Something for Everyone at Santa Monica Place Today’s Jen’s List sponsor, the Santa Monica Place, invites Westside families to snag some sun, shop the new Bloomingdale’s, and find a fun, fresh retail mix at the new, open-air shopping and dining destination. Santa Monica Place is designed to appeal to everyone – from weekend art programs for children from 11-1 and 2-4 to date-night getaways on the rooftop Dining Deck with eye-opening ocean and city views. And then, there’s shopping – Nike, CB2, Kitson, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Barneys Co-op, Joe’s Jeans, Hugo Boss, Ever – even Disney’s new concept store. And, there’s even more – Nordstrom opens Friday, Aug. 27th. http://www.santamonicaplace.com/ Today in History Indianapolis Speedway holds it’s first auto race (1909) $25 for 5 Indoor Cycling Classes at Kinetic Cycling (66% Off) Kinetic Cycling, where cutting edge, green technology delivers a great workout! It is the most innovative cycling class in LA. While some spinning moves are hard on the back and knees and some indoor cycling styles can be counter productive to weight loss, Kinetic Cycling instructors make sure their indoor cycling programs are tailored to taking care of your body and helping you achieve your fitness goals. The studio features state of the art technology to create an experience that is as fun as it is effective! This workout is for all ages and fitness levels and it delivers real results, fast. Want to know how super fit celebs like David Duchovny and Hilary Swank get those fantastic bodies? Well, they both work out at Kinetic Cycling… http://www.dailyd.com/jjenslist My Gym AMAZING Children’s classes in Woodland Hills/Thousand Oaks Combat childhood obesity through laughter and fitness for FREE The Activators will be appearing LIVE Tuesday, Aug. 24th at 5pm at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas And Wednesday, Aug. 25th at 11am at the Lakes in Thousand Oaks Call 818-385-0888 or visit http://theactivators.net/index.asp for more info! Beyond The Brochure: An Insider’s Guide To Private Elementary Schools In Los Angeles A book and a blog for parents applying to private elementary schools in Los Angeles. Recent Blog Posts: Guest Blogger, “One Mom’s Story: From Public Elementary School To Mirman School For Gifted Kids For 4th Grade” and “My Daughter’s Visiting Day at Oakwood School For Kindergarten” and “Private Elementary School Buzz” www.beyondthebrochure.blogspot.com www.fatenvelopepublishing.com JKidLA Family Events This Weekend Friday, August 20th Congregation B’nai Emet Shabbat Under the Stars (Simi Valley) 8pm. Last year’s outdoor Shabbat services were a great success! Preceding these services we’ll have hors d’oeuvres and nosh at 7 pm. http://www.congregationbnaiemet.org. and Temple Ahavat Shalom Shabbat Under the Stars (Northridge) 6pm. Come for a beautiful Service Under the Stars. http://www.tasnorthridge.org. and Temple Beth Hillel BBQ + Shabbat = Shabbaque!! (Valley Village) 6pm. BBQ dinner, followed by a fun, family friendly Shabbat Service. http://www.tbhla.org. and Shomrei Torah Shabbat Under the Stars (West Hills) 7pm. At 6PM bring your picnic dinner and at 7PM enjoy Shabbat under the skies! http://www.stsonline.org/links/2009-10/ShabbatUndertheStars.pdf and Temple Aliyah Rock N’ Roll Shabbat! (Woodland Hills) 8:15pm “ROCK-N-ROLL” with Rabbi Stewart Vogel and Hazzan Mike Stein . Energize your Shabbat! Join Rabbi Vogel and Hazzan Stein for a Rock & Roll Shabbat and embrace the harmony of music and prayer. Followed by a delicious oneg! http://www.templealiyah.org. AND Saturday, August 21st Temple Judea Tot Shabbat Service (West Hills) 9:30am. Service led in the West Campus by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. http://www.templejudea.com. AND Sunday, August 22nd Zimmer Children’s Museum Presents: Zimmer Dinosaur Extravaganza! 12 & 2pm. The Zimmer is filled to the brim- with dinosaurs! First, the all-day fossil scavenger hunt, right here in the Museum! Then, at our Dinosaur Dig Wall, we’ll uncover dinosaur bones and make new discoveries! Look for Fun Facts through the whole museum to discover what dinosaurs ate, where they lived and how they got their names! Food and drink provided for hungry junior archaeologists and dinosaurs alike. http://www.zimmermuseum.org. and Skirball Cultural Center Family Amphitheater Performance: Los Pinquos! 12 & 2PM. Listen as Los Pinguos brings an infectious mix of Latin rhythms performed with Spanish guitars, Cuban Tres, box-drum and harmonizing vocals! Family Amphitheater Performances are all about singing, dancing, storytelling… even meeting live animals… in the Skirball’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater! http://skirball.org and The Judea Bowl 4:30 p.m. “Carol King’s “Really Rosie” Temple Judea – West Campus Sanctuary 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills Fee. Reservations requested Learn success strategies for kids with ADD or ADHD Radio Show – September 5, 2010 “Special Kid School Talk” is Dr. Kari Miller’s monthly radio show that helps parents and professionals learn ways they can support children with special educational needs such as autism, ADD or ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities and emotional or social difficulties.”Executive skills” are those strategies good students use to be successful — such as time management, organization, and regulating emotions and effort. If you or your child has ADD or ADHD, you’ll want to tune into this broadcast on* September 5th, 3pm PST, *to learn how to find success and overcome demons such as procrastination, poor follow-through and test anxiety. Call in with your questions! http://millereducationalexcellence.com/about-us/press#btr Announcing Sunnyside Preschool’s second location in Sherman Oaks Open House on Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sunnyside’s unique play-based philosophy inspires a love for learning. Come for arts & crafts, music, refreshments, and fun as you experience the magic of Sunnyside. 14125 Burbank Blvd. in Van Nuys 818-763-7476 Trotta Associates is seeking new moms of infants to participate in paid focus groups in Marina del Rey Not all will qualify and all will need to go through a screening process to see if you qualify. If you are interested give Trotta a call at 310-306-6866 and ask to speak to someone working on the families study OR email carey@trotta.net with the best time to reach you and the age of your children and we will get back to you shortly. For more information on the company and to joining the database, please visit www.trotta.net. Parent & Me class at the PARENTING CENTER AT SINAI TEMPLE PRESCHOOL Classes for Cuddlers 1-6 mos, Scooters 7-12 mos, Cruisers 13-18 mos,Explorers 15-22 mos and Kesher for those ready to transition 18-36 mos. Exciting enrichment classes include Wee welcome Shabbat, Musical Beginnings and Someone’s in the Kitchen with Toddler. Call to receive a brochure and to be added to the mailing list! 310-481-3270 or mdolgin@sinaitemple.org www.sinaitemple.org Registration for SCV Kids Consignment Sale is OPEN With 400 families contributing to the October SCV Kids Consignment sale there will be over 40,000 amazing new and gently used kids’ items at amazing prices! You’ll find clothing, toys, shoes, strollers, baby equipment, maternity, costumes, bikes, scooters, books, DVDs, puzzles and so much more! If you have items you need to sell – register quickly before the spots fill up. Public Sale Oct 22-24 24901 Avenue Stanford in Valencia, CA 91355 For all the details on consigning and/or shopping check out – www.scvkidsconsignment.com or email Kristin@scvkidsconsignment.com. Are you a first time parent with an infant or is this your second or third child? Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center’s Infant Toddler Program in Pacific Palisades is offering new infant classes starting in September. Join them for conversations, learning and make lasting friendships all while their experienced facilitators have discussions pertaining to your infants and you. Call 310-459-7539 or by email diane.germansky@kehillatisrael.org now! CREATION STATION WEST HILLS now enrolling for FALL Dance Classes! Huge amount of classes to chose from, for children 18 mo. – 16 years. Tots and Tutus, Princess Ballet/Tap, Pip Hop, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet I, Tap I & II and Adult Ballet/Pilates. Just added: Musical Theater for 5-7 year olds on Mondays at 3:00PM. Limited space available in all classes. Don’t get stuck on a waitlist. Call (818)883-8999 reserve your spots now! 6490 Platt Ave. in West Hills, Ca 91307 818-883-8999 www.creationstationwesthills.com Boobie Beanies This is a completely hand-made, crocheted infant hat made to look like a breast when worn by a baby/toddler/child, while nursing! It’s made of 100% organic cotton, and is very soft and warm. You have the option of a pink nipple or a brown one and it can also be made in any skin tone and size that you would like! http://www.etsy.com/listing/51599072/boobie-beanie Private piano lessons for kids! Theatre and music professional Kirsten Chandler offers private lessons for kids who wish to learn piano in an easy, fun, relaxed atmosphere. Located in Studio City, CA. Only $30 per lesson! Call 818-416-8628. St Joseph Early Learning Center in Venice Offers high quality childcare for toddlers and pre-K children. Tuition rates are reasonable, and flexible schedules are available. Please contact ELC at 310-396-6468 ext. 358 for more information about enrollments and to schedule a tour of our state of the art program. Jessica Morris, MA, MFT Intern A supportive therapist who can work with children, couples, families & individuals on a myriad of issues. Specialties include interpersonal conflict, divorce, anxiety, OCD, depression, behavior problems, etc. She also runs a MommySupport group. Her office is located in Calabasas. Fees are accepted on a sliding scale. Call Jessica for details(818) 216-4465. www.familycenterforbehavioralhealth.com Whooping Cough: Why You Need to be Concerned If you’ve listened to the news lately, you’ve heard about whooping cough. Everyone, from babies to grandmas, has gotten it-no one is immune. Whooping cough-one of those diseases that seems like it should’ve been eradicated long ago-is back. And it’s scary. Breezy Mama turned to Pediatrician Dr. Jon Conti for the low-down on this infectious disease. http://breezymama.com/2010/08/17/whooping-cough/ Get Toner Ink While It’s Hot 25% LESS THEN STAPLES AND OFFICE DEPOT. Looking for great deals on ink for your printer, copier, fax machine, even postage meter ink? We got what your looking for from all manufactures Everything from ink jets, cartridges, ribbons, and postage meter ink. Cheaper then Staples, Office Depot, and Office Max. We get those hard to get toners in 1 to 2 days instead of 7 to 10 business days. We deliver and even buy back your empties. We also repair all copiers, faxes machines, and printers. Contact: International Business Supplies at Toners4less_2010@hotmail.com or (818) 605-8053 ask for Kevin or (818) 749-5588 for Amanda. Flatter tummy and fuller, firmer breasts Dr. Lisa Cassileth is a board-certified, Ivy-League-trained plastic surgeon with offices in Beverly Hills. From her minimal-incision breast lift technique to her cutting-edge, laser-assisted SlimLipo liposuction, from a post-pregnancy tummy tuck to a full mommy makeover, she will create a customized plan just for you. Special offer for Jen’s List members – FREE consultation. ($250 value) 310 278 8200 www.drcassileth.com Mothers’ Helper Available! Terry is a personal organizer/assistant that has aided Mothers with setting up a new baby room, organizing children’s bedrooms and/or playrooms. Terry has facilitated clients with a huge array of projects; from setting up home offices, organizing walk-in closets; cleaning out garages, making that extra room into a guest room and assisting with moves. Some clients have her implement their household bill paying, budget and filing projects. She is a “Gal Friday”. No project too large, or too small. Terry has an upbeat, “can do” attitude and gets tasks handled efficiently and effectively. Make your life less stressful with assistance from Terry. Gift certificates are available. Call Terry at (310) 488-9575, or email her at organizerplus@earthlink.net. References are available. Seeking new moms of infants 0-9 months old to participate in a paid in person market research study All will need to be screened over the phone to see if they qualify and not all will qualify. Please call 310-306-6866 and ask to speak to someone working on the “families” study OR email with the best time to reach you at carey@trotta.net www.trotta.net Top personal trainer from the Discovery Channel’s “Total Body Challenge” Rich Ceraulo is a nationally certified personal trainer who has been training a diverse group of clients towards healthier lifestyles for the last five years. He holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and specializes in core specific training for numerous brides to be, new moms, and women just wanting to look and feel their absolute best, every day. Check out his website at www.getfitwithrichc.com for more info… Mc Nanny Agency A full service boutique referral agency. They save you precious time, by only sending you candidates who have been prescreened, who have excellent references, and ONLY SEND YOU THOSE CANDIDATES who meet your criteria. They make this process simple for you, so you can get back to spending quality time with your children. To start your search now, call 818-232-7688 or visit: www.themcnannyagency.com to use our on line family application. Jens list moms always get 10% off. Pre Paid Legal As a market leader providing legal plans and services since 1972, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. members are served by provider law firms, which have been carefully screened and selected. Using the plan, members simply call their provider firm directly at the toll-free number on their membership card when they have a legal question or problem. It’s really that simple, they do all the work; no searching for a qualified lawyer, just peace of mind. www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/vanzueto FRIENDLY MATH TUTOR Sherry has 17 years Math Tutoring experience, and her students love her! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from UCLA. Sherry tutors grades 6-12 and college level in the Woodland Hills area. With patience and a gift for teaching, she specializes in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. She has stellar references from El Camino High & Hale Middle School parents. Call (805) 660-9195 or email spiritwrks@aol.com for more info! Cozy room for rent in Agoura Hills 1 bdr,share bath + utilities. Close to 101 fwy. Must love dogs. Plenty of street parking. Perfect for student or mature adult. No smoking or drugs. Email cwebb8961@hotmail.com for more info. TRAINER LEAD Referred by Jens List member Joliewave@Mac.com “I would like to recommend the most amazing trainer. An intuitive, knowledgeable and remarkably effective body sculptor, Greg Reid was Mr. L.A (body builder) in 1991. His sensitivity and amazing ability to work with people of all ages and all levels is astounding. He goes deeper than a traditional trainer. When he works with me I see profound differences in my body the very next day. He works magic, so if you want to get that last summer gorgeous – la91@sbcglobal.net“ www.Physiqueconnoisseur.com Single mom with 3 kids looking for a guest house to rent in LA or Orange County She is able to pay up to $1100 per month including utilities. Please contact Aileen at 949-278-8569. Estate sale! August 20th, 21st and 22nd from 7:30am – 3:00pm 18700 Frankfort St. in Northridge, CA 91324 Gardener Lead Jose Salazar is hardworking, he speaks English and is currently available to accept a few new clients. You can call him at (818) 455-3727. Thanks, Jen Levinson (jen@jenslist.com) AnJ plumbing Referred by Jens List member ninasavelle@aol.com – after finding them on Jens List! “They were AWESOME. They arrived on time, were thorough, explained everything and were reasonably priced. I really appreciate being able to call a new plumber with confidence.” www.anjplumbing.com Kahn Air Conditioning, Inc. FREE Heating and Air Conditioning workshop will be held on Saturday morning September 25th from 10 A.M. until noon. The class is taught by Jim Berry, Sales Consultant and former HVAC service technician. Come and learn all about this fairly technical subject. All questions will be answered so bring your list. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. CALL (818) 886-2600 or go to the website to reserve your seat(s). www.kahnair.com First Data Independent Sales Do you have a business & feel like you’re paying to much to accept credit cards? Jeremy Scott can help you save money & also provide a high level of service. He has 10 years experience with his company, works with all types of businesses & can help you with new or existing service. Call (805) 418-1885. www.cardservicecv.com |
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