A Puppet Show High Holy Day Children’s Service! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?! Join Temple Judea Rabbis, Cantors and Song leaders for these entertaining and uplifting Rosh Hashanah Children’s Services featuring the award winning Len Levitt Puppets! Services are free of charge and open to the community. They offer two services on Rosh Hashanah Day (Sept 9th). Temple Judea West Campus 6601 Valley Circle Blvd. in West Hills: 9/9 Rosh Hashanah Day3pm for 1-3 year olds 4pm for 5-8 year olds www.templejudea.com Today in History Russian Czar Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards. (1698) The First Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia (1774) Be late for something day Cheese pizza day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=145 Private Yoga and In-home Massage Packages Treat yourself to the ultimate in self-care. KELLIE IS AMAZING! For the month of September receive a complimentary massage with purchase of 5-series yoga package! $250 for 5-series + 1 massage (a $220 value). All ages and all levels accepted. Beginners welcome too! Share the class with 4 friends and pay only $10 per person, per class. Contact Kellie Smith for further details (818) 915-5355 or email KellieSmithLMT@yahoo.com. Your Child and Picky Eating, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/05/picky-eating-part-1-how-to-tell-if-your-picky-eater-needs-help/ Selective eating. Picky eating. The treatment. * http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/05/picky-eating-part-2-how-to-pinpoint-your-childs-eating-personality-and-why-it-helps/ Eating style types. Temperament. Use it to your advantage. * http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/06/things-picky-eaters-wish-their-parents-knew/ From a young child’s perspective, 8 things you should know. * http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/07/10-pitfalls-to-feeding-picky-eaters/ 10 common mistakes parents make when feeding fussy eaters. * http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/07/picky-eating-part-5-15-sure-fire-ways-to-get-kids-to-eat-healthy/ Here’s a list of proactive, research-based actions parents can take to positively influence their kids’ eating habits. FACE PAINTING, HENNA TATTOOS & GLITTER TATTOOS FOR YOUR PARTY OR EVENT Add more fun, color & festivities to your party or event with face painting, henna tattoos & glitter tattoos. They come to your party or event & decorate your guests with amazing face painting, henna tattoos, glitter & mica tattoos. Their henna is all natural & all supplies are FDA approved. Their prices are affordable & they are great with kids of all ages. Visit www.CreativeFaces.ORG or call 310.491.5922 & $ave $20 now. Give your car seat a clean look, and make cleanups hassle-free with a nomie baby car seat cover It’s also a perfect time to get ready for the colder weather with a ‘cozy-up’ stroller blanket to make strolls warm and cozy. nomie baby will make it even easier. Receive 15% OFF your entire order at www.nomiebaby.com with promo code “BTS15.” Here’s to spreading the happy-mess and warmth! Offer expires Sept. 30, 2010. Musician/Storyteller for Children CLAIRE MILLS – 30% OFF FALL SPECIAL!Musician/Storyteller Claire Mills offers music classes, party entertainment, school, library and mall shows. Classes forming now in Sherman Oaks and the Pacific Palisades. Booking now for Halloween & Birthday parties. Please contact (310) 358-7324 or email cmmills@earthlink.net for more info. www.clairemills.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 unnecessary hospital interventions ~ VBACS Sept 13th, Monday night at 7pm in Studio City Contact Yvonne at HMN.sfvalley@gmail.com for details. www.holisticmoms.org FREE Dental Exam & Digital X-Rays + 20% OFF any dental procedure! NYU Graduate, Dr. Frank Esfandiari of Village Family Dentistry in Thousand Oaks will provide all Jen’s list subscribers with a FREE Comprehensive Exam including Digital X-rays. Children over the age of 6 are welcome and will be examined for FREE. No Insurance, No problem! MAJOR DISCOUNTS & payment plans available for patients without insurance. 0% Financing also available. For a limited time get 20% off of any dental procedure not covered by insurance. Zoom! teeth whitening is safe, fast, and effective and only $199 by mentioning Jen’s List! This office respects your time & they have a “NO-WAIT” patient policy. 7 day emergency service & early & late appointments are also available. Please visit www.thethousandoaksdentist.com or call 805-777-7717. Serving Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Westlake and surrounding areas. The SlantShack is the small, artisan jerky company you’ve been waiting for! The customized jerky is hand-crafted with care and finesse, and this, as you might imagine, takes time. They appreciate your patience! The jerky of your dreams is just a couple weeks away! Visit www.slantshackjerky.com for more info! CALLING ALL GLEEKS Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Claire’s stores. will launch an exclusive GLEE product collection including jewelry and accessory items in GLEE pop-up shops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey . The largest shop and a kiosk opens in the JCPenney Court at Glendale Galleria from now – 26th. The pop-up shop design replicates the excitement found in the halls of the show’s McKinley High School with multi-dimensional photo mural backdrops of the iconic location as the walls of the store and life-sized GLEE themed photographs. Be sure to attend the GLEE Season Premiere Party at Glendale Galleria on Tuesday, September 21st. For more information visit www.glendalegalleria.com. Sweet Sallys Sally Saltzbart Minier is a third generation baker and has been active in the kitchen since she was very young. There are so many reasons to order from her on-line bakery this month. Enjoy the Jewish specialties during the Fall holidays, send treats to a college student, celebrate “back to school” days or a friend’s birthday. Fudgy Brownies, Cinnamon Raisin Rugelach and Sour Cherry Scones are some of the seasonal favorites. http://sweetsallys.com/ Under The Sea Indoor Playground in Woodland Hills Open this Labor day September 6th from 10 AM – 5 PM. 20929 Ventura Blvd #29 in Woodland Hills Mention this Ad. and get $2.00 OFF in admissions, Reg. $8.00 or 10% OFF on Party packages. NATIONALLY SYNDICATED TALK SHOW is looking for the following to participate: · Does your dad/husband/boyfriend need to eliminate his love handles? · Is your husband/boyfriend going bald? · Are you a mom of young kids that hasn’t been to the dentist in years? · Does your little brother bite his toenails? (Looking for child/teen siblings to participate) · Does your neighbor have a dog that barks all the time? · Does your husband/boyfriend pass gas in bed and do you want a solution? If interested, please email Samantha.Appell@cbs.com and include your contact information. FOCUS GROUP Los Angeles area on September 15th and 16th, 2010. If qualified, a $150 honorarium will be offered for your time. Please click on the link below to complete the survey, to see if you qualify: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/techS1 Looking for a few good women! On Sept. 22nd at 10:30 am, the Women’s Entrepreneurial Group (WEGs) meeting will feature DIGITAL DAWN (Dawn Mena) speaking about how to maximize your profits through social media. (www.digitaldawn.biz). WEGs is an informal, all-inclusive group of women in various stages of business development. No membership fees. $25 at the door for this event. For more info and event details, contact Ann@AnnBrenoffPR.com or cathy@pacificfcs.com. Come to a meeting and find out why everyone is calling WEGS the friendliest networking group around. www.WEGS.org The Fork Knife & Spoon – A Personal Chef Service As a busy parent you know how challenging it can be to get a delicious and nutritious meal on the dinner table every night. Personal chef Steve will work with you to plan a menu you and your kids will love using the freshest ingredients available. He’ll come to your home to prepare a week’s worth of meals in advance. All you have to do is reach into your fridge or freezer, reheat and serve. It’s that easy! www.theforkknifeandspoon.com YOU’RE INVITED to High Holiday Services Join the newly expanded Synagogue this High Holiday Season. No membership fees or tickets, English – Hebrew Prayer book, Warm and friendly atmosphere, No background or affiliation necessary. Special children’s program available during Services. For more information or to RSVP please call 818.718.0777 or visit www.ChabadChatsworth.com. Events at Temple Kol Tikvah Thursday, Sept. 9, 3:00 pm. Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service Saturday, Sept. 18, 1:30 pm Yom Kippur Children’s Service 20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills 818-348-0670 www.koltikvah.org Cool ‘Friends’ Social Mug This mug is packed with the profile pics of all your friends. It makes beverages taste better. It makes your friends feel special. It makes you look pretty hip walking around the office. When used properly it can probably make you more popular. Oh, it makes a great gift too! Now available as a Twitter Mug or Facebook Mug. www.crowdedink.com Beth Hillel Day School Presents FUNSPIRATIONS Bring your little ones to the exciting monthly, Sunday afternoon programs of fun-filled activities with Jewish Holiday themes. Events include stories, singing, crafts and a snack for the kids, as well as coffee and tea for moms and dads. L’SHANA TOVA, HAPPY NEW YEAR Sunday, September 12th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Come and celebrate Rosh Hashana, our Jewish New Year! Eat apples dipped in honey and make a shofar (faux ram’s horn) to blow! For more information contact Betsy Abramsohn at (818) 763-9148 ext. 144 or Email: babramsohn@tbhla.org. www.bethhilleldayschool.org Free Birth Plan Workshop in Los Angeles September 20th at 7:30pm at My Gym Beverly Hills Come learn about your birth options and how to create a personalized plan that includes your preferences for birth. This workshop is free and open to all who are expecting. Feel free to invite others who might like to come. My Gym – Beverly Hills will be giving certificates to all who rsvp for free mommy and me classes. Contact Dana to RSVP dana@douladana.com. Dana Nassau is a Certified Doula (DONA). www.douladana.com Northridge Heart Link Network Looking for women business owners to network in monthly industry exclusive events. This is a unique and powerful marketing tool for women who want to link with resources, build deep and lasting relationships, grow their businesses and unify their communities. No membership is required. The $20 fee (prepaid to hold your spot) includes dinner, 3 minutes to showcase your business, a roster and the opportunity to meet some fabulous women! Next event 9/15/10. www.91325.theheartlinknetwork.com After School Jewish Learning Program in West LA New School for Jewish Identity is a dynamic after-school program where Jewish Students ages 6-12 will Taste the spices of our rich, cultural heritage. To find out more about New School for Jewish Identity, you are welcome to attend the Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at 7:30PM at Mogen David, for Q and A. Email Barbara Heller, Director at BHeller@NSFJI.com with any questions. www.NSFJI.com Rock Stars In Training named by KidsLA magazine as one of the best places for babies, toddlers and young children to learn to Rock! Classes are running in Woodland Hills at Outside The Box on Mondays at 11 AM, and starting soon Westwood on Wednesdays at 11 AM, and in Beverly Hills on Thursdays at 11 AM! Call or email to reserve your spot or try out a class! Rock Stars In Training is also available for b-day parties! Email info@rockstarsintraining.com for further details. www.rockstarsintraining.com Judaica Artists at The Finegood Art Gallery: Meet the Artists Reception and Open House Sunday, September 12th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm How often do you get to meet artists who combine their love of making art with their Jewish identities? Come mingle at The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance Finegood Art Gallery with nine Los Angeles-based artists Amos Amit, Bill Aron, Yossi Bar Shalom Korach, Geri Bieber, Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, Abby Kanter, Rhonda Kap, Maurice Roman and Ruth Shapiro at The Finegood Art Gallery reception for the Judaica artists featured in their upcoming exhibition. The exhibition runs from September 2nd – October 17th. Finegood Gallery at Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 2nd floor at 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills 91307 (between Shoup and Fallbrook) Gallery hours are Monday -Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Gallery is closed Saturdays. The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance’s Finegood Art Gallery is one of Southern California’s largest not-for-profit galleries, and showcases primarily, though not exclusively, Jewish art and artists. For more information, contact the gallery office at (818) 464-3218 . Baby Sleep Consultancy Services Newborn To 5 Yrs Old The Stork Stops Here offers Sleep Training services for families with children between the ages of newborn to 5 yrs of age. We have been helping sleep deprived parents get their precious little ones into healthy sleep habits for years. Our resident expert will design a sleep plan that is tailored to your family’s needs. We work with families to create a calm, nurturing environment that promotes healthy sleep habits. To learn more call 310-226-2845 or 323-294-8467. www.thestorkstopshere.com Jewish New Year is here and so is the Honey! Presence Studio City has 3 AMAZING flavors that are all certified Kosher honey. All 17oz jars are $15 and going fast! Stop by the store now through the end of next week and get 15% off! Add a Jewish New Year card and give as a gift! 13033 C Ventura Blvd in Studio City MASSAGE THERAPIST LEADS In Home/ Office Massage by Steph Let Stephanie bring the pampering to you! In home or office Massage service available Day OR Night. Specializing in Swedish/Deep Tissue, Pregnancy & Myofascial Release (For Chronic Pain) Normally $75 an hour, mention Jen’s List and receive $10 off your first appointment. Call (818) 439-0231 or Email NewaysKoss@aol.com to book your hour of relaxation today! Price valid within 10 miles of Tarzana AND Sally Hayes is a licensed massage therapist with eleven years of experience She specializes in pre-natal, clinical sports, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, Swedish, and Lomi Lomi massage techniques. Her style is both effective and compassionate, working with a wide range of clients from professional athletes to pregnant women. Mention Jen’s List for 20% off (Rates start at $100/hour) Call 310.801.6182 or email sallyelizabethhayes@hotmail.com for an appointment today! Home Child Day Care Zherdev Family Day Care has a few openings available this school year. They are an academic and developmentally appropriate program available in Russian and English for children 18 mos to 5 years old. Many of the children are multilingual and they encourage continued learning in language, arts, music, and more through play and facilitated learning. Not only are they a home setting in a quiet neighborhood in West Woodland Hills, but conveniently freeway close. Call for a tour: 818-225-1566. www.zherdevfamilydc.com Next time you want the 411 on traffic, call 511 Motorists in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Diego counties can now dial 511 or go to Go511.com to get free live traffic updates or to learn about transit alternatives and other commuter options. A few tips: 1) Speak slowly and clearly 2) Turn down the radio or roll up your windows 3) Say “Help” for assistance or “Operator” to speak with a live person. Releve Studios Musical Theatre Workshop for ages 7-18 Join Relevé Studios’ production of Into the Woods Jr! Spend 14 Saturday mornings (9am-noon) learning to sing, dance & act! Everyone is featured! Space is limited. Rehearsals start Sept. 11th. Performing Dec 18-19 at Birmingham Community Charter Theatre. Price ($650) includes costumes, scripts, music, and high-quality instruction from working performers. Families are raving about Relevé! Find out why – call 818-343-7353 today. www.relevestudios.com Stop Paying High Credit Card Processing Fees! Whether you have a small or large business, an internet or a store-front business, you shouldn’t be throwing away your hard-earned money. Especially in this economy! At Powerhouse Payments, they guarantee to save you money on your credit card processing fees or they will give you $500. No strings attached. They are that confident that if you are not with them, you are overpaying every time you swipe a customer’s credit card. Contact: Erin Tepper at 818-429-8800 or erintepper@earthlink.net. Kids grow quickly right before a parent’s eye As the recession continues hit hard, mother’s cringe about spending money on clothes that won’t fit in a matter of months. DealTaker.com is here to soothe that problem. Kevin Strawbridge, the proclaimed “Koupon King” and President of DealTaker.com offers tips to save money and keep kids fashionable. Set a budget and stick to it, visit the thrift store, take advantage of sales and coupons, hit garage sales, and do research! Visit www.DealTaker.com, where it’s possible to buy all your kid’s essentials and still stick to your budget. FREE Workshop & Get Up Girl Intro + TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR SUCCESS! This fun and interactive workshop for women provides the tools and techniques to support you in achieving greater success and fulfillment in all areas of your life. Enjoy an inspiring evening while meeting and networking with some wonderful women… and bring a friend, she will love you for it! 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