjQ&sns=em
ZuGoPet-Fashionable handbag with multifunction’s This bag becomes a carseat in your vehicle & is also airport approved. For pets 10 pounds & under. It’s a pet car seat shown to help with motion sickness and anxiety. It doesn’t take-up a seat, has a hammock feature so your pet can see 360 degrees in the car without needing to jump from window to window. This bag is designed for pets 15 pounds and under and is one of the safest products in the market. It detaches from the car and turns into a designer handbag, airline compliant, a dog bed, water proof interior, 5 pockets for your belongings, inserts for coolers or heating pads to control your pets temperature. Every bag includes adjustable straps for over the chest carrying option as well as three leash attachments which allow for hands-free walking. The interior safety strap adjusts into a dog leash with two clips which allows you to clip your dog onto a fence or chair easily without a hassle.
How Do You Decide Whom to Give To? http://amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com/how-do-you-decide-whom-to-give-to/
Hour of Code A global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 30 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.
Oil Pulling A new product that contains a blend of sesame oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, plus peppermint oil & is specifically designed for oil pulling. Oil pulling works to rid the body of toxins that build up from poor diet, environmental factors, sedentary and stressful lifestyles, lack of hydration, etc. These oil soluble toxins get “dumped” into the mouth through the salivary glands, and the pulling oil (which is swished for several minutes and then discarded) takes them out. The result is not only cleaner, whiter teeth and fresher breath. Many users report systemic changes that range from weight loss to increased energy and decreased pain.
Ugly Christmas Sweaters & Tacky Christmas Sweaters
One Call Does it All: Owner Operated Family Business, Experts in Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 3 Step A/C & Plumbing are experts in all aspects of A/C, Heating, Plumbing, Refrigeration, and Commercial Ice Machines. 3 Step strives to be the company you call whenever a maintenance issues arises, whether it’s at your home, office or business. 3 Step’s contractors are troubleshooting specialist, never up-selling, but delivering the best price possible while providing outstanding and reliable service. Emergency service available. Call 3 Step A/C & Plumbing at (818) 383-8595 today! #914579
Post Partum & Newborn Care Services: Making Baby’s Homecoming an Easy Transition Priscilla Sanchez has over thirteen years of experience supporting parents in the LA area. Her work is exclusively based in the care of newborns, preemies, multiples, etc. providing also mother postpartum care recovery support, comfort measures, newborn care education, lactation guidance and much more, making baby homecoming an easy transition! Stellar references. Recommended by peds, obgyns and Jen’s List members. Call (818) 746-5375 or email priscilla@barefootbelly.com.
Too Much Clutter/Stuff Before the Holidays? Wouldn’t it be neat to have Ronit organize your space? This is what she does; helping busy families and professional get organized so they can enjoy the holidays without the extra stresses. Also, if you plan to move, she can pack, unpack and downsize. If you need personal errands, she can handle those errands to help you through your hectic day.
Free Camp For a Child Who is Skilled in Shooting & Editing Videos Kids Make A Difference has a special opportunity for a preteen child who is interested and able to take videos at events and then later edit them. Most Kids Make A Difference events are free for children, but there are also camp programs that have tuition. A child who contributes during the school year with videography will be rewarded with free camp during the summer. If your child has the interest, the skills, and the equipment, contact info@KidsMakeADifference.org or (818) 344-7838.
Private Music Lessons For Voice, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Base, Drums, Saxophone, Flute & More Red Pelican Music caters to discerning customers, who appreciate top quality and friendly service. The teachers are elite musicians, hand-picked for their enthusiasm and patience. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, ukulele, banjo, dobro, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, fiddle, charango and music software. Call (310) 893-0776 or email info@redpelicanmusic.com for more information.
Need Extra Hands: Let Betty Help They provide convenient, affordable, personal assistance. Helping hands. Are you tired, run-down, listless? Tired before end of the evening? RELAX…they’ve got your back. They are the only one hour minimum service! What can a betty do for you? Run Errands * Provide Office Support * Organize that Closet * Drive You to Appointments, Pick Up the Kids * Stock the Fridge…and MUCH More! Just the extra hands and help you need. Screened, background-checked & insured Betties are ready to help. Call (818) 981-3398.
Stop Tantrums & Address Crying at Bedtime, Getting in the Car Seat or In Your Morning Routine 10:30 Tuesdays This class series is designed to support moms in understanding and handling their child’s temper tantrums and power struggles. Discussions and handouts will include: * 2 types of crying – healthy and unhealthy * Top causes of tantrums and solutions * Teach your child to self regulate * Foster good communication and self-esteem. Led by Julie Reid MA, ECE, Over 12 years of experience teaching proven parenting tools implemented in LAUSD through LA’s BEST. www.meetup.com/Mothering-the-Valley/events/calendar/?scroll=true
Amazon Smile If you are considering making purchases on Amazon, there is a program called Amazon Smile where the Ovarian Cancer Circle, a nonprofit organization founded to honor the memory of Robin Babbini, a 20 year old woman who lost her life to the disease, will receive a percentage of your purchase for ovarian cancer research.
Joseph Wahl Arts & Joeybaby New Inventory of Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for your last minute gift buying! Cool Handmade Racetracks, Race cars For Riding and Cozy Comfy Teepees! Perfect Pink Signs, Glimmering Jewelry Boxes and Beautiful Baby Gift Baskets! Marvelous Marble Towers, Terrific Tin Gift Sets and Baseball Bookends! Petunia Pickle Bottom Bags, Ravishing Roccoco Wall Art and A Perfect Playspot Floor mat from Skip Hop! Cool Wall Art, Soft Knitted Bla Bla Dolls, Super Steel Safes and more! Now is also a good time to place an order for a bed, bookcase, desk or anything from our great selection of children’s furniture and accessories! Mention this ad to receive a 15% discount on all furniture orders.
Casting Southern California-Based Couples Who’s Love-Life Has Become Lackluster Due to the Insecurities of Each Spouse This non-airing pilot will be choosing one couple to receive cosmetic enhancements of their choosing from a world-renowned plastic surgeon. Obtain the look of your dreams and bring back the confidence you once had! Email KMossCasting@gmail.com with more information on you and your significant other: Names, Ages, Email, Phone, Photo(s). AND Are you a single mom struggling to do it all? An LA based TV production company is looking nationwide for women (18-35) for a new docu- series about single mothers and the issues face they within their household and general life. Would you be open to combining households with another single mom going through the same situation? Or … have you already combined households with another single mother to help split rent, utilities, food and babysitting duties? They’re looking for women who are already living in this unique situation or would be interested in cohabiting with another single mom and her child/children and share their experience for a Major Cable TV Network. Email momcommunitycasting@gmail.com for more information along with your photo and a short bio. AND Looking for people who are currently co-parenting a child or people who are searching for someone to conceive and co-parent a child with No longer does having a child mean having to be married or in a romantic relationship. Email castingchad@gmail.com for more info.
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