Certified Newborn Specialist/Baby Sleep Trainer Ms. Dennis, has been working with newborns and their families for 25 years. With well over 2,000 clients to her credit. Ms. Dennis qualifications include, CPR/FA, carry professional liability insurance, parenting coach, lactation counselor, baby sleep specialist, multiple specialist, babies with mild to severe reflux, preemies & multiples. She offers overnight newborn specialist services in shifts of 10, 9 or 8 hours, minimum booking is 4 weeks. Private classes in baby care & breastfeeding also available. For more info 310-339-1749 or 323-298-1516 email: thebabyguru@hotmail.com. www.thebabyguru.com Today in History International newspaper carrier day National cake decorating day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=185 Auto Repairs for Breast Cancer Research at AutoAid AutoAid of Van Nuys will donate $5 for each repair or service done during the month of October to the Susan G Koman Breast Cancer Research effort. David and Jack look forward to surpassing last year’s effort with your help. AAA Approved with 2 consecutive years of 100% customer satisfaction ratings and Certified Female Friendly for your peace of mind. 14526 Erwin Street in Van Nuys 818-901-1113 www.autoaidrescue.com. Preparing for Multiples and Parenting Multiples Classes The next “Preparing for Multiples” and “Parenting Multiples” classes at Torrance Memorial Classes is on Saturday, November 13th. “Preparing for Multiples” is from 1:00pm-5:00pm and “Parenting Multiples” is 10:00am-12:30pm. Preparing for Multiples (for when you are pregnant) and Parenting Multiples: The First Nine Months (after your babies are born). You do not need to be delivering at Torrance to attend these classes. This is not a preparing for childbirth class. The classes are a practical approach to preparing the babies room and what supplies and equipment you will need for multiple babies. Sleeping and feeding routines are discussed as well as many hints for caring for more than one baby at once and getting over that newborn hump. To register call 310-517-4702, or go to www.torrancememorial.org. If you have any questions, contact Mary Donlevy at mdonlevy@verizon.net or Johanna Mytko at johannajm@verizon.net. 25 Frightfully Fun Homemade Halloween Costumes Made from Recycled Materials http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/ Bari will take your most treasured images, put them to music and transfer the completed photomontage to DVD You will get a one of a kind DVD slideshow keepsake! It is perfect as a personalized photo gift or heirloom to pass on to future generations. She can also add video clips in the DVD too! Great for: Graduation parties or gifts New babies Weddings/Engagement Parties Anniversaries Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Birthdays Team Sports Gift Certificates Available http://slideshowsbybari.weebly.com Parenting Advice: Why Hormones and Neurotransmitters Matter Short article – thought-provoking. In utero naturally-occurring chemicals have HUGE impact. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-stiffelman/parenting-advice-hormones_b_566440.html Got old books, CD’s or DVD’s? October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month. From October 1-31, 2010 American Book Drive (ABD) is benefiting the Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the cure and their fight against breast cancer. If you have anything you would like to donate, you can drop these items off at The Capital Source Bank on Reseda & Devonshire! 10240 Reseda Blvd. in Northridge, CA 91324 Reel Talk with Stephen Farber Stephen Farber, one of the country’s leading film critics and historians, continues his film series at the Wadsworth Theatre on Monday nights through December 13 (no Reel Talk October 11). Reel Talk with Stephen Farber is presented in partnership with RICHMARK Entertainment and Landmark Theatres. 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. Over the last several years, Reel Talk members have had a chance to see several of the major Academy Award winning and nominated films, including “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Up in the Air,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “The Young Victoria,” “Julie & Julia, “”The Last Station,” “Departures,” “The Secret in Their Eyes,” “In the Loop”, and “The Cove.” The tradition continues this fall, with the season’s most provocative movies followed by revealing discussions with top actors and filmmakers after the screenings. Individual tickets are available for $20 per screening. www.RICHMARKENT.com Maidsparkle® Eco-Friendly Housecleaning Services “They did a great job!” Jen Levinson of Jen’s List “Crew of 3 people and in an less than two hours my house is sparkling clean!” Julia P. of Van Nuys “Green is the way to go and my home smells so good.” Michelle K. of Beverly Hills If you want your home cleaned with eco-friendly products by highly trained English speaking staff at affordable prices then call Maidsparkle® Housecleaning Services in the greater Los Angeles area for a free quote at 310-477-8919 or send a quote request on the website http://www.maidsparkle.com. Mention Jen’s List and New Customers get $20 off their first clean! October Promotions at Under the Sea Indoor Playground Mention this ad on Jen’s list & get 10% discount on parties at the time of booking & a discount on Open Play admissions at $6.00 (Reg. $8.00). Group discounts available for playdates, Field trips, Mom’s Club all are welcome. M-F 10 AM – 6 pm, weekends please call to find the timings. 20929 Ventura Blvd #28 in Woodland Hills (818) 999-1533 The Wesley School Open House A small, independent, K-8 school in North Hollywood. The Lower School (K-5) Open Houses for prospective parents are Wednesday, October 20th, Wednesday November 17th and January 19th from 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For reservations call Verena Denove at (818) 508-4717. http://www.wesleyschool.org/ Red Zen Are You Hosting a Boutique Fundraiser? Red Zen would like to help you! They feature wonderful, chic and affordable clothing, accessories, gifts and jewelry for all occasions. www.myredzen.com BALANCE HOLIDAY-TIME MEALS WITH LIGHT, TASTY RAW FOOD Sunday, November 7th from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM West Los Angeles/Mar Vista $75 (includes cost of food, instruction, guidelines & recipes) E-mail Robin@FamilyLifeMakeover.com for flyer or to register for class. Children 10+ welcome with at least 1 parent. Quick, nutritious & delicious drinks & food. The Adiri Ultimate Nurser Made 100% polycarbonate and BPA-free. This exciting new product is available in slow, medium and fast flow. New features and benefit of the Adiri Ultimate Nurser: – Improved leak-proof filling cap – Better durability – Improved base for better flow control – Protective disc to prevent damage to bottle warmers – Breast shaped nipple reduces nipple confusion – Petal vent and valve reduces air ingestion that causes colic and gas. http://thewatergeeks.com/About-Adiri-sp-36.html Paula-Pop-Ins Freelance personal assistant/organizing and coaching service in business for 10 years. www.paulapopins.webs.com ARE YOU PLANNING AN EXTREME BIRTHDAY? MAJOR CABLE TELEVISION SERIES NOW CASTING FAMILIES THROWING OUTRAGEOUS, EXPENSIVE, OVER-THE-TOP & EXTREMELY FUN KIDS’ PARTIES! IF YOU’RE PLANNING AN AMAZING PARTY FOR AN AWESOME 5-10 YEAR-OLD BETWEEN 10/20 – 12/01 AND YOU ARE SPENDING THE BIG BUCKS, DESPITE YOUR BUDGET. THEY WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! THEY CAN HELP MAKE IT Bigger & BETTER ! SEND A BRIEF PARAGRAPH, A RECENT PIC AND CONTACT INFO TO: BIGFISHCASTING@MAC.COM HURRY! DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31ST, 2010 Spoon Itt Yogurt shop 15001 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks Fine European pastries and Frozen Yogurt. Coffee coming soon. 818-907-9770 Childrens educational coin banks Money Scholar aims to equip our children with the right tools and knowledge for a better financial future. The organization believes that children at any age can learn the four basic principles for sound money management – saving, giving, spending and investing. Money Scholar is founded by Christine Douglas, a mother of two and an advocate for financial literacy for children. She has designed a line of unique piggy banks that reinforces the four basic principles. www.MoneyScholar.org Do you know about the visual perception game “Set”? When you have a few minutes without chaos around you, try it. It’s one of those mental activities that builds brain cells, makes you smarter. Good for about 3rd graders thru grandparents. http://www.nytimes.com/ref/crosswords/setpuzzle.html Hebrew and Judaic Studies Tutor Warm and enthusiastic professional Jewish Educator available to work with adults and children in Hebrew reading, writing, and conversation. Also available for Judaic Studies. Email lcm21381@yahoo.com for more information. CROPTOBERFEST TIME IS HERE! Come for scrapbooking, prizes, food, give a ways, raffle drawings, chocolate, and so much FUN! You will have plenty of space to work on your projects. When you arrive at your spot you will see some great Fall/Halloween product as a gift to you. You will receive a raffle ticket and earn raffle tickets throughout the day for some wonderful prizes. They include a wonderful lunch and snacks and beverages throughout the day. They will have a full market place with great new products & breakout sessions to share some new products too. $40.00 for the entire day October 17th, Sunday – 10 am to 5 pm Shomrei Torah Synagogue 7353 Valley Circle Blvd in West Hills R.S.V.P. at sshafer@socal.rr.com to reserve your spot and then send your registration fee in right away. BULLIES get their jollies by making vulnerable kids cower and cry THE ICE VEIL TALES is a series of 12 fantasy adventure stories. They teach your child a simple habit that will help make them bully-proof. It does so by helping them remain calm in stressful situations, think clearly, and make a cool move. With this kind of self-reliance, your child will become confident and happy. You may sample and download THE ICE VEIL TALES at: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/IceVeilTales. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=The+Ice+Veil+Tales&x=17&y=21 Handmade Photo Gifts for…and inspired by…your loved ones! Specializing in affordable handmade photo pendants on wood, glass and mother of pearl. 1 and 2 sided available. Bookmarks, bracelets and gift certificates as well. See Dawn’s blog for examples and more information. http://www.dawnwagner.blogspot.com Meant 2 Be- Children’s clothing $10 gift certificate to all Jen’s List members! Mention this ad and receive $10 off your purchase! (Limit – One time per customer) 18719 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana CA. 91356 (818)760-5050 2nd Annual Jim Sater Memorial Golf Tournament Silent Auction and Live Auction items needed The 2nd Annual Jim Sater Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on November 8th, 2010 at Woodland Hills Country Club. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you have any items, services, products, gift cards, etc. that you would like to donate to the silent auction, please email Casey at front@sbcglobal.net. Your donation is much appreciated. www.jimsatergolf.webs.com Be Quake Ready – FREE Workshop Sunday, October 17th from 1230pm-230pm Listen to the Los Angeles Fire Department Tell you what you need to do to get ready for “the big one.” Pick up valuable tips about earth quake-related mental health issues from licensed psychotherapist, Judy Ringdahl, following the talk. See a demonstration of the use of a two-way walkie talkie radio, storing water for use in emergencies and more. See a typical quake emergency kit, a first aid kit and more. Take home a list of local merchants that offer quake preparedness equipment. And please bring the children. Emerson youth will lead them in FEMA-developed drills for child preparedness. Childcare is available during this FREE workshop. Please call Emerson Unitarian for more information at 818-887-6101. http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/ NutritionEve Referred by Jens List member sararjacobs@yahoo.com “I went to Eve Lahijani’s Hunger Trust workshop and I must say that I am very impressed. She is an amazing speaker/teacher. She helped me realize that I don’t recognize when I am hungry until I starving, then I go off my “diet” and eat unsupportive foods. She is teaching us to earn our natural hunger/full signals and to recognize our body’s real cravings. It was just the 1st class and we learned so much. I can’t wait for the next class. www.vitaminEve.com” Pilates By Rachel Looking to make serious changes in your body? PilatesByRachel gives her clients top-notch instruction, so they have lasting changes in their bodies and lives.You will strengthen your abs; trim your waistline; get toned and more flexible; improve your posture; relieve your back pain and feel refreshed! Don’t miss her free introductory session. Prices are amazing for true high quality Pilates instruction! www.pilatesbyrachel.com Internal/Integrative Medicine Specialist: Shahram Jacobs, M.D. Referred by Jens List member zoebergman@yahoo.com “I found Dr. Shahram Jacobs on Jen’s list from a member lead and I am so grateful for it. I had a wonderful experience. He practices Internal Medicine in Encino and he surpassed my expectations. He and his office staff were so warm and friendly. He took his time while treating me, really listened to my concerns and called me personally to follow up and see if my condition improved. I have referred my sister and co-workers to him, and they love him as well. www.SJacobsMD.com“ Educational Therapist- Thousand Oaks Lainie Donnell, M.A., specializes in working with students in grades 6-12 with Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Executive Function Disorders, Dyslexia, and Auditory/Visual Processing Deficits. As an educational therapist in private practice and learning specialist in various school settings, Lainie has extensive experience working with students who are struggling in school. For further information please contact Lainie at lsdonnell@gmail.com. Mobile Estate Planning Services As a firm run by professionals who are also moms, they understand the importance of affordability and convenience. They come to you and provide you with the individualized attention you deserve as their client in the comfort of your own home. Low overhead costs and their commitment to provide professional legal services to everyone allows them to provide their legal services at an affordable price. Their estate planning services include Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Healthcare Directives, Nominations of Guardian for your children and other related estate planning documents. They also assist clients with Probate and Trust administration. Email estateplanning4you@gmail.com or call 310.590.9928 and take the first step towards protecting your family’s future. Gary Drexler Personal Painting Been in business for 37yrs, on custom residential only. They use the best quality materials and preparation is the very best. www.drexlerpersonalpainting.com |
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