Monday June 21, 2010

 

 

·         Cyrus McCormick patents the reaping machine. (1834)

·         Go Skateboarding Day

·         Summer Solstice – The longest day of the year!

 

 

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 every Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. 

Tidbits about 24- to 30-month-olds

• Toddler can form images in her mind and organize her toys by size or color or shape. Her memory is improving, and she may be able to tell you at the end of the day what she had for lunch. 

• A minority of 2-year-olds also knows colors and letters and can count to 10 (by rote and without “1-to-1 correspondence”).

• Build your “learning Library” by choosing developmental learning tools designed to “grow” as children grow, that have features and developmental skill elements appealing to different ages simultaneously all in one toy. This way, Baby learns developmentally at 6 months old with an item, and at 3 years old, Toddler is ready for different features of the same toy.

Consider the following Developmental Learning Tools (toys and other objects) options:

• DRESS up/fantasy – old grownup clothes/jewelry for on/off/on/off (social/emotional, life skills, creativity, visual, thinking/learning)

• RIDE-on toys – foot-pushed/well-balanced [too early for pedals] (gross motor, life skills, creativity, thinking/learning)

• BOOKS – simple storybooks about everyday familiar things with prominent illustrations/information that matches text; tell longer stories, try different books more often (visual, auditory, fine motor, social-emotional, life skills, creativity, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning)

Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 30-mo- to 36-mo-olds” Any ?’s – email msmarm@roadrunner.com

 

 

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to clean out your closet and make money while you’re at it? Now you can!

Designer Consigner LA will sell your clothes for you at our upscale, fun shopping event July 24th and July 25th.  All you have do is register to consign and prepare your items. Visit http://www.designerconsignerla.com for more info!

 

 

 

 

Honoring Mompreneurs! at the Courtyard Marriott – Los Angeles Westside.  With the presence of Women Entrepreneurs increasing rapidly, Bag Lady Promotions is rolling out the Red Carpet for Women Entrepreneurs and Mompreneurs in an all day interactive conference, complete with keynote speaker, panel discussions, social networking, Mompreneur award ceremony, vendor showcase & exquisite pampering! This will not be your typical conference!

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cindy Ashton -” 7 Critical Steps to Unleash the Superstar Within & Achieve Your Goals “

• Ann Evanston – ” How Social Media 30 Minutes Twice A Day Can Create Steady Business “

• Justin Krane – ” How You Can Buy Jimmy Choo, Prada, & your Louis Vuitton bag and Still Manage Your Financial Future “

• Linda Rosenberg – ” Applying Email Marketing to YOUR Business “

• Chris Woodward – ” Successful Marketing and PR Strategies for Small Businesses “

For more information visit: http://www.BagLadyPromotions.com

I use them personally and they are so reasonable! They understand that sometimes in your busy schedules you don’t have time to make an appointment for extra services. That’s why they make it easy for you! They come to you! They bring their own state-of-the-art equipment, power and even shade. All you have to do is sit back and relax. They also offer detailing for: * Cars * Trucks * RVs * Aircrafts * Boats. They are reliable, have the finest detailing equipment and products, the staff are highly experienced professionals and they provide superior workmanship. Email cruzmobiledetail@live.comto schedule an appointment

 

 

Danielle is a junior at American Jewish University who has a passion for photography. She is great with kids and has incredible references. For $40 an hour, she will take pictures throughout the party of your child playing, with friends, and much more. She will provide a USB memory stick with the pictures on it at the end of the party for you to keep! She is coming to my 5 yr olds bday party in a few weeks and I can’t wait! Contact for more info: Dani.burstein@gmail.com

 

 

The company that started last Father’s Day on Jen’s List has been helping families all over the valley get their garages in order!  They do it all- first they remove everything that’s inside and clean your garage.  The items that you want to keep are then sorted and organized.  If there are things that you want to get rid of they call to set-up a donation pick-up.  4 hours later, your garage is the best looking one on the street!  Perfect for a Father’s Day gift because mom will be happy too.  Check out pics (including my house) at www.1daygaragemakeover.com and call for a free estimate 818.451.8530  You’ll be glad you did!

 

I participated in the last session and it was AMAZING. Brian is sooo motivating and everyone there was extremely supportive of one another. Be ready to sweat, workout, and lose those extra pounds that you have been looking to get rid of. Please email peelerbootcamp@yahoo.com (Subject line: Jen’s List Bootcamp) for further information.

All sessions start the week of June 28^th and run for four weeks:

Bootcamp #1: Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-11am Woodland Hills (Warner Center Park)

Bootcamp #2: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-11am Woodland Hills (Warner Center Park)

Bootcamp #3: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm Woodland Hills (Warner Center Park)

Bootcamp #4: Mondays and Wednesdays 6am-7am Studio City (Moorpark Park)

Bootcamp #5: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6am-7am Encino (Lake Balboa Park)

$100 for 4 weeks (includes 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks) – That’s $12.50 per session

$125 for 4 weeks (includes unlimited sessions for 4 weeks..you can attend as many bootcamps as you would like!)

Life reported from the driver’s seat in the mom-mobile.

 

Part Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-5
Join a growing Van Nuys Insurance company that offers a fun, friendly, and very business casual work environment. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our team performing a variety of administrative tasks and assisting in the processing of insurance policies. No experience needed – they are happy to train our perfect candidate. Please contact Jennifer Alamdari at jalamdari@farmersagent.com

 

Brought to you by CHIME staff members, Jocelyn Singleton and Jennifer Monestime, Day of Play Summer Program will provide your child with the opportunity to learn, create, explore and PLAY! The summer activities include a daily variety of fun and growth oriented projects and experiences including: Outdoor Play (Group Sports Clinics, Games Water Fun, Group “Camp Fire,” Scavenger Hunts, Free Play, Hawaiian Luaus), Indoor Activities (Reading, Writing, Dance, Yoga, Arts & Crafts, Movies), awesome Learning Opportunities (Nature/Outdoor Explorations, Digital Photography, Science Experiments, Social Studies and Community Outreach Projects, and Daily Culinary Fun) and much more! Half day- 1:00-5:30pm:July 5th-July 30th – $125.00/week*

Need more days to play? Contact Day of Play for additional summer program options. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 is due with your registration form. Please make checks payable to CHIME, with “Day of Play” on the memo line. *Family discounts are available. Programs are subject to availability. Contact DayofPlaySummer@gmail.com or (818) 792-6107 or (818) 416-1778

 

 

22633 VANOWEN STREET in WEST HILLS

Call (818) 883-3637 for more info

 

 

By professional decorators & art directors, they will promote an easier sale/rental for your properties by creating what they do best….

– Perking-up spaces with your already owned furniture & accessories

– Making your properties look irresistibly and aesthetically pleasing

– Older and unkept properties to look more “new-ish”

– Creating unique & larger spaces for work, playrrooms, storage areas, home offices, commercial spaces, etc.

– Co-ordinate – Colors – Lighting – Organize – Stylize & Maximize

– Un-cramp dark spaces and overstuffed spaces that will become “find-it friendly” & relaxing

– Making the most of a pleasing interior view from any window

– Lobby’s and retail areas adding more flair and space

– Exterior and front entrance appeal

Consultation by the hr. $85.00 (2 hr min.). They work with all budgets for consultations that need some interesting accessories & creative ideas for your unique new look. Referrals upon request. Call (818) 823-9576 for more info!

 

 

Starting Sunday, July 11th – Los Angeles Mission College Community Education Classes for kids.

Architecture $39 for 5 weeks 12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m.

Cartooning $39 for 5 weeks 2:00p.m. to 3:30p.m.

Creative Drama $39 for 5 weeks 3:30p.m. to 5:00p.m.

Figure Sculpting for adults 9:30a.m. to 12:00a.m.

$90 plus material fee for 6 weeks

 

 

PLUS a FREE 8×10 print with your print order over $60! When was the last time you had a family picture taken? Perhaps when your kids were infants? Are your kids now grown adults with their own family? Maybe you should all get together and take a portrait as one big family. A $99.00 non-refundable deposit is req. at the time of booking. Call to make an appt today..space is limited! Offer ends July 31st!

 

 

Last summer, Emily and her team helped my then 4 yr olds, who were very afraid of the water, get excited about being in the water and swimming in 10 lessons. Emily points out new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics: On May 24th, 2010 The American Academy of Pediatrics updated their guidance on water safety and drowning prevention. The updated policystates: “To protect their children, parents need to think about layers of protection. Children need to learn to swim. Swimming lessons can be an important part of the overall protection, which should include pool barriers and constant, capable supervision.” The statement goes on to say that new evidence shows that children ages 1 to 4 may be less likely to drown if they have had formal swimming instruction. Give your child formal swim instruction at The Water Whisperer, proud member of The United States Swim School Association. They have a 98% success rate in getting kids 3 & up swimming in ten lessons, but can start with babies as young as 5 months.Read the testimonials and watch the videos!

 

 

Open House July 10th, 2010 at 10 a.m.

Santa Clarita Birth and Women’s Health Center

25050 Peachland Ave suite 170 in Newhall

Meet, greet, eat and join in for a discussion and questions with speaker Renee the Midwife on natural birth. Email tischiareay@hotmail.com for more info!

 

 

A full service referral agency, 100% mommy owned & operated! They prescreen each candidate they send to you from a mommies perspective. To start your search now, Please call 818-232-7688/log onto: www.themcnannyagency.com to use the family application. They will provide you with a complete NATIONAL background check & drivers record check on the nanny you want to hire. They refer: nannies, hskprs, PA’s mothers helpers & babysitters! Jens lists’ moms always get 10% off

 

It’s hot and you’re pregnant. Don’t sweat it! These tips will keep you cool this summer!

* Wear an embellished headband: hair up. You’ll look great and instantly feel 20 degrees cooler.

* A dress a day, keeps the heat away. Check out the Fierce Mamas summer collection at Nordstrom.com created by the fabulous designer, Christian Siriano. This collection will make you look and feel cool.

* Grab a virgin pina colada and head to the beach-it’s too darn hot to do anything else!

Miller Educational Excellence’s monthly radio show on BlogTalkRadio. Each show will provide valuable strategies that parents and professionals can use to help children with special educational needs such as autism, ADD or ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities and emotional or social difficulties become academically successful. Regular features on the show include: Special Kid Success Stories, and From a Child’s Perspective. Call in during the show to get answers to your questions about educating special needs kids.
http://www.millereducationalexcellence.com

 

 

Enjoy outdoor music and evening views of the city and drink in the refreshing summer exhibitions in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere. The evenings feature performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along with DJ sets to open and close the night. Plus, don’t miss the free Spotlight After Dark tours in the galleries. Join in a provocative 20-minute exploration and discussion of art with a Getty Museum educator. Tours depart at 6:00 and 7:00pm. A cash bar serves Getty-tinis and more, and the Garden Terrace Cafe offers sandwiches, salads, and other nibbles (both until 8:30pm).

 

Every day for fun, kid-friendly activities happening in Jewish LA! Contact Rachel Kaplan (Valley) rkaplan@bjela.org or Debra Markovic (City) dmarkovic@bjela.org. This is one page you’ll want to bookmark!

 

 

Parking $2 for first 4 hours. Up to $10 max.

The Wine & Jazz Concert Series takes place every Tuesday evening, June 3 – August 26 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Central Courtyard (2nd Level) at Hollywood & Highland Center. Entertainment is FREE. Wine tasting is $10.00. All proceeds from the wine bar will directly benefit Project Angel Food (www.angelfood.org), a non-profit organization, whose mission is to deliver free and nutritious meals to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious illness.

 

If your daughter will be entering 2nd grade in the fall she can join. This troop has meetings during the school year on Sundays, at 3pm in West Hills. The meetings last for about 1 1/2 hours. Parent involvement is appreciated. Girl Scouts will teach your daughter to be the best person she can be and she will make life-long friends along the way. Please contact Elise for more info at (818) 595-1117 or eliseshuben@hotmail.com

 

 

4-Day Summer Camp at Lollipop Dream!
The Princess Camp is designed for girls who love all things PRINCESS!

New themed days; each day with its own special activity! They will have a wonderful time embellishing hair accessories, decorating crowns & wands just to name a few! 
Mon-Garden Fairies
Tue- Fancy Nancy Soiree
Wed– Precious Princess
Thurs- Teddy Bear Tea
Parents provide sack lunch. Suggested ages 3yrs-6yrs
Sess1: Mon 6/28-Thu 7/1  10am-1pm  -$115
Sess2: Mon 7/19-Thur 7/22 10am-1pm -$115 
Call 818) 981-7446 to reserve your spot! Limited Space. 50% deposit required

4818 Fulton Ave in Sherman Oaks

www.lollipop-dream.com