Friday May 14, 2010

Today’s Jen’s List is sponsored by
Heart Leader:
A Personal Journey to the Heart of Business and Life
A compelling, instructional and moving book providing a playbook of guidance, growth & solutions for businesses and individuals. Combining inspirational stories & valuable lessons learned from 20 years of business leadership, Heart Leader contains numerous practical tools that can be immediately implemented by readers to improve their careers, businesses, relationships & lives. The author’s personal journey, recollected in the book, is a roller-coaster of success, failure, joy and pain, and his story serves as an inspiration for his readers. Daryl Wizelman is a leadership, corporate culture, emotional intelligence, life planning and work/life balance motivational speaker who consults with companies, associations, professional athletes, sports teams and individuals all over the world. Prior to becoming a consultant and speaker, Daryl owned and operated a financial services company from 1990-2007.  Leading more than 550 employees in a business that had $3 billion in gross volume and more than $60 million in annual revenue, Daryl managed day to day operations and communicated the company’s short and long term vision to its employees. The organization was known for its unparalleled corporate culture built on employee loyalty and world class client satisfaction.
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Today in History
·         A party of settlers led by John Smith establish the first permanent English settlement in New World at Jamestown Va. (1607)
·         Vaseline petroleum jelly slides onto store shelves for the first time.(1878)
·         The first U.S. space station, “Skylab” is launched. (1973)
·         The last episode of Seinfeld is aired. (1998)
·         Chicken Dance Day
 
 
Carl Fisher is passionate and very knowledgeable about Fine Art
He specializes in paintings, graphics and sculpture by Modern Masters, Pop and Contemporary Artists from the 20 the century to present. Dealing to both the Trade and Collectors and offering appraisal services and discounted framing. Active buyer of art works, individual pieces or entire collections. Doing business in The Valley for over 10 years. Feel free to contact Carl Fisher, Owner, to discuss your Fine Art needs at (323)350-5887
 
 
My Gym AMAZING Children’s classes in Woodland Hills/Thousand Oaks
My Gym was created to enhance physical development and a sense of individual success. Sign up now for the spring session that goes until June 28th! The number one goal is your child’s growth and development! Now registering for classes for ages 3 months -13 years old. Age appropriate classes, fantastic birthday parties, parent’s nite out. plus new exciting adult classes/parties! Furthermore, my gym has a MOBILE PROGRAM and can bring fun and fitness to YOUR facility! Call for more info!
Woodland Hills Location:
22027 B. Vanowen St. at the corner of Topanga
(818) 702-6946
2701 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in the Palm Plaza Shopping Center
(805) 494-4154
 
 
Planning a trip to Israel for a Bar/Bat-Mitzvah or just taking a family trip to the Holy Land?
Let the experts help you put together a customized itinerary perfect for your travel needs! With detailed help from hotels and restaurants to tour guides and attractions, let this be your first and only stop in the planning process! Email Deborah at yourisraeltrip@gmail.com or check out www.yourisraeltrip.com for more information. References available.
 
 
Enjoy Hawaii this summer!
Marriott Maui Ocean Club – August 7 – August 14, 2010
$1500  one bedroom/one bath, mountain view.  the villa has a king bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper in the living room.  kitchen included. The Maui Marriott Ocean Club features an amazing pool with waterslides for the kids (and adults) as well as a pirate ship play area for the smaller kids. The resort is ocean front on the beautiful Ka’anapali Beach and a short walk to the Whaler’s Village shops, restaurants and entertainment. We have been going to this resort with our family for years. Please email stacy@kurzban.com or call 310-600-0676.
 
 
The Gift of an Ordinary Day
 
 
P.S. You’re Invited…Invitations for your every need
Are you looking for unique invitations that set the tone for your party or special occasion? Whether you are having a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Birthday party, a summer BBQ or anything in between, P.S. You’re Invited offers a full service experience with AMAZING customer service!They bring all of the selections to you, so you can easily choose your invitations in the comfort of your own home.  Evening and Weekend appointments are available. 10-15% discount on selected invitations when you mention Jen’s List. To find out more or to set up an appointment today, please contact Patti Vinnecour at 818-203-1511 or psyoureinvited@aol.com.
 
 
Women Entrepreneurs meeting
The next meeting of the Women Entrepreneurs’ Group (WEGs) is May 26th at 10:30 am. The guest speaker is Wendy Barlin, a business coach to the business coaches, who will talk on: “Are you spending more time working ON your business than IN it?” WEGs is  a networking group for women in all stages of business development. They welcome new members, don’t have a “one-per-occupation” rule, and foster a supportive, friendly atmosphere of helping one another to succeed. All are welcome, although they discourage multi-level marketers. They are a business networking group, not a target for direct sales. $5 at the door to offset the cost of renting the space. Contact Ann@AnnBrenoffPR.com for the evite.
 
 
Cute jewelry:
GenerationNecks by Jodi(www.GenerationNecks.com), a whimsical collection fashionable layering necklaces that you can mix and match to create your own design! It’s New, it’s affordable, and it’s something the whole family can wear. GenerationNecks word and symbol pendants are lead-free handmade from 100% solid pewter in the USA and are strung on pewter ball chain necklaces. Available in plain pewter or painted in an array of vibrant, chip-proof colors, the symbols hang from 24-inch chains and measure up to 3″ in diameter. The words hang from 15-inch chains. Choose your symbol of choice–Heart, Star, Wishbone, Peace Sign, Tree–then find the word pendant that best matches–Love, Wish, Peace, Hug, XOXO–and you’re all set. With affordable pricing and adorable style for any age, GenerationNecks designs make a great gift!
 
 
Get kids geared up for summer without breaking the bank!
Check out these exclusive deals on select Barbie and Hot Wheels products at Toys R Us stores. This week, buy a Dynacraft Barbie or Hot Wheels bike and get $20 off. Also, June 13 through June 19, buy a Dynacraft character licensed bike and get 25 percent off. Perfect for fun and active outdoor play this summer! Visit www.ToysRUs.com to find your nearest store!
 
 
Tweensical
An 8 week Musical Theater intensive that teaches students the basics: Singing, Acting and Dance. Students CREATE THEIR OWN STORY through song, dance, improv, characterization and movement techniques. The culmination is a presentation of their original work, “SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY”. Come join the fun! Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm. Starts June 8th.
Classes at the NoHo Arts Center
11136 Magnolia Blvd. in N. Hollywood
For more info, visit www.tweensical.com or call 818-795-8694.
 
 
Want affordable art to brighten up your home?
Come to an Art Party on Friday May 14th from 7pm to 10 pm
SCV Space
27600 Bouquet Canyon Rd in Santa Clarita
There will be a wide range of art to enjoy and buy, with free refreshments served all evening. Presented to you by Mary Main ravenhill.ranch@yahoo.com. Please contact her for questions or to RSVP.
 
 
Your Home Videos Transferred & Archived to DVD
Imagine Video Services will professionally transfer your precious home videos to perfect DVD’s. All your old VHS, MiniDV, Hi8 tapes will look fantastic. Enjoy complimentary pickup & delivery services in L.A., South Bay, & Valley areas. See web site for all details. Jens List readers get 25% OFF through June 1st.
(310) 256-7299 
 
 
French Tutor
Referred by Jens List member – Traceyraphael@aol.com
David recently moved to LA from France. And is offering his services as a native speaking French tutor. He offers extremely reasonable prices and is very flexible with his schedule.  He would love to work with you if you are interested in one on one or group tutoring. Call him at 310 213 6595 or Email: david.pilcer@gmail.com
 
 
Need a Princess or Superhero for you birthday party?
Check out Enchanted Events at www.enchantedevents.org. Their goal is to make your little one’s day EXTRA special, and make you feel worry-free! Make your child’s dream come true. They have the sweetest, and most energetic performers in LA. Their services include princesses, superheroes, fairy tale characters, Facepainting, balloon sculpting, princess makeup, music, and MORE! Email enchantedeventsinfo@gmail.com for more info!
 
 
JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) annual open house
May 15th and 16th
Great for kids of all ages that love anything space related. Some of the things on display will be their latest project Mars Science Lab as well as other projects that they are working on. For more information go to: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/open-house.cfm
 
 
West Valley Yard Open House
Sat., 5/15
A great, free event for any kid that likes trash trucks (or big trucks in general) or for families that want to learn more about recycling or composting.  Kids can sit in the cab of any number of trash/recycling trucks, blow the horn, work the gears that make the arms go up/down etc.  They had raffles, games (like sorting “clean” trash), a bbq, snacks (popcorn/chips), beverages and my son got a miniature trash can.
 
 
GrowingGreat’s 4th Annual Healthy Living Festival
Sunday, May 16th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Downtown Manhattan Beach, Metlox and 13th St. Plaza Raffles. Music. Great Eats. Get Active Explore raw with Rod Rotondi Founder, Executive Chef and Author Raw Food for Real People Discover a new fitness regime Read with childrens’ Author BJ Hicks Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli! Rock out with band Leftover Cuties Find ways to conserve water, build a garden, restore our ocean
 
 
Sue Darrison’s TWINS Preparedness class
Monday, June 7th at 7:00-8:30pm
The cost is $45 per person or $75 for a couple
The class will take place at Babies First Class
14368 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks
If you are interested you can contact Sue at suedarrison@gmail.com or call Kathy at 310-278-9777.
 
 
SWEET DREAMS GIVEAWAY FROM NATURAL MAT, KUSHIES AND BABY BLANKET MUSIC
Three great brands have teamed for a fabulous giveaway to give baby (and mom!) a great night’s sleep.  One grand prize winner will receive a Natural Mat Coco Mat, Kushies new organic It’s My Planet 2 and Stripes & Stars layette and a collection of Baby Blanket music CDs.  Second and third place winners will receive great prizes from these companies as well.  Jen’s List moms are invited to enter (deadline is May 31st) and to share this exciting contest with friends and family! Link for entering is on Natural Mat USA facebook page and as follows:
 
Montessori School of MB 7th Annual Spring Fling Carnival & Silent Auction 
Saturday, May 15th from Noon to 4 PM
Montessori School of Manhattan Beach
315 S. Peck Ave. in Manhattan Beach
310-379-9462
Bring your entire family to MSMB’s Annual Spring Fling & Carnival. It’s a great way to spend the day! Spend a nice afternoon enjoying art and craft booths, yummy food (including Pinkberry and Fresh Bros. Pizza), a beer & wine garden, and games & activities.
 
 
HUGE NAME BRAND CLOTHING SAMPLE SALE!! 
*Over 50 Name Brands including Designer Labels. 
*All Brand New Clothing for men, women & some kids!!
*Selling for 70-90% OFF Retail!
Saturday, MAY 15th
11571 La Maida Street in Valley Village
All clothing is shipped in Saturday morning and shipped out when sale is over
 
 
Kids Toys – A Lesson on Quality, Sharing, Respect and Simplicity
Written by a mom, living in Turkey and raising trilingual kids.
 
 
LAW is a new clothing line that is “mommy & me” inspired!
Check out our new site! It’s sometimes hard being a mom and finding stylish clothes that allow you to be active too! LAW makes it easy! perfect for active moms with active kids! and guess what? they coordinate! Cool fashions, for cool moms & cool kids! For retail inquiries- www.abidebuyit.com For wholesale inquiries- please contact- 310 806 3977
 
 
The Jewish Food Festival, presented by Temple Beth Ami
Sunday, May 16th from 11:00am-4:00pm
Bridgeport Marketplace at the corner of Newhall Ranch Rd. and McBean Pkwy in Valencia. Come for a family day of traditional Jewish food, live Jewish music and dancing, shopping, and an area just for kids! Adult admission is $5 and children 12 and under are FREE. 2 for 1 adult admission with non-perishable donation to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
 
 
French Almond Cookies
These salty, sweet, and buttery cookies are so delicious they’re hard to stop popping into your mouth. Perhaps that’s why they are called “TV crunchies” in France.  Very young kids can help shape these imperfect beauties.
 
 
Annabelle Godwin Play Day
Saturday, May 15th from 10 am to 1 pm
Storytelling, hands on science, art, music & movement activities, outdoor fun, entertainment and much, much more!
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue in Valley Glen
 
 
Stuff 4 Multiples
Clever twin and triplet onesie sets and everything you will ever need to raise one, two, three babies or more!
LA parent educator and bestselling author, Betsy Brown Braun, has a new book!
“You’re Not The Boss Of Me: Brat-Proofing Your 4-12 Year Old Child”, is a practical and extremely useful resource. Chapters include “Where’s My Jacket” and “I’m Bored”. And, Betsy’s included a list of 100 phrases to use instead of the clichéd, over-used phrase, “good job”. Try “you’ve outdone yourself” or “clever!”
 
 
GYM OWNER needs a Personal Assistant / Gym Office Assistant
Organized, detail oriented, follow-through person needed to help run gym office and get owner organized. Position Requirements:  10-15 hours per week, Computer skills a MUST and proficient in MS Word, Excel, & Publisher. Bonus points if you know Photoshop, Flip Video software, and have your own laptop to use.  Some light local errands, banking, printing, etc. A little dirty work too, like vacuuming, wiping down equipment, bathrooms, etc. Compensation:  Free Gym Membership including all classes + additional salary of $10/hour. Send Resume and references to:  info@tophamstreetgym.com. No Calls Please.
 
 
TakeCare
Provides parents with online personality assessments for nannies, au pairs and babysitters. TakeCare’s Nanny Test helps parents assess potential caregivers by providing better insight into the personality and traits of the nanny, au pair or babysitter. Nanny Test assessments are affordable, easily accessible online and easy to use and understand. Tests are now FREE (valid thru May 22nd).
 
 
Do you know how much sugar your kids are consuming every day?
Especially from fruit drinks and sports drinks.  Sugar intake affects cholesterol.
 
 
New Portrait Party Dates!
Sun., May 30–Los Encinos Park, Encino and Sun., June 6–Johnny Carson Park, Burbank
Michaelyn Straub Photography has two new Portrait Parties scheduled, with the guarantee that your photos will be ready in time Father’s Day! For those not familiar with this concept, a Portrait Party is a date Michaelyn sets aside to offer Mini Photo Sittings at a mini-price of $30 per family. Each sitting takes about 20-30 minutes and can include Family Portraits, just the kids, individual photos —whatever you desire. Proofs are available for viewing within 48 hours, and you only purchase the photos you want. Photos are available in Color, Black & White and Hand-Tinted. Please contact Michaelyn ASAP to book a timeslot—these pre-Father’s Day dates usually fill up fast. You can reach her at 818 766-9254 or mstraubphoto@att.net.To see samples of Michaelyn’s work, please go to www.michaelynstraubphotography.com.
 
 
THE ENCHANTED CASTLE is available for OPEN PLAY   
SATURDAY, May 15th & SUNDAY, May 16th from 12:00 – 5:00
Visit the enchanted village of play houses for boys & girls, bounce house, mini roller coasters, kiddie car wash, super duper super market, pirate room, critter corner, & sooo much more. Prizes & fun for all. Mention the Jen’s list & receive a discounted price.
20650 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
(818) 227-3800
 
 
Rummage/Garage Sales
SoCha Neighborhood Watch Annual Garage Sale & Fundraiser
13122 Margate St  Sherman Oaks ca
Saturday May 15th 8am-12noon
AND
Multi family garage sale
Saturday, May 15th 7am – 1pm
Savona Way, Oak Park ( Lindero Cyn and Kanan)
AND
MOVING SALE
Saturday, May 15, 7:30 – 2:00
22456 Dolorosa St. in Woodland Hills
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HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE
SAT. May 15th from 8am – 1:30pm NO Early Birds please!
11357 Berwick Street (in Brentwood off of Church Lane)
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MOMS Club of Silver Lake Annual Rummage & Bake Sale
Saturday May 15th – 8am-2pm
100% of the proceeds from The MOMS Club of Silver Lake rummage sale go directly to Alexandria House, a transitional house to benefit moms and children in need.
967 Sanborn Avenue
Silver Lake/Sunset Junction Area – Up the street from Intelligentsia Coffee & Cafe Stella
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SoCha Neighborhood Watch Annual Garage Sale & Fundraiser!!!
Saturday, May 15th from 8am – 12:00 pm
13122 Margate St in Sherman Oaks
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5/15 from 9am – 12 pm
Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Church
4445 Dickens St., Sherman Oaks
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Two Family Garage Sale In West Los Angeles
Saturday, May 15th from 8 am until noon!
Email lynn.morford@verizon.net with questions
2218 Parnell Ave, LA, 90064. 3 blocks east of Overland and Olympic
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Saturday, May 15th 8am – 2pm
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children’s Center
14847 Dickens St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403(Corner of Dickens and Kester)
AND
Sunday, May 16th from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm 
20735 Devonshire St., Chatsworth