THE PLAYROOM in Sherman Oaks Best Party Place & Cleanest Indoor Play Space for the 5 & under crowd. “The Hot Spot for Tots” – Just voted #1 indoor play space by LA Parent 2010 ONE TIME ONLY – INCREDIBLE PARTY SPECIAL! Book your party NOW and get a completely private party for the price of semi-private party. That’s a $125.00 savings (regular price $375.00). There may still be some spots in September available, though space for the upcoming months is filling up fast! This is an incredible deal! (Must mention ad at time of booking. Party can be for any available date. Discount offered until 8/31/2010. Special rate discount on space rental package only. Upgrades are available. Not valid with any other offer, discounts or special promotions For parties booked from September 1, 2010 forward. 14392 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks,CA 91423. (SE Corner Ventura/Beverly Glen). Underground parking Available. They are a shoeless environment. Socks are required for all adults. 818-784-PLAY (7529) www.theplayroomvalley.com Today in History Venetian blinds are patented. (1841) Hawaii becomes the 50th state. (1959) (SPECIAL EVENT)Pouch Pals Pack waste-free lunches this year with Pouch Pals, the reusable snack and sandwich bags. Check them out at www.pouchpals.net. Receive 20% off your order of Pouch Pals 8/9/10 through 9/5/10. Enter the COUPON CODE: SCHOOLPAL at checkout. Organic T-shirts & Caps for Baby Boomers The unique t-shirts & caps capture the Baby Boomer spirit by: GOING GREEN – The products are organic. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE – On each product there is a logo with an upbeat message reflecting the active lifestyle & optimism of Baby Boomers MAKING A DIFFERENCE – They contract with organizations that provide jobs to at-risk youth or others in need. GREAT FOR PARENTS, AUNTS/UNCLES OR IN-LAWS. IDEAL BIRTHDAY OR RETIREMENT GIFT! www.toocoolboomers.com (SPECIAL)Back to School Special at the K & M Center During the month of September, they are offer a special discount for anyone who is ready to get organized. One of the educational Specialists will come to your home and organize your child’s study space, notebook, and backpack. Special offer of $80 for one home visit. Please visit www.kandmcenter.com for more information regarding the center. Love to Give Down-Home Advice?!? Are you the special ‘go to’ person for advice?!? Have you lived life – have a quirky & unique personality and LOVES to dole out your own brand of down-home advice? Major production company is looking for outgoing people with HUGE personalities who love to offer their own trademark counsel for a pilot presentation. Looking for real everyday people. ABSOLUTELY NO ACTORS OR ANYONE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. Please send an email & photo tkscasting@yahoo.com Back to School at The Shoe Box! All new styles for boys and girls! All purchases between now and Aug.31, we will take 10% off the entire bill! Shop early and save! Open Mon.thru Sat. 9:30-5:30. For your shopping convenience, they will be open on Sundays, Aug. 22 and 29; and Sept 5 and 12, from 10:00-4:00. 5301 Topanga Cyn Blvd. in Woodland Hills. 818/312-9810. Degas Dance Studio Fall Registration NOW! on line for Degas Dance Studio Accelerated Dance program (Ages 3-Adult Professional) with LA’s Top industry instructors and choreographers. Limited Space. REGISTER NOW! MamaCare groups are starting up again Friday September 3rd MamaCare groups are a great place to: – Make friends – Connect with other local moms – Share about what it’s really like to be a mom – Brainstorm parenting ideas – Learn parenting philosophy – Expose babies & toddlers to others their age – Be supported by a therapist and other women – Let your guard down for a bit in a safe place At JungleLand in Agoura Hills from 9:00 – 10:00. For more info visit www.mamacaregroups.com or call Samantha Bookman, MFT at 818-661-8127. TRY THE GROUP FOR FREE to see if it’s a good fit for you! www.samanthabookman.com (SALE)Baby LaLa 40% off Summer Clearance Sale will be ending August 31st. Many of you have taken advantage of the discount on Baby LaLa products. For those of you have not done so yet, time is running out! Toddler, adult, and custom orders available! Follow on Facebook & Twitter too! www.mybabylala.com Free Family Events in Malibu! Movie in the Park: Saturday, August 28. Feature Film: Furry Vengeance. Movie begins at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets. Tiny Tot Olympics: Sunday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. For children ages 2-6. Olympic style games where everyone is a winner! Events take place at Malibu Bluffs Park (PCH & Malibu Canyon). More info at www.ci.malibu.ca.us or (310) 317-1364. Looking for Vendors for Fundraiser! The Newbury Park High School Cross Country Booster Club is looking for vendors for their Holiday Gift Boutique to be held Saturday, Nov. 6 between 8:00-4:00. They are asking for a $75 donation from all vendors and (OPTIONAL) a percentage of your sales on the honors system. The Boutique will be held outdoors – you must provide your own 6′ or 8′ table plus chairs, pop-up (if desired) and banner. No alcohol or tobacco-related items or adult-only products. For more info email SOChurley@gmail.com (SALE)$20 for a Beginner Rock Climbing Class + 1 Week of Unlimited Climbing ($45 Value) Deal expires on 8/22 so be sure to get in soon. SwoopOff brings the best of LA at huge discounts up to 90% Off. Sign up today! www.SwoopOff.com Focus Group Looking for moms of 2-5 yr olds who own and use a handheld electronic device with their child, to participate in a focus group with your child on Friday, August 27th from 9:30-11:30 am. in Glendale. Each qualifed respondent will receive $75 for their time. Please call Robin at 818-366-1126 and mention the child’s electronic study. Percy is a 15 lb., 4 year old white and apricot terrier poodle mix needs a home He has a great personality. His owner recently died(Pancreatic Cancer) and during her illness he provided much comfort & affection. Percy loves to sit in your lap and snuggle and sleep at your feet burrowed under the blankets. He is a great off leash hiker and will stay by your side for a run or a walk. He loves to eat, drink and be merry and will match his energy level to yours. Email ssassoon@mednet.ucla.edu for more info. West Valley Christian Preschool Now enrolling for the fall program. Save $20.00 off your registration fee when you enroll during the month of September. Bring a friend and save even more! Join them for open house Sept. 2 5:30-7:30, Sept. 3, 12:00-1:00. Come and meet the teachers and staff! www.westvalleychristianschool.com What the Yuck? The Freakly and Fabulous Truths About Your Body” is a great book by funny and amazing Dr. Raj – Health magazine’s medical expert who is featured on The View and The Today Show. She answers so many questions that most of us are too afraid or embarrassed to ask our own doctors (or never even thought of). Her writing style is lighthearted but super-informative. It’s full of fun facts to share with your best girlfriends on Moms’ Night Out! Highly recommended! http://www.amazon.com/What-Yuck-Freaky-Fabulous-Truth/dp/0848734173/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282164761&sr=8-1 “The Science of Tantrums” Come learn at this lecture: · Parenting and understanding the toddler brain · Helping toddlers with their BIG feelings · The science behind crying and separation · Tantrums and all their glory! · Setting (and sticking to) healthy boundaries · How to enforce positive reinforcement · The importance of sleep on the toddler brain · Bad behavior is sometimes GOOD development Lecture Facilitators: Octavia Lindlahr, and special guest expert/s.No children please – this is learning time for the grown-up! Dads welcomed and encouraged to attend. This lecture will be held at the OTB Center in Woodland Hills located at 22011 Avenue San Luis, Woodland Hills, 91364. The fee for all participants is $20 (per couple) at the door/event. Accepted payment at the Center is cash or check (no credit cards please). If you need help registering or have questions, please call (818) 348-PLAY. On-going Leads Group Meets once a month in Tarzana & always seeking new professionals who want to generate leads to grow their business. The next Leads Breakfast is Tuesday, September 14th at 9:00am. Contact nicolegrey@aol.com for more info and how to become part of this amazing Leads Group. Film Screening of Speaking in Tongues Sept 12th Come watch this award winning film and support Californians Together, a statewide coalition of parents, teachers, education advocates and civil rights groups committed to securing equal access to quality education for all children. September 12th 3:00pm @ Aero Theatre (1328 Montana Avenue) in Santa Monica, CA Limited tickets available, so purchase yours now: http://bit.ly/amfISs http://speakingintonguesfilm.info/ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Support group for parents and caregivers of children with FASD. The goals of this support group are to gain an understanding and increase awareness of this disability in our community. Thee hope members will share experiences, discuss strategies, network ideas, learn about current issues and help our families succeed. If you know someone who would be interested, contact Joeli at joelig@verizon.net. From now – Sunday, August 29 save $ and support Teach For America Get 30% off any in-store purchase at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy, with five percent of your net purchases going to benefit Teach For America. www.gapinc.com/giveandget/teachforamerica Private Sewing Lessons for ages 7 & up! Jenna has been sewing for 16 years & has been teaching kids & adults for over 4 years. Learn how to use a machine (yours or her’s), the basics of sewing, and how to read a pattern, while constructing a garment or other project. Cost for 2 hrs: $40 at her home, $45 at yours within a 12mile radius, $50 at yours outside 12mile radius. www.jennaharju.com Mom! There’s cash in your closet! It’s time to make money, save money, and get your kids ready for fall! Just Between Friends Thousand Oaks/Calabasas is having their first sales event October 14-17th. Sell your items as a consignor and earn 65%! Easy online sign up! Visit www.jbfsale.com and look for Thousand Oaks/Calabasas. The DOCTORS is looking for the following guests to participate: Are you concerned about a lump or bump on your body? Or your child’s body? (a cyst, stye, wart, rash, etc.) Do you avoid going to the bathroom in the middle of the night because you usually can’t fall back asleep? Do you want to tone up your face without surgery? Are you avoiding having sex for some reason? If you have any of these concerns or problems and would like to participate, please email Samantha.Appell@cbs.com. Looking for a nail polish that will last over 2 weeks with NO chipping? Look no further! Jessica is here for your Gel Polish Manicure, the newest light cured gel is guaranteed to withstand even the toughest hands. With over 20 years of experience in the San Fernando Valley, Jessica’s skills are also in Gel Sets, Exceptional Nail Art, & Minx nail art too! Mention Jen’s List when booking to receive 20% off your service TODAY! Trinity Salon & Spa IN Woodland Hills (818) 340-6693 http://tinyurl.com/2a9fb5z The Science of Sleep” Learning Lecture An evening of learning about options in sleep training and the science behind sleep and infants/toddlers. This is an objective lecture designed to introduce the different types of sleep training methods and to clarify myths about sleep from a neuroscience standpoint. If you are unsure when to sleep train, why to sleep train, or how to sleep train – this is the lecture for you. Co-sleeping will also be addressed. Fee for this event is $20 at the door/even and can be via cash or check. Lecture Facilitators: Octavia Lindlahr, and special guest expert/s. Call (818) 348-PLAY for more info. THEATRE TICKETS AT CSUN’S PLAZA DEL SOL Face value. 2 tickets available each performance. These are best seats in the theatre. Romeo & Juliet 10/27/2010 $45 each Luna Negra Dance Theatre 11/6 $40 each Assad Brothers 11/13 $35 each John Doe and The Sadies 11/20 $45 each You can buy a pair of tickets or all of them – first come first served. If interested please email Luvsailing1@hotmail.com. Mathnasium of Thousand Oaks Are Your Child’s Math Skills Ready for the New School Year? How well does your child answer questions like “Which is greater, 17/18 or 18/19?” or “How much is 6% of 250?”? In the evolving global economy is your child prepared to compete with the rest of the world for the jobs and opportunities of the future? Don’t wait! Find out now! In addition to the regular program, this fall, Mathnasium of Thousand Oaks will offer a high school homework help hour. Call (805) 777-8403 to find out more. www.mathnasium.com HOUSE FOR RENT! 3 bed/2 bath house in Tarzana. It’s SOB in the Wilbur Elem school district.Easy walk to the new Whole Foods, shops and restaurants. Hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, nice sized kitchen & living space. Kitchen appliances and washer/dryer included* One car attached garage w/landscaped front and backyards. Lots of natural light & great neighborhood. Dogs on approval Available Oct1 $2500/mth – 1 yr lease & deposit req – renters insurance req. Please e-mail hhouska@roadrunner.com to view. $200 for the new DASH in-office whitening system from the makers of Zoom! Typical results show teeth becoming a full 8 shades whiter in only one hour! Mention Jen’s List for promotion. New customers only. 16101 Ventura Blvd. Ste 350 in Encino, Ca 91436 818-78-TEETH (818-788-3384) www.DashingDentistry.com Know your birthing options and learn how to have the experience you want! Join Holistic Moms Network and Davi Khalsa, Certified Nurse Midwife, as she discusses: ~ Homebirth (history of, risks, benefits, is it right for you) ~ How to have a natural childbirth in a hospital setting despite rising C-Section rates ~ Avoiding the many unecessary hospital interventions ~ VBACS Sept 13th, Monday nite at 7pm in Studio City Contact: Yvonne at HMN.sfvalley@gmail.com for details. Meeting is FREE! www.holisticmoms.org Hebrew Tutor Does your child need assistance with their Hebrew studies? Warm and caring tutor with Masters in Jewish Education available to help your child succeed. Email lcm21381@yahoo.com for more info. Claws N Paws Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Whether you are going on vacation, a business trip, or just spending long hours at the office, Claws N Paws Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is for you. They specialize in Dog Walking and in home pet sitting for cats and dogs, including overnight stays while you’re away. Their time and attention are focused on your pet and all visits are tailored to yours and your pets needs. A handwritten note is left after each visit with details of your pet and sitters time together. They will keep a watchful eye on your home, including but not limited to bringing in the newspapers and mail, taking garbage cans to the street for collection and put them away, and watering plants while you’re away! And of course they’re fully licensed, bonded and insured for your peace of mind. Mention Jen’s List and receive a special promotional rate!! Contact us at donna@clawsnpawspetsitting.com, by phone at 818-986-8740 or check them out at www.clawsnpawspetsitting.com ageLOC Vitality Research on our mitochondria has led to the launch of the supplement ageLOC Vitality. ageLOC Vitality canimprove your physical endurance, give you energy & stamina; mental clarity, focus, improved memory; quicker body recovery & reduction of stress on the body; better quality of sleep. Help launch ageLOC Vitality in October. Go to http://www.healthy-anti-aging-for-life.com/increase-your-energy.html and contact Jennifer at jaquino@earthlink.net or 213.999.4560 Financial Concierge Services 4 Seniors They help in keeping finances and bill paying in order plus support for seniors that no longer want to or are no longer capable of doing things they used to. Some of the services: Reviewing Medical EOB and explaining them; researching Medicare Part B and Part D changes and explaining them; Opening mail and explaining everything to senior; reviewing bills for accuracy & writing checks to pay bills; organizing tax materials for tax preparer, etc. Contact Sandra at 818 706-3745. |
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