Wednesday October 20, 2010





Help Find the Best Deals In Town (After All, You’re the Expert!)
When dailyD.com was created, they thought that busy moms and dads could use a break on some of the best family activities in the city. The thing is, this city is so big and so diverse (just like all the parents and kids in it!) that they need help – only you can tell them what deals you want! So they would like to ask for your help in finding the very best places in the city, and they will make it worth your while. Here’s how it works: You suggest a deal at one of your favorite places.  They will go get an amazing discount on their product or service (from 50% – 90%).  And for being the first person to tip them off to that place, they will give you that deal for free! To get every deal at an amazing discount, you just have to be a member at www.dailyD.com


 


 


Meet the authors of BEYOND THE BROCHURE
The definitive guide on applying to private schools
OCTOBER 27th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Free book-signing, discussion, Q&A. Talk with Christina Simon & Porcha Dodson, who wrote the only book that walks you step by step through the process of applying to private elementary schools in LA. Includes how to decide which schools to apply to, what to expect from your child’s test & interview, the parent interview, & how to choose the right school for your family.  
The UCLA Family Commons
1221 2nd Street in Santa Monica
310.395.5650
www.uclacommons.com/beyond-brochure


 



GOCITYDEALS.COM OFFERING $20 WORTH OF PUMPKINS AND JUMPY HOUSES FOR $10 AT 2 AGOURA PUMPKIN PATCHES


Don’t miss today’s unbeatable deal from GoCityDeals.com. For $10 you receive $20 to use on pumpkins and/or bounce houses/slides/obstacle courses at either Bennett’s Best pumpkin patches in Agoura. Wristbands for all day play on all their bounces are only $7 so you’ll be able to get some great pumpkins as well.  A wristband purchase also serves as a $10 coupon towards a Christmas Tree when they come back the day after Thanksgiving at the same locations so save the wristband.  When you go to GoCityDeals, be sure to select Conejo Valley for this amazing deal. Enter promo code jen10 to save AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF THIS PURCHASE!
www.gocitydeals.com


 



KIDS ROCK BAND is searching for a new LEAD SINGER with the possibility of being featured on a NEW REALITY TV SHOW!


* Do you want to be a rock star?
* Do you have a great voice?
* Do you have AWESOME stage presence?
* Are you between the ages of 8-12 years old?
* Do you want to perform on stage in front of audiences?
* Do you want to possibly be on a reality show with us?
If you answered YES to everything, you may be the rock star they are looking for!
For more information, go to www.therockaholix.com


 



Video Transfer Services
Your Home Videos Transferred & Archived to DVD. Imagine Video Services will professionally transfer
your precious home videos to perfect DVD’s. All your old VHS, MiniDV, Hi8 tapes will look fantastic.
Enjoy complimentary pickup & delivery services, call today for a pickup. Special Jen’s List pricing through 11/10.
(310) 256-7299
www.imaginevideo.net/jl.html


 



October 22nd is Gene’s Day


Mark your calendars! Lancôme is U.S. is celebrating Gene’s day of Friday October 22nd. Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  $7.00 of every Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate purchased on October 22nd will de donated to benefit children with genetic disorders, cancer and other diseases.
What will Genifique do for you? Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate will give you younger looking skin in just 7 days. Your skin will look lit from within, feel velvety soft and cushiony to the touch. Use daily underneath your moisturizer. This light weight product can easily be incorporated to your daily skincare routine no matter what brand you are currently using! For more info go to: http://www2.lancome.com/_int/_en/emag/10-09/beaute/genifique.aspx. Reserve your bottle now! Contact leslie@thesartos.com or stop by your local Lancôme counter today for more details. Don’t you want to have younger looking skin in just 7 days? You can with Genifique!



Special Event Icon“Happy Hour” at the NEW Lollipop Dream!


 Every Wednesday from 10am-12noon and Every Friday from 2pm-4pm!
Make a Craft, Face-painting, Closet full of dresses, boy costumes, jewels open for Dress-up and activities!
$10/child
Westfield Fashion Square(outside near Bloomingdales
14006 Riverside Dr. Suite 122 in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 981-7446
www.lollipop-dream.com


 



SHINE!, LA’s Youth Theatre, is holding a 2nd day of general auditions for their 5th season
Saturday, October 23, from 10A-1PM.
Auditions held at Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood
Open to students, ages 8 – senior year of high school and adults 18+ from all over LA.  All interested should email headshot or picture and resume to info@shinetheatre.com or call 323-951-9118.  The 5th season will feature an original adaptation of “Cinderella”. Every student accepted into the program receives a full scholarship, funded through private donations.


 


 


Are you divorced or widowed? And financially challenged?
The Wealth Creator Company for Women is offering a FREE one-hour coaching session all about you and your money. They are Certified. Women’s Money Coaches™ and coach women only! Learn how to:
– Make more money
– Reduce your taxes
– Spend without breaking the bank
– Be Financially Organized
– Reduce Your Stress and Overwhelm
– Be in Control of Your Money
Call (818) 606-7327 within 3 days and you will also receive a new bill organizer FREE (when you keep your coaching session)!
http://www.thewealthcreatorcompany.com/WCCsystem.html


 



The Help Group Kids Like Me: After-School Classes, Clubs, Activities & Camps for Children with Autism & Other Special Needs


All kids need opportunities to have fun, make friends, learn new skills, connect with others and enjoy a sense of belonging. That’s what Kids Like Me is all about! The Help Group Kids Like Me programs are created especially for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Participants can enjoy after-school classes, clubs, camps and family activities…with kids who share similar challenges. All programs are overseen by highly trained professionals and are designed to address specific age and ability levels. Call 818-779-5188 or e-mail nwebb@thehelpgroup.org for more information or to register.
www.thehelpgroup.org



Special IconMatlock Web Consulting helps businesses get profitable online


Troubleshooting and re-designs of existing websites.
SEO – Making it easier for search engines to find you.
Pay-Per-Click consulting – PPC marketing campaigns.
Social Media Marketing – To help you implement a social media marketing strategy into your already working websites and online promotional actions.
WordPress Optimization
Current special – Professional Small Business Websites for $799
Having an attractive site is only half the battle. Be there — and get found.
818-570-1775
http://www.MatlockWebConsulting.com


 



California Center for Healthy Living – TYPE 2 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS


Led by CCHL team therapist, Julie Kantrowitz, MFT.
Support group will be 4 sessions, on Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, in the CCHL office (11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1). 4-session commitment required, $35 per session. Space is limited. RSVP to California Center for Healthy Living at (818) 528-5510.
www.californiachl.com


 



CPR Classes


In His Hands CPR & First Aid – Offers CPR & First Aid classes in the Los Angeles area. Mobile service to your location. Services available for community groups, friends & family, babysitters, moms groups, church groups, coaches, teachers etc.  Everyone should learn CPR to help save a life. Group rates offered to Jens list subscribers.  Contact Dee Dee Barksdale @ (818) 324-6570 by phone or by email to inhishandscpr@socal.rr.com
www.whimsyranch.com


 



10 Things Not to Say to Your Kids:


The top ten no-no phrases
http://parenting.kaboose.com/family-dynamics/parenting-style/not-to-say-to-kids.html
Browsed with love by SignShine www.SignShine.com


 



Social Media & WordPress Workshop for Small Biz


Oct 30th from 11am-5pm in Santa Monica
Get your business online and found by your target audience! Learn how to create a WordPress site for your business and market it with SEO and Social Media. This is a hands-on workshop that will teach you everything you need to know in order to create an effective business website and a social media strategy to reach your target audience. Use discount code: jenrocks for $20 off registration price. Register at: http://wordpress-social-media.eventbrite.com/. Workshop is presented by Lucy Beer of www.WebTrainingWheels.com and Gary Nicholson of Relevant Trafik


 



Temple Adat Elohim’s Annual Holiday Boutique


Thursday, Oct 21st  from 5 – 8 pm AND Friday, Oct 22nd from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Featuring new and exciting vendors with hip, chic, timeless and all around fabulous gift items. Shop children’s, women’s and men’s clothing, toys, accessories, jewelry and more!
2420 East Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks


 



3 Ways to Optimize Your Health and Well-being
Strong bones.  Fighting fatigue.  Losing weight.
http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2010/10/3-ways-to-optimize-your-health-and-wellbeing/


 



Birth Control Study


Are you between the ages of 17 – 40 ?
Are you sexually active ?
Are you need of birth control?
Consider taking part in a new research study for an investigational birth control product.
Participants Will Receive:
Study drug at no cost for up to 1 year
Gynecological exam by Board Certified physician at no cost Compensation may be provided For more information: Call at 818-222-6868 and mention that you saw this on Jens List.


 



Oliver, The Musical!


Consider yourself part of the family and join the cast of our upcoming educational theatre workshop training. Workshop/first rehearsal/parent orientation is Sunday, October 24th at 4:30 pm at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall on the campus of CSUN. Ages K through college are accepted, no audition necessary, all who complete our training program will perform on stage in a full Broadway style production in January, 2011 at CSUN.  For information call 818-892-2959.
www.MET2.


 



The Oprah Winfrey Network is now casting married couples!


Are you and your spouse in a rut? Have you gained some weight? Are you missing the spark from when you first fell in love? Do you want to bring the sexy back? The show supply the personal trainer, nutritionist, counselor and guidance to help you fall back in love – ending with a second wedding! Email a recent photo of yourselves along with a brief paragraph of why you think you’d be a good fit for our show to nataliecasting@yahoo.com.


 



Click, Clack, Moo at the Kids Playhouse


Saturday, October 23rd at 11 AM and 1 PM
All day long Farmer Brown hears “click clack moo, clickety clackety moo….” The cows are typing-that’s right, typing-and protesting their working conditions! Youngsters will love this hilariously “moo-ving” new musical about compromise based on Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin’s award-winning book. Best appreciated by ages 5 and up. Presented by TheatreworksUSA.
http://arts.pepperdine.edu/performances/click-clack-moo.htm


 



Pier to Pier Friendship Walk


Go the extra mile for our children
Friday & Saturday, October 22nd-23rd in Manhattan Beach
http://www.pier2pierwalk.com/


 



Now, kids can take your message with them wherever they go!


Designed for kids (yet hip for parents), it comes as a necklace or as a clip-on charm for backpacks, lunchboxes, purses or even belt loops. Just press the little button to record a message, then the big one to hear it back (repeat as desired). Fun to wear, fun to share. From silly to sentimental, it’s perfect for whenever you’re apart.
www.talkatoo.com


 



Gull Wings Children’s Museum
The only nonprofit Children’s Museum in Ventura County, presents Golftoberfest on Oct.30th at Lost Canyons Golf Course in Simi. The focus of Golftoberfest is the Halloween Family Festival, which will include a pumpkin decorating contest, carnival games, a family safety fair and more. It also features a charity Golf Tournament. A Haunted House will run on weekends through Oct.31st. Sponsorship opportunities. Silent auction donations are welcome.
http://www.gullwings.org/visit/golftoberfest/


 



SafetyBook™


A home inventory tracker and product recall monitor. Privately register your products with them.  They monitor them and send you Direct-Alert™ notification when your item is recalled
www.safetybook.org


 



Free – the leading open-source office software suite for word processing


Save upwards of $150.
http://www.bargainsla.com/cool_sites/article/OpenOffice/


 



“The Sound of Music” twirls back into theaters nationwide


For the first time since 1973, it can be seen in stunning high definition to commemorate the beloved musical’s 45th anniversary. This special event will be presented in nearly 500 select movie theaters on Tuesday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m. local time. The Sound of Music Sing-Along Event includes the sing-along version of the fully restored feature with classic songs that have delighted fans for decades. The Sound Of Music 45th Anniversary Edition will be available in 3-Disc Blu-ray and DVD Combo Packs on November 2. For a limited time, The Sound of Music is also available in an individually numbered Limited Collector’s Set packaged in a keepsake box and featuring a 100-page “My Favorite Things” scrapbook, a 45th Anniversary Soundtrack, a reproduction of the original 1965 souvenir program, an exclusive hand-painted “My Favorite Things” music box and more. 
www.soundofmusic45thanniversary.com/


 



Scribble Press Holiday Workshops and Free Activities
Free Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am – Singing, games and stories every Wednesday.
Halloween workshops:
Make a Shoebox Haunted House (10/22 4pm’ 10/23 12pm);
Make your Own Piñata and help create a huge one for the Scribble Press Halloween Party! (10/23 3pm, 10/24 12:30 pm).
Decorate your candy bag (10/28 4pm, 10/29 10:30 am, 10/30 1pm)
All workshops are $15 or just $6 for Club Scribble members!
FREE Halloween Hop – 3-6pm on Halloween. See who won the pumpkin contest; help break open the Scribble Press piñata; enter the costume contest and get free glitter tattoos! Piñata will be opened at 4:30pm
1109 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica(Free parking in rear)
(310) 899-0495
www.Scribblepress.com


 


 


Did you misplace that instruction booklet on how to build your favorite Lego?
http://us.service.lego.com/en-US/BuildingInstructions/default.aspx


 



Jamie Adkins’ one-man circus comedy, “Circus INcognitus”
A show filled with hilarious circus hi-jinks and zany acrobatics as the audience follows Jamie on an adventure about having the courage to try new ideas and not giving up when all goes wrong. Adkins is a former Pickle Family Circus and Cirque Éloize member. “Circus INcognitus” is part of DouglasPlus programming. Six public performances only, January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2011 at the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/ or the box office at (213) 628-2772 for more info and tickets.


 



www.lamommagazine.com 4 Favorite Personalized Workouts
1. Meet You on the Mat – Private Yoga Sessions in Your Home
www.meetyouonthemat.com
2. Ojakian Tennis – Cardio Tennis is a new, fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout. Mention LA MOM MAG for 50% off your first class.
www.ojakiantennis.com
3.Sharolyn Leithold – Private Trainer
Email sharolyn5757@gmail.com or call 310.570.9499
4. Pilates and Gyrotonics are the best way to get your body back.
www.bhpost.com


 



Kids classes, workshops, crafts, drop-in care and Fri./Sat. date night care
Referred by Jens List member heather@birthingspirit.com
The Academy was created in response to the lack of creative outlets for children in many of the schools and communities today. As more emphasis is continually being placed upon test scores as a means for determining a child’s level of success, they have noticed extremely talented and powerful children losing faith in their academic and artistic potential.
www.otb-academy.org


 



Swimming and Basketball at the Hollywood YMCA
Remember the first time you held your breath? Jumped into a swimming pool? Or made your first basket on a basketball court? Do you remember when your child did his or her first “firsts?” The Hollywood Y is a world of “firsts” for kids. They celebrate the potential of children through all of our Youth Sports Programs, by building self-esteem, confidence, and teamwork, along with physical and emotional growth. From babies to teens, the Hollywood Y has something for all ages all year round
SWIM – Registration now through November 8th & the session is from November 8th – January 23rd
Jr. Lakers Basketball Clinic: November 8th- December 13th
Jr. Lakers Basektball League Basketball Registration: November 15th – December 20th
Basketball Session: January 22nd – March 12th
Coed ages – 5yrs old to 13yrs old.
Call 213.639.7543 or email karengoldberg@ymcala.org for more info.


 



Workshop for teachers & afterschool care providers
November 6th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Great Explorations in Math and Science Fall 2010 Math Academy. Participate in fun, inquiry-based, hands-on Math activities! Experience exemplary grade-level curricula! Explore ways to integrate GEMS with your current Mathematics curriculum! Learn strategies and Math games that will enhance your Math lessons! Receive GEMS teacher guides! Earn one NA salary point (LAUSD) or professional growth hours! Receive a tour of the Los Angeles County GEMS Center and Kresa Educator Resource Hall! Network with colleagues! Enter a raffle to win a set of GEMS guides! All GEMS activities meet the CA State standards in Mathematics and supplement math curriculums used in schools! Guides highlighted include but are not limited to the following:
Treasure Boxes, Gr. PK-1; Frog Math, Gr. PK-2; Build It! Festival, Gr. Pk-6; In All Probability, Gr. 3-6;
Math Around the World, Gr. PK-6; Algebraic Reasoning, Gr. 3-6; and Eggs, Eggs Everywhere! Gr. Pk-2
$50.00 – Registration fee includes, GEMS guides for all sessions taken, parking and a Certificate of Completion! LAUSD teachers may earn 1 salary point! Enrollment is limited!  Please send your completed application to:
700 Exposition Park Drive in Los Angeles
For additional information please call (213) 744-7455 or e-mail agaiter@cscmail.org.


 



Moms were asked if they could go back to before their first baby, what would they tell themselves


These are their answers. Everyone in the video is a mom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDqKWWPDAY&feature=player_embedded


 



Fat Ties
Adorable, stylish and durable 100% soft cotton shirts for boys that give the neat look of a shirt-and-tie without the stuffy collar and expensive dry cleaning.  The curved bottom of a man’s dress shirt, fake placket with buttons and thin tie gives young boys the appearance of laid back, yet extremely astute, CEOs.  Since Fat Ties are exclusively for hip boys sized 12-month to 5T, colors like neon orange, lime green and sky blue, add a youthful touch to the traditional tie.
www.shop-fat-tie.com