Thursday September 23, 2010

Today in History
The planet Neptune is first discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Golle. (1846)
Harvest Moon
Checkers day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=163

 

 

AMAZING DEAL! $20 for $40 of Diapers at Diapers.com
I came across a daily discount website, Plum District, which offers deals on everything from restaurants to family outings and kids activities.  Their current deal is $20 for $40 worth of diapers at diapers.com(which I LOVE by the way!)…Now if only they would change them for us!

Use this reference code to sign up for their emails and take advantage of this offer, and feel free to forward it to all of your friends too – https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u55626eb9422

 

 

$25 for $50 to Spend at Gyenari Restaurant – Korean BBQ
Its tasty, healthy (high in protein and low in carbs), and fun (kids love the cook-it-yourself aspect). It can also be a little intimidating if you’ve never eaten it before, but that’s not the case at this Culver City restaurant that offers a Korean BBQ experience with a California twist.  Meats and seafood (and vegetarian options) are available to grill for yourself at the table (though they are happy to do it for you, tableside or in the kitchen) alongside appetizers, noodle dishes, soups and salads.  Order complete dinners, or a la carte – their friendly and knowledgeable wait staff will guide first-timers through the process, making recommendations of what and how much to order. Whether you decide to apply your voucher to a romantic dinner or a fun family festivity, save room for the fabulous fusion desserts – like the green tea donuts with a raspberry dipping glaze and Ghiradelli chocolate sauce!
http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist

 

Fabulous & Frugal: A Girl’s Guide to Living Well and Spending Wisely
Want to take control of your financial future — and have a great time doing it? Website Fabulous & Frugal is for you! Go to www.fabandfru.com and sign up (it’s free!) to receive weekly email full of great advice about how you can master the art of living well AND spending wisely! Written in a down to earth style, they actually make learning about personal finance FUN. They also feature fabulous weekly GIVEAWAYS – which you are automatically entered for once you sign up on the website. They have tips on everything from entertaining and fashion to 401ks and financing your retirement – and more. Check out fabandfru.com and soon you’ll see why so many of your friends are asking: ARE YOU FAB & FRU?!

 

Looking for the perfect place for a Mitzvah or your company’s holiday party?
Hilton Woodland Hills will be hosting a Mitzvah Open House on Tuesday, October 5th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Join them for appetizers and drinks and meet with a variety of vendors to help you plan your special day. Please RSVP by September 30 to (818) 596-4555. Planning a holiday party? Look no further than the Hilton Woodland Hills! Book a luncheon of $3,000 or more and receive a $150 Visa gift card; book a dinner Sunday-Thursday of $5,000 or more and receive a $250 Visa gift card. Call the Catering Department at (818) 596-4555.
www.woodlandhills.hilton.com 

 

On cbs2 news at 11pm
Saving your marriage from foreclosure.  If money is the route of most marital fights, then this is the biggest battle of all. See what the experts says about how to navigate your relationship through troubled waters.

 

IDENTICAL TWINS NEEDED
Newborn babies under 10 lbs
and
5 to 6 month old twins
Paloma Jackson, with Jet Set at palomajackson@roadrunner.com

 

Help your child make a successful transition to middle school!
Tonight, THURSDAY, SEPT 23rd from 6:30-8:-00 PM

Is your child struggling to adapt to middle school? If so, they’re not alone. 15% of youth who’ve been doing just fine run into challenges at middle school from which they never bounce back. Try Middle School: Making the Leap at The UCLA Family Commons in Santa Monica, for fun activities and new ideas to help children navigate the changes. Separate sessions for parents & youth run simultaneously. Call 310.395-5650 for more info.
www.uclacommons.com

 

UBU™ personalized products has officially put the “fun” in “fun”draising!
They have come up with a new, safe and easy way to raise money for preschools, elementary schools, or organizations.
The products are one of a kind products (such as memo pads, address labels, gift stickers)  that resemble you, your family and friends, they are loved by all and make excellent gifts for any occasion. This is the easiest fundraiser ever created as we do it all for you. For additional information please visit www.ubufundraiser.com. Contact Ellen Sussman at 805-279-2719 or ellen@ubufundraiser.com for more fundraising details!

 

Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear?
Clothes with the tags still on them? What’s a girl to do?
Celebrity stylist, Robin Wiener, founder of High Heel in a Haystack has been working in the fashion industry for a decade, dressing stars for premiers and parties, styling models for photo shoots, and designing for lines including Joie and Splendid. Allow Robin to turn your closet into collections, conducting a closet cleanse like no other and help you showcase your own style with confidence. During your styling session Robin will examine your wardrobe from top to bottom, suggesting ways to get more out of existing pieces, recommending “must have” additions and smart shopping tips for the upcoming Fall season. 10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL JEN’S LIST MEMEBERS! Contact Robin to schedule your session at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
www.highheelinahaystack.com

Huge Designer Clothing Sample Sale
Sun., Sept 26th from 11-4 PM – No early-birds!
Tons of brand new inventory! New overstock from stores as well as gently used pre-owned pieces many still with tags on from stores. Jackets, dresses, cashmere sweaters, and accessories including shoes, belts, bags, scarves and gloves. Sorry NO men’s clothing. We accept visa/mc and cash  NO checks! Mention Jen’s list and receive an additional discount.
6019 Simpson Ave. in North Hollywood(sale is outside)
www.alistsamplesale.com

 

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR SUCCESS! FREE Workshop & Get Up Girl Intro
Tonight, Thursday September 23rd from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Enjoy an inspiring & interactive evening while networking with some wonderful women. Fun, practical and guaranteed to put a smile on your face, spring in your step and support you in achieving greater success and fulfillment in all areas of your life!  Come curious… leave inspired!
Find out :  3 keys to create what you want · How to create a successful mind-set· How to avoid blocks that sabotage you · What Get Up Girl is all about
Hosted by Ayn Carrillo Gailey in her beautiful home
Author & Creative Strategist, Naked Princess Cosmetics Worldwide
Event Contact: 323-445-1661 – Register: http://bit.ly/RSVPs23

1066 Stearns Drive, LA 90035 | 323. 932.6327
Parking: Free street parking on Stearns Drive
Margalit Ward, Life Empowerment Coach, Author and Co-Founder of Get Up Girl Women’s Programs, offers workshops and coaching groups in Los Angeles. Her unique style of blending no-nonsense strategies for success with joy and ease will inspire you to shine and create the life you were meant to live.
www.getupgirl.org

Show Me the Money, BABY! Kid’s Consignment Sale & Store
October 8th – October 10th
Only 15 consignor spots left! The first 3 people to respond to info@showmethemoneybaby.com will receive complimentary registration! Also, accepting sponsors (promote your family/baby related business to hundreds of families on the Westside & beyond).
1929 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica
http://www.showmethemoneybaby.com

 

Annual SHRNK sale
Saturday, Sept 25th from 1 pm to 4 pm
Boys and Girls items from $5.00 to $20.00 – LOTS OF $5.00 items!
Sizes newborn to size 12!!
Cash only – no checks – it is okay to use credit cards for purchases over $100.00
Where – ST. Michaels Church/Sunnyside Preschool
3646 Coldwater Cyn, Studio City 91604
Any questions – please contact shannywarner@aol.com with any questions.
www.shrnk.com

Capture your beautiful belly at the Pregnancy Portraits Party!
A Mother’s Haven is teaming up with Rachel Jeraffi, celebrity photographer, to do a very special in-store event for moms-to-be. You’ll get your make-up done, a 20 minute photo shoot, and a high res color CD of all your images – all for only $99!

Sunday, October 17th

A Mother’s Haven Boutique & Educational Center
15928 Ventura Blvd, Ste 116 in Encino

Check out Rachel’s online portfolio at www.pregnancyportraits.net, and find out more information about the event and how to book your appointment at www.shopthehaven.com/events.html.

 

St. Jude’s Annual Fundraising Event – “Country Time Faire”
Sat., Sept.  25th from 1-10pm & Sun., Sept. 26th from 1-9:00 pm
Fun for the entire family: live music, great food, carnival, games, Bingo, craps, blackjack! Huge book sale, vendors, boutique, and more.  Bands include Rhythm Method, Playback, and Joe Turgeon’s Band!  Raffles.  Free admission.  Enjoy entertainment and dance under the stars!
32032 W. Lindero Cyn. Rd. in Westlake Village
818-889-1279
http://www.saintjudetheapostle.org/

FREE GUITAR LESSONS – Music is a beautiful gift…
Try it and see how cool it really is…First lesson is free…It’s easy….and if it’s not your thing there’s no obligation… He’s a local pro!
Call 818) 631-1706 or email rickarmand1@yahoo.com!

 

Photographer Holding Some Contests!
TOKI LEE PHOTOGRAPHY has a couple of fun events going on right now! First, a giveaway for an adorable appliqued tie t-shirt! Second, they are hosting a CUTEST COUPLE CONTEST along with NO WORRIES WEDDINGS and  invite you to enter for some amazing prizes! Visit http://tokileephoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/2010-cutest-couple-contest.html  and http://tokileephoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/tgif-and-giveaway-time.html.

 

Thanksgiving Wk 3-Bed OcnFrnt @ Esperanza Cabo
Available Thanksgiving Week, Sunday, 11/21/2010 to 11/28/2010.  Villa sleeps 6 or more, 2 master bedroom suites and one bedroom with 2 twin beds, full kitchen, living room, large decks. free wireless internet, US TV with HBO, daily housekeeping, cribs available, Nannies on staff and washer/dryer in the unit.  Very kid and family friendly.  Pool and unobstructed panoramic ocean views.  Full access to the hotel facilities and spa.  $3000 for the week with no additional taxes or fees. For more info or photos contact Jeff at tgijeff@gmail.com or 310-910-1980.
http://www.esperanzaresort.com.

 

Brentwood Sukkot Festival
Sunday, September 26th at 4;30 p.m.
Fun for the whole family! Moonbounces! Drum Circle! Build a Torah Workshop! Bar-b-que! Largest Sukkah on the westside!
Gretna Green Way (Between S. Vicente and Montana)
www.JewishBrentwood.com

 

Meant 2 Be- children’s clothing
They carry the trendiest clothing for boys and girls sizes 0-16 & is your birthday gift headquarters.Get 10% off your next purchase by mentioning seeing this add on Jen’s List! Offer expires Friday October 1st. Offer may not be combined with any other offer, sale, or promotion. Valid only during the special event days, and may not be used on previously purchased merchandise
18719 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana
818)760-5050 

 

Creative Beading & Stitching Birthday Parties with African Folklore Embroidery
Kids will love learning how to stitch, bead and do the quilters knot on an African Folklore Embroidery Kit design of their choice. African dolls are part of the party and provide a multi cultural learning experience.
This is the coolest way to combine art and education in a fun and creative way. Leora Raikin’s African Folklore Embroidery program have been featured in LA Times, Daily News and Ventura Star.
www.aflembroidery.com

 

Froggy’s Story Art and Craft is every Tuesday at 10am!
Your little ones learn to love reading and art with Froggy’s Story Art and Craft Class. Kids love Froggy’s interactive story time with painting, gluing, drawing, creating and lots of fun. Froggy’s exposes our youngest children to many elements of art, while they get to express individual creativity and make new friends!
Ages 2+ yrs, Class Fee: $10.00
11332 Camarillo Street in Toluca Lake
818-980-3764

 

Permit enrollment available in great public school
Beckford Elementary School in Northridge, CA is currently accepting childcare permitted K and 1st grade students from outside of the school district.  Beckford ranks 9 out of 10 statewide and 9 out of 10 on www.GreatSchools.com.
19130 Tulsa St in Northridge
(818) 360-1924

 

Best Fall Indoor Activities for Teens
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5805272/ 

 

Friday, September 24th
Temple Beth Hillel Tot Shabbat (Valley Village) at 7pm.
Celebrate Shabbat with your Tot! Songs, stories and prayer the fourth Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. There’s always a brief service, a story and lots of singing with an oneg following the service.
www.tbhla.org
and
Temple Aliyah Rock n’ Roll Shabbat (Woodland Hills) at 8:15pm.
SHABBAT “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!
www.templealiyah.org
and
Temple Kol Tikvah Shabbat Service and Sukkot Celebration. (Woodland Hills) at 5:30pm. 
Family picnic dinner and Shabbat Service in the Sukkah at 6pm.
http://www.koltikvah.org

and
Temple Judea Celebrate Sukkot  (West Hills) at 6pm
Dinner in the Sukkah (bring your own dinner), 7:15 pm Family Service in the Sukkah.
http://www.TempleJudea.com
and
Congregation Or Ami Sukkot and Shabbat Campfire Service (Calabasas) at 7:30pm 
Celebrate with Cantor Cotler, stories by Rabbi Kipnes and Rabbinic Intern/Educator Julia Weisz, along with blessings and waving of the lulav and etrog. Bring chairs, sweaters and something to use for roasting marshmellows.
http://www.orami.org
Saturday, September 25th
Stephen S. Wise Temple Early Childhood Center Tot Shabbat & Oneg from 10am-12pm
http://wisela.org
Sunday, September 26th
Skirball Cultural Center: Sukkot Family Celebration at 4:30pm.
Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot with a picnic in the Skirball’s arroyo garden and family amphitheater! Enjoy Israeli folk dancing and live music, make a folk-art corn-husk doll to take home, and delight in the traditional harvest season with the South Central Farmers, an organic farming cooperative that will provide fresh veggies to attendees. Bring your own picnic dinner and a blanket; the Skirball will provide beverages and extra goodies! This program is free, but advance reservations are strongly recommended due to limited space.
http://skirball.org.
and
Slavin Family Children’s Library: Read with Educational Assistance Dogs at 2:30pm
Attention young readers! Sign up for a 15 minute time-slot with a Reading Educational Assistance Dog. Practice your reading while cuddling up to a friendly dog, or just come and play.
http://jclla.org. 
 

 

Nationally Syndicated Talk show is looking for an adult woman who desperately needs braces to correct her smile
Do you or does someone you know need braces? If so, write to Samantha.Appell@cbs.com for a chance to be on the show and get braces for FREE!

 

FREE Car Seat Safety Workshops!
Eligible participants that register MAY receive a free car seat after completion of workshop
Saturday, September 25th from 10:00am-11:30am
FamilySource Center
21400 Saticoy St. in Canoga Park, CA, 91304
You MUST register by today, September 23th to attend the workshop and receive a FREE car seat. While supplies last. Did you Know?
7 out of 19 children are not properly buckled in.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in ages 4-34.
Child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 71% and by 54% in toddlers ages 1-4.
All statistics are from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA)
Please provide the following for eligibility to register:
1. Proof of address
2. Proof of income
3. Proof of child’s height and Weight
This workshop is provided by The County of Los Angeles and New Economics for Women.

 

Right Side Learning
Wednesday, September 29th at 5pm
Join Melanie West, Educational Psychologist, for a free parent education talk, “Stopping the Roller Coaster Ride” – Essential Strategies to Boost Consistency, Motivation, Attention to Details, and Confidence. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at melanie.west@therightsideoflearning.com or call 310-947-2662 for more info.
Pages Bookstore
904 Manhattan Ave. in Manhattan Beach
www.therightsideoflearning.com

 

Don’t agonize about it, ORGANIZIT!
Do you have garage envy because your garage doesn’t measure up? The garage organization services industry is now the fastest growing segment in the home improvement market and OrganizIT! is on of the fastest growing garage organization company in Los Angeles. They are your full service garage organization company, with a level of professionalism second to none. They can help you with;
· Overhead storage racks,
· Slatwall garage organization wall systems,
· Full line of heavy-duty, versatile garage cabinets,
· Garage flooring; interlocking garage floor tiles and epoxy flooring,
· Full line of accessories; hooks, garage shelves, baskets,
· Garage lighting options.
Check out the new location in Simi Valley! Call or click 1-818-232-7683 / www.organizitco.com, for a free design consultation and let us turn your mess into amazing. OrganizIT! was voted the 2010 & 2009 “Best Garage Design Firm”, by the National Association of Professional Organizers – Los Angeles.

 

Programming Information for The-“J” – a Community without Walls
North Valley Jewish Community Center
Teen Support Group
“Let’s Talk about What’s Next”
Cooking Class Series
From Aging to Saging
Adult Children of Aging Parents
Caregiver’s Path – Compassionate Decision Making (Making choices for those who can’t)
Hypnotherapy – How you can change your OWN mind!
Improving your Weight Using your Subconscious Mind
Call Jerry 818-360-2211 for more info on any of the above classes or to register.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

 

Free Lecture for Parents to Learn How to understand your child’s behavior
Wednesday – October 6th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm The JCC at Milken
How to effectively communicate with your child Discipline that makes sense Learn conflict resolution that really works How to build your child’s self esteem How to help your children grow into responsible and independent people How to build your child’s Jewish identity Nutrition for” healthy kids” and much more.
Please R.S.V.P at the JCC office (818) 464-3280 ece@jccatmilken.org.
22622 Vanowen St. in West Hills
www.jccatmilken.org

 

 

Parenting & Family Therapy
Parenting Group in Calabasas offered by expert Family Therapist, Shelley Horner, LMFT (License #33592). If you want to improve your child’s cooperation, behavior, and self esteem this is the class for you! Shelley shares tools from the latest research to assist your child to grow up feeling successful emotionally, socially and academically. You will learn communication skills that may improve all the relationships in your life! Private sessions also available. Call Shelley at (818) 345-8022.
www.shelleyhorner.com

 

ARE THE SUPPLEMENTS YOU ARE TAKING WORKING?
Would you like to find out, your antioxidant score by scanning the palm of your hand? It takes seconds. It will tell you if your supplements are protecting you and making a difference! Health Stores and health professionals, find out how you can scan your patients/customers. Jen’s members only pay $5.00 per scan.  Portable scanner, Sandra can come to you or you can go to her. Call/email Sandra to make an appointment. sansel007@gmail.com / 818-219-4472.

 

HANDYMAN LEADS
CB Handyman Services
Your Neighborhood Problem Solver!
Experienced, clean, professional handyman available for all of your minor home repairs (and home upgrades/cosmetic fixes). Estimates (and advice) are free! Call 818-253-6083 anytime.
AND
A HANDYMAN WHO REALLY CARES!
He has over 15 years experience. He can fix almost anything and everything with expertise! He can give you great quality work, followed up with spotless clean up, at a very decent price. Which is so important during this economy. You know how your spouse has that list for you to fix this, that, and the other? Well, call Eyal instead for a free estimate: 310-770-2683 or 818-996-1234