Monday August 9, 2010

Today in History
Animated cartoon Dizzy Dishes premieres, with new star Betty Boop! (1930)
President Richard M. Nixon becomes the first and only president to resign while in office (1974)

 

 

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.  
MORE DEVELOPMENTAL TIDBITS ABOUT 4-year-olds
·  Introduce early games for taking turns, waiting your turn, following directions, playing cooperatively, problem solving, logic and early math emphasizing color and shape recognition.
·  Remember, don’t place too much importance on winning at early games – at this age DOING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WINNING.
·  Increasingly imaginative, Preschooler creates his own story lines, characters, plots and adventures.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING “DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS’ OPTIONS FOR 4-year-olds, Pt. 2:
·  ABCs and 123s – Play early games, match upper/lower case letters to build pre-reading skills.  (tactile, fine motor, life skills, creativity, visual, auditory, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning)
·  PLAY SCHOOL with write-on/wipe-off reusable activity cards which break down letters/numbers into patterns he recognizes: circles and lines.  (Use fat primary writing tools as Preschooler will have more success in his fine motor experiences than with ‘regular-sized’ crayons/pencils.)  (tactile, fine motor, life skills, creativity, visual, auditory, social/emotional, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning)
·  SING SONGS – Make up your own, emphasizing words starting with the same sound.  i.e. “♪ Sammi sat on the sofa with Celia. ♫” (auditory, language/vocabulary, life skills, creativity, thinking/learning)
·  THROWING THINGS is very important – ball toss, basketball, pitching practice for balance, movement, whole-body coordination.  Rearrangeable/piece-movable ring toss with numbered bases (numeric progression) – distance, placement, accuracy. Underhanded beanbag toss to targets – eye-hand coordination, depth perception, aim.  (tactile, gross motor, fine motor, visual, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning)
·  Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 4-yr-olds, Part 3”  Any ?’s – email msmarm@roadrunner.com

 

7 Ideas for Family Fun (The Week of August 9th)
Need something fun and different to do?  Suggestion #6: See some kid friendly Shakespeare!  Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am through the end of August, The Actors’ Gang presents their adaptation of the Shrew (“Katie the Curst”) for free.  Check dailyD.com each Monday for the list of the top Things to Do in the upcoming week.  With our lists (just like the deals) they look for a nice mix of favorites & hidden treasures, in all parts of the city.  So come see 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 

 

Baby Steps Dance
Fall sign-ups are here. First class is free to try. Can’t wait until the fall for your free trial, join them for their last free trial of the summer, Saturday, August 21st. Visit www.babystepsdance.com for more information and to sign-up! Reservation required – spots are going fast! Classes are for dancers 18 months through 5 years old in ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop! “If you can walk, you can dance!”

 

Win a $200 gift card from EcoMom.com
Just make a video of up to 2 minutes in length that tells them “What Does EcoMom Mean To Me”. The top
5 most popular videos will win! The details are at http://store.ecomom.com/Articles.asp?ID=271. Contest ends on the 15th so get your entry in early and tell your friends to make it their favorite.
http://www.ecomom.com

 

Combat childhood obesity through laughter and fitness
TheActivators.net web series starts August 10th AND they have shows all around the LA area that are free but have limited tickets available (except the Topanga Mall). Call 818-385-0888 or visit http://theactivators.net/index.asp for more info!

 

Los Angeles Women in Business Conference – Designed with Small Businesses in Mind!
1)  Do you ever feel like you could have better results in your business?
2)  Is it sometimes hard for you to see yourself becoming a superstar entrepreneur?
3)  Is it a challenge for you to get your arms around how to turn social media into real profits in your business?
4)  Are you looking for a marketing plan for your business – one that sets you apart from everybody else?
If you answered yes to any of these questions – then you want to be at this conference! Special Rate extended for Jen’s List Readers (limited time!) Visit  http://www.bagladypromotions.com/vip.html for more info.

So you dream of long or fuller hair…
Working with Hairdreams extensions for over 7 years, Put Me In Your Hair has helped many clients achieve the dream of long and fuller hair with the safest application and highest quality hair available on the market today. Call 805.506.1134 for a complimentary consultation today.
www.putmeinyourhair.com

 

Is your child prepared for Geometry and Algebra?
Renee has the solution (pardon the pun) for common difficulties in math. Geometry is troublesome because it’s loaded with specialized symbols and terms. These should be clarified and fully understood BEFORE the classes and homework begin. Did you know that not FULLY understanding fractions is often source of difficulty in Algebra? www.mathbyrenee.com or call Renee Unger at 818-341-1400 In-home tutoring is now available at no additional cost.

 

Need to get in shape or have a big event, like a wedding, baby, or birthday?
Try Nancy Sexton from Realife Fitness. She has years of experience, will kick your butt, while making you laugh, and give you results. Come to her or if you live within range, she’ll come to you. The in-home Bootcamp, for moms or dads is awesome, and affordable. She works with men, women, and kids. And offers a FREE 1st session for any new client or group. Mention Jen’s list for 15% off your first purchase.
www.realifefitness.com

Now, August 10,11,12, half and full days. They are filling fast. Call or email now to hold your spot. Keep your children busy being creative and let them be messy in this studio! Email julie@artbeatnow.org or call 818-784-4278. My boys did it last week and LOVED it!
www.artbeatnow.org

 

$75 for a comprehensive doctor’s visit at Vital Force Chiropractic(a $165 value)
Located in the heart of Pacific Palisades, the professionals at Vital Force Chiropractic are dedicated to helping patients achieve their wellness objectives. They combine skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. The staff is committed to giving their patients better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care. Experience it for yourself with today’s SocialBuy deal: $75 for a comprehensive doctor’s visit at Vital Force Chiropractic.
www.socialbuy.com/jenslist

 

SCUBA CERTIFICATION
Chris has been a certified diver since 1972 and has logged over 6000 dives. He currently hold one of the highest rated worldwide instructor certifications & is a NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) Instructor Trainer(the oldest scuba diving certification agency in the world) With this world wide Certification, he can train an individual from basic scuba diver all the way to a professional instructor level. Chris has owned and manage Scuba diving stores and taught scuba diving for many, many years & offers group, semi-private or private training at very competitive prices. Whether you are one person or a family of six, he will teach you COMFORT AND SAFETY, in the water. Scuba Diving is not hard to learn, nor do you have to be a great swimmer. It’s simple, Just be comfortable in the water. The minimum age to learn is 10. Have a Scuba Party  or snorkeling class in the swimming pool. For more information. call 818.297.0406 or email cdver72@yahoo.com.

 

New Directions of Youth Fundraiser
New Directions for Youth is holding it’s annual Spirit of Hope Awards Fundraising Gala on Sept. 30th at the Skirball Cultural Center.  This year, the honorees include: Dennis McCarthy from the Daily News, Councilman Tony Cardenas, Movie and TV Producer, David Kirschner and Secretary of Education, Bonnie Reiss.  Steve Guttenberg is the Master of Ceremonies and Councilman Dennis Zine is the Auctioneer.  For tickets or info, please contact the Patti Jo Wolfson at pjwolfson3@aol.com.
www.ndfy.org

 Pilates Introductory Special
You’ve heard the benefits of Pilates – now experience them for yourself!  For a limited time, receive 3 Private Pilates sessions on the Apparatus with Megan, an experienced instructor, for only $120 ($40/session).  Anyone from Physical Therapy Patients to elite Athletes can benefit from Pilates.  To find out more about Megan and Pilates, go to www.megilates.com.  Email Pilates411@yahoo.com or call 818.642.3682 for scheduling and Referrals. Encino/Tarzana/Reseda area.

 

Kids Groove Night! Come Party!
Every Friday Night through August 27th from 7pm-8:30pm at Center Stage Dance LA
Ages 1.5 – 16 years old welcome!- First child $4, all siblings are $3
Come let your children get their groove on in a safe and fun environment! Open dance jam with The Groovaloos in attendance to dance with your children. All music is clean and free of curse words and inappropriate lyrics. http://web.me.com/groovaloos/groovaloos/KidsGrooveNite.html
12518 Riverside Dr. in Studio City

 

Are you obsessed with beauty products and treatments?
If you want to be up on the latest, look no further than.InsiderBeautyBuzz.com! From must-have makeup to to products that can make you look years younger, they have you covered from head to toe. Sign up for the free weekly IBBmail and you’ll get first dibs on giveaways, special events and breaking beauty news as it happens. You can even email your burning beauty questions and they will get back to you with personalized advice!
www.insiderbeautybuzz.com

 

FREE Session!
The L.A. Skinny Coach is offering a special “Finally Skinny Forever” Coaching Session (a $350 value) for ZERO COST.
1. Create a crystal clear vision for the ideal life you’ll be living in your new, slim, sexy, & confident body
2. Uncover hidden challenges that are sabotaging your efforts and keeping you fat.
3. Leave this session ready to finally lose all of the weight you want- once and for all.
To claim your special “Finally Skinny Forever” session, email tiffany@elementalyou.com for more info!

 

Workshop on Feeding Your Kids
Today, Monday, August 9th at 7pm
A workshop on feeding your baby and toddler Anni Daulter, our speaker, learned to cook consciously and mindfully from Buddhist monks. She authored Organically Raised: Conscious Cooking for Babies & Toddlers, and is working on Popsicle Craze  and The Organic Family Cookbook. Go to www.holisticmoms.org for more information
4032 Whitsett Ave. in Studio City

 

Get Info on Children’s Book and Free Library Events
Please “LIKE” the SLAVIN FAMILY CHILDREN’S LIBRARY page on FACEBOOK to receive information updates on children’s books and free library events.
6505 Wilshire Boulevard in LA
323-761-8648

 

Openings at Daycare in Sherman Oaks
From Jen’s List Member shauna.spenley@yahoo.com
“Two openings at Dali’s Daycare in Sherman Oaks! My daughter started going to Dali’s a year ago and absolutely loves it. She provides a fun, loving and creative environment for kids (1-4yrs)her house is located in a great safe neighborhood south of Ventura. Art, music and dance classes weekly along with 3 healthy home cooked meals every day. Dali taught preschool prior to opening her daycare and has 14 yrs of childcare experience. Hours are 7:30am-6pm. Her number is 818-788-8785.”

 

MOVING FORWARD:  Transition Counseling for Students with Learning Disabilities
Research shows that students make successful transitions to college when they have the information they need; the academic skills for college level work and feel connected to their place of study.  MOVING FORWARD is a college transition program to give students the best possible start for college.  One-on-one orientation to the college campus, how to use disability support services, registering and choosing courses, managing the college bureaucracy, how to make friends on campus, how to succeed at college with a disability, time management and organizational skills, library and research basics, critical reading and writing skills, effective goal setting, study strategies and memory, note-taking strategies, how to read & highlight a textbook, independent living skills, what to do with a syllabus, understanding a learning disability, overcoming obstacles, the power of positive thinking and re-framing challenges, finding a mentor, establishing a support system, test and exam strategies, utilizing adaptive technology, and how to self advocate and succeed at college.  For more information contact Elyse K. Chaplin, Ph.D. (c), former Director of Disability Support Services and a dean at Brown University directly by calling 818-447-2866 or emailing: Elyse@LDSUCCESS.com.

 

Art Therapy
Do you want to see your child being joyfully involved in creating something beautiful, while expressing his or her emotions, developing concentration skills and healing everyday stress? As a creator of intuitive painting and collage technique it was noticed that it has healing potential which is offered to children as an art therapy.  Use this summer days to unveil your kid’s talents in art, relax and prepare for school season. The cost is $30/hr or $50/2hrs. Go to www.larkgallery.org for additional information.
http://www.larkgallery.org/FromTrashtoTreasure.html

 

Learn the Principles of Floral Design as a New Career or Hobby
The Los Angeles School of Flower Design opens for Summer classes next week. Celebrity floral designer Michael Gaffney has been designing for more than 15 years, his work in the fashion shows of top designers and movie sets. In just a few short weeks at the school, Michael and his staff will teach you the principles of floral design in a hands-on setting, all materials and flowers included. Both day and evening classes are constantly filled with a wide range of students of all backgrounds and ages, such as individuals who perhaps have been let go from their 9-5 jobs and now looking for a career shift in weddings and events, those wanting to have fun learning ways to spruce up their homes with friends, even groups of bachelorettes learning to save money on their own wedding days. They also has a placement program to help those students looking to secure flower design gigs post-graduation. Summer classes start August 9! For more info, visit www.losangelesflowerdesign.com or call 877-322-5666 (877-32-Bloom).
 

 

Back to school WHOLESALE shopping for both kids and moms!
Wednesday, August 10th from 9am-3pm
For Kids:
*UNIFORM BOTTOMS FOR GIRLS: the most stylish and super soft uniform bottoms: skirts, skorts, shorts and yoga pants in black, navy and beige – PLUS matching shrugs too from Whatever Clothing (line sells at M. Fredric!) *CLOTHING LABELS and so much more – Did you run out because of all the camp labeling? Check out loganandblue.com – They are wholesaling labels and more (see website for all their goodies) for one day only!
*LUNCH COOLERS, lunch bags and backpacks by GOGOGEAR For cool looking moms:
*Introducing borrowed bling – an amazing line of REAL diamonds – genuine and lab-grown diamonds wholesale prices range from $29-$389. Gorgeous and Flawless!
*HANDBAGS – CARLA MANCINI, Tammi Lynn, Rosanna Nicole and Chanel (yes the real thing, new, with tags and discounted!) *Chasely JEGGINGS AND JEANS as seen on Dakota Fanning – http://www.couturecandy.com/denim2/ 

13452 Valley Vista Blvd in Sherman Oaks
Check and Cash Only

 

Joe’s Gym in Brentwood is offering a one-week FREE membership to LA residents
Joe’s offers all the best equipment for getting in shape, but skips the ‘grunt and shopping mall’ feel of other gyms. Joe’s is also the only ‘green’ gym in LA-They actually use water with antibacterial properties to clean the gym so you don’t have to worry about toxic materials affecting your health. Click the link for the free pass: http://www.joesgym.net/sitebuildercontent/

 

Summer sticker sale at tina j studio
Now thru august 20th, save $20 on 50 stickers. Normally $50, price is now $30 for 50 stickers. Stock up now. Kids presents, holiday gifts, wine bottles, hostess gifts. Over 50 styles to choose from. These are sure to make life easier. www.tinaj.com. Price will be reflected at checkout.

 

My Little Sleepy NAP SETS for preschool, play and travel
For infants – 6 years old . Mention JENSLIST in the shopping cart process and get A $10 DISCOUNT. A Beautiful collection. Quilted Minky Mat, a plush Minky pillow and a soft fleece blanket . Made easy & simple for little hands, just Nap, Roll & Button. Entirely Washer and dryer safe. Mommy made in sunny California. Pick up available Woodland Hills area. Visit www.mylittlesleepy.com or call Asta 818 723 6424 for more info!

 

The School Boards
An online network where parents can come together to ask questions, provide answers or offer advice on schools in their community. The goal for The School Boards is to provide a trusted place where parents can engage other parents not only to help them make informed decisions on schools but also to enhance the education experience for their children. Create an account & explore.
http://www.theschoolboards.com

 

International Lifestyle Photographer
Now taking bookings to get your family, maternity, or senior sessions before the holiday season starts (so you can get your cards and prints) Visit www.shutterdee.com to book your spot. Sessions are on location in your home or location of choice.

 

Simplicity Parenting Coaching
Want to slow down but don’t know where to start? Simplicity Parenting Coaching may be for you!  Andrea offers a simple, orderly, and effective pathway to simplifying in four realms at home, which reduces stress on children and their careers and allows room for connection, creativity and relaxation. Imagine your kids calmer and happier, more focused in school, doing better socially and emotionally, complying with family rules! For more info, email andrea@simplicityparenting.com.

 

CUSTOM ORGANIZING SERVICES
With a confidential consultation or hands-on organizing, you can find solutions to get organized and learn new methods to stay organized. From closets and home offices to de-cluttering and kids rooms, Cari’s Custom Organizing can help with any organizing project. Get more information at www.CarisCustomOrganizing.com. Call 323-600-4993 or email info@CarisCustomOrganizing.com.

 

Coming out to Blu-ray and DVD on August 10th
Date Night
Comedy of a married couple trying to spice things up and find that they get themselves into more trouble than they bargained for!
AND
Letters to God
The heartfelt and inspiring story of what happens when one boy’s journey touches the lives of his family, friends and community.

 

Do you have COMPUTER NEEDS?
Referred by tamirg@aol.com
“JARED EDELSON of ABILITY COMPUTER EXPERTS was recommended to me by a friend and came to my house and fixed all of my computer problems. He is quick, reliable, VERY knowledgeable and best of all, VERY AFFORDABLE. Contact Jared directly at contact@abilitycomputerexperts.com.”

 

GREEN Carpet Cleaning at Affordable Prices
If you are in need of your carpet, upholstery, or tile & grout cleaned, then look no further. Royal Carpet Care strives to impress every customer with their advanced steam cleaning equipment, knowledgeable certified technicians, and their superior green cleaning solutions.  Call today for a free estimate. 1-800-976-9250
www.MyRoyalCarpetCare.com