IS YOUR CHILD SLEEPING IN A DEFECTIVE CRIB? www.unsafecribs.com Today’s Jen’s List sponsor reminds you that the CPSC just recalled approximately 2 million cribs made by SIMMONS, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, LAJOBI, JARDINE, EVENFLO, DELTA, CHILDCRAFT, GRACO and C&T INT’L/SORELLE as the drop-side can detach, creating a gap which can strangle or suffocate your baby. The Heller Law Firm (www.seriousinjury.org) is investigating possible class actions against these manufacturers. If you are interested or would like more information, please call 800.992.9947 or email shayne@hellerlaw.net. No cost/obligation. (Product Recall Notice/Advertisement provided by The Heller Law Firm) Today in History Mariner 6 flies past Mars (1969) J.K. Rowling birthday National Dance Day http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=108 Don’t miss this new TV show, featuring an all-star cast! Childrens Hospital, on this Sunday night, is based on the Webby Award-winning digital series that debuted on TheWB.com in 2008 and quickly became a Web hit with its twisted take on network medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and House. The complete Childrens Hospital – including both the newly produced episodes as well as the original Webisodes – is on Adult Swim now. Childrens Hospital explores the emotional struggles and sexual politics of a group of doctors charged with healthy libidos. Their dedication to their personal lives is relentless, interrupted only by the occasional need to treat their patients. http://www.adultswim.com/presents/childrenshospital/ Your Own Personal Trainer & Nutritionist For $75, Kellie Blackburn, one of LA’s popular weight loss experts, will customize 30 days of menus and workouts just for you. Kellie will send your program weekly via email and include an organized grocery list, she’ll also coach you along the way. Contact her today for your questionnaire at kellie@30days30minutes.com. www.30days30minutes.com B R I G H T Developmental Parent and Me classes Have you been looking for the instruction book on raising kids? The classes specially designed to help children develop according to developmental milestones, while empowering parents and teaching them skills they’ll need to be the best parents they can be. Classes are taught by professionals from the elds of Child Development, Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy. The class structure is based on the Beautiful Beginnings curriculum used by Early Headstart. Classes are broken into 10-week sessions for: 0-6 month, Babies 6-12 month, Creepers 12-18 month, Beginning walkers 18-24 month, Walker 24-30 month, Walkers II 30-36 month, Runners Current class sessions are: Session I: September 14th – November 19th 2010 Session II: November 25th-February 18th 2011 (three week holiday break) Session III: February 12-April 15th 2011 Each session will have classes for all 6 age groups. Limerick Elementary School 8350 Limerick Ave. in Winnetka, Ca 91306 Please register early, as space is limited to 10 parent/child dyads! Cost per 10-week series is $350.00. For more information, please contact It’s Aparent Parenting at faith@itsaparentparenting.com. Positions Available Cosmetic Dermatology Front Office Coordinator (2) and Medical Assistant job opportunities available in cosmetic derm offices on the Westside.You must have exp working in a cosmetic dermatology practice to be considered. Front office-part time (M-W-Sat) in Westwood. Front office-full time (M-F) in Beverly Hills. Back office/medical assistant-full time (M-F) in Beverly Hills. Please submit your resume AND salary history to: taraoverson@gmail.com for consideration. www.changeagentstaffing.com AND Looking for a part time assistant for children’s fashion based business Must have some sales experience, be personable, and be able to work minumum of 2 weekdays and one weekend day. Hours are flexible. Please call 818.515.5556 if you are interested to set up an interview. Jewish Music for Kids who want to Smile and Rock! Craig Parks’ new children’s CD “Kol Kef”, or “All Fun!” features a collection of uplifting Jewish songs that encourage kids of all ages to sing out loud, have fun and be kind to one another. A portion of each sale benefits the Friendship Circle, a nonprofit that provides support to the families of children with special needs. www.CraigParksMusic.com Thinking about hiring an interior designer, but can’t pay those high fees right now? Want to make a few changes around the house, but just don’t have the time to do it? Ally Marks is an experienced designer who’s been working in a residential design firm for several years. She is offering lower rates with the same services and beautiful results! Contact her for a free consultation at abmarks11@gmail.com. SANDY WOLSHIN in “The Kosher Cheerleader” Tickets on sale now! Will sell out quickly. Pre Broadway – one Performance only. Sunday 10-10 @ 3pm Tickets $39.00 Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza box office or through ticketmaster 866-448-7849. This touching two-act play takes the theatergoer on a personal journey that movingly entertains with comedy,heartfelt stories, song, and dance. Sandy plays forty two characters including her castanet-playing gypsy mother and her Jewish Comedian Father. http://www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1601 ONLINE BUSINESS LOOKING FOR PARTNER Web-based business looking for the right person to help develop and grow the company. Great opportunity for stay at home mom who wants to work, but does not want to go back to a full time job. Ideal person has an entrepreunerial spirit, experience in marketing, experience in web-based business (ideal, but not required), and likes to think outside the box. There is no financial requirement. Founder started business one year ago and is unable to give it the attention it needs so she is looking for someone who has the time and is ready to make the commitment to build a business. Website is a green site that relates to the event industry. For more information, email eventwebbiz@att.net. University Sitters This service provides domestic placements from babysitters to nannies to housekeepers. Sign up for a placement before September 16th and mention Jen’s List to receive a one year subscription to the on call sitter service with any full time placement. Savings of up to $360. The service WILL find you a nanny, housekeeper, or sitter that you can be happy with. CPR certification and full background check provided. Visit www.UniversitySitters.com for more information or call 877-41-SITTER. DANCE Auditions for 8 Count Dance Academy! 8 Count Dance & Musical Theater Academy will be holding auditions for their DANCE TEAMS on SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH! 10am-10:45am (Ages 4, 5, & 6) (*No prior dance training is necessary for this age) 11am-12pm (Ages 7, 8, & 9) 12:15pm-1:15pm (Ages 10 & 11) 1:30pm-3pm (Ages 12 & up). For more information please e-mail 8CountAcademy@gmail.com. They offer classes for ages 3-adult & have boys classes too! Kids Incredible Offers unique gifts for babies and children. All items are custom-made to order. Offering hand-painted wall letters, barrette holders/organizers, coat racks, growth charts, and more! These gifts are perfect for new babies, showers, birthdays, holidays, and just because! www.kidsincredible.com Do you have kids in the Santa Monica-Malibu school system? Did you know that State budget cuts have resulted in $7 million in cutbacks in the Santa Monica schools, leading to dozens of teachers, counselors and librarians being laid off? Well, now you can play a role in helping to close that budget gap, just a little bit…by shopping! From August 2nd-6th, more than 35 merchants on Montana Avenue, will be participating in Lemon-8 Days, a grassroots campaign spearheaded by Project Lemon-Aid and benefiting the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation (SMMEF). On these dates, merchants (organized by the Montana Avenue Merchants Association) will be donating 8% of gross sales to SMMEF for the Save Our Schools campaign. Project Lemon-Aid has until August 15th, the District’s deadline, to raise as much as possible, so come on out and shop for a cause! A complete list of stores can be found at www.montanaave.com or in the events section of Montana Ave.’s Facebook Page, at “Montana Avenue – Santa Monica, CA.” NEW TODDLER GROUP AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL IN SHERMAN OAKS This is an engaging hands-on parent participatory program for families interested in the preschool. Toddler Group is designed for those who enjoy sand, water, mud, music, cooking, getting goopy and more! hey meet twice a week from 2 to 4 pm. Open to toddlers 15 months and up. Please call (818) 783-7289 for more details. Join them on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Sherman-Oaks-CA/The-Neighborhood-School/159844817613?ref=ts&__a=8&ajaxpipe=1 Check out the summer favorites and new inventory for fall at Dari Boutique Mention Jens List and receive 10% off your purchase. They carry J Brand, Elizabeth & James, Rag & Bone, Current Elliot and much much more! 12184 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City (818) 762-3274 Shomrei Torah Synagogue Early Childhood Education Center Open House 7353 Valley Circle Blvd. in West Hills (818) 346-4979 Sunday, August 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM A playful morning of fun for the whole family. Experience our summer program as you visit our Imagination Station, Construction Zone, Discovery Garden, Art Studio, Science Lab and Wood Shop. Visit with friends and meet with teachers to learn about our 2010 – 2011 ECEC program. Bring a friend and receive a free gift! www.shomreitorahsynagogue.org Tour de Fitness August 14 from 9-3 in Santa Monica – hosted by Nickelodeon’s Daniella Monet A 6 mile interactive walk that is family friendly and open to ALL ages! It promotes and encourages the importance of youth fitness. Along the way there will be lots of free goodies, snacks and lunch provided as well mini workouts led by YogaWorks, celebrity trainers, The Roller Derby Girls and hosted by Nickelodeon Star- Daniella Monet. Space is limited so you MUST sign up. Come for all or some of it! This is sure to be a VERY memorable and fun day! www.o2maxfitness.com or email karen@o2maxfitness.com for more details! They are also looking for companies that want to get involved! Cool, Inexpensive Gift Ideas LA mom Jenny Heitz has launched findatoad.com. Gifted Gift Gathering is her theme and she has the most amazing selection of gifts for adults and kids (Find A Tadpole is the section of the site for kids). Recent posts include: “For The Budding Architect” and the long-awaited new website for the Los and Found, the Hollywood clothing store. www.findatoad.com Adoptive Parents/Family Group http://www.meetup.com/Adoptive-Parents-Group-in-San-Fernando-Valley Whether you are waiting to be matched, recently adopted or long time parents of an adoptive child or more, this group is designed as a safe place for all adoptive parents to share their unique journey with other adoptive parents. To also give insight & support on how they are raising their child & any challenges they may face with family & society. This group is accepting of all parents, married, single, straight or gay. They meet in fun places and be there for each other and our children in good times & bad. Learn the basic techniques to create beautiful, stable cakes and cupcakes Decorate like a pro! Each student will receive a cake and will perfect splitting layers, filling, stacking and crumb coating. Piping and fondant work will round out this class. Cost: $65 -Swiss Buttercream-Chocolate Ganache-Crumb Coating and Frosting-Borders and Piping-Fondant Wednesday 25, August from 3 to 6pm http://gourmandisedesserts.com/class.php?id=176 Sunday 5, September from 3 to 6pm http://www.gourmandisedesserts.com/class.php?id=183 Surfas Restaurant Supply 8777 Washington Blvd in Culver City REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN OR BATH WITH STYLE With people staying in their existing homes, the trend is toward putting a more personal stamp on the home living environment. Maybe it’s the white marble kitchen, or the spa like master bath you’ve been dreaming of.Its not about the size of the room, but about delivering creativity within the space you have, and homeowners have a great design resource to turn to in Los Angeles: Style in 5 Interior Design. Call 818-259-0175 for an appt. www.stylein5.com LAUSD teacher and former elementary principal available to Tutor in all subjects, all ages Will come to your home. Certified reading specialist and currently teaches high school Algebra. Please call (818) 642-3736. $99 CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL!($300 value) This includes time, talent, editing, props, prints (see below) -One child (Newborn to Teen) -5 Photos, this means 5 different poses! -Prints: 2 8×10’s, 3 5×7 from the five photos – Additional prints available for purchase – Many fun props to choose from. www.MonicaMartinPhotography.com Spiritualist/Medium and Jen’s List member Sharon Gothard Weisman She has been advising her friends and family for as long as she can remember. Whether it’s helping with business decisions, family, love life advice or wanting to communicate with someone who has passed over, Sharon is there. These days, it seems like everyone could use a little help from “outside the box.” Professionals with this gift usually charge $150.00 and up/hr. which, especially now, is out of reach for most. So, from now through Labor Day, Sharon is offering her services as a Spiritualist/Medium to fellow Jen’s List members on a “donation only basis.” You can reach her at sharonsnuggle@pacbell.net. Mother/Daughter team who are professional child care advocates/authors/consultants They are blogging about the practical and current applications for today’s “boomer” great/grandparents, with an intergenerational focus reflecting the differences and similarities in today’s multi-cultural and multi-generational families. This is very timely information for parents, also. http://grandparentingplus.blogspot.com/ STROLLER STRIDES® IS COMING TO THE WEST VALLEY! They will have a booth at the “Concert on the Green” Sunday, August 8th @ 6pm. Warner Center Park 5800 Topanga Blvd. Woodland Hills. Come on out with your family for a fun evening with good music (The Music of ABBA) and stop by our booth to introduce yourself and learn about Stroller Strides! They will have fun activities and special offers! Visit the website for more details at www.strollerstrides.net/woodlandhills. Mother of all Closets Launched in Nov 2009, it is a perfect site for us every day moms to find all our Fashion needs. This site has a sole intention of serving the need of convenience and guidance of a fashionable style to the busy, hard working woman. This site sells a great clothing line that will flatter any woman’s figure and provides advice to guide one through finding that perfect outfit. www.motherofallclosets.com Does your classroom teacher need help raising funds for extra activities? Grant Wrangler lists more than $150 million in grants and helps teachers find funding fast. Sign up for the free bi-weekly bulletin to be the first to know about grants for science supplies, after school activities, leadership awards, free books and hundreds of other sources for funds. Go to www.grantwrangler.com/subscribe! NOW CASTING Established Television Production Company is developing a new home show for a National Cable Network! Are you a homeowner wondering if you should “Renovate or Relocate? New show will help you find the answer! Seeking HOMEOWNERS that are struggling to decide whether to upgrade their homes OR move to a new house, that fits their needs. Participants will get FREE, expert advice from a seasoned real estate professional AND a veteran designer to help them decide which option is best. Homeowners interested in this opportunity should email reality_casting@pietown.tv. Please describe your family, your home (square footage, location, # of baths/bedrooms, what you love or do NOT love about it), what your dilemma is, and what factors are coming into play as you try to make your decision. Please also send a recent picture of your family. AND USA Network’s Character Fantasy is looking for a family that would like a reason to bring their “extended” family together for a brunch! The show will provide the chef and party planner, family provides the location. Basically this would be an afternoon for family to relax, and not worry about the cooking or planning. Shoot dates are either Tuesday, 8/10, or Saturday 8/7. Family must be in the LA area. Contact usafantasy@gmail.com or 213-630-6530 x323 for more info asap. AND Are your children driving you nuts? Had enough sassy back talk, disrespect and shenanigans? CALL SUPERNANNY CASTING AT 323-785-1051 OR E-MAIL SZELUFF@SHEDMEDIAUS.COM. ABC is looking for families with children (toddlers to teens) to take part in the hit television series featuring Jo Frost, America’s #1 nanny! Space available in secure, gated location very close to 118 freeway in Simi Valley (east end) Concrete pad. Not available to live on the premises, parking only. Up to 25′ is $100, Longer than 26′ is $125. Call Nanci at 310.922.2127 for more info. 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Local mom is selling website www.wecanlivegreen.com. This green business and informational directory is currently 3rd on the ‘live green’ search on Google. Tons of potential to grow. Serious inquiries only please. Please email the following two addresses: comments@wecanlivegreen.com and jlaugo4it@hotmail.com. Stop Heat! Stop Fading! Save Energy! with SUN-TECH WINDOW FILMS! Window tint is like sunscreen for your home. It doesn’t have to be dark or shiny to protect your home or business from heat and sun damage. SUN-TECH is an authorized 3M dealer and has been in business for over 27 years. They also carry decorative, safety, and anti-graffiti films! Call HEIDI at 818-399-2733 and mention JEN’S LIST for a free estimate. www.suntechusa.com Daniel Rhodes – Ca. Certified Electrician with over 14 years experience Email rhodeselectric@gmail.com for any electrical needs you may have. Need a new Asphalt Driveway? Referred by Jens List member loriland@att.net “I just resurfaced my asphalt driveway and I Highly recommend Jon Pinion of California Paving & Grading Co. His price was completely reasonable compared to many other bids, and they did an excellent job and worked very quickly! The crew is experienced and knowledgeable and will work with you if you have any special concerns. Call Jon at (818) 497-8210 for a free estimate.” |
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