Thursday July 15, 2010

SUMMER SALE going on NOW at Lil’ Monster!
Save up to 60% off on your favorite brands. They carry Catimini, IKKS, Special Day, Knuckleheads, Hula Mula, Cupcakes & Pastries, Misha Lulu, Aden + Anais, Fore, Pediped, Livie & Lucca, Halabaloo, Bla Bla, Rowdy Sprout, and much more. Don’t miss out on the Monster Savings today’s Jen’s List sponsor is offering! Mention Jen’s List and receive an additional 10% off entire purchase and a FREE gift.
4774 Park Granada #2 in Calabasas (Former Smooch location)
(818)222-8882
Today in History
Vulcanized rubber is patented by Goodyear. (1844)
Margarine is patented. (1869)
Gummi worm day
National tapioca pudding day
Rembrandt’s birthday
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=92
ARTFUL FOODS CATERING
They are a full service company that offers catering, private chef services, cooking classes and drop-off meals in Los Angeles. Their mission is to create unforgettable dining experiences, while providing competitive pricing. They are experienced with healthy cooking, special diets, as well as Spa, Mediterranean, Asian and International cuisines. They perform menu planning, formal tastings, budgeting, shopping, prep and cooking. They supervise all staffing, party rentals, party set up, clean up and breakdown. They perform beverage coordination, specialty drinks and wine tastings. Please visit http://www.artfulfoodscatering.com or call 310-512-6077.
ONLY $19 for $45 worth of Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning at A Carriage Regal Cleaner
Picking up and dropping off laundry is one of life’s many petty annoyances. And unlike drug stores and fast food restaurants, most dry cleaners haven’t picked up on the 24/7 availability thing. Forget time constraints AND budget concerns! They offer pickup and delivery to your home or office just call to make sure you’re in the delivery area. A Carriage Regal Cleaner has locations in Brentwood and Sherman Oaks – they count UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland among their regulars. Whether it’s your regular roundup of dress shirts or your wedding dress, A Carriage Regal Cleaner has the earth-friendly cleaning solution. Get your voucher for $45 of dry cleaning for only $19 from SocialBuy at http://bit.ly/BuyTheDeal
Always on the run and don’t have time to eat healthy?
Introducing the world’s first ready-to-drink certified organic meal replacement. Developed by a physician, Orgain is made with organic whey protein, complex carbohydrates from brown rice, 10 organic fruits /veggies, 24 vitamins and is absolutely delicious! Whether you are looking to reach your ideal weight or just need sustained energy, Orgain is the healthiest choice! Use coupon code Jen for $10.00 off per case.
www.drinkorgain.com
Snow Day Games
A new game development studio based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, today announced that its original title for iPhone and iPod Touch, Fly vs. Car, is now available.  Snow Day Games has partnered with international charity Child’s Play” to put games and toys in the hands of sick children all over the world by sharing 50% of the profit from sales of the game to charity. “Fly vs. Car is a fun, casual game for players of all ages and that fits with our goal of making a game that can do good in the world for children,” said Matthew White, chief creative officer of Snow Day Games. `“As players dodge traffic in homage to Frogger and other great games where you avoid getting flattened, they can also know that their gaming is helping others.” In Fly vs. Car, players avoid oncoming traffic for as long as possible by moving their fly from side to side.  It’s a challenging and fun, fast paced game where the faster your reflexes, the higher your score.  Fly vs. Car features OpenFeint, Facebook, and Twitter integration, so high scores can be shared and players can compete against their friends on the leader boards.
www.snowdaygames.ca
Waterworks Aquatics Swim School – Beverly Hills
Did you hear about the great news! Waterworks Aquatics Swim School, a renowned Swim Lesson program in Orange County, has just opened a new location in Beverly Hills at the Beverly Hills Community Sports Center (JEM Center). SWIM LESSONS will be held in a 93 degree indoor pool. Private, Semi-Private, Adult, Parent & Me classes offered year-round for ages 4 months & older.
They are open 7 days/week for lessons: M-F: 8am-8pm & Sa/Su: 8am-5pm. Call 310-277-7775 for more info!
www.WaterworksSwim.com/LA
Performing Arts Workshops
20 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS JUST MADE AVAILABLE
Through a generous donation, 20 matching scholarships for PAW’s Summer Camp are now available. The donor is sponsoring half the tuition ($240) for up to 20 children when the parents match the remaining $240.  Available for session III: July 26 thru August 6 – kids perform “Oliver Twist.” These scholarships have no prerequisites. Call (310) 827-8827 and mention the “matching fund scholarships.”  Camps in Redondo, El Segundo, WLA & Northridge. PAW is a veteran children’s company with over 20 years’ experience providing summer camp programming.
www.performingartsworkshops.com
OKKIES
Be sure to drop by www.OKKIES.com. They are having an amazing Summer Clearance Sale with up to 65% off. It looks like Summer is finally here. Take advantage of the sale to stock up on great clothes for your kids!
Baby Nurse and Doula Services
Referred by Jens List member Jeannine Morris at 310-308-4286
“Veronica did so many things to not only educate us, but to support our family through the first tough weeks of bringing a newborn home. She helped care for our baby 12 hours a day, seven days a week and never showed signs of being tired, even included baby massage. She was also my postpartum Doula, making sure that I was rested, ate appropriately and assisted in breastfeeding. She is caring, patient & knowledgeable. She kept detailed records of the baby’s schedule & is a wonderful resource for new products and online info for the baby. I can even give her a call now when I have a doubt or concern about the baby and she is happy to talk things through with me. Veronica is one of a kind, a true professional, a wonderful caregiver and friend. I recommend her fully. Call her at 310 365 8042.
www.BabynurseandDoulaservices.com”
BABIES FIRST CLASS in Sherman Oaks  parents of multiples class
For babies born between December, 2009 and January, 2010. The class meets on Fridays at 10:00 A.M. Contact Sue Darrison at suedarrison@gmail.com for further info.
REWARD YOUR LIFE NOW WITH Certified Hypnotherapist, Joe Lamberti
Hypnotherapy has been proven to be extremely successful in assisting with weight loss. Many of his clients have been amazed at how easy their weight loss goals have been achieved! Through hypnotherapy, he adjusts your food intake, works on eliminating binge eating and stresses more physical activity for a healthier you! The Fees are reduced over 50% in order to accommodate those in need. Contact Joe Lamberti at 818 990 5741.
www.rewardyourlifenow.com
PurePhoto
A new site that helps people improve their photographic skills and share, print and sell their images like a pro, regardless of skill level.
It offers free Basic accounts and for a limited time has reduced its Premium membership to $49/year (normally $79/year). The Premium membership provides more educational clips, unlimited storage for photos and videos, and other features. On PurePhoto you can watch educational videos, share hi-res images across every major social network, print via a professional lab, and even sell your images on PurePhoto Collections™! PurePhoto Collections™ enables people to buy art from industry-leading to emerging artists from around the globe. Prices range from $20 – $5,000 depending on the significance of the art, the number of editions, and the size of the print. There are already over 200 images from multiple artists in Spain, Australia and the U.S. and will be another 200 from other European and U.S. artists loaded this week. It’s a great site for people who really care about taking amazing images and want to surround themselves with great art. Visit www.purephoto.com or go directly to the art for sale at www.purephotocollections.com.
Hollywood Bowl box available Saturday, July 17 — Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
Great box available for this world premiere anniversary concert — watch cartoons on big screens while listening to their scores played live. Fireworks too. The box holds 4 people and includes lower level parking. $440(face value). Email lisa.sperling@charter.net
Surefire recipes that always wows the crowd
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yo-Whats-That-Recipe/112957708751484
Jenette Bras – the luxury lingerie boutique for gals size D+Swim Sale, with all suits 50% this Sunday, 7/18 from 11 – 6 pm. Every customer receives a copy of the coupon book CRAVE LA with their purchase. The store will serve rose mimosas – come join the fun! Jenette Bras is at 4308 Melrose Avenue in Los Feliz.
1-323-665-7490
www.jenettebras.com
The Cookie Gal
“Bitty Bites” are mini cookies, in several varieties, that come in a pint sized jar…and go really fast! They have been called dangerous and addictive. They are great for teacher gifts, birthday gifts, Bat Mitzvah gifts, shower gifts, or for a Mom’s personal secret stash. All the labels can be personalized too!
www.TheCookieGal.com
The Children’s Arts Institute Has Spaces Available
Session 2 is about to begin on our Los Angeles and Valley Campuses.
KCamp – students entering kindergarten
Regular Camp – 6 – 11 year olds
Design Program – Clothing construction and design for 12 -15 year olds who love to sew or want to learn.
The Children’s Arts Institute (CAI) is an arts program for young people that inspires children to discover their creative talents through a variety of arts workshops.
www.childrensartsinstitute.com
JUST FOR GUYS CAMP at Releve Studios
July 26-30, Mon-Fri, 1:30–3:30pm
One-of-a-kind Camp! This super-fun five day adventure will tackle a different activity each day … and will be taught by five different professional guest artists (and great male role models). Featuring: HEROES, MONSTERS AND ROCKETSHIPS: DRAWING FROM YOUR IMAGINATION, with Cory Edwards (writer/director of the animated hit film “Hoodwinked”); JUGGLING JUST ABOUT ANYTHING with Michael Rayner; SONGWRITING: BRINGING YOUR MUSIC TO LIFE with Raymond Schnur; STEPPING TO THE BEAT with Anthony Jackson; and OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD: IMPROVISATION with Shon Little. Sorry girls, this class is only for the guys! Call 818.343.7353 to register.
www.relevestudios.com
Presence Studio City
A new beautiful stationery and gift store on Ventura Boulevard  in Studio City. They have many wonderful choices for custom stationery, personalized gifts, unique jewelry, teacher gifts, and special treats just for mom’s themselves! The sales staff is extremely helpful and creative, making the shopping experience a joy for everyone!
www.PresenceStudioCity.com
MIGHT-A-MINS
Natural DRINKABLE vitamins and minerals for fussy kids who don’t always eat what they should! Perfect for those who don’t like swallowing pills! For assistance 25/8, call Jo Ann Leeds at 818-825-0424.
www.marketamerica.com/prefer
See You in 20 Years- Make Your Face Look Old for Free
http://in20years.com/
ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING PRODUCTS
The place to go for non toxic, all natural, biodegradable, recycled, eco friendly, and “green” cleaning products, and more! Do you know that most of the toxins that we are exposed to are right inside our homes, through the products we use? Time to make a change for the better. You’ll be glad you did.
www.poppysnaturallyclean.com
Comprehensive and complete listing of free and low-cost family and kid-friendly concerts
L.A. Kid Stuff is a great resource for parents and grandparents looking for the coolest and most fun and enriching activities to do with the kids! Sign up for the L.A. Kid Stuff newsletter to get the scoop right in your inbox!
http://tinyurl.com/2cas4rf
Cloth Diapering 101
Open to the first ten mamas and/or papas that register. Learn how to use, fold and enjoy cloth diapering (as well as the health and environmental benefits). Saturday, August 14th at 9am. Please call 661-755-6982 or email blessedbums@yahoo.com to register.
Silikids – bottles “tough enough for a tiger”
www.silikids.com
Awesome Mommy’s Helper available for overnight baby duty!
When my 2nd set of identical twins were born 20 months ago, we needed some extra help in the house at night. Jeny, is the niece of our old nanny, so I knew her very well. She loves babies so much and offered to help us in during the night. She was amazing with the boys. She has 2 children herself and is so sweet. She lives in NR and drives. She has been in the country for about 7 years(or so) and did not learn English until she got here, but given that, her language skills are VERY impressive. Not only has she worked for us, but many of my friends as well that are willing to offer glowing references too! If you are a new mom or dad and need some sleep at night, call her to help! 818-687-6945. Feel free to email me too! Jen – jlev@jenlevinson.com
The Art of Paper in Woodland Hills 50% off Summer Sale
Stock up on invitations, stationery, greeting cards, gifts, holiday cards and gifts and much more! Everything in the store is 50% off the month of July!
22751 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills
818.914.4301
www.theartofpaperstore.com
Lavender Plant adds lovely floral notes to dishes sweet and savory
About, Recipes (Blueberries Baked in Cream  With Polenta Topping, Roasted Lavender-and-Hazelnut-encrusted Salmon,Crispy Pickled Carrots, Citrus-Lavender Vinaigrette), How to Dry
http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2010/07/a_taste_of_lavender.html
DISNEY STAR DEMI LOVATO AND GLENDALE GALLERIA
Saturday, July 17th at 1:00pm
This summer Disney Channel star and number one selling Hollywood Records artist, Demi Lovato performs FREE at Glendale Galleria as part of the mall’s music-inspired mall tour, Shop Til You Rock. Lovato kicks off the event with a special two-song acoustic set and a meet and greet appearance. Local band AllStar Weekend will give a FREE show as well. After the music set, teens are invited to release their inner rocker by taking fun photos, show off their moves in a dance off, and check out the best fall looks in the on-stage fashion spotlight.
2148 Glendale Galleria in Glendale
www.ShopTilYouRock.com
Dari Boutique
Check out all of the summer favorites and new inventory for fall at Dari Boutique in Studio City! Mention Jen’s List and receive 10% off your purchase. They carry J Brand, Elizabeth & James, Rag & Bone, Current Elliot and much more!
12184 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City
(818) 762-3274.
Kathi Bromley Skin Care
Kathi Bromley, a licensed Esthetician and Electrologist, provides a full menu of Skin and Body Treatments in a private Studio. Her Prices Reflect that she understands the need for personal upkeep during these difficult economic times. Kathi has been referred to as “The Wax Queen” for the past 17 years and her facials are created for each individual client. Call (818)599-6515 for more info!
LEGACY DANCE STUDIO OFFERS PARENTS NIGHT OUT
For kids 4 to 10 years old, Parents Night Out will take place on the first and third Fridays of each month from 5PM – 9PM beginning in August 2010. Kids will enjoy a movie, a craft, pizza, beverage and popcorn. $35 per child, $10 per sibling. Sign up now by calling 310-322-1500 or at www.legacydanceacademysite.com. They offer ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, salsa, mommy & me, competition team, summer dance and cheer camps. We believe that a personal approach is the key to providing the best dance training. At Legacy Dance Academy, class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention is given to each student. Located in The Edge District at Plaza El Segundo 730-G Allied Way in El Segundo.
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & TEENS
Elementary – middle school.  Word search, scrambled words, crossword, maze, coloring pages (English and Spanish).  Theme: mental health.
http://www.parentinginformation.org/GamesWebsitesEtc.htm
“Insects Are Our Friends”
TOT SHABBAT at TEMPLE JUDEA with Rabbi Dan Moskovitz & Song Leader Dustin Tiep
Saturday, July 17th at 9:30 a.m.
TARZANA CAMPUS
5429 Lindley Avenue
Quality time for the whole family, plus singing, stories, and more!
The Beauty Box
A leading beauty retailer offering the finest in fragrance, cosmetics, hair care, candles and facial skin care products in the industry. They carry a large assortment of Mommy/Baby products: California Baby, Mustela, Sweetleaf Baby by Thymes, Seres Baby – Italy , Olio Di Pid (for Lice), Mama Mio, Priti Organics and many more. Get a 25% discount off your entire order. Either print this email and bring it in or mention Jens List for the discount!
12190 Ventura Blvd in Studio City
(818)761-8200
www.thebeautybox.com