Sunday October 31, 2010

Temple Ahavat Shalom Early Childhood Education Center
An inspiring and nurturing environment for children ages 2-5. At the core of the educational mission is complete respect for the child. They encourage learning with a hands-on curriculum that fosters creativity and curiosity. They offer opportunities for children to question, explore, examine & discover the world they live in. They respect individuality through an anti-bias curriculum. A few spaces are still available.* Developmental/ Reggio Emilia Inspired Curriculum – Rich with Jewish culture. * Flexible Hours: Part Day, Extended Day and Full Day Available Open 7am-5:30pm. * PARENT and ME on Mondays 9:15am-10:45am. * PARENT and ME For Working Parents – New Class Starting in November. * Enrichment Classes include Tumblebees Gymnastics, Mad Science and Storybook Cooking. * Tot Shabbat. * Inter-generational Reading Program in a beautiful library. * Family Picnics. * Potty Training is not required. * Children of any race or religion welcome. * Temple Membership is encouraged but not required. For more information or to set up a tour, please contact Debi Chesler at 818 360-5183 or debi@tasnorthridge.org.
www.tasnorthridge.org

Today in History
* Happy Halloween
* Magician Harry Houdini dies from complications of a ruptured appendix. (1926)
* Indian Prime Minister Indira Ghandi was assassinated. (1984)
* National caramel apple day
* National knock knock jokes day
* National UNICEF day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=206

TOP TEN REASONS TRICK-OR-TREATING IS BETTER THAN SEX
http://www.jokes2go.com/lists/list153.html

CELEBRATE YOU!  Henna & Massage Party at OTB!
Sunday, November 14th at 3:00 PM
Come enjoy the traditions practiced all around the world and celebrate YOU! You- the mother, you – the woman, you – the wife, you – the necessary part of your community and the world as a whole! “Outside the Box” (OTB) invites you to come and receive Henna art and have your feet massaged in herbal tinctures that restore energy and inspire peace and relaxation.  This special event is free for OTB members. For non-OTB members the fee is $22 (Day Pass).  Please call (818) 348-PLAY to register. Email questions to registration@otbee.com.
22011 Avenue San Luis, Woodland Hills, 91364.
www.otbee.com

Birthday Cake Photography
Capturing the magical moments at your child’s birthday, for $300 you can leave your camera in a drawer at home and rely on them to capture all the moments you may have missed while playing host and hostess. This includes a CD of all images that are web-share ready. Printable image CD is $200. A gallery will be created for you to order images a la carte in many wonderful sizes and formats.
www.birthdaycakephotograph.com

Spa Escapes Holiday Chocolate Indulgence Spa Holiday Promotions for November & December: Book a spa retreat in November or December and receive a group rate of $10 per person. Spa Escapes brings the spa experience to your home (San Fernando Valley, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks) with 10 different relaxing treatments. If you love chocolate you will enjoy their Chocolate Indulgence holiday line! This is an interactive group spa session with a minimum of 5 people required to book a retreat. The first 10 to book for November and December will also receive a chocolate fondue dessert served at your spa party!

818-974-5291
relaxationspa@gmail.com

Exciting Whale Watching Boat Excursion Adventures
Departs from the Malibu Pier™. Starting on December 26th there are departures at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All trips last approximately 2 1/2 hours.
$45 Adults, $35 Children (ages 3 – 12, under 3 are free) & Seniors $35 (over 62)
15% off groups of 10 or more
Family Ticket Promo 2 Adult tickets and 2 Children $125 (Promo Code- Family2010)
Reservations are recommended, as space is limited. Call 310-456-8031 for more info.
www.malibupier.com

The 25 Hour Day 
Do you sometimes feel as you can’t seem to make anyone happy; your children, your spouse or even the family dog?  Everyone is cranky and you can’t even find the time to take a bath? Being a Mother doesn’t mean giving up who you are…on the contrary; you need to be more of who you are authentically. And, if you are trying to start or run your own business, welcome to the world of overload and circuit shut down.{And don’t even try to fit sex into this equation!} When do you have time to get your needs met? When do you get permission to take care of yourself?  Wouldn’t it feel validating to hear you are doing a great job as Mom? Want to start untangling your emotions from your money? Get answers to these questions and more at the weekly workshops run by the Financial Whisperer. Learn how to reclaim your life and get yourself on track so you can live stress free. Sessions are Wednesday evenings and are continuous. Want to start untangling your emotions from your money? Call Pegi Burdick at 818-645-1770.

Private Quarters Luxury Linens
Who do you know who would like to do all their holiday shopping from home and avoid long lines and crowded parking lots? Who do you know who would like to have a few friends over for some fun, food and shopping –  all from the comfort of their own home.  Private Quarters has something for everyone on your holiday shopping list.  Book a party with Valerie and you could be shopping for FREE. Email valeriepugliese@yahoo.com for more info.
www.privatequarters.net/dbv

Takosher
The first certified glatt kosher taco truck. They mix the sweet Jewish and spicy Mexican culinary traditions into unique mouth-watering tacos that are a delight to the senses. Each taco is hand crafted using only kosher and natural ingredients. Takosher embodies the philosophy and spirituality of
kosher by demonstrating an awareness, consciousness and appreciation for both people and the environment. Takosher is committed to using the highest quality ingredients and providing fresh, flavorful and healthful food. Takosher is a catalyst for bridging cultural gaps, unifying people, celebrating diversity and sharing great food experiences together. Takosher participates in respectful and fair work.
http://takosher.com/

Screening of “Race to Nowhere” is Coming to Chatsworth
December 4th at 7 p.m.
If you haven’t seen this chilling documentary about America’s youth and our achievement driven culture, here’s your chance.  Buy your tickets now and save $5.  http://www.racetonowhere.com/postcard/december-4th-chatsworth-ca
www.racetonowhere.com

Do you want your Child to be Musical?
If you have a musical background, developing your child’s musicality may be easy.  But what if you’re not very musical, never learned to play an instrument or can’t sing on key?  Don’t just hope that your baby inherited a miracle musical gene from an unknown ancestor, come join Music Together for children newborn to 4 years. They offer informal, mixed-age, 45-minute classes that combine singing, dancing, small and large movement and developmentally-appropriate instrument play to help your child’s musical development — and maybe yours, too.  It’s casual, playful, fun and a great way to bond with your child. All caregivers are welcome, including grannies and nannies.  Locations in Studio City, Encino, Woodland Hills, Westwood and Brentwood. Tuition includes a songbook and CDs.
Sunshine Music
310-482-7222
http://sunshinemusic.org/index.htm

Claudio Marino Hair Design
Looking for a new place to work? This salon in Woodland Hills (Ventura Boulevard and De Soto) has stations for rent for hair stylists and makeup artists. Established salon for more than 20 years and a great place to work with a relaxed atmosphere. Newly renovated, Tuscan style, convenient & ample parking lot. Salon provides backbar, towels smocks, coffee and tea bar for clients and staff. Jen’s List members will get $50 off on the first week’s rent. Interested? Call Claudio Marino at 818-712-0901.

Cupcake Camp LA
Saturday, November 20th from 12 Noon to 5 p.m.
The Historic Music Box in Hollywood
Cupcake Camp LA is a grassroots, family-oriented event that will unite local cupcake lovers with L.A.’s best professional and amateur bakers to celebrate and feast on great cupcakes while raising funds for charity.
http://cupcakecampla.bakespace.com/wp-content/uploads/CupcakeCamp-LA-FACT-SHEET.pdf

Mess Be Gone
Get organized with home and office organizing and styling.  Tired of having things you don’t need, but can’t let go of? Tired of unorganized rooms, closets, cabinets etc? Revital will make life easy and neat for you. Her services include kitchen, bathrooms, pantries and all closets anywhere in the house. Moving or going under construction? She will help sort and organize everything before and after, including your garage too. Mess Be Gone is dedicated to take stress of your life! 10% off when you mention Jen’s List.
818-631-4282
www.messbgone.org

Suburban Pleasures
Want to host a party? With a large variety of adult toys and games – visit http://suburbanpleasures.com/store/ or email tara@suburbanpeasures.com for more info or a private viewing. Get 15% off of $50.00 or more with code Jlist.

Foundations for a Healthy Pregnancy
Thursday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m.
My Gym in Beverly Hills
Join Dana Nassau, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, for a free class about achieving a healthy pregnancy and giving your baby the best possible start. Topics will include optimal nutrition for pregnancy, exercises for comfort in pregnancy and to prepare your body for birth, and having positive expectations for childbirth.  For more information visit: http://www.douladana.com/7.html and RSVP to dana@douladana.com.

Non-Invasive Face Lift
Ultherapy is the first and only cosmetic procedure of its kind to offer a face lift – noninvasively, and it’s the first and only energy-based device of its kind cleared by the FDA. Ultherapy utilizes ultrasound to tone and firm facial skin (the same ultrasound expectant mothers receive when seeing the fetus, etc.).  The effects can be seen throughout the months following the procedure, but the effects are profound, and the procedure takes less than a hour.
www.ultherapy.com

Allergic to Gluten, Soy or Dairy?
Contact Gigi for details on a wonderful new product! 
805-241-9585 
gigi4healthnow@yahoo.com

“Jazz & Juice”
Sunday, November 7th from 1 – 2 p.m.
Pacific Arts Center & Dance Studio
10467 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles
Are you looking for a fun way to work out and get in shape?  What about stepping out of the box and trying something different for a change? Dance Fitness Expert, Ilyse Baker will be offering a onetime special new DanceFit class.  Experience Ilyse and her magic. $15 for the class, or bring a friend and it is $12, cash only. You can check out Ilyse and some her students at the Gym Crew Challenge:  http://bit.ly/cmcq3J. Muffins and Juice will be provided after class. For more information or questions, please contact Ilyse through www.ilysebaker.com or call 856-577-8041.

Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center in Woodland Hills
There’s a great new Mommy and Me class at Dance Dimensions on Fridays, from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. with Miss Adriana. Those who have joined love it.  It is the sweetest thing to see tiny ballerinas in their pink tutus!  Come try the class, give Dance Dimensions a call at 818-999-3262. They’re conveniently located in the Promenade Mall and are a full-service studio with almost 100 different classes per week for ages 2 to adult. Big siblings can take ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, Bollywood, African, and lots more!
www.MyDanceDimensions.com

Playgroup now Forming in Westlake, Agoura Hills & Oak Park
The MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is an international non-profit organization, with hundreds of chapters across the country, aimed at providing support for all mothers. They are just for you, the stay-at-home moms of today! Through weekly playgroups, monthly mom’s nights out and seasonal kid’s parties, they’ve made it their mission to bring together moms who have decided to stay at home with their children.
nellieblye@yahoo.com

GREENspotDROPoff
Friday and Saturday, November 5th & 6th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Golden State Storage will be hosting a special e-waste event at three Golden State Storage locations: Roscoe Blvd in North Hills, Sepulveda Blvd in North Hills, and Rayen Street in Northridge. Stop on by with your e-waste, meet the managers, and enjoy drinks and treats. For every TV, Computer, monitor, laptop and flat screen dropped off, $1.00 will be donated to James Monroe High school.
www.greenspotdropoff.org

Sinai Akiba Academy Silent Auction Donations Needed
Contributions and donations of any value would be appreciated for Sinai Akiba Academy’s Silent Auction Fundraising Event. As their thanks for your contribution, your name will be featured in the business information section which reaches nearly 2500 members in the community. Gift certificates or items of any value are welcome. Please email Modjgan Stanislavsky for more information at moji2005@verizon.net.

Eat Chestnuts
History.  Biology.  Nutrition.  Buying.  Storing.  Preparing.
http://www.eattheseasons.com/Archive/chestnuts.htm

Laser Hair Removal & Electrolysis for Men & Women
All skin types. More than 10 years of experience and flexible hours. Mention Jen’s List and save. Call for free consultation.
310-273-4247
www.cosmeticlaserworks.com

SPA 2 HBLC Open House
“1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward”
Wednesday November 17th from 9:00am – 12:00pm Kaiser Permanente Hospital-Panorama City Medical Center
13652 Cantara Street in Panorama City, CA  91402 (Free Parking available on campus in parking structure) Learn about fatherhood findings and resources Available Funding Opportunities Social Networking Discuss Best Start community program RSVP by November 11, 2010 to yguerra@thehelpgroup.org

Massage Therapy and Yoga for Mommies
Whether you are recovering from, or preparing to give, birth or simply getting cozy under October’s rain, Amy Zimmerman provides in-home massage & yoga to ease the tweeks and kinks that accompany Pregnancy. Depending on unique needs, Amy incorporates Pregnancy, Shiatsu, Swedish, and Deep Tissue techniques for a safe and relaxing treatment. On the West Side, the first hour massage is $90 after which packages of 4 may be purchased for $400. Individual sessions are $140. Email a.zimmerman8@gmail.com for more info.

Body Dynamix Chiropractic and Performance
A two tiered Sports Medicine practice, providing chiropractic care and athletic training for all ages. BDX chiropractics specialize in soft tissue work, injury rehabilitation, and all around body maintenance.  The athletic training works with athletes of all levels and ages, providing sport specific training as well as fitness boot camps and individual programs to meet anybody’s goals. These services combine with a friendly, knowledgeable staff to make BDX a great place!
www.bdxchiro.com

Hydro-Health Colonics in Encino
Cleanse your body naturally with Colonics and Colon Hydrotherapy.  Colonics removes the plaque built up on the colon walls over time.  So if you feel sluggish or low energy, constipated, bloated, have poor sleep or bad skin…colonics can help you.
818-935-9400
http://www.Hydro-Health.com

$2.99 per Month for Cellular Service!
Peace of mind and security for the price of a cup of coffee and free phone included! $59.99 per month for Unlimited Talk & Unlimited Text Messaging, this is the lowest rate ever and just for Jen’s List members.  Buy a $50.00 gift certificate towards a new cell phone & service contract and they will raise it to $100.00!  Free Shipping anywhere in the country. NO-CONTRACT (month to month) options available on any plan. Super low international long distance rates. Call  InTouch America at 800-500-0066 Extension 110. Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., some restrictions apply on all offers. SERVING YOU SINCE 1988.
www.intouchamerica.com

Contractor Referral
From Jens List member amyrpowell@gmail.com
“My husband and I LOVED our contractor (he basically built our house and always helps us anytime we need anything done at all) and we wanted to share his info for anyone looking for someone who is just great! His name is Nestor Gutierrez & you can email him at ngservices67@yahoo.com or call 626.232.3167.”

Karen Vaisman Photography
Karen offers a wide variety of art products, including beautiful wall decor, custom framing, multi-media story telling slide shows of your family, custom albums plus exquisitely designed pearlized metallic and watercolor holiday cards. Karen caters to discriminating clients needing, not merely a photograph, but custom heirloom artwork which captures your treasured family relationships. Giclée Gallery Wrapped Canvases, are a specialty. Are you a little camera shy?
www.karenvaismanphotography.com

LEXUS IS 250 FOR SALE
FAMILY OWNED WITH LOW MILES AT BELOW BLUE BOOK AND DEALER PRICE.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/2021003576.html

Real Rock n Roll Movers
Quick and quality moving services
-Great reputation and well reviewed
-Movers are all hardworking musicians
-Movers are trained and paid. No cheap day labor.
-Small company with tons of personality
-Studios Apts to 2 BR homes and larger
-Road-tested “Tetris” skills = Good packing Office-Booking Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm & Sat-Sun: 9am-2pm Email:booking@realrocknroll.com or call 323-254-ROCK for more info!
www.realrocknroll.com

Gardener Referrals
Jose and Carolos Gardening
Landscape
Sprinkler Install/Repair
Clean up
Pruning
Fertilizing
Monthly Maintenance
Free Estimate – Call 818-462-7880
All Work Guaranteed
AND
From Jens List member padilla_grace@hotmail.com
“I’d like to recommend my gardener Jose Salazar.  He has recently lost quite a few clients due to the economic downturn.  He has a crew of three that whip my back and front yard into ship shape every week.  He speaks fluent English and charges reasonable rates.  Please contact him directly at 818-455-3727 for gardening maintenance or other garden projects.