Monday July 5, 2010

Summer is here – Get your children’s clothing labeled!

Look what’s new at today’s Jens List sponsor – Label Daddy! Choose from it’s licensed collection of Disney Artwork. That’s right – Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Cinderella, Lightning McQueen, Buzz Lightyear, and many more are all there to choose from. Label Daddy offers Peel-and-Stick washable, customized labels. The labels are your ideal solution to make sure all your children’s belongings make it home each and every day. Check out Label Daddy’s wide assortment of sizes, colors and fonts along with their one of a kind, offered only by Label Daddy, LAMINATION process as well. An absolute must for Camp! All labels are made in the U.S.A. They also offer fun, simple, and “green” fundraising options. Contact customerservice@labeldaddy.com for more information. Use code “jenslist” and receive 10% off!

www.labeldaddy.com

Today in History
· Baseball great Joe DiMAggio hits his first grand slam. (1937)
· The bikini makes it’s debut at a Paris fashion show. (1946)

PlayandGrow 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 every Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books.
Developmental Tidbits about 30- to 36-month-olds
• As a confident walking, runner and jumper, Toddler is likely able to balance on 1 foot for a second or more. That means it’s time to let him play with scaled-down sports equipment.
• If she’s ready to include other children in her games, she’ll begin to notice and focus on others, which allows her to play somewhat structured games.
• For small fingers, provide “fat” primary crayons. Since Toddler’s hands don’t know their strength, regular-sized crayons are likely to break.
• 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 options:
• BIG CARS/construction vehicles – anything with wheels! (tactile, fine motor, gross motor, life skills, creativity, visual, thinking/learning)
• PERCUSSIVE instruments – anything to make noise! (tactile, fine motor, gross motor, social/emotional, creativity, auditory, thinking/learning)
• Books, books, books – early literacy; modeling enjoyment of reading is critical to your child’s entire educational future (auditory, visual, tactile, fine motor, social/emotional, creativity, life skills, thinking/learning)
• Matching things – problem solving, early math skills. Like and different: socks, shoes, silverware, toy vehicles – it’s endless (tactile, visual, fine motor, creativity, thinking/learning)
• Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 3-yr-olds” Any ?’s – email msmarm@roadrunner.com

Your Gadget Guru is available for all your home and small business technology needs!
I have used Gregg’s services personally many times and he is reliable, honest and VERY good at what he does! Affordable and dependable, same-day service for : PC / MAC Expert -Snow Leopard and Windows 7 upgrades and installs-Home Theatre Installation, Flat screen TV hanging, Wireless speakers, Apple TV, Netflix movie Streaming-Data Backup/ Recovery-Virus, Adware Removal-Wireless Networks/wireless printing-On-line banking with bill pay-Manage finances and investments (Quickbooks or Quicken)-Digitize your Home or office. scan photos, copy music CD’s and DVD’s into iTunes-Go paperless (eFax, voicemail to text/email, Skype, Google Voice, Video Conferencing)-iPhone / Blackberry/Pre, iPods, iPAD-Digital Cameras & Camcorders-Alarms and Nanny / Security Cams. Includes Free Electronics Recycling! Everything from purchasing, setting up, installing and training. Mention Jen’s List and save $20! Call Gregg at 818)485-1444 or email greggsteiner@gmail.com.
www.YourGadgetGuru.com

Make $$$ now! Designer handbags wanted!
Three Sisters Vintage, an Ebay Trusted Power Seller for over 10 years will sell your authentic designer handbags on Ebay for you. For a 30% commission, they will pick up, photograph, list, sell and ship your handbags, then cut you a check! They also sell other items as well, so feel free to ask. Contact Donna at threesistersvintage@yahoo.com or 954/636-9752.
www.threesistersvintage.com

Empowered Bookkeeping
Now through August 31st: Financial Literacy Session $99 Give the gift of financial literacy to your student (high school or college-bound grad). Think of it as financial training wheels to help them better navigate the road to financial independence. Includes: budgeting (what it is & how to do it), saving (why it’s important to do now to build wealth in the future)& how to manage credit and debt wisely (and what not to do). Empower your student – this is the best gift they could ever receive!Call to learn more and enroll your student today at 818.279.2200.
www.empoweredbookkeeping.com

Bar Method Exercise Studio in West LA is looking for a babysitter to provide child care for up to 4 small children at a time
Mom’s are in the room next door so they can always be gotten out if there is a problem or crying child. One adorable baby will be with you most of the time (the Bar Method Manager’s baby) and other times you may have no more children or up to 3 more. The pay is $12 an hour. You must have a car, be reliable, and love children. They are offering 21 hours per week 10 to 3:30 on Monday and Fridays and 8:30 to 2:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
http://www.barmethod.com/losangeles/index.html

Cooking Classes for ALL Levels
Come join this easy, fun, summer cooking classes at Surfas in Culver City or for a private class in your home. Menus are targeted at busy people who love to cook and entertain and want to learn healthy, simple, fabulous dishes. Anything from Thai to Tuscan food; visit the website for more info or to register for a class or call (310) 980 0139.
www.amandacooks.com

Bari will take your most treasured images, put them to music and transfer the completed photomontage to DVD
You will get a one of a kind DVD slideshow keepsake! It is perfect as a personalized photo gift or heirloom to pass on to future generations. She can also add video clips in the DVD too! Great for: New babies, Bar Mitzvahs, anniversaries, birthdays, sports gifts etc. Gift Certificates available! Mention Jen’s List and get 10% off!
http://slideshowsbybari.weebly.com

Captain Kid’s Toy Chest
Specializing in water toys including rc boats, submarines and sailboats as well as Super Soakers, pool toys and games.
http://www.water-toys.biz

Interior Design
Dreaming of a New Kitchen, Bathroom or Baby Nursery? DKM Design Studio is a Full Service Interior Design Studio! Let them bring your vision to reality. Call 323-638-4751 for your free consultation today.
www.dkmdesignstudio.com

Target invites you and your family to see more of the arts while spending less
As part of Target’s efforts to support education in the communities they serve, Target sponsorsfree or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events nationwide. Don’t miss the Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event on July 16-18, at a museum or performing arts institution near you. Bring your family and enjoy the arts with Target!
http://tinyurl.com/l8dqx9

1 Day Television Comedy Intensive! 2 spots left!
Saturday, July 10th from 10am – 4:00pm
Top Casting Director Nick Anderson will help students find the rhythm, pace and feel of television comedy. Plenty of work with real sitcom scripts help students to come to auditions and jobs with the real energy needed to “Find the Funny”. From 3-camera to single camera comedy, Nick is known for his understanding of these styles and his ability to coach with clarity, honesty and from a vast knowledge of television casting. Cost: $75 includes lunch. Call 323-528-6280 to register. Nick Anderson: Before opening his own office Nick worked with many top casting houses including: Junie Lowry Johnson (True Blood, Ugly Betty, Dirty Sexy Money, Big Love), Dava Waite (My Name is Earl, Yes Dear), Tracy Lillienfield (Will & Grace), Alison Jones (40-Year-Old Virgin), and others. He is currently casting feature films: Horsepower, A Touch of Magic, Bite Club, and Women and Sometimes Men and has several others in development; as well as commercials, shorts and even a celebrity trivia game show. With such a large range of projects Nick is open to Taft/Hartley and non-union talent.
www.emasla.com

Stop Unwanted Catalogs
Catalog Choice is a free service that lets you decline paper catalogs you no longer wish to receive. Reduce the amount of unsolisitated mail in your mailbox, while helping to preserve the enjoinment!
http://www.catalogchoice.org/

Flip Flops for Summer!
Selected Toddler Flip Flops on sale now for $3.99! They have flip flops for girls, boys and ladies, too! Check out the wedding bamboo flip flops with a chiffon tote bag which are great bridesmaid gifts! Would you like to host a flip flop party in your home or business and receive a free flippie slippie of your choice? Visit http://www.flippieslippie.com or call 888-991-3330 for more info!

Awesome Cake Cutter!
http://tinyurl.com/2fplba8

Nursery Rhyme Tease is the first children’s gift line to incorporate fashion & literacy
Packaged in ready to give vinyl totes, each original tee is paired with a corresponding board book. Read It & Wear it, Because Literacy is Cool! Available in sizes 6M to 5/6 years.
www.nurseryrhymetease.com

For any occasion
At Kind Living Designs each design is hand-drawn and can be customized to your request-right down to the hair color. Their specialty is creating adorably delicious designs for children; however, little people and big people alike have enjoyed receiving a piece of considerate art from Kind Living Designs. Babies, birthdays, baptisms, christenings, weddings, thank you’s, celebrations, graduations, holidays, parties, just because, engagements….they have done it all. All designs are available for use on stationary, invitations, announcements, thank you notes, party favors and keepsake gifts. Great place if you are looking for small, inexpensive goodies to keep your kids busy while traveling, or maybe a pencil case to get them excited for school!
www.kindlivingdesigns.com

Paintbox Kids
Lego Engineering Workshop at Paintbox Kids
Saturday, July 24th
Ages 5-7- 9 am-12 noon
Ages 8-11- 1-4 pm
$45 per student- Call now to register: 626-808-0330.
Design and build motorized vehicles at this 3 hour workshop presented by Play-well Teknologies.
www.Paintboxkids.com

Fighting Pediatric Cancer
The Pablove Foundation which supports pediatric cancer research, and the lives of children living with cancer. The Foundation was started in memory of Pablo Castelaz, a beautiful six year old boy in our community who lost his battle with bilateral Wilm’s Tumor, a rare form of cancer.
www.pablove.org

July special offer from Georgette Westerman Interiors
Spoil yourself with a fully comprehensive interior design consultation with designer Georgette Westerman, a talented and gifted local designer. Choose any space in your home or work place and Georgette will provide insight and professional guidance to create the best-suited environment for you. Her expertise include spatial and furniture planning, bathroom and kitchen design, custom cabinetry and furniture, upholstery and window treatments, and children’s bedroom decor. She is best known for imparting affordable style into the homes of young families. Georgette’s capability of turning dreams and visions into reality are her biggest asset – she believes that interior design is not a luxury but an investment. Georgette’s clientele includes families in Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Studio City, Calabasas and Beverlywood. Check out www.GeorgetteWestermanInteriors.com for her latest projects and client testimonials. CALL/EMAIL: 310.552.0029 / Georgettewesterman@gmail.com.

Camp Ramah in CA Parent Forum
Prospective Family Tours:
Sunday, July 11, 2010 ♦ 2:30 pm OR Thursday, August 5, 2010 ♦ 11:00 am
This tour is intended for prospective families only. R.S.V.P. is mandatory for security reasons. Please email Karmi Monsher, Outreach Coordinator, at karmi@ramah.org. Driving directions and entrance instructions will be given upon R.S.V.P.
www.ramah.org

Medversant Technologies
Is your college grad still looking for a job? Medversant Technologies, in downtown Los Angeles, has an immediate opening for a credentials analyst. Looking for a polished, motivated team player with excellent MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data entry and communication skills. Comfortable with internet research and working in a fast-paced environment. Full benefits and Red Line close (most staff take the train.) Send resume with cover letter demonstrating writing ability to Marilyn Geller at marilyn.geller@medversant.com
www.medversant.com

2 beautiful 10 month old lop eared bunnies with hutch
$35 for all. want to see them go to a good home. I just had a baby and am unable to care for them as I would like.
freakofntr@yahoo.com

Looking for real women who, after many years of hiding something from their husbands/partners, finally came clean
Example – you had a child many years ago and then gave it up for adoption, you had a secret credit card and racked up debt, you were married, you were once in jail, you have been faking orgasms for years, etc– anything). The point of the story is not to be negative but to help other women come clean if they need to and to address whether or not it is always the best thing to “come clean”. Brenda Della Casa is also looking for solid statistics which will discuss the number of women who admit they lie to theirhusbands. Please send the following: Your name and contact information as well as a detailed description of the lie, how youconfessed and how you feel about your confession and how it has impacted your marriage. She will contact those couples she is interested in speaking with. If you prefer an alias, please say so and she will ask her editor. Email at bdccasting@gmail.com

Learn How To Install WordPress and Get Your Site Up and Running – Free Webinar – July 14th, 6pm PST
July 14th, 6pm – 7pm PST
Lucy Beer of WebTrainingWheels.com is launching a series of online webinars on WordPress and online marketing topics. The first webinar is a free introduction to WordPress. You will learn how to install WordPress, how to publish content, tips for creating an SEO-friendly site, how to use widgets, themes and plugins and more. Ideal for beginners looking to set up a personal or small business website or blog. For more information and to register please visit: http://bit.ly/install-wp

Making Meals Simple
We knows it can be overwhelming to find out you have food allergies. Making Meals Simple eases your transition into a food allergy free lifestyle. No more worrying about what you can or can’t have to eat.Let them know what food allergies you have and they will provide customized recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Let them simplify your meals, to simplify your life. Call Robin and Jaime at 818.632.5486 for more info.
www.makingmealssimple.com

PCC 5K and Kids Run
The PCC 5K and Kids Run will take place on July 10th at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Parents and older children can run the 5K (3.1 miles) and younger kids can participate in a 1K fun run. Kids are also invited to enjoy crafts and games while they wait for their event to start. 5K begins at 7am. Kids Run begins at 8am. Special 5K rate for 12 and under. Kids Run is $15. Includes a T-shirt. Register at: www.pcc5k.org.

Nanahood.com
Even helps even those grandparents who live thousands of miles away from their children connect.
http://www.nanahood.com

Exclusive Shabbat with Shrek Screenwriter – David Weiss
Friday, July 30th
DINNER BEGINS – 7:00 P.M. and PRESENTATION – 8:30 P.M.
Award winning Hollywood screenwriter DAVID N. WEISS returns to hometown Ventura. Weiss grew up in Ventura attending TBT but later drifted from his faith to become a devout Christian. Today David is a Hollywood celebrity and an observant Jew. He will share his fascinating journey and success story with our community in an exclusive Shabbat setting. Delicious Gourmet Shabbat Dinner including: Sushi, Fine Wines and Dessert followed by presentation. Full Program* (including dinner) – $50 per person Presentation only* – $18 per person EVENT SPONSOR – $180 ( Includes 2 dinner reservations) PATRON – $360 ( Includes 4 dinner reservations) BENEFACTOR – $600 ( Includes 1 table with 10 reservations) *In respect of the sanctity of the Sabbath only prepaid advanced reservations will be accepted For Reservations please call: 805-558-1770 Or online at www.ChabadVentura.com

O2 MAX
Leave your kids, as you head out for your morning workout. O2 Max will keep your kids active and creative with a yoga workout and fashion fun to follow. food, laughs and a good time guaranteed.
7:30-9 Yoga & Fitness Fun
9-10:30 Eco-Friendly Fashion Fun w/ Cheryl Fudge
10:30-12 Nutrition Activity & Healthy Lunch (included(
$30 Per Kid
$50 for a kid + Friend /Sibling
www.o2maxfitness.com

Piano teacher
Piano lessons in the comfort and safety of your home. 20 years of experience. Ages 5 and up Give your child the gift of music. Live scanned and credentialed. Expert in special needs teaching. 818 590 2370. $30 for 35 minutes. Call 818-590-2370 for more info.

PUT ME IN YOUR HAIR
Treat yourself to a cut and color by an experienced master stylist. Raychel Harrison, specializing in the art of color, will now be @ Panache Hair Studio (2900 Townsgate Road #100, Westlake Village). Call 805 506 1134 for an appointment. Mention this advertisement and receive a FREE CUT with a chemical service. Chemical services start at $100.
www.putmeinyourhair.com

Randi Marie Photography presents the easy breezy summer specials
Book now thru the month of August and receive 50% off. Interested in new family shots or is your little one grower faster by the minute and you just want to capture every moment possible? Randi specializes in family portraits, baby & maternity shoots.
www.RandiMariePhotography.com

Lice removal
Lice removal. Safe and effective in your home. Available 7 days a week. They make every interaction a fun, science lesson for your child in the comfort of your own home. Questions about lice ? Lice lady answers every call – 818-905–5423.
www.licladytoday.com

B & D Security
As a mother don’t we all want to know how the baby sitter is treating our child without having a nanny cam there? How would like to have an alarm that you can call home from dinner..type in your four digit code and listen to everything that is going on at home without them knowing? and you can press a number and talk over the loud speaker if you don’t like what you hear. Ashley Herrera is in the special promotions department at B&D security, and you can get a free alarm if you can just help get their name around by simply putting a sign in your front yard and referring a few friends!For more info and/or an appointment time. call 818-989-9191.