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Reasonable rates includes lifeguards, games etc. For registration information please call 8183630221 or visit www.Aquaticsafetyinstruction.org. 4 locations to serve you: Kadima Day School – West Hills, Encino, Northridge & Camarillo on Tuesday/Thursday afternoon Today in History · Wild Bill Hickock is killed during a poker game. He was holding a “Dead Man’s Hand”, two pair aces and 8’s. (1876) · National Ice Cream Sandwich Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=110 Maidsparkle® Eco-Friendly Housecleaning Services If you want your home cleaned with eco-friendly products by highly trained English speaking staff at affordable prices then call Maidsparkle® Housecleaning Services in the greater Los Angeles area for a free quote at 310-477-8919 or visit http://www.maidsparkle.com. Jen’s list members get $20 off! “They did a good job!” Jen Levinson of Jen’s List “I look forward to my cleanings every time.” Julie F. 7 Ideas for Family Fun (The Week of August 2nd) Need something fun and different to do? Suggestion #4: The Children’s Festival of Arts. This coming Sunday (the 8th) at noon at Paramount Studios, enjoy a full schedule of music and dance from around the world. Check dailyD.com each Monday for our list of the top Things to Do in the upcoming week. With the lists (just like the deals) they look for a nice mix of favorites & hidden treasures, in all parts of the city. So check out the other suggestions for fun things to do this week and sign up to get emails on great deals near you. http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist Play and Grow 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 — 4-YEAR-OLDS · Preschooler is ready for more organized social play, interested in the actions and feelings of others. · Introduce early games for taking turns, waiting your turn, following directions, playing cooperatively, problem solving, logic and early math emphasizing color and shape recognition. · Don’t place too much importance on winning at early games – at this age, doing is more important than winning. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS OPTIONS FOR 4-YEAR-OLDS, PT. 1: · TAKE-APART, PUT-TOGETHER – Preschooler loves being a mechanic, just like grownups. Find toys and household things to disassemble and assemble – limitless fine motor play. (tactile, fine motor, language/vocabulary life skills, creativity, visual, thinking/learning) · SIT-DOWN GAMES – Early games teach colors, shapes, people and places in the community, and playing with family provides purposeful positive interaction opportunities. Beyond dominoes, try textured dominoes, games with color spinners, games matching different sizes/colors of the same shapes, games that follow a 1st-2nd-3rd order (sequential patterning). (tactile, fine motor, social/emotional, life skills, visual, language/vocabulary, math/logic, thinking/learning) · BUILDING TOYS – limitless stacking and problem-solving using budding imagination and hand-eye coordination to build higher, more complex towers. Offer wood, big cardboard bricks and snap-togethers. (fine motor, gross motor, creativity, visual, thinking/learning) · Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 4-yr-olds, Part 2” Any ?’s – email msmarm@roadrunner.com Professional Teeth Bleaching for ONLY $75 From One Stop Implants ($300 retail) If your pearly whites have been feeling less than pearlescent lately, a teeth whitening might be in order. Unfortunately, most dentist visits are prohibitively expensive. Solve this problem with today’s SocialBuy deal: $75 for a whitening treatment at One Stop Implants (a $300 value). One Stop Implants has offices in Van Nuys and Norwalk, and this package includes a full dental examination, prophy cleaning, custom trays and a comprehensive take home gel whitening kit. www.socialbuy.com/jenslist BEST Pink & Whites in the West Valley I have been going to Nails by Kelly and seeing Kelly for almost 2 years. She is super sweet & does incredible work! She knows how to work the brush!!! I get compliments ALL the time on my nails. If she is too busy to take me when I need to get them down, then I go to her brother, Ty, who is just as good! Helen does a great pedicure too! Happy Manicuring! 22545 Ventura Blvd.(NE corner of Sale and Ventura) 818-222-9592 Print this portion of the email and she will give you $5 off a new set, $3 off a fill or $4 off mani/pedi Having an Art Summer? The West Hills Art Camp still has room for Aug 2nd to Aug 6th, Aug 23rd-Aug 28th, Aug 30th-Sept 3rd. If you have a group and need a day, two or three, let them know. They will schedule a session just for your group, any day any time! Call 818-784-4278 for more info! www.artbeatnow.org 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 Do you commute from the valley to UCLA, west L.A. or thereabouts? Robin is looking for a responsible person with an excellent driving record to help get her child ready in the morning and then drive from Sherman Oaks to school “over the hill.” Four mornings a week. Cheerful, reliable student or professional would be great. Email robinshare@earthlink.net.  Nursing Bra Sale for World Breastfeeding Week! 10-70% off!A Mother’s Haven Boutique & Educational Center is having a huge sale for World Breastfeeding Week – Mon, Aug 2nd through Sun, Aug 8th. All nursing bras and tanks are 10-70% off – there’s also a $10 sale rack with more bras, baby clothes, baby blankets, and more! Stop by the store at 15928 Ventura Blvd, Ste 116, Encino 91436 or shop online at www.shopthehaven.com! Call 818-380-3111 for hours and more info! Topanga Station’s National Night Out event Tuesday August 3, 2010, 5pm-8pm Warner Ranch Park (5800 Topanga Canyon) National Night Out (NNO) is a night where all across America law enforcement and the communities they serve get together to send a message that we are united. United as a community and against crime. National Night Out is community policing at its best and about neighborhood unity, law enforcement promoting safety, and most importantly police and community partnerships. National Night Out is Neighborhood Watch at one of its best moments. https://local.nixle.com/alert/3002777/  Do You Have What It Takes To Be in Your Own Business?Attend a FREE Seminar sponsored by SCORE, America’s Counselors to Small Business on August 26th from 5 – 9PM, at the Los Robles Country Club in Thousand Oaks. For more information and to register go to http://www.scoreventura.org/. This is your opportunity to meet and speak with SCORE Business Counselors and Attorneys on any business topic! MJB’s Office Solutions- SCORE Volunteer www.mjbsoffice.net Daddies-to-be experience ‘pregnancy’ too From weight gain to mood swings, msnbc’s Willie Geist takes a look at the hormonal and physical changes a man faces when his partner becomes pregnant. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/  ONLY $25 for three Bar Method classes in Agoura Hills($41 off the regular price!)The Bar Method can transform your body using elongating principles of dance conditioning, the muscle shaping technique of isometrics and the science of physical therapy. The Bar Method is responsible for the killer bodies of Kyra Sedgwick and Anna Paquin! This deal ends at midnight so buy now and redeem later. Enter promo code Jen4. www.ConejoDeals.com Plumeria Fine Cookies Cookies and cakes for the sophisticated palate 310-625-1380 www.plumeriafinecookies.com THE PLAYROOM-SHERMAN OAKS“The Hot Spot for tots”. Voted LA’s Best Indoor play space 2010-LA Parent. Events & Happenings: Princess Tea – Tues., Aug. 3rd from 1:30-3pm – Includes: yummy treats & eats & time with your favorite princess. Reptile Show – Wed., Aug. 11th from 4-5:30 – Snakes, turtles, lizards & bugs. Pet them or watch from afar. (includes pizza & juice for kids). RSVP to 818)784-7529 in advance required.$20.00 per child. Shows in little Playroom next door. All include free play after show. Socks required for adults. www.theplayroomvalley.com AMMMMMAZING HAIR STYLYIST LEAD – YOU WILL L O V E HER!!!!!!!! For the past 14 years, I have been going to the same hairdresser. When I started Jens List, a few different stylists asked if they could do my hair, so I “cheated” – but ALWAYS ended back at Kristy as she is the ONLY one that I ever felt knew how to color and cut my hair. Because life got so busy and it was hard for me to block out a chunk of my time during the days she was at the salon, I asked her if she would come to my house and do my hair. Of course, she said yes….So – I asked if I can post to the group and she said ok! She works at Savvy Salon (www.savvysalon.com)in Westlake Village and will NOW also come to YOU(anywhere in the SFV/Conejo Valley) on Monday’s. One little caveat…she has 1 little of the most well behaved boys(aside from mine…LOL) that tags along…BUT I just put on Elmo and gave him some trucks and he was wonderful. Clearly, this is not for everyone(and if it’s not, I HIGHLY suggest going to see her at her salon), but if you want to hang at home, have your hair done and chat with a totally cool chick….call Kristy at 805-551-2040 or email her at klscissorhands@yahoo.com. Pastry Perfect Special Occasion Cakes Celebrate your next special occasion with a gorgeous cake by Summer. She specializes in fondant work so her cakes look as beautiful as they taste. Check out her website for pricing, pictures, and contact information. She also now offers party photography services-great photos and packages for an amazing price! www.wix.com/pastryperfect/pastry-perfect Laser Hair Removal Special Referred by Jens List member sharonkelly26@yahoo.com “My Dermatologist of 10 years is offering Jens List members a special. I did HLR on my bikini line 5 years ago with Gila and I LOVE it! Brazilian Bikini line for $250 (normally $350) and get underarms for FREE! Full legs for $400(normally $500) and get underarms for FREE! Face and Arms specials as well. Call 818.788.5060 for an appt or email me for more info.” www.drraoof.com MOVIE NIGHT at Kol Tikvah! Sunday, August 15th Come see the Wizard of Oz at our indoor theatre-bring your friends and family and a blanket to sit on! They will have Hot Dogs and Concessions for sale and lots of fun in store! Admission is free to the community, but you must RSVP to reserve your spot. Call the temple office (818)348-0670 or email your response to Kfriedman56@aol.com. Kid friendly vegetable recipes for a PICKY eater? Discussion. Lots of good ideas. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/ “Movies Under the Stars” Tuesday, Aug. 3rd at 7pm A Free outdoor movie in the park! “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”. Free picnic dinners while supplies last, Free popcorn, facepainting, and prize drawings. Kids activities too! Picnic dinners at 7:00 pm, Movie starts at nightfall Northridge Park 10100 Reseda Blvd. http://ens.lacity.org/council/ Lego Engineering plus Jedi Light Saber Training at Paintbox Kids! August 9-13, Monday -Friday, 10:30-3:30 Ages 5-8 This action packed week includes: Lego Pre- Engineering with Playwell-Teknologies from 10:30-1:30 where kids learn techniques to build motorized projects using motors and hundreds of legos. Jedi Light Saber Training from 2:00-3:30 where a costumed Jedi Master leads the class in basic fencing footwork, concentration, and physical games. Bring a lunch and a disposable camera! $380 for the week includes both classes with a 30 minute supervised lunch break. Please call asap to register at 626-808-0330. www.paintboxkids.com MONDAY NIGHT $1 HOTDOGS Mondays from 5PM until closing is “Dollar Dog” Night at the Stand. $1 Dogs, $2.50 Loaded Stand Dogs. Dollar Dog Rules apply. “STANDCARD” MEMBERS ONLY-Sign up to become a StandCard member instantly. http://www.thestandlink.com/cards/ TUTOR LEADS Harvard-educated tutor. 1/2-price introductory lesson for Jen’s List members. Anyone who has kids 12-22 or anyone who might be applying to law school/grad school. Are your kids studying for the ISEE exams? About to take the ACT? The SAT? Even the LSAT? Acceptance rates are at all time lows — and competition is at an all-time high. This makes it far too easy for students to slip between the cracks or, worse, give up on themselves. Most tutoring is available from impersonal national chains. It’s fast-food help. Here’s something different: Individual attention at an affordable price. Adam is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard with a J.D. from NYU School of Law. He was 99th percentile on the SAT, LSAT and five separate SAT II exams. Offers help in test prep, college advising, and most individual subjects — including foreign language, math, and history. E-mail him at adam.perlman@gmail.com to discuss specific educational needs. AND Lori Porter was a high school teacher who tutors. She loves teaching but right now, schools are doing more laying off than hiring. Her specialty is in Language Arts, history, social studies. She has also worked extensively with special education students and is currently available Monday through Sunday anytime. Email elleporter@yahoo.com. Trendy Clips has just released a fabulous new collection of hair accessories for the fall Great new headbands and bows to see, plus tons of new stylish hair clips to choose from. Trendy Clips is offering free shipping with purchases over $35.00 and a free mystery clip for orders over $50.00 for the month of August. www.trendyclips.com. Music Performance Camp – August 23rd-27th This is the first ever Green Circle Music and Giggles and Grass Stains Collaboration! Lead by Melissa Green and Sue Bell and with the inspiration of the Reggio-Emilia philosophy, the focus of the camp will form through the groups interests and ideas. t can incorporate singing, dancing, instrument making, songwriting and costume and set design all in preparation for the performance to be held on the last day of camp! Classes will be at Griffith park and Giggles and Grass Stains in WeHo. Ages-3.5-6. Cost-$275. Email Melissa@greencirclemusic.com to sign up! www.greencirclemusic.com Non Sticky Sweet Scented Lip Glosses for Women of all ages Larry Gajseiwicz, former Hollywood Make-up Artist designs and hand-blends each clear lip-gloss with actual fruit scented rock candy in each tube is his latest formulation. He now has his glosses in over 50 boutiques and beauty centers in the Los Angeles area. He has also designed glosses for special events at Paramount and Universal Studios. www.lipstikfactory.com The Uneasy Relationship Between You and Your Money The Financial Whisperer is a coaching program that helps women get past their worrying and adopt new ways to manage their shame, fears and confusion over finances. Here’s a testimonial from a Jen’s List member that states the relief one can expect: “I just wanted to highly recommend The Financial Whisperer to anyone who has money issues. Her vast experience and support has changed my fears, sense of hopelessness, and frustration about my finances. I have met women just like me, and feel less isolated and less shame.” Contact Pegi at: pegi@thefinancialwhisperer.com and receive an hour free for all Jen’s readers. You’ve spent the entire summer taking care of your children and their every want and need Have you neglected yourself in the process? Now that your children are heading back to school you have more time to care for yourself. Now is the perfect time to begin to focus on your wants and needs. Let me assist you in regaining the balance in your life, find your purpose and discover what it is that makes you happy and content.” Hollye is currently seeking individuals, couples, children, and/or families with a desire to enhance their personal awareness, gain insight into their lives and decisions making processes, learn more adaptive communication skills and/or improve their current relationships with others and quality of life. Please contact Hollye Grayson, M.A., MFT at (310)446-5916 for a free telephone consultation. Hollye takes Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance plans. Leads Breakfast Meets the second Tuesday of every month in Tarzana at 9:00am. Looking for professionals who want to generate leads for themselves and help other members get referrals. They have one career per group and are always looking to grow the group. Contact nicolegrey@aol.com for more info. Experienced house painter available for detailed work in Los Angeles Looking for clients that will challenge & clients that appreciate interior design. Expertise in: Venetian Plaster, American Clay, Patina, Faux Finish, Color Wash, Wood Stain, Color Matching, Exterior Painting. Email allyssonrs@gmail.com or call 310 948 3300 for more info! |
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