Thursday April 29, 2010

The Little Gym of Calabasas
Today’s Jen’s List sponsor is the premiere developmental opportunity for children, providing unparalleled value for your investment! Have you enrolled your child yet? For more info please call 818-222-6296 or visit the website or facebook at:
  
Today in History
Gideon Sundback of Hoboken, N.J. patents the zipper. (1913)
  
As seen in the May edition of More…..
Special Mother’s Day offer from Hand Perfection – 30% off entire order thru May 31st-code JEN30. Treat the special women in your life to a yummy-mummy set of Hand Perfection Nail & Cuticle Treatment/Complete Day Cream for just $59 (retail $72). This dynamic duo packs a punch of extraordinary, anti-aging ingredients clinically proven to firm, tone & visibly soften age spots in just 2 weeks! This pair works great together & will turn back the hands of time–in no time. http://www.handperfection.com/FullSizeDuet.html
 
 
HEBREW SCHOOL JUST FOR YOU!
Learn it… live it… love it… Your child will gain knowledge of Jewish history and learn how to write and read in Hebrew; In addition this year we have a Hebrew speaking class. This program includes music, arts and craft, trips and hands on activities Sunday Mornings: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Girls and boys: 5-13 No hidden fees – No membership required – We provide scholarship Sign up now and get a 10% discount For more information visit www.ChabadChatsworth.com
 
 
Someone AMAZING who absolutely loves to organize!
Jennifer came to my house and helped me go through so much again, that I never could even begin to look at on my own. She has a sweet, non-threatening, patient manner and is so easy to talk and work with. Jennifer can help sort your closets, garage, papers, toys, collections, rooms — whatever you need! She is really good & willing to help you do whatever. She charges $30.00 an hour, which is quite reasonable. Her e-mail address is jennrybek@hotmail.com and phone number: 201-906-9776. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions – jlev@jenlevinson.com
 
 
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Romy is a Lifestyle and Beauty Trend Maven
She is like your go to best friend for advice on all things related to beauty products and services, lifestyle, fashion, food and culture. She has a fabulous blog where she posts thoughtful reviews about her latest discoveries and offers great giveaways too! Check out her blog www.RomyRaves.com to learn about the latest trends and enter her fantastic giveaways. Don’t miss out! Sign up to be an email subscriber here: http://bit.ly/6IhvxP
 
 
LEARN TO RIDE A TWO–WHEELER, FAST!
 
 
Mindful mom Class:  
Deepen your parenting skills by bringing mindfulness into your family’s daily life. Learn the basics of mindful awareness practice, including simple techniques you can do at home with your child. Build your capacity for greater well being, while learning to train your attention to be more present. Exploring mindfulness we will expand our ability for clear seeing, less reactivity and much more ease.  The research has shown that practicing mindfulness can have a profoundly positive effect on our bodies, minds and overall well being. Class will include practice and discussion. Classes offered Sundays at 12:30pm, Mondays at 10:30 am in Beverly Hills and Tuesdays at 11a in the Valley. $165 for series of 5 classes, ask about drop in classes/private sessions available as well. Email cathyheller1@mac.com to register and get address.

Keep the car seat backward facing til age 4?! 
Sounds crazy til you read this:
http://breezymama.com/2010/04/19/rear-facing-or-forward-facing-what-to-do-and-when-to-do-it/

Applying To Private Elementary Schools In LA?

New book! “Beyond The Brochure: An Insider’s Guide To Private Elementary Schools In Los Angeles” Check out our private schools blog: www.beyondthebrochure.blogspot.com Recent blog posts: Applying for twins, what went right/wrong from readers’ admissions processes, developing your family’s key messages and more
 
 
One third of your life is spent in bed.  Shouldn’t it be as comfortable & inviting as possible?
Anna’s Linensis offeringa free bedding makeover for your favorite momfor Mother’s Day!  Simply write in to annaspr@therosegrp.com and tell us why this special mom deserves a new beddingensemble.  The winner must be willing and available on TUESDAY, MAY 4TH from 6am – 10amto be on TV! (To be eligible, the winner must be a mother and live in Los Angeles County, see www.AnnasLinens.com/content/348 for a full list of rules and regulations).
 
 
Meet, Shop, Give Back
Meet Cecilia Cassini, 10 year old fashion designer, as seen in the LA Times and Today Show at her trunk show at Fred Segal Saturday, May 1st 12-4pm 500 Broadway, Santa Monica. A portion of the proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital and raffle to win a Singer sewing machine. Because every little girl deserves a dress! More info on www.ceciliacassini.com
 
 
Make $$CASH$$ Now
Three Sisters Vintage, an Ebay Trusted Power Seller will sell your items valued at over $50. For 30% Commission, they will pick up, photograph, list and sell your quality items. Designer handbags are their specialty. All PayPal and Ebay fees are included in the commission. Contact Donna at threesistersvintage@yahoo.com or 954/636-9752. Clean out your closets and put some money back in your pocket!
 
 
California State University, Northridge Health/Wellbeing Fair
Saturday, May 1 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
CSUN Campus
18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA
The Health and Wellbeing Fair will showcase the health services provided at CSUN’s Centers, as well as local health organizations and agencies. The Health and Wellbeing Fair will educate and raise awareness about various health issues, resources, and services. For more information, please visit www.csunhealthandwellbeingfair.com
 
 
Cindy Cho Aveda, a new high-end Aveda salon in LA
Our stylists are all master level and instructors at the LA Aveda Institute. We are accepting new clients and offering 20% off your entire first appointment and a free gift with any retail purchase made! Just mention this ad when booking your appointment. Visit our website for more details and other promotions.
www.CindyChoAveda.weebly.com
 
 
VIP Nannies & Household Staffing Baby-sitting Service
Here are a few reasons why you would want to register with VIP Nannies Baby-sitting Service:
1. Fill-in for your nanny
2. Daycare closures
3. Sick childcare
4. Date Nights
5. You need a professional, trustworthy, reliable baby-sitter who has been pre-screened by a reputable agency watching your children. Your child is in GOOD HANDS. All of our baby-sitters are nannies looking for more work with YEARS of professional experience
Annual Membership is $350. Mention Jen’s List for $100 off Membership (offer expires May 1st) Call TODAY (818) 980-NANY (6269) or (310) 614-3646
 
 
Mother’s Day Wholesale Spring Boutique!
This Thursday, April 29th from 8:30am – 4pm
at 13452 Valley Vista Blvd. in
Sherman Oaks
All Wholesale:
ESME loungewear for toddler, girls and adults
T2Love girls clothing
Bailey 44 women’s
Voyage candles
Gogogeargoods.com
Julie K Handbags
Berman Hair accessories
Harlowe Jewelry
Jessica Sacks handbags and accessories
 
 
Win a $500 Spring Wardrobe from Mamaista.com and Isabella Oliver!
Need a style makeover for spring? Here’s your chance to win an entire spring wardrobe worth $500! Choose from irresistibly versatile women’s wear in the Isabella Oliver 365 collection or complement your pregnancy curves in contemporary classics by Isabella Oliver Maternity. http://www.mamaista.com/mothers-day-style-sweeps/
 
 
Tutoring for your child during your workout session
You and your children can be productive at the same time.
While you are taking a pilates session, your child
can get tutored and help complete their homework at the studio for a minimal fee.
Call 818-224-4734 to make arrangements with one of our college students.
After 2pm Monday – Friday and Saturdays 9am-1pm.
www.betterbodypilates.com
 
 
Hollywood Vision
Do You Want Whiter Eyes? Do You Want to Remove Pingueculas or Pterygiums? (brown and yellow bumps and spots) A new process called I-Brite Eye Whitening can make your eyes whiter and brighter by removing the /conjunctiva, /the /thin/ membrane covering the white portion of the eye. This contains most of the visible red blood vessels, growths of tissue (pinguecula or pterygium), or yellow/brown spots (hyper-pigmentation/ freckles).
 
 
Win a Kodak Camera & Photo Stationary from Mothercraft!
Mothercraft would LOVE to see your photos and get to know the mama behind the Facebook status updates!  So in celebration of Mother’s Day and a mom’s love for photos, Mothercraft’s Carley Knobloch is hosting a Mother’s Day giveaway sponsored by Minted.com.  From Monday, April 26th to Saturday May 8th, post a photo on the Juicebox Fan Page as your “answer” to the question of the day, and you’ll be entered to win the Grand Prize winner: A fabulous minty-green Kodak EasyShare Digital Camera, as well as 25 Minted Photo Cards of your choice!  You must be a fan of the Juicebox Facebook page to enter.  For details, visit: http://www.facebook.com/JuiceboxTips
 
 
Phone, Laptop and IPod Skins
I have a photo of my family on my Blackberry and get compliments ALL THE TIME! Skinit, Inc. is the industry leader in consumer personalization for electronic devices. Our online ordering and customization tools allow you to make your cell phone, MP3 player, laptop, PDA device, camera, or gaming device as unique as you are. Show your style, support a sports team, or truly express yourself with customized skins that you design. Skinit has hundreds of designs, famous brand names in sports, entertainment, and art, and the special Customizer tool that lets you use design elements, select text, and upload your own images to create an entirely personalized skins. Show your passion for Spiderman, High School Musical, or favorite art using Skinit’s fresh, always-expanding selection of designed skins. Cheer on your favorite college, NFL, MLB, or NBA sports team with Skinit’s branded selections. Or make something entirely new, different, and maybe even a little wild with the Skinit online customization platform. The freedom of choice is yours at Skinit, so feel free to step away from the crowd and Express Yourself!
 
 
St. Joseph Center’s Culinary Experience for a Cause
Patina Restaurant Group Presents A Springtime Gourmet Lesson to raise funds for St. Joseph Center’s Culinary Training Program. Learn How to Prepare an Elegant Meal with Café Pinot Executive Chef Kevin Meehan. Monday, May 24, 2010 6:00p – 9:00pm. 204 Hampton Dr. Venice, CA. Fee: $120/individual, $200/couple. RSVP with payment info to Maddy Goodreau- mgoodreau@st.josephctr.org 310.396.6468 x328 -50% of class fee is tax deductible
 
 
Temple Ner Maarav Camp Fun Time Begins June 28, 2010 and runs for 8 weeks
Don’t miss out on the BEST Summer Camp Experience your 2-5 year old has ever had! Eight theme packed weeks of fun and excitement while continuing to learn at the same time.  From the Maccabee Games to Old Mc Donald Had a Farm each week will be better than the next! Space is filling up quickly don’t delay, sign up TODAY!!!!! For more information please contact Cheryl S. Math,Director at 818-345-9999, 818-624-8102 or via email at tnmecec@gmail.com.
 
 
SPECIAL EDITION ART CAMP FOR LVUSD
MAY 24 – 28. MON & TUES 9-12, WED, THURS, FRI: 9-12, 1-4, OR 9-4PM. DUE TO THE ENFORCED “VACATION” WE ARE OFFERING A SPECIAL EDITION OF ART CAMP. CALL 818-784-4278 OR EMAIL JULIE@ARTBEATCENTER FOR MORE INFO. WWW.ARTBEATCENTER.ORG. CAMPS TAB FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAMP.
 
 
Second annual MayDay Sidewalk Sale to End SMA
Sunday, May 2, 2010 starting at 9:00 a.m. at 20900 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, in the large parking lot behind WSS on DeSoto Ave. Everything from A to Z will be for sale to include bicycles, houseware, home decorator items, infant, baby and toddler items such as strollers, high chairs, swings, infant, toddler clothing and over 1000 books. Proceeds go to benefit the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation for research to cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy
 
 
THE PLAYROOM – “The hippest place in town for the 5 & under crowd”
Come in to celebrate a special occasion or just come in to play. SPRING INTO SUMMER WITH THESE GREAT SPECIALS! Book a birthday party BEFORE June 1, 2010 and get $50.00 off YOU MUST MENTION YOU SAW THIS ON JEN’S LIST TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. Call for more information (818)784-PLAY (7529) or at www.theplayroomvalley.com 14392 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Oakridge Plaza center @ Beverly Glen/Ventura
 
 
Camp Ramah – Memorial Day Weekend for Family Camp 5/28-5/31
Share the joy of learning, singing, sports, Shabbat celebration and art activities. Family Camp is an exciting way to go to camp with the whole family. Enjoy adult learning, kid’s programs for children two and up and family time. Families are housed in the comfortable lodge rooms and children 2nd grade or older can stay in cabins with counselors and campers their age. More info: family@ramah.org
 
 
A SIMPLE SYSTEM FOR SCENTED CANDLES
Unique scentsy warmers use a low watt bulb to melt specialty formulated scented wax, slowly, maximizing its fragrance time. with no soot or wick, the scentsy wickless candles is a safe way to enjoy over 80 different scents available. Go online to order at www.scentsy.com/liat  or call Liat to arrange a time to smell all the different smells available.
 
 
A new approach for professional, conflict-free financial planning and advice
Lara Lamb, a Certified Financial Planner professional, believes that professional financial advice should be available to everyone regardless of net worth or asset levels, with no conflicts of interest from products or commissions. Through her independent firm, Lamb Financial Planning (a Registered Investment Advisor), she provides hourly as-needed financial advice. Her services are available one-time or on an ongoing basis, from answering specific questions to developing a comprehensive roadmap to meet your financial goals. She offers a complimentary Get-Acquainted session to meet with each other and find out if it makes sense to work together. Her website (www.LambFinancialPlanning.com) includes detailed information about her programs and process. On the website you can also join her mailing list, with options for receiving notifications of upcoming web seminars, new blog notices, or a newsletter with articles, tips and strategies for financial planning. You can reach Lara directly at (818) 942-7100 or via email to Lara@LambFinancialPlanning.com
 
 
Summer Sounds
Presented each year at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl, it is the premier summer music festival for children in Los Angeles Music Performances and Art Workshops are presented twice daily – at 10am and 11:15am. Summersounds runs Monday to Friday, from July 5 to August 13.
 
 
SHOWBOAT YOUTHEATRE MUSICAL WORKSHOPS!
Since 1975, SHOWBOAT has provided children with a wonderful theatre experience. Your child will learn acting, singing, dancing, & respect for their fellow actors. We will be performing 4 shows. Sign up for the entire summer or 2 weeks at a time. 1st session June 21-July 2 / 2nd session July 5-15 / 3rd session July 19-29 / 4th session August 2-12. Camp takes place in Valley Village. Call (818) 222-7239 for more info.
 
 
Are you in a make-up rut and need a make-up update?
Or… do you buy make-up and it sits in your drawer because you don’t know what to do with it? Lori Pinsky, a professional make-up artist of 16 years, will travel to you. She’ll assess your makeup bag and see what’s a keeper and what’s not. She also does private lessons and will share numerous trick of the trade. She will customize a look that suits your lifestyle and daily schedule. Mention Jen’s list and get 10% off. Phone 310-486-2279.
 
 
Mother’s Day gift jewelry made by a local artist, Vicki Suchin in Tarzana
She will be having 2 house boutiques the first week of May. Prices & more info from her rep, Karen Rosen at (818) 445-5156. These are fabulous vintage and one of a kind pieces seen on billboards in LA.
 
 
Cake Monkey
Remember how comforting a chocolate, cream filled snack treat could be with a cold glass of milk. tearing it out of the package and taking that first heavenly bite.or how a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastry was the perfect way to start your day? Or maybe you had a favorite layer cake that your Mom made only once a year. Perhaps you haven’t found your perfect cake. you’re a searcher, looking for the perfect combination of cake, filling and frosting. Nuts or no nuts? Butter cream or meringue? Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate? At Cake Monkey, they want everyone to be happy. So they are baking a variety of cakes and treats sized just for you. Whether you’re having an intimate dinner for two or a large party, there’s a special cake for everyone. If you want to customize your order, just let them know and they will make it happen.