Friday September 10, 2010

Monday, September 13th at 7 PM
The Pump Station Westlake – 2879 Agoura Rd. in Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Wednesday, September 15th at 7 PM
The Little Seed – 219 N. Larchmont Blvd. in LA 90004
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Thursday, September 16th at 7 PM
The Pump Station Santa Monica – 2415 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, CA 90403
For more info about the gift bag go to Get Your SuperBaby Swag Bag – click:
http://doctorjenn.com/get-your-superbaby-swag-bag/
To RSVP to the events email SuperBaby@SterlingPublishing.com and indicate which signings you will attend.
www.DoctorJenn.com

 

 

 

$20 for $40 to Spend at PINZ  (Half-Off)
Check out the Studio City bowling center that has something for everyone. From taking the toddlers bowling for the first time (they have tiny rental shoes and gutter bumpers)to a night out with the teens that they won’t roll their eyes at (Rock N’ Bowl features black lights, music, light up pins and a light show), PINZ is a destination the entire family can enjoy. PINZ is open 365 days a year, with rates starting at just $3.00 per game.
http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist 

Visit JUVENILE SHOP – FOR A HUGE STOREWIDE SALE
HUGE Storewide Sale. The biggest sale of the year! 2-Days Only.
Friday & Saturday, September 10th & 11th. 10am to 6pm.
Every item in the store will be 10% OFF or more! Furniture Close-Out: 70% OFF REGULAR PRICES! Come in for a visit and you’ll automatically qualify for the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING – an UppaBaby Vista Stroller (worth $679). The Juvenile Shop was listed One of the Top 21 Stores in the Nation by Baby Bargains 2010, and the Shower Registry was voted Best in LA. Don’t forget, they have big kid furniture, too!
13356 Ventura Blvd, in Sherman Oaks (between Woodman & Coldwater Canyon).
http://www.juvenileshop.com

$30 for $50 Worth of Hip Back to School Clothes at JuvieShop.com
If you’re looking to outfit your princess, sports star, tomboy, skater, rocker or mini-fashionista in hip clothes that let kids be kids, then you’ve got to go to Juvie. Kidsideals is offering $50 worth of Juvie’s rockin’ wear for only $30.  You’ll find favorites like Splendid, Desigual, Appaman and Kingsley, and smaller indie labels selected for their high quality and fab fashion sense.  AND don’t forget to sign up for Kidsideals.com Daily Emails to get in on all our awesome deals for you and your family.
www.kidsideals.com

 

Do you have a 2 year old?
New CBS network entertainment talk show hosted by top celebrity talent talking about real women’s issues through the lens of motherhood – is looking for moms who are open, honest and have a sense of humor when it comes to parenting.  Specifically, next Wednesday, September 15th, the show will be shooting some fun (and funny) segments with our Moms on the Street in Glendale.  We are looking for moms (and dad’s too) who are going through the “Terrible Twos” or have funny stories about their kids going through the TT’s.  The show is also looking for moms (dads, grandparents and siblings too) that have a question regarding their kids behaviors, moods, etc.  “Is This Normal?!?”   Willing participants should contact momsthattalk@gmail.com as soon as possible. Please let them know you got their info from Jens List.

 

Cecilia’s Run and Breakfast – Tomorrow, Saturday, September 11th 9:00am
Hidden Hills Community Center
8 year old Cecilia Bellissimo was diagnosed in May with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that needed to be treated immediately with 45 weeks of intense chemotherapy. Please join Team Cecilia in a community run and breakfast so we can bring love and hope to Cecilia and the Bellissimo family. This event will be held at the community center and the run will follow through to Ahmanson Ranch. The following festivities will be at the community center to kick off the run!
Breakfast
Face Painting
Pony Rides
Balloon Artist
Bounce House
Arts & Crafts
Quilt Making
The Talbert Family Foundation will be matching the first $10,000 raised by this fund. Further, we will donate 100% of the monies raised by this fund to Cecilia and her family to help with their day to day expenses. For more information, please contact carrie.kasper@yahoo.com

 

Generation Next Crib for sale – GREAT condition
Capturing the classic appeal of sleigh bed styling, it has a safety-gate front that allows easy access to your baby. The crib converts into a toddler bed and then into a full-size adult bed with the addition of adult rails.
Generation Next, the ideal choice for your family, is an entire collection of fine furniture that is designed to last for generations. Color – Chesnut. 5 years old. Bought from Baby Town for $456.99. Asking $225.
. W 54 1/4″ x D 37″ x H 43″  
. Solid wood construction
. 15 year limited lifetime warranty
. Mattress and bedding not included
http://www.babysdream.com/Products/Generationnext/ 
Actual photos of the crib:
http://levinsonfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/ 

Email jen@jenslist.com if interested.

Prive salon is happy to announce its newest location at the Malibu Lumber Yard
Prive is a leader in the hair industry catering to some of Hollywood’s most elite. Prive will be hosting its grand opening party hosted by Brooke Burk this Sunday Sept. 12, 2010. Please click on the link for the full invite and details:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/All Jens list members will receive 15% off all their services at Prive for their first year.
www.privemalibu.com

 

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS-THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is BACK FOR ANOTHER BITE!
STAPLES Center September 9th – 12th
Watch as fifteen life-size dinosaurs walk the arena floor – feeding, fighting, protecting their young, defending their territory. Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes. Watch them walk. Hear them roar. Be there, as they fight for survival and supremacy. Get your tickets now before they become extinct. Available through Ticketmaster.com and the venue box offices.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/

 

Entertainment Attorney Lead
K. Valerie Jampolsky, a single mother of twin Babies, is now available to do legal work from her home (so she can spend more time with her babies). She has fifteen years experience, including Warner Bros. and MGM. Rates negotiable – Discounts if you mention Jen’s List! Call 310 463-2263.  

 

10 Toddler Activities to Make Waiting Time Fun, Worry-Free and Interesting
http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2010/09/10-toddler-activities 

 

 
In Need of Summer Beach Rental
A great European family (mom, dad and two older girls) are coming to L.A. next summer (for the summer) to look at colleges.  They would like to rent a house or apartment on or near the beach in a nice part of town (such as Malibu, the Marina, etc.).  If you have something nice available, please contact Jen’s List member Shauna at shauna@showcaseentertainment.com.

 

BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY GIVEAWAY!
Karen Ard Photography and Tina Steinberg Designs have teamed up for this free ‘giftaway’. A truly special bracelet adorned with a silver charm that’s customized with your loved one’s fingerprint…whose wrist needs a little love? The jewelry is gorgeous, handcrafted one of a kind pieces sponsored by local family photographer Karen Ard. Stop on by the blog and enter to win by Sept 12th – www.karenard.com/blog

 

 

Accounting Services package offered to business owners!
Richards, Greenberg and Co. LLP, a CPA firm in Encino is now offering a core services package to local business owners. This package includes:
A. Accounting & Bookkeeping services
B. Preparation of all tax forms
C. Unlimited consultation time(via phone & e-mail only)
D. Business tax planning
E. Audit Representation
Monthly fee is approximately $300. First 10 Jen List members to order will receive 10% off. For more information and to schedule an appointment  please contact: Director of Sales and Marketing, Paul Kruger @ 818 770-9160 or E-Mail pkruger52@yahoo.com.

 

Reel Talk with Stephen Farber
Stephen Farber, one of the country’s leading film critics and historians, will continue his film series at the Wadsworth Theatre for 12 Monday nights beginning September 20th.  Unlike any other preview series, Reel Talk with Stephen Farber allows the film going public to be the first to sample some of the most exciting movies of 2010 followed by revealing discussions with top actors and filmmakers after the screenings. The series kicks off at 7pm on September 20th with NOWHERE BOY, the true story of John Lennon’s teenage years in Liverpool, focusing on the conflict between his troubled mother and the stern aunt who raised him.  Aaron Johnson, who appeared in The Greatest, stars as Lennon.  Anne-Marie Duff plays his mother, and Kristin Scott Thomas gives an outstanding performance as his Aunt Mimi.  Guest speakers will include music critics and historians.  Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com, or visit www.RICHMARKENT.com for more information.

 

 

Safety Tip of the Week
Do not use portable phones when using a credit card to make a purchase or for any phone call that is private. Portable phones operate on radio signals and anybody with a scanner can pick up your entire conversation. For more information, you may visit Richard’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KeepYourDaugherSafe or his website, www.EndingRape.com

 

What Everyday Items Around the House are Toxic to Toddlers?
http://www.mnn.com/family/raising-a-family/questions/

 

 

Birth And Beyond Childbirth Ed Center
Santa Monica’s premier childbirth education center.  They will provide all of your birth education needs.  Birth and Beyond is owned and operated by Liz Baker-Wade, RN a Labor and Delivery Nurse and birth educator and Cheryl Baker, a Certified Labor Doula and Birth Educator.  The instructors at Birth and Beyond will give you the real inside scoop about how to navigate your way through your birth experience both before and after your delivery and help you have the best birth experience possible. Mention Jens’ list and receive 10% off any one class offered at Birth And Beyond. Visit www.BirthAndBeyond.net or call310-458-7678 for more info.

 

 

Estate Planning Seminar at the Little Gym
Your kids will be entertained while they tumble and bounce at The Little Gym while you discover how to easily name guardians for your kids.  Avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk, and make sure your kids will always be raised the way you want. This FREE presentation makes legal planning super easy!  Really.  Plus you’ll have a chance to win a complimentary Gift Certificate to The Little Gym!  As an added bonus, all those who attend will take home a free copy of the bestselling book “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents.”  
Sunday, September 26 2010,  2:30-3:30, The Little Gym of Calabasas, 23241 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Register at www.estplan.com/littlegym or call 818-905-6088. This educational seminar is presented by Personal Family Lawyer®, Gerry Kane, father of two, who has been guiding thousands of families for over 15 years. Can’t attend?  Make an appointment by calling 818-905-6088 for a complimentary consultation. (Normally $750).  You will find out exactly what you need to protect your kids and wealth.

 

 

Morts Deli in Tarzana-Same Location for 40 Years
Written up in all sorts of magazines and an article on them recently for being there in Tarzana for 40 yrs, Mort Medway is owner and Lana Pavlick is the manager. Many specials for dinner and lunch. They also do deli platters for special occasions. Talk to Lana about ordering your platter for lunch, dinner or combined. Call 818-345-3700 for more info.

 

 

Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Author Debra Ollivier presents her best-selling book was hailed by the Boston Globe as “a Gallic prescription for living a life that is richer, more sensual, messier, and a lot more fun,” the book goes beyond stale ooh- la-la stereotypes. A witty, refreshing counterpoint to the love dogma of our times.

www.booksoup.com 

 

Nails By Lori
She is available Wed-Sat. from 10am-7pm by appt. only/ and books on the hour. Free Parking in the back. She specializes in Natural Nails~ Manicures are  $15 and Pedicures are $25. Lori has been licensed for over 30yrs and is clean, experienced and knowledgeable.
Hair Raising Experience
19727 Ventura Blvd In Woodland Hills
(818) 884-7125

 

 

Parents of Preschoolers-Learning and Support
Wednesday, September 15th from 7:30 – 9:00 P.M. in Thousand Oaks
Meets monthly for learning and support This is an open group. Everyone is welcome!
This month’s topic: PARENTING PILATES: Strengthening your parenting “muscles” especially in the tough moments!
$35.00 per person or $50.00 per couple
To R.S.V.P., or for further information, please e-mail bette@balancedparenting.com  or call 805-230-2464.

 

CHILD DAYCARE LEADS
Jewish Daycare in sherman Oaks now enrolling
Children at the ages 2 and up. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac south of the blvd. A warm, loving and safe environment. Indoor and outdoor play area with swings, slides, play houses and toys galore. 3 homemade kosher meals served each day. Extensive experience at the JCC. They celebrate both Jewish and American holidays and practice both Hebrew and English with the children. Challah baking with the children each Friday. Call 818-981-1706 for more information
AND
Licensed Family Child Daycare service featuring a fun, nurturing, fun and child-friendly environment
Owned and operated by a loving, caring, certified child development educator. Certified CPR/First Aid. Nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Bright and clean rooms. Enclosed large yard for outdoor activities. Preschool program. Art, music, dance. They make learning fun! Open 7:30 am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday. located in a nice neighborhood in Sherman Oaks. More info please call 323-788-1024.
AND
Kid Kare Day Referral
Referred by Jen’s List Member kainoahsmom@hotmail.com.
“Looking for quality and affordable daycare/preschool? Kid Kare is on Victory Bl. at Tampa in the San Fernando Valley 818 340 8400. I can’t say enough about it. “Par” is the teacher/caregiver who owns and runs it. She is absolutely WONDERFUL! She keeps her home clean, organized and the days are filled with a routine ,learning and lots of LOVE. My daughter and son are both there since 4mnths old. he’s 2 & my Daughter just finished her preschool she is reading and well prepared for kindergarten.”

 

Documentary about the Broken Education System
“Race to Nowhere” returns to LA for ONE week ONLY 9/10 – 9/16.
The independent documentary about burnt out kids and the broken education system returns to LA for its theatrical release beginning 9/10 at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Theater. Show times are 5:00 & 9:10 PM.
www.racetonowhere.com

 

Don’t Forget to Schedule Music Into Your Child’s Fall Schedule!
Singing/Piano/and Group Singing Lessons with Ariella Vaccarino (creator of Voice Lessons To Go) in Woodland Hills.  Private lessons can be split between piano and voice or between siblings. Ariella also offers Group Singing Lessons: http://web.me.com/sso2005/Site/Group_Sing.html. These are a fun social option for teaching your children about music. 818)593-2038, ariella@voicelessonstogo.com  18 yrs. exp. Visit www.voicelessonstogo.com or http://web.me.com/sso2005/Site/Group_Sing.html for more info.

 

Healthy Hands-on Cooking Class
In Culver City at Surfas Chef’s Paradise – private classes also available.
September 16th from 6:00- 9:00 pm
Cost: $85
Menu: Seared Tuna with Wasabi Soy Sauce, Miso Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy, Coconut Rice, Skewered Shrimp with Ginger Garlic Sauce, Watercress and Endive Salad, Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Espresso Cream
www.amandacooks.com

 

Hair Stylist Lead
Referred by Jens List member heatherfuscellaro@yahoo.com
“Shane Hair Salon in Sherman Oaks is absolutely AMAZING! He is a Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy graduate and it really shows!!  Best hairstyle and color ever and he offers great first-time visit promotions and has a referral program.  Try him.  You won’t be disappointed. You can read more about him at:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shane-hair-style-color-sherman-oaks#hrid:W-D69YAkRF9W9j85Rm3lWw“
15125 Ventura Blvd., Ste 101 Rm. 6 in Sherman Oaks*located in the Sola Salon building*
(818) 200-8850

 

Hawaiian Dance Classes at Releve Studios
KEIKI HAWAIIAN FOR KIDS (ages 4-8): Thurs 4pm: Learn to hula in a fun & exciting environment. Students wear traditional pa’u skirts in class and learn the basic hand and foot movements used in both ancient and modern hulas and tahitian drum dances. HAWAIIAN/TAHITIAN FOR ADULTS: Thurs 7pm: An hour-filled with aerobic exercise and leg/core toning movements found in the traditional Polynesian dances. Call 818.343.7353 to sign up today.
www.relevestudios.com

 

Kids Yoga and Creative Drama Center
Affordable Kids Yoga & Creative Drama 6 & 8 week workshops with Brooke Harker NOW registering at two in locations in Canoga Park: Mondays at Canoga Park Youth Arts Center (3:30-5:00 ages 6-8 & 5:30-7:00 ages 9-11) call 818-346-7099. Tuesdays blend yoga and drama at In the Mudra Yoga and Dance Studio (3:00-4:00 ages 3-6, 4:15-5:15 ages 7-11 , and Improvisational Acting for ages 12-14 from 5:30-6:30). FREE Trial Classes Tuesday Sept 21st! Workshops start Sept 27th and Sept 28th! Limited spots! www.brookeharker.com/youth.htm

 

SPIRIT ACTIVEWEAR WAREHOUSE SALE
SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER 11th from 8:00AM to 1PM
2211 E. 37th. Street in Los Angeles(Between Santa Fe and Alameda)
MEN’S, WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S APPAREL
100% COTTON SWEATS, HOODIES, TANKS,TEES, SHORTS, PANTS, AND MORE
100% LINEN TANKS, CAMIS, SHIRTS, SKIRTS, PANTS AND SHORTS
ALL ITEMS only $5.00 each – CASH ONLY! SORRY NO CHECKS

 

ALPHA AND OMEGA 3D Pet Celebration Day at The Grove
Saturday, September 11th from 2PM – 4PM
List of Activities: Doggie portraits, clown, balloon animals, coloring station, face painting, dog training demos with renowned LA trainer Bill Stavers.
The first 75 people to come to the event with their dogs get special doggie-goodie-bags with some fun treats inside!
http://www.alphaandomega3d.com/