Today’s Jen’s List is sponsored by Galaxy Inc. They have been in business in Los Angeles area since 1986, providing quality, honesty and reliable service service repair and new installation for plumbing , ac/heating and solar systems [pools, domestic and electric]. They have reasonable prices, “green ” ideas and energy saving equipment. They carry workers comp and liability insurance and guarantee all work. Call 818-612-8772 or 818-706-3981 for more info. Ca lic 661450 c36 c20 c46 Today in History Amelia Earhart day Tell an old joke day, Cousins day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=101 Have you heard of DailyD.com? It’s the new website that offers a deal every day in Los Angeles for you and your family. Each deal gives you a big discount on something fun to do, something interesting to learn, something tasty to devour or something new to discover in our fair city. Save from 50%-90% on things for the whole family (or just for you!) like: Restaurants, Events & Activities, Spas & Salons, Classes & Camps and much more! The service is free– all you have to do is sign up to receive a great deal delivered to you every day. Sign up today! http://www.dailyd.com/r/campagin: Want A Green Dry Cleaner That Delivers To Your Door? FREE Pick-up and Delivery Service – 1st 25 NEW customers will receive $10.00 off your order!Select Cleaners offers Low Prices and Great Service! They service the West Valley Monday through Saturday.Go to www.Select-Cleaners.com and select “Request A Pick Up” or Call 818-826-9294! Family Owned and Environmentally Friendly. Jen’s List Members receive 10% off your orders forever. Price Sheets are located on the website Tired of being that taxi driver, chief, maid, therapist and partner Then let Loree pamper you for an hour to an hour and a half with a Manicure and a Spa Pedicure. She will take care of your hands and feet and make you feel relaxed while you sit on our thrown that a queen like you needs to sit on. Your feet will be scrubed with with sugar salt, then hot marine mask will be applied and finished off with a message. Contact Loree at 818-269-8982 or LadyLNailDesign@aol.com. Three (3) Hollywood Bowl tickets for “The Big Picture: 20th Century Fox” Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by David Newman Sunday, September 5th 7:30pm Section D (right next to boxes) Row 1. $50 each(face value). From The Sound of Music to Star Wars to Avatar, it’s a sweeping tribute to the amazing 75-year legacy of Twentieth Century Fox, with award-winning scores and scenes projected on the Bowl’s big screen. Please contact mickistern@gmail.com NEW BLANKET AND BEDDING LINE Luv My Woobie!® (www.luvmywoobie.com) is a smart and luxurious line of blankets, burp cloths and custom bedding for baby.Funky polka dots, bold stripes, fabulous brocades, retro hula girls and skulls & crossbones replace bunnies, chicks and silly ducks in this USA-manufactured company’s collection of goodies. Each blanket and burp cloth is also generously quilted for extra bulk and durability, making them treasures to last and last no matter where woobie may travel or how many times they visit the washing machine. The woobies and spit catchers all have this ingenious, patented little corner pocket (measuring 4″x4″) with a velcro closure perfect for keeping your baby’s binkie from falling on the ground or going AWOL. They also offers pre-designed crib sets for you to choose from OR gives you free reign to play designer of your own bedding collection by choosing among their endless mix of fabrics ranging from plush chenilles to luxurious brocades. Bumpers, crib skirts, diaper stackers, toy bags, woobie covers, you want it, they’ll make it. Their sizes range from bassinet all the way to king size bedding. Jen’s List readers receive 15% off everything with coupon code JEN15. L /A-LIST/ EVENTS An event planning company formed by producer and seasoned celebrity assistant Alexis Ramer. After nearly a decade working with Hollywood’s elite, Alexis is eager to bring a taste of the A-List to everyone wanting to celebrate like the star they are. Any cause for celebration is a call to action and L /A-List/ Events will do the work so you can have the fun. No event is to big or small, if you can imagine it we can achieve it. Special rates for Jen’s List Members! www.lalistevents.com Stream great kids’ audio stories from leading publishers and storytellers to your smartphone! http://www.tales2go.com/ Music Circle” classes feature original and traditional children’s songs and nursery rhymes. Each class is balanced with familiar tunes and routines as well as new songs you and your child can learn together. They focus on building confidence, sharing, language development and overall music appreciation through dancing, stories, instruments and games. Classes are 45 minutes and as the host, you will be responsible for getting the group together. Min of 6, 8 and the class is FREE for you! www.greencirclemusic.com Simplicity Parenting Course Is your family suffering from the Terrible Too’s -too much, too fast, too soon? Join the slow parenting movement and learn ways to simplify and slow down your home environment, create predictable and connecting rhythms, simplify your child’s weekly schedule, and find out the benefits to filtering out the adult world. A 7 week parenting course is starting Thurs. evenings from 7-9pm, from Sept.30-Nov.18 in Sherman Oaks. Contact Andrea Danneker, M.A. andrea@simplicityparenting.com www.simplicityparenting.com Happy Blankie shares the happiness with children in need of a smile ONE to Love, ONE to Share is the core philosophy of Happy Blankie. The concept is love one another, share with others and make a difference in the world. Happy Blankie is donating blankies to children in need all over the world. YOU will be able to make a difference by choosing where you would like to give a blankie. When you receive your blankie you will be able to follow the instructions on the “giving is cool” tag in order to donate your second blanket. They will send you an email that will keep you informed of the future giving dates and destinations. Both you and Happy Blankie are changing the world, two blankies at a time – and that is what they call REMARKABLE. www.happyblankie.com Don’t Let Summer Drain the Brain! Sign your kids up for an Amandatory Writing Seminar designed to get students thinking about and practicing writing BEFORE the demands of the new school year. Each seminar is $70 for a 2 hr session led by writer/tutor Amanda Schwartz in Calabasas. Seminars address grammar, organization and cohesive writing through games and group projects. Next available dates, July 29, Aug 3 (4th-6th grade) Aug 4 – Middle School For details, contact amandatorywriting@gmail.com. The Young Artist Jazz Series, produced by Barbara Brighton It began in the spring of 1996 with the goal of providing a forum for local young jazz artists to showcase their talents in front of a live audience at L.A.’s premiere Jazz Club. Performers are selected mostly from recommendations made by teachers or musicians in mentoring positions. Tuesday,August 3, at 8pm, DANNY JONOKUCHI AND THE BUGABOO BIG BAND will be performing at Catalina Jazz Club at 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. in L.A. Call 323 466-2210 for reservations or http://catalinajazzclub.com. There is a $5.00 cover and 2 drink or food minimum. No cover charge for students with ID . For more info. contact: Barbara Brighton at: bjbjazz@mac.com. http://www.bjbjazz.com EDUCATIONAL THERAPY After receiving a master’s degree in special education from Northwestern University, Jen Kalan has spent the last decade working with children with learning disabilities and ADHD. Jen utilizes her research-based training to formulate individual goals and customize instruction, while collaborating with teachers and other professionals. Jen strives to remediate learning issues while enhancing self-esteem. Serving Conejo Valley and Calabasas. Call 310-699-9947 or email jenniferkalan@gmail.com. FAMILY PICNIC COMMUNITY EVENT Saturday, July 31 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Autism Speaks LA Chapter and State Farm Agent Fred Stahl of Tarzana. Learn more about how to get involved with Autism Speaks. Support and meet new families and see what other Autism Speaks community events are happening through LA. Come see and hear The Conductors who will be there for entertainment for families! All Bottled Water and Capri Suns for kids will be available courtesy all day from State Farm Agent Fred Stahl! Bring your picnic dinner, blankets, jackets, chairs, sunscreen, etc. They will have a Community Potluck Dessert Table where we hope you can bring a dessert to share with everyone. If you have questions, please contact Marcia Watanabe at mwatanabe@autismspeaks.org. or Pam Eisenberg at Pameisenberg@sbcglobal.net Brandon’s Village at Gates Canyon Park 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Calabasas CA 91302 Calling all do-it-yourselfers! Let I Heart Design by Avenue give you the custom interior design you want for your home at a price you can afford. www.iheartdesignbyavenue.com If our brains don’t physically mature until the early 20’s, no wonder teenagers act like they do! This article explains. http://www.brainmysteries.com/research Stylist, JuliAnn Stitick introduces WardrobeRx She works with you to help define your personal style, update your wardrobe or completely re-style it. JuliAnn offers image consulting and works with you one-on-one to refine your image and maximize your wardrobe investments. “I absolutely love my job and enjoy seeing the results of boosted confidence in my clients.” The “Retail Therapy” is one of learning to love who you are and embracing it! Visit www.MyWardrobeRx.blogspot.com for packing tips! www.MyWardrobeRx.com Over 45 brands of 100% BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free products in one convenient place The goal of the Soft Landing Store is to take the headache out of making the switch to safer eating gear for busy parents. Check out the The EIO Kids Cup is a spill resistant and dishwasher safe, threaded cap and silicone sleeve for the 8 ounce canning jar. Designed to transition young children to real glass dinnerware the EIO cap and silicone sleeve promotes correct sipping. http://www.thesoftlanding.com/index.html Do you know of a child who could benefit from having a Jewish Big Brother or Big Sister? If so, please contact Talia at tkatzir@jbbbsla.org for more information, or call (323) 456-1149. Children must be 6-18, of the Jewish faith and live in LA county. This is a one on one mentorship for kids who could use an additional positive role model in their lives, and it’s FREE! www.jbbbsla.org T.J.Maxx and Marshalls provide shoppers with such incredible savings With more than 900 stores across the country, there is a great deal of buying power behind both chains that allows a lot of flexibility in negotiating prices. T.J.Maxx and Marshalls buyers also buy merchandise closer to the time it is needed in stores, which opens up opportunities to score great deals on current season styles. These and other techniques that I would be happy to share with you are some of the ways T.J.Maxx and Marshalls are able to offer amazing fashions from department and mall store brands at excellent value. http://www.marshallsonline.com/ http://www.tjmaxx.com/ Fido Factor A US directory of dog-friendly restaurants, venues, bookstores and other establishments. The site encourages user-generated content through its iPhone app, Facebook integration, and with the promise of a donation to San Francisco SPCA when new content gets added for that city. http://www.fidofactor.com/ BE PART OF HISTORY! A total of 169,000 bras linked together are needed to break the current world record held by a team in Australia. A group of ladies on the East coast are asking people to donate $5 when they drop a bra (or more) off. The bras will be for the record, and the money will go towards breast cancer research and “educating women”. For more information on this initiative go to www.AthenasCup.org or email the west coast contact, Joanie Warner, at jmwarner2001@yahoo.com. Mommy Don’t Buy That www.mommydontbuythat.com is site that helps you get through the most expensive time in your life – parenthood. A blog that shares personal mommy moments, mommy musts and buyer bewares. Babies are financially and emotionally expensive – let our retail mistakes save you money and time. Is summer dragging? Your daughter getting bored? Unique camp in Santa Monica offers girls 9-12 the chance to explore who they are & who they want to be-along with fun activities, neighborhood excursions & warm camaraderie. Strengthen girls’ sense of self BEFORE they hit the teen years. Session II: July 26-30 Session III: Aug 2-6 Based at The UCLA Family Commons-an airy, inviting space behind 3rd Street Promenade. Register: www.uclacommons.com or 310.395.5650. 10% discount for Jen’s List readers. Looking for a part time loan processor, loan officer assitant who can speak spanish as well Should be computer literate with some or no experience in loans. Email resume to simarjot@yahoo.com BASIC DENIM, one-stop shop for all your denim skirt needs Featuring modest denim skirts in a variety of fashionable styles and colors, including long, calf length, pleated, A-line, cargo and pencil. THey carry all sizes from petite to plus size. Shop in the month of July and August and receive a 10% discount when mentioning Jen’s List! By appointment only. Call Esther (310)927-8302 to find your perfect denim skirt! The Crayon Box “pARTies” Get a group of friends together (from 3 years-old to adults) for arts and crafts parties in the comfort of your own home. Choose from unique projects for all ages (mosaic flower pots, decoupage picture frames, sock creature dolls, Sculpey clay animals and mezuzahs, taped journals, or drawing and painting skills etc). What a great way to entertain for birthday parties, sleepovers, summertime play dates or coffee/desserts for friends. The Crayon Box “pARTies” will bring everything that you’ll need for a one-of-a-kind, creative experience with friends! Owned and operated by Nancy Wasserman, Elementary School Teacher & Art Specialist for over 20 years. References are gladly provided. Please contact her for party prices, complete project list, and pictures at nwasserman@earthlink.net. It’s time your family had a wonderful portrait with a story behind it Smile Portrait Project is a creative photography project where participants will help children of the world smile when they get their portrait taken. A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to Smile Train, the organization that helps repair cleft palates in children around the world. The project shoots July 26th-31st. The online gallery exhibit begins Aug. 16 and the M Street Coffee And Gallery exhibit is Aug. 23rd-30th. All the info, and how to reserve your half hour shoot time, is available at http://smileportraitproject.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ZXgiy3cIw Tips for GETTING KIDS INTO THE KITCHEN http://www.kitchendaily.com/2010/02/22/tips-for-healthy-cooking-with-kids/ Reinvent Yourself! Workshop in Santa Fe October 8-10 Reinvent Yourself! program is already changing lives! 10 weeks ago, 12 accomplished professionals embarked on a transformational weekend workshop in Santa Fe, NM. The result? New businesses were launched, careers were reenergized and lives were changed! See the power of reinvention for yourself — click http://relevanceinstitute.com to get The Courage And Tools You Need To Evolve Your Career. Just like the first 12 participants, you too can experience our proven process and emerge with a solid road map for success. Just Because You’re Pregnant…Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Get Summer Deals! It’s already mid-summer. Sigh. Don’t fret, it’s also deal time! Here are some tips for taking advantage of summer perks: · Head to the park for a free concert · Check out a local festival for great steals and delish meals · “Go Glamping” outside your house – roast hot dogs, have a bonfire- then head inside when potty calls. Rough it, while preggers? We don’t think so. · Shop at Moody Mamas for hot styles that are almost being given away! Most of the site is on sale 30-70% off. Best of all, you’ll wear these pieces into the fall, especially considering you’ll be schvitzing ’til the end of maternity… Written by: Elise Rosemarin & Marta Abrams; co-founders of Moody Mamas Inc. |
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