Saturday July 10, 2010

Today’s Jen’s List is sponsored by Baby Steps Dance
This summer they are offering several FREE trial classes in preparation for the start of their fall classes! Their classes are a combination of ballet, hip hop, jazz and modern creative movement for dancers 18 months through 5 years old! Classes are held at 3rd Street Dance, 8558 West Third Street, LA, CA 90048. Please visit www.babystepsdance.com or call 310.595.0965 for more information!
 
 
Today in History
·         After an unsuccessful attempt to change it’s formula, Coca-Cola brings back the ever popular original formula as “Classic Coke”. (1985)
·         Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day
·         Don’t step on a bee day, Hop a park day
 
 
Hollywood’s Top 5 Fashionable Moms
 

SignShine Signing Party – Food, Prizes and Free Class with Etel
– Enjoying baby signing and want to reconnect with signing families?
– Just starting SignShine Signing classes?
-Curious about signing and looking for something new and fun? 
SignShine invites old, new, and even just interested families to a very special SignShine Reunion Party!
As a special treat, Etel Leit, SignShine Founder/Owner, will be teaching a FREE class 11am – 11:30am!
*  Complimentary food and refreshments by The Pump Station, Hollywood.
* Just for attending, we’ll sign you up for a FREE raffle for $100!
* RSVP today – info@signshine.com – you’ll enter a raffle for Signing Time Books!
Friday, July 16, 2010, 10am-noon
The Pump Station Hollywood:
1248 Vine St. in Hollywood
310.277.7446
 
 
 
Passport Fees Are Going Up!
 
 
CUSTOM CABINETRY- KITCHENS, VANITIES, BOOK SHELVES & MORE
Serrao Cabinets & Design is a “Handmade” Italian Custom Cabinetry company in the SF Valley. Very reasonable prices, but still the best quality & craftsmanship.  Visit www.serraocabinets.com or 818-599-5363 or email Federico@serraocabinets.com for more info. Mention Jen’s list & receive an addition 10% discount. 
 
 
Congrats to Sheri Shelton & Lisa Ende
Jens List members that are winners of the LA Phil Presents A Beatles Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl.
 
 
What’s in your pool?
 
 
Flip flop company with Yoga inspired styles
Jen’s members use coupon code “vip20” to receive a 20% discount on their first omdala order.
 
 
Portrait Party dates with Photographer Michaelyn Straub 
Photographer Michaelyn Straub has two upcoming Portrait Party dates, Sunday, July 18th at Los Encinos Park in Encino and Sunday, August 8th at Leo Carillo Beach. $30 for a 20 minute photo shoot. Visit www.michaelynstraubphotography.com or email mstraubphoto@att.net or call (818) 766-9254 for more info!
 
 
10 weird (but totally normal) things about your newborn
 
 
VENDORS WANTED
The Borgnine Group will host an off-site gifting suite inviting Emmy winners and nominees from the past and present in addition to celebrities from all facets of the entertainment industry Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Studio City, CA. Clients will be given an area to display their products and the opportunity to personally present them to celebrities and take photographs and/or obtain autographs. Contact Ivy at 310-291-8106 or IvyAlexenburg@yahoo.com
 
 
FREE HOUSE CLEANING OFFER!
Dancing Broom started by a fellow mom to provide Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services to homes and offices in the Southbay, West LA and Orange County. Refer a Commercial Client and get your house cleaned every month for FREE for six months to a year! Call Angela Horvat at (310) 902-2474 for more info!
 
 
Thai Yoga Massage * Doula Services * Kundalini Yoga
Prevents Pregnancy-related:
•           Back Labor
•           Back Pain
•           Sciatica
•           Post-partum Issues
Melt Away Your Worries & Pain…Melt Into Blissful Happiness.
 
 
MEMBERS NEED LEADS, CAN YOU HELP?
Looking for honest feedback (positive and critical) about Dixie Canyon Elementary and Riverside Drive Elementary School Sherman Oaks/Studio City. Kindergarten teachers? Star afterschool program for extended afterschool care at Dixie? E3 program at Riverside? Email riseandshineinla@gmail.com.
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Seeking job as a part-time personal chef in the San Fernando Valley area–preferably Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys or WoodlandHills…currently attending chefs’ school at the Art Institute of California and has references –Email Simon at drosent288@aol.com.
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Looking for a resident manager position. Ariela has 20 years experience in apartment management type work and is very familiar with managing buildings with 60 units or more. Recently laid off, after 15 years at the same building, due to the economy. Email liatsart@hotmail.com.
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Looking for a family or two to carpool with to Gan Alonim from West Hills beginning Monday, July 26, through Friday, August 15 on M/W/F-Email gerilynshorten@gmail.com.
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Looing for feedback on Art Beat Camp in West Hills featured on Jen’s List. Email your feedback to lori@getbig.com.
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Wanted to Rent: Single or 1br apartment or guest house preferably in Reseda, Tarzana, Encino areas for under $800/mo. Renter is over 55, quiet and very clean. Email ladyhusband@gmail.com.
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Looking for someone to buy approx. 100 pieces of brand new 100% cotton Judaic baby onesies for less than cost. Email saraalefbet@yahoo.com for more info. Great for boutiques and people who sell items at Temple holiday boutiques.
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Desperate for US Open Tennis tickets for Sept 7 or 8th. Email tennis4five@yahool.com.
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Local family looking to lease home in Valley Village, must be in excellent condition and in Colfax Charter school district only. Email rachelspalding@aol.com
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Trustworthy live-in Nanny is looking for a room to rent in the Valley for the weekends, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Very kind, trustworthy, quiet and clean. Ideally would like to rent a private furnished bedroom in a house or guest house with use of own bathroom. Email natalielavine@yahoo.com.
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Family of 4 & 2 dogs looking for an affordable rental 2 or 3 bed apartment, townhouse or house. Preferably in the Encino, Lake Balboa, or Van Nuys area. Email rosieep@gmail.com.
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Anyone selling a twin BOB Revolution Duallie or a Baby Jogger Summit Double stroller? Email knipgirl2010@hotmail.com.
 
 
“Your Town Follies”
A world-class cirque variety show at Largo at the Coronet Theatre in West Hollywood playing every Sunday in July and August. Your Town Follies is an intoxicating combination of crowd pleasing acrobats, hula-hoopers, and jugglers blended with the comique finesse of physical comedians and eccentric dancers, underscored by world-class musicians. Stefan Haves, show creator and comic act designer for Cirque Du Soleil (Kooza, Banana Shpeel,) returns to his home-town to team up with Emmy-Nominated Composer Philip Giffin and together they craft a unique night of entertainment with a stellar line up of luminaries and loonies not often assembled in your town. Tickets are available online for $30.00 at www.yourtownfollies.com or $35.00 at the door. Showtime is at 7:30 pm playing July 11th through August 30th every Sunday.
 
 
Coco’s and Carrows Sizzling Promotion: Kids Eat Free All Summer
Proving once again that some of the best things in life are free, Coco’s Bakery Restaurant and Carrows will serve up kids’ favorite foods—for free!—all summer long. Designed to give busy families quality time together without breaking the bank, Coco’s and Carrows’ “Kids Eat Free” dinner promotion runs nightly from 4pm until close from July 8-August 31 at all participating restaurants. An added bonus: busy parents now have an easy and cost-effective answer to the popular “What’s for dinner?” question. Plus, every kid’s entrée includes a choice of a side dish, including healthy options such as salad, cinnamon apples, fruits or veggies, as well as a drink and a special Snoopy giveaway. Visit www.cocosbakery.com or www.carrows.com for more information.
 
 
Swim with Gale – fun, energetic and an exciting way to learn to swim
The pool is located in Oak Park, it is a salt water pool maintained at 90 degrees. She has been teaching for 31 years holds a Masters Degree in Kinesiology and has all the Red Cross Certifications. Call 818 889 0865 for more info!
 
 
20% off Thursdays on Headshots
Special starts July 15, 2010 to August 26, 2010.
 
 
Adat Ari El ECC Prospective Family Open House Play Date
Sunday, July 18th, from 10-11:30am.
Come experience the Adat Ari El ECC community firsthand. Your child can play on the beautiful new play yard, have a light snacksand meet all the families.
12020 Burbank Blvd in Valley Village
818-766-6379
 
 
GoCrib
The rigid inflation technology and wide base create an inflatable structure that is sturdy and stable. No hinges, no mechanisms. Its rounded structure is soft and safe. Since the GoCrib has no large metal or plastic components, it is super lightweight and incredibly compact. And, since it comes with its own backpack, it’s amazingly easy to take with you. Anywhere you go. The GoCrib is not just for overnight trips – take it to the park, the beach, a soccer game, a friend’s house! GoCrib sets up quickly, is easy to use, and packs just as easily. The dual action pump inflates the GoCrib in seconds, and the pressure gauge tells you when it’s ready to use. When packing, the GoCrib valves lock open to make deflation a snap, and the Crib can be stuffed into its backpack just like a sleeping bag. No folding or rolling. It’s that simple.
 
 
Body Focus Training
Jonathan Schancupp recently relocated from New York City where for the last ten years he founded and ran BodyFocusTraining, a successful New York City-based personal training business. As a Trainer, he has developed many skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire his clients to achieve their personal fitness goals. He has trained children, elderly clients, clients recovering from injuries or surgeries, and new moms (often with their babies in strollers) to list a few. Jonathan’s strengths also include the ability to make fitness fun and not just hard work. His current workout, “Sixty Minute Body Blast Workout” incorporates all body parts into a boot camp style workout. To schedule an introductory session, call 917-576-1696.
 
 
Host a Summer Stella & Dot Trunk Show!
As the lucky Hostess with the mostess, you invite some girlfriends, pop open some sparkly drinks, share style tips and try on as much jewelry as you like. The ultimate personal shopping experience. Best of all, you’re rewarded with $100’s in free jewelry plus more shopping at 50% off. Schedule your Trunk Show today. Contact Stella & Dot stylist at Lheisser@yahoo.com.
 
 
Dog walker-dog-sitter Kathy Declesis in the Santa Monica area
Referred by Jens List member lislitt44@yahoo.com
“She has taken care of my pets for almost 10 years. She is extremely reliable, responsible, and loving. She is very in-tune with the pets she takes care of and has even noticed issues with my dog  that have gone unnoticed by me!!  If someone travels a lot, she also can take in your dogs to her home, so they don’t have to board them in a kennel. Kathy Declesis: (310)748-7297-  kdeclesis@earthlink.net
 
 
TUTOR LEADS FOR ALL SUBJECTS
Shoshi is a warm, dedicated & nurturing Hebrew language tutor for children ages 4 and up. Her years of experience in tutoring & Early Childhood/Day School Hebrew immersion teaching will help your child gain confidence & improve Hebrew language comprehension, reading, writing & conversational skills. Her lessons are tailored to each individual child based on level & optimal learning style. This is a great opportunity to review or get a head-start for the coming school year. Small group instruction is also available. Tel.: (818) 915-1904 or spersellin@yahoo.com
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Is your child in need of enrichment, support in school or a little extra help preparing for next year? Email teacher982002@yahoo.com!
Learning can be fun! If you are looking for an innovative, patient, and FUN tutor with over 12 years of teaching and tutoring experience I am the tutor for you! I am fluent in Spanish and have a valid California teaching credential as well as a Masters in Elementary Ed.
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Kristin Chirico is an AP history, English, and SAT/ACT tutor who is now available for help with test prep, AP summer homework, and preventing the grade slump that occurs in the transition from honors to AP. She helps to build skills that students often fail to master during the critical Fall months, whether due to the difficult material, their busy schedule, or a poor fit with their teacher. Her rates are 45/hr (40/hr for 2 hrs) + $5-15 for travel. She can be reached at KLChirico@gmail.com
 
 
Piano Teacher
Jasmine has played piano for 14 years and currently teaches beginning to intermediate students. Jasmine learned and now teaches in the classical style so her students learn to play such composers as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. References are available. Email amaranthnightwish@yahoo.com for info!
 
 
Eddie will wash or detail your car where ever you are
He will come to your home or office. Detail is $65 – wash is $20 and he not only does a great job, he’s a great guy who is completely trustworthy. Eddie Lopez (818) 633-6709. Referred by melruben@aol.com.
 
 
Clinical Hypnotherapist/Spiritual Counselor – Special offer for Jen’s List Members
Lisa Cefalu, C.Ht. has built a thriving private practice specializing in Trauma Release, Addiction Assistance, Habit Modification, Weight Management, Fear/Phobia Release, Self Esteem Issues and Life Path Quests. She personalizes each session to help her clients facilitate healing by integrating body, mind and spirit using a powerful combination of Spiritual Counseling, Therapeutic Hypnotherapy,  NLP, Time Line Therapy® and Therapeutic Guided Imagery to achieve lasting and healing results with her clients. She also combines energy work through Chakra Clearing based on the work of Deepak Chopra, Inner Child Therapy based on the work of John Bradshaw, and Past Life Therapy techniques from Dr. Brian Weiss.  In addition to her private practice Lisa is the resident Clinical Hypnotherapist at Milestones Ranch Malibu, a dual diagnosis treatment center, and she is a Therapeutic Guided Imagery Facilitator at the WeSpark Cancer Support Center in Sherman Oaks. Lisa has been featured in national magazines “OK Magazine” and “Parents”, as well as local radio stations in Los Angeles. Call (818) 219-6642for a complimentary phone consultation or visit www.powerofhypnosis.net for more information and a complete list of services.
 
 
Family Center for Behavioral Health
Family Center for Behavioral Health is located in Calabasas and provides therapy to families, couples, adolescents, children and individuals in an effort to enhance interpersonal relationships. They also offer MommySupport groups to give moms an opportunity to share their feelings & thoughts in a safe and supportive setting. Call (818) 379-3368 for more info.
 
 
Comprehensive Special Needs Consulting,LLC
CSNC is an agency that can help bring vision and perspective to parents that are new to the special needs world; those struggling to find a direction on a confusing, often uncertain journey. Dr Luftman is a board certified family physician and is the founder and executive director of CSNC. By partnering with parents she can help bridge the existing gaps in a child’s therapeutic programming, while helping to decrease the difficulties and complexities within the family dynamic.  Dr. Luftman combines her unique experience as a physician and mother of a special needs child to help parents learn improved special needs advocacy skills. She also helps to  promote efficient and successful living for the special needs child and his or her family. If you are a parent of a child with developmental challenges or special needs age 18 months-5 years and would like a “thinking partner” to brainstorm about your child’s and family’s needs as well as to help with organization and management of your child’s school and home programming,  please contact CSNC. You may contact Dr. Luftman by email at luftman.csnc@pacbell.net or by calling 818 400-9600.
 
 
Family Therapist
Doug Kunin, M.A., MFT, PsyD is a father of a teenager and an 8-year old and was born and raised in Tarzana. He is married to Jen’s List member, Nathalie. Doug’s offices are in Van Nuys and Beverly Hills. He specializes in child, marriage and family therapy. Doug’s family dynamics practice focuses on solutions to families’ day-to-day issues, and he provides home visits as well as behavioral consultations. Contact Doug at 323.600.3860 or drdoug.kunin@gmail.com. Discounts available to Jen’s List members.
 
 
FREE Home Owners/Buyers/Sellers/Investor Workshop
Presented by 9 industry professionals. Guest speaker is Professional Organizer who will discuss organizing for a Disaster.
Tuesday July 13th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Westlake Gardens/Aviara Bldg
2555 Townsgate Rd. #200 in Westlake Village
Free Parking; Door prizes; Refreshments. Seating limited.
Please RSVP to 805-374-6000  or steve@homeloans-411.com
 
 
FOR SALE GREAT PRICE… LIKE NEW DELL INSPIRON LAPTOP COMPUTER.
Purchased 9 mo’s ago for a business that never got off ground. Has only been used 4 TIMES. Purchased for $799, will sell for $500 or BEST OFFER. Would be a great computer for a student. IF INTERESTED EMAIL: Cheaterseyewear@yahoo.com
 
 
NYSE listed giant looking for sharp, motivated self-starters
Listen to this recorded overview of the company at 512-703-6148 opt 1 and then email pauleygirl@gmail.com to set up a time to talk.
 
 
BOTOX & DYSPORT $99 per area + REBATE. LATISSE $99 + REBATE
LASER HAIR REMOVAL $99 bikini and under arms.
BUY a ZERONA package at $2500, get a second treatment FREE for a friend or family.
JUVEDERM and RESTYLANE $450. RADIESSE $550.
(818) 324-6446
 
 
Liposuction Special
First area of liposuction for $1500.00 & any additional areas done at $500 per area. See what others are saying about David R. Milstein MD @ http://losangeles.citysearch.com/review/47193721. Contact Yvette at 818-730-2227 to schedule your FREE consultation. Must book surgery by July 24th to take advantage of this special offer.
16260 Ventura Blvd. Suite 315 in Encino