Wednesday December 15, 2010

They’re putting the Santa in Santa Monica Place
Join Santa for a fun-filled Cocoa and Cookies event on Saturday, Dec. 18th, at 5:30 pm, next to the fireplace on the Dining Deck. No RSVPs needed. Also, a strolling Santa and photographer will be available to visit with shoppers every day, Dec. 17th-24th. Please see Concierge for exact times and locations.
www.santamonicaplace.com/holiday 

 

Today in History
– The Bill of Rights are enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution (1791)
– Gone With the Wind premiered in where else but Atlanta, Georgia. (1939)
– National lemon cupcake day
– Cat herders day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=260

 

Children’s product and service companies want to hear from you
Join the Parents Insight Network today and let your voice be heard.
Go to http://www.parentsinsightnetwork.com/parents/ to become a member!
The Parents Insight Network is hosting a short project this month for parents of kids age 0-3 or one on the way about baby swings – just a 4 min. survey, and 5 respondents will win a great new stroller. Click here:
http://parentsinsight.swing.sgizmo.com/s3/

 

$39 for ‘Learn About Wine’ Wine Camp Class ($80 Value)
You don’t have to go all the way to Napa to enjoy an amazing wine-tasting experience, thanks to Learn About Wine’s Wine Camp in downtown LA. Learn About Wine has been offering classes since 1995, and has demystified wine for everyone from the casual drinker to the potential collector. You’ll taste seven wines from around the world, plus learn everything you need to know about wine in this 2.5-hour class. It’s the perfect date night or last-minute gift.
www.familyfinds.com/jenslist

 

Introducing TodaysNewDeal.com (sign up for FREE)
Save 50% to 90% off on things to do in your community. Enjoy Restaurants, Day Spa’s, Retail Clothing Stores and much more at www.TodaysNewDeal.com. Sign up is FREE and your information will never be shared. There are many other deals out there and this is another GOOD one for you and your friends to choose from. Jens List members get an additional 15% off simply by using promo code jen15 when you make your purchases. This promo code will be good on every deal every day until December 31st, 2010.

 

Bright Beginnings:  Parent & Me groups for New Moms
These ten-week developmental support groups for parents with children ages’ birth to 36 months in Calabasas are highly recommended by Pediatricians, Obstetricians and Psychologists.  The next session begins January 4th, 2011.  You will have fun playing, singing and learning with your child while you share in a wide variety of activities aimed at each area of child development.  You will discuss sleep issues, bonding and attachment, scheduling, and behavior and discipline and much more with our Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, MFT and Child Development Specialist. Classes are lead by Faith Golden M.A., a Child Development Specialist with over 15 years experience working with children ages birth to 5 and their parents. Space is limited ten families per group. Day and evening classes are available. For more information, please contact faith@itsaparentparenting.com or 818.222.2606.
www.itsaparentparenting.com

 50% off-RACHEL ABROMS STUDIO JEWELRY – Last sale this year!
Sat., Dec. 18th from 12pm-5pm
Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy unique & beautiful holiday gifts for friends & family at great prices. Free gift for all who attend. Rachel’s jewelry has been sold to over 1000 stores around the world including NEIMAN-MARCUS & BLOOMINGDALES and has been featured in all of the major fashion magazines including PEOPLE & IN STYLE.
323.394.6222
1019 S. Crescent Hgts Blvd. corner of Olympic in LA
www.rachelabromsstudio.com

 

VERY funny Holiday Eating Tips
1-10 are hilarious!
http://www.mcz.com/funny/eating.htm

 

Dove Contractors Inc.
Located in Topanga, since 1990, they offer a wide range of building services. They take pride in their work and it is their goal to satisfy their customers and ensure that they have met and satisfied your building and remodeling needs.  Visit the photo gallery at: http://www.dovecontractorsinc.com/apps/photos/ to view their work.
www.dovecontractorsinc.com

 

Beyblade: Metal Fusion 2 DVD
First there was Pokemon, then there was Bakugan, now there is Beyblade: Metal Fusion! The battle between good and evil is more intense and dangerous than ever as our hero Gingka faces an evil villain and his plot to unleash a long forbidden Beyblade in his quest to take over the world. And only Gingka can stop him!
The DVD will be released on January 11, 2011, but you can pre-order now!
http://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Metal-Fusion-2/dp/B00465I14W

 

Family Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 18th at 730pm
In cooperation with the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, The L.A. Pierce College Philharmonic Choir, present a program of Traditional Christmas and Hanukkah music with Santa bringing gifts and surprises for the children. In addition, The Chorale performs Brittens “Ceremony of Carols”.
Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Avenue in Woodland Hills, 91371
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/140139

 

Get candle wax out of your tablecloth
http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2010/12/

 

Giggles n Hugs is now open in Century City
The ONLY children’s restaurant in Los angeles! FUN never tasted SO good!
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., #155 in Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 553 – HUGS (4847)
www.gigglesnhugs.com

 

Essential Chef: Personal Chef
Talk amongst yourselves. New personal chef co-op plan. Find a friend/relative/neighbor/co-worker that needs fresh delicious meals and split the personal chef benefit and rate in half.  You both get healthy, satisfying meals prepared in one of your home kitchens, Essential Chef, Katherine Haynes, will plan (she thinks about your family’s tastes), shop (local and fresh) and cleanup all in one visit. The costs are then only half of what they would be if she was cooking for one family/client.
www.essentialchef.net

 

Nurturing Young Hearts and Minds through Torah education
Sunday, December 19th at 10am
Learn about the school’s philosophy, curriculum and activities. Tour the new school site Meet the Principal, parents and students Childcare available! Refreshments will be served. IF you are in the market for a Jewish day school, this day is for you! Come hear why CJDS is the school for you.
805-494-7217
1080 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, 91360
www.conejojewishdayschool.com

 

Need last minute holiday card photos?
Tony Agapiou Photography is running a special till the end December!
$125 gets you:
Family session ($150 value)
1 11×14 ($25 value)
1 8×10 ($15 value)
5×7 custom holiday card design ($50) with an image of your choice for you to re-print or email out to family and friends!
Make TAP your one stop holiday shop for all your photo and card needs! Contact 818.448.1025 or tonyagapiou@gmail.com for more information and availability!

 

Holiday Boutique
Friday, December 17th from 11am-6pm
All-natural skin care & cosmetics – Cutting edge anti-aging solutions – Organic cotton clothing – Jewelry – Everything for the kitchen – Turkish towels – Silk shawls and scarfs – Modern classic pendants – Art – Luxurious bed and bath linens.
2337 Selby Ave. in LA 90064 (1 block west of Overland between Pico & Tennessee)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183838274966283

 

FLOAT TO CLOUD 9 THROUGH THE BLISS OF REFLEXOLOGY
Leave the stress of the holiday season behind by receiving a Reflexology or Massage session from Judi Castro. This award winning Reflexologist/Massage Therapist is truly magical! As you enter stressed, you will leave with all your bodies balanced at the cellular level, floating on new feet. Gift certificates available from $40 to $120. Mention Jens List for 10% discount.
www.soulthrusole.ineedamassage.com

 

Looking for parents who want to discuss circumcision with Dr. Oz
If interested please contact yasmin.allstars@gmail.com ASAP.

 

Inspiring parenting journals make the perfect holiday gift for all the parents in your world
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need a pen. Get yours today at  http://gilabrown.com/shop_journal.php – And use the coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS to save 30%.

 

 

Tot Shabbat at TEMPLE JUDEA
With Rabbi Karen Bender & Song Leader Daniel Brenner
Saturday, December 18th at 9:30 am
5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana
818.758.3800

 

51st Annual LA County Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 24th from 3 to 6 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m.
The country’s biggest holiday show, three hours of seasonal music and dance, is free, so bring the whole family! 24 musical ensembles, dance troupes, choirs and choruses from all over LA will perform. From a traditional One Drum Dance from The Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, to Mariachi bands, to Bollywood and ancient hula, to indie rock and chamber music, hip hop, Dixieland tap, and Senegalese drumming, this eclectic celebration is guaranteed to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Free admission & parking. Wristbands, available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 11:30 a.m., meaning no waiting in line. Or, stay home and watch the live broadcast on KCET, online at www.cet.org  or listen on your radio at 90.7 FM KPFK. More information and a complete schedule call 213-972-3099 or visit www.HolidayCelebration.org.
Dorthy Chandler
135 N. Grand Avenue in Los Angeles

 

Kids On Stage Performing Arts for Kids: Holiday Theater Fun, Inspiration and Joy
From December 20th to 24th, December 27th to 31st and January 3rd to 7th. 
Exciting holiday theater camp with Kids On Stage. Act, sing, dance/choreography, improv, theater games, comedy, costumes, arts and crafts and fun-filled, creative activities for ages 4 to 6 years old and 7 to 13 years old. The Program Advisor is so warm and wonderful and can help find the right camp for you.
www.kidsonstage.com

 

Safety Tip of the Week
Now that it will be getting dark earlier, try to not walk to your car alone after dark. Public parking lots at shopping malls and on school campuses are the most common locations for stranger abductions. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for an escort to your car, especially if you are parked at a distant location in the lot. Security People exist SPECIFICALLY for situations such as this. 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.

 

EF Homestay: Spread Peace this Season
A gift of international friendship; host an exchange student with EF Homestay, Summer 2011. Students arrive June 23-July 19 with your choice of Spain, Finland, or Indonesia. You give them a place to stay and EF Homestay provides daily activities. Sign up in December and be entered in EF’s $150 drawing. If your family would like to open their home to one of their students call Sheena Delance, Program Leader at 818-274-7515 or email sheena.delance@gmail.com.
www.EFhomestay.org

 

WhatToExpect.com
An independent content and community site that guides expecting mothers and parents from the early stages of preconception and pregnancy to infancy and parenthood. WhatToExpect.com offers parents-to-be with the essential tools, information and expert advice from Heidi Murkoff, renowned author of the New York Times best-seller, What to Expect When You’re Expecting.
www.whattoexpect.com

 

Fitness Anytime-Anywhere: Fitness On The Go
Amanda will provide all the equipment. No gym membership required. Visit www.BeFitWithAmanda.com for more details. Make 2011 the year you will “Make that Change”!

 

Holistic Moms Network Meeting: Make Your Own Green House Cleansers
How many toxic cleansers are you using and do you know how it might be effecting your family’s health? You may not see the effects right away, but a few years of repeated exposure can lead to countless health issues. And buying commercial cleaning products are horrible for Mother Earth in more ways than one.  At this meeting, you’ll make your own cleansers and learn how to have a less toxic home. For more information email HMN.sfvalley@gmail.com.
www.holisticmoms.org

 

Holiday Open House & Boutique
Thursday, December 16th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2411 South Canfield Avenue, Los Angeles
Holiday cheer, holiday refreshments and a little last minute holiday shopping. Fabulous and featured vendors: Bedhead pajamas-sleepwear for women & kids, Ingridients babies, teens and women tees and hoodies, Love and Lollipops stationary and much more.
www.ingridientsdesigns.com

 

Discount tickets, theater, music, sports, etc.
This site is SO cool! It provides opportunities to see live entertainment and other unique events for totally cheap! A well-spent night out opens your mind, brings you closer to friends and family, and connects you to your community. Their mission is to provide great nights out to a broad audience for about the price of a movie ticket.
https://www.goldstar.com/join?p=F818276RP

 

Participate in the 2011 Southern California Rose of Tralee Presentation as a Rosebud
For girls 5 to12 of Irish heritage, the girls act as a hostess on the night of Grand Ball where young women ages 18 to 26 are selected to represent southern California in Ireland. Its a great program to learn about their Irish heritage, make new friends, and get all dressed up.
877-740-9888
www.southerncaliforniaroseoftralee.com

 

Happy Holidays from Kitson Malibu
Thursday, December 16th at the Lumber Yard is hosting a Holiday Bazaar. DJ will be spinning, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate will also be served. In addition to the festivities, Jen’s List members will recieve the Kitson Friends & Family discount:
– 20% off men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, boots & bags
– 20% off children’s clothing & shoes (except infant)
www.shopkitson.com

 

Spring Baseball Youth League
Registration is going on now for a wonderful Spring Baseball Youth League for kids ages 5 to 15.  All games are played on Sundays at the East Valley Baseball Fields in North Hollywood.  The divisions for the 2011 season are Juniors, Majors, Minors, Farm, Machine Pitch, Underhand Coach Pitch and T-Ball. Games begin in February.  Registration fees are $225.  Please visit the website to register your child and to learn more about the league at www.bluestarbaseball.com. The league is also looking for Managers, Coaches and Assistant Coaches.  If you are interested, register your information online.

 

Malibu Country Mart FREE winter wonderland for kids
Each Saturday, from now until Christmas, there will be different but kids can expect a snow playground (yes, real snow by the beach!), snowmen building contests with prizes, holiday cookie decorating and holiday stocking decorating. Santa will also be there to grant good little boys and girls their holiday wishes, and carolers to put us all in the holiday mood. Parents can reward themselves with discounts and complimentary refreshments from many of the participating tenants including L’Occitane who will have complimentary hand massages, complimentary eye treatment consultations and custom personal fragrances on December 4 and 18 and John Varvatos who will have complimentary happy hour each Saturday in December. 
3835 Cross Creek Road in Malibu, 90265

 

Dynamite saleswoman/spokesperson is looking for an established, financially successful company that wants to take their business to the next level
Salary plus commission desired. No MLM/direct sales please. Contact niffery@hotmail.com if interested.

 

10% Off Your Next Order with PrintGirls
Don’t be caught going into 2011 with business cards, logos, and materials that need a facelift! Let PrintGirls iron out any wrinkles in your marketing materials.  Business cards, letterhead, postcards, labels, signage, bags, hangtags, line sheets, posters, vinyl signs, etc.  Place an order before December 31, 2010 and get 10% off print items when you mention Jen’s List.
www.printgirls.com