Friday October 29, 2010

BEST SPORTS CLASSES AROUND

FOR AGES 3-9
LA-Sports Kidz is celebrating 12 yrs of introducing children to the fundamentals skills for playing various sports while having FUN! Thousands of children have played with LA-Sports Kidz over the past twelve years and yours can too!! Classes are taught in a creative, non-competitive and fun environment at local parks throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The coaches bring all the equipment and supplies. Children receive a T-shirts, and award for participating. Both Boys and Girls are welcome to play! For a list of locations and class days and times please visits their website at www.la-sportskidz.com or contact Coach Akeim at 818-763-0304.

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by thousands of families“

Today in History
The New York Stock Exchange crashed on what came to be known as “Black Tuesday”, starting the Great Depression (1929)
Frankenstein Friday
Hermit day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=204

Fourth Annual Sunnyside Preschool Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 30th from 9:30am to 2pm
Fun games, food & drink. Dunk tank, preschool-age haunted house, live music, cakewalk, silent auction with amazing gift baskets. Bring the kids for a spook-filled fun day. BOO!
Sunnyside Preschool 3646 Coldwater Cyn. Ave, Studio City
www.sunnyside-preschool.com

$37.50 for 1 Week at Yoga Works & Healthy Living Package ($265 Value)
Imagine: Fresh, healthy, delicious meals that you don’t plan, shop for, or cook. Is it every mother’s dream come true? Yes! The deal starts with a metabolism assessment and body fat scan. This information, along with your goals (lose weight? reduce sodium?), is used to design one day’s worth of meals from Z.E.N. Foods (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert) that will be delivered to your door. Follow up your healthy new start with a week of unlimited classes at Yoga Works (named “The Best Yoga Studio” by Fitness magazine).  Yoga Works has 10 locations in Los Angeles and offers a dozen different types of yoga (from “Relax Deeply” to “Sculpt Works”).  This whole package is like getting a personal trainer, nutritionist & chef to get you started down a healthier path – all for just $37.50!
http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist

Tired of your old-fashioned, generic, posed family portraits?
Show your true colors and let Christine Eberly take your beautifully candid and unique family portraits this year!  Christine uses natural backdrops and items close to the family to insure your photos are intimate and special.  Real smiles guaranteed. Book your family portrait session in November and get 25% off your holiday cards! Also don’t forget about portrait gift cards for an original, thoughtful holiday gift!
www.christineeberly.com

Do good and get the Halloween Candy out of your house!
1st Choice Dental is having a Halloween Candy Buy Back!
Monday, November 1st from 3-6 pm
Bring your kids in with their candy and they will get $1.00 per lb. (5 lb. max) for their unopened Halloween Candy. The candy will be sent to Operation Gratitude where they will make individual packages for our troops and send them overseas to our soldiers stationed in war zones. What a great lesson for our kids to honor those who are fighting for our country!
We’ll have crafts to make cards for the soldiers and lots of giveaways! FUN, FUN, FUN!
12932 Victory Blvd. (at Coldwater Cyn.) in North Hollywood, 91606
(818) 761-9000
www.1st-ChoiceDental.com

Peeler Bootcamp Presents: Operation Little Black Dress!
Don’t let the Halloween candy and Thanksgiving treats stick! Work it off and be ready to slip into that little black party dress this holiday season! For $155 you have unlimited access to classes four days per week for five weeks (November 15 – December 16).  Depending on how many classes you attend per week, that’s $7.75-$15.50 per class for a one-hour outdoor course that focuses on a combination of cardio and strength training designed to help you lose weight and get in shape much faster than you could achieve on your own. This is the last bootcamp session of the year and classes are filling up! Three convenient locations in Studio City, Balboa Park and Woodland Hills. Visit www.peelerbuilt.com for locations & times. Sign-up at www.peelerbootcamp@yahoo.com

THE DOCTORS talk show is looking for:
· BRIDE to Be who wants to LOSE WEIGHT FAST for wedding
· Want to try AIRBRUSH Make-up to cover skin flaws (Acne/ Wrinkles)
· Want to ELIMINATE VEINS on face
· Fun & energetic cast for a WEIGHT LOSS COMPETITION!
o COUPLE married for 10-15+ years & wants to LOSE WEIGHT
o Want to LOSE WEIGHT gained in COLLEGE (Goal 50 lbs+)
o BEST FRIENDS or frenemies that both need to LOSE WEIGHT
o Newly DIVORCED & ready to date again
o Father/Son OR mother/daughter duo
o NEWLYWED Couple
o MOM who wants to lose BABY WEIGHT
Contact: Please email a recent photo and your phone # to jennifer.laplaca@cbs.com

GOOD GIRLS GIVE CONTEST TO BETTER THE LIFE OF ONE DESERVING INDIVIDUAL
Laurie Green’s adventure enhancing the life of a long-lost friend with Locked-In Syndrome won Good Girls Give® (GGG®) a $10,000 grant from the Kind Movement, that the Board will use to help another deserving individual with Locked-In Syndrome or other disability. GGG® encourages friends, family members or anyone with these debilitating diseases or conditions to submit their stories along with a short video telling us why your story should be considered as a beneficiary of the charitable funds and a Dream Day of your choice. Finalist’ submissions will be posted on the GGG® Facebook fan page – Good-Girls-Give and Facebook users will vote for their favorite by clicking the ‘like’ button. The story/video with the most ‘likes’ will have their Dream for the Day come true. The Board will choose 3 finalist and the winner will be announced in mid July. Please submit to laurie@goodgirlspr.com by Feb. 14, 2011

Affordable Hair Extensions By Christy
INSTANTLY Look Years Younger, Thinner, with Hair Extensions. Hair Extensions By Christy Offers the Latest Non-Damaging Hair Extension Methods, & High Quality Real Human Hair at the Lowest Prices. Mention Jen’s List and get $50.00 off any Hair Extension Package. Extensions are perfect for any special occasion. Extensions by Christy offers Mobile-Service, Serving all of Los Angeles Ca, San Fernando Valley, Ventura County, and surrounding areas.

www.AffordableHairExtentions.com

Cerbereal Palsy Special Olympics
Looking to cast a 3 – 4 yrs old little girl with leg braces or has Cerebral Palsy for a wonderful television program. Molly, the Special Olympian that was selected to be a poster child, has Cerebral Palsy. They are doing a history of her life on television & want to show what she was like at a young age around three or four years old with leg braces. The whole essence of this is all about how people with cerebral palsy can live life to the fullest. Please email paloma@jetsetmodels.com ASAP.

Secret uses for ammonia, salt, foil and baking soda
Ex: 2 tablespoons ammonia in a quart of water in a spray bottle = Windex.
http://www.bargainbabe.com/2010/10/28/

Become Part of a Warm, Welcoming and Inclusive Jewish Community
Join University Synagogue’s Parent and Me classes and discover a world of friendship for you and your little one.  Located on the westside of L.A. and serving families from the valley to the beach, their developmental program is rich in Jewish traditions within a reform environment. Starting at 10 months, your child is introduced to music, manipulatives, socialization and art, where they believe in the
importance of the process rather than the finished product. The older toddlers also experience Shabbat every Friday. Parents are involved in both leader and parent directed discussion. Try a class and leave feeling a part of an inclusive community.  Please call Elaine or Tessa at 310-472-0603 to schedule a visit or to answer any questions you may have.

Will you help put an end to bullying?
Create empathy and compassion where you can.  Good blog post with constructive reader comments.
http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2010/10/

 MOVING SALE in TOLUCA LAKE Everything must go
Cleaning out the house! Bow-flex, TV armoire, Mid-Century Dining set, Daybed, large TV, clothes, dishes, etc.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th ONLY from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
128 N. Valley St. in Burbank, 91505

Seeking vendors for 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique
November 17th 10 am – 6 pm. At the Sagebrush Cantina, Calabasas.
Benefitting Haven Hills Domestic Abuse Shelters and Rotary Club of Calabasas Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. Email Nicole at NNTRN@aol.com for more information.

Pediatricians urged to screen new moms for depression, which can slow babies developmentally
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/

Enjoy using garlic?  Grow your own!
http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2010/10/

 HYPNOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN
Is your child suffering from problems you feel are beyond your control? With Hypnotherapy, Joseph Lamberti has successfully assisted children (age 5 and older) with various issues, including bed wetting, sleep disorders, anxiety, sports fears and school confidence.  Most children’s issues can be resolved in one or two sessions. Note: a parent is required to sit-in during the session. Fees are reduced over 50%. Call Joe Lamberti C.Ht.818 990 5741
www.rewardyourlifenow.com

Mothers wanted for market research study
Will need approximately 1/2 hour of your time over the phone and you will earn $20.  My husband and I are trying to develop a new child friendly device and we would love to talk to mothers of newborn children, as well as expectant mothers, and mothers of children up to 1 year of age.  Please send an email to ghmintz@hotmail.com for consideration in the study providing your name, phone number, age of your children, and combined gross annual income of you and your spouse.  Space is limited.

Recipes for comfort
Turkey Meatloaf, Super Easy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Gravy, Basic Tomato Sauce, Roast Pear Chicken, Chicken and Rice Stir-fry, Chicken Salad Sandwich , Curried Chicken Sandwiches, Basic Chicken Stock, Harvest Fall Vegetable Soup, Baked Brie with Mushrooms, Onions and Garlic, Mac and Cheese, Brownies
http://www.mydailyfind.com/food/

2nd Annual We Care Job Fair
Wednesday, November 10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
The Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles
A community-wide event organized to help people who continue to find themselves out of work or whose businesses have failed. Job seekers and employers can visit www.wecarejobfair.org for more information and to register (free for both!).
www.wecarejobfair.org

A Monster of a Deal on Customizable Room Art

Back by popular demand and just in time for Halloween! Decorate your little monster’s entire room for less than $100.  CHOOSE FROM OVER 25 POPULAR DESIGNS!  Mona MELisa Designs offers their customers the most unique and customized children’s artwork in the marketplace.  You can personalize each piece by adding your child’s name, choosing a color scheme or by customizing our kid characters, which allows you to choose hair, eye and skin color, making each piece unique to your child. 

www.kidsideals.com.

Safety Tip of the Week
Internet dating can be fun. But make sure you take a few precautions. 1) If the person’s pictures are not clear – – pass. If a guy is wearing a hat, dark glasses, or the photo is distant so as to not be too revealing, the guy is hiding something. He may not be a criminal, but do you really want to be meeting a guy who is afraid to be honest about his appearance. 2) Meet in a public place you do not frequent. 3) Set the meeting time for mid-day, so you have a natural excuse to cut out if he’s not your type. For more information, you may visit Richard’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KeepYourDaugherSafe or his website, www.KYCDS.com or www.KYDS1.com

Cook mussels – high in protein, low in fat and rich in omega 3
http://www.helpwithcooking.com/seafood-shellfish/ – about, buying and storing mussels
http://www.helpwithcooking.com/seafood-shellfish/ – preparing and recipes

Hadassah Southern California Breakfast
November 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Meet a visiting Pediatrician from Hadassah Hospital. Dr. Isaiah Wexler is the Medical Director of the Center for Pediatric Feeding Disorders at Hadassah Hospital, Mt. Scopus. As a pediatric endocrinologist, he also dedicates himself to working in Hadassah’s Center for Children with Chronic Diseases. Call the Hadassah office at 818-343-9316 to learn how to become an annual donor to Hadassah and attend this great event!
www.southerncalifornia.hadassah.org

Have a Beading Party
Your In Good Favor will bring a selection of colored wood beads, rhinestones, sports beads and charms to parties and mitzvahs.  Guests can make their own unique bracelets and key-chains.  This is a fun, creative activity that the kids will love. 
www.YourInGoodFavor.com
310-704-7188
 

32 Bean Recipes
Broad beans, black beans, cannellini  beans, garbanzos, lentils, white beans, borlotti beans, split peas.
http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/main-ingredient/pulses

SPA10 offers The Healthiest Lash Extension System on the Market
These are a steal at only $80 These are a steal at only $80 as they usually go for $150. Completely natural looking and with proper care, can last up to three weeks.
With the finest products available, NovaLash produces products that:
Are Medical Grade.
Are Physician Formulated.
Do not contain any detectable formaldehyde and contain only ingredients approved by the FDA for medical and/or cosmetic use.
Maranda, Licensed Esthetician
818-481-6095
www.thespa10.com

Neverland Nannies & Domestics: “Helping you Live Happily Ever After”
Neverland Nannies provides families with exceptional childcare referrals (nannies, baby nurses, etc.) to families in the Greater L.A. area.  They offer every service possible to protect your family:
Screened Applicants
Background Investigations
Legally Drafted Agreements
FBI Fingerprinting
CPR/First Aid Certifications
Employer I.D. No.’s
Federal & State New Hire Filings
Payroll/Tax Programs
Superior Customer Service & more.
818-888-9894
http://www.neverlandnannies.com

Eat Jerusalem artichoke
The misnamed Jerusalem artichoke has no real link with Jerusalem and isn’t related to other artichokes.  It looks a bit like a knobbly pink-skinned ginger root, is crispy and has a sweet, nutty flavor, reminiscent of water chestnuts.  Its season, which lasts for a few months, starts about now.
http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk/Archive/

“Toilet Learning – Making the Brain-Body Connection”
Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 PM
“Outside the Box” (OTB) is offering a very special Learning Lecture exploring potty-training.  Come discover
why this developmental stage is so important to master.  Learn the readiness skills children need
before learning to use the toilet, and your role as a parent in preparing them.  Learn to understand why choices
and positive reinforcement during this process works better toward building your child’s self esteem than rewards. 
Elimination Communication (diaper-less potty training) will also be discussed.  This is an adults only
event.  The fee is $22 (Day Pass).   Please call (818) 348-PLAY to register.
22011 Avenue San Luis in Woodland Hills, 91364.
Email questions to registration@otbee.com

Teen Support Group
This is a support group for 14 to 18 year olds. They will learn how to deal with stress, how stress affects their body and how to use self-hypnosis for relaxation. Each week will deal with different issues, such as, school, tests, parents, peer pressure, college admission anxieties, sports, divorce, siblings and more. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Date: Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Place: Temple Ramat Zion; Time: 6:30-7:30 pm; Cost: $60 for Center, TRZ, TBT, TBA members; $75 for non-members; Call Jerry at 818-360-2211
www.nvjcc.org

Kinetic Theory Circus Arts Presents Into the Night
Are you afraid of the dark? Well maybe you should be! Monsters lurk in a young girl’s closet, a nightmare comes to life on a trapeze, a funeral procession marches in the light of the moon. Weaving together awe-inspiring acrobatics, contortion and aerial artistry with physical
theatre, dance and stunning visual imagery, Kinetic Theory’s performance students ages 8-30+ create a dark and magical experience that is entertaining for the whole family!
Saturday Oct. 30th at  2pm & 7pm *Halloween performances featuring the KT
Youth Circus Troupe
Saturday Nov. 6th & 13th at 7pm
$12 in advance/ $15 at the door – For tickets/info 310-606-2617
www.kinetictheorytheatre.com
5950 W. Jefferson Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA 90016

Whole Foods Guide to Vinegars
….as flavor component (Asian, balsamic, cider, etc.), preservative, and cleaner.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/guides/vinegars.php

There’s a strong link between clean teeth and heart attack/stroke risk
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2010/10/