Wednesday December 21, 2010

Santa Monica Place Helps Your School Get Gifted
Add your child’s school to your gift list this December when you shop at Santa Monica Place. The shopping center is contributing 5% of sales — up to $50,000 — to local schools. Simply take your store or restaurant receipts to the Concierge, and choose your school. And the school that is named most by shoppers receives an additional $5,000. Enjoy exciting stores, beautiful views, the rooftop Dining Deck and a 5% gift to your child’s school. No wonder it’s our favorite time of year. 
www.santamonicaplace.com/holiday 

 

Today in History
First Christmas lights for sale (1822)
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=267

 

SPECIAL PHOTO SESSION PRICE 
* Book before the end of the year and receive a $100 discount on your Photo Session in January!
* January special – $100 discount for a Monday-Friday Photo Session. 
* Mini shoot – Includes your photo session, 9 images on cd and two 8×10 prints for $275. This certificate can be used anytime throughout the year. It’s not too late! Must be purchased BY 12-25-10
310-770-2676
www.alamodephoto.com

 

$12 for $20 Voucher for Blue Dolphin Magazine Subscriptions
There are only three days left until Christmas … gulp! Never fear: You can get all your shopping done in one place and don’t even have to fight any crowds or stand in long lines when you purchase magazine subscriptions from Blue Dolphin. Most of their magazine subscriptions are already discounted up to 85% off the cover price, and with our voucher, you’ll save an additional 40% off … which means you’ll end up saving up to 91%! Ch-ching! A $20 voucher is only $12, and that will cover the cost of two $10 subscriptions. Knock two people off your Christmas list easily and painlessly!
www.familyfinds.com/jenslist

 

Beth Hillel Day School
A community Jewish Day School affiliated with the Reform Movement, (transitional kindergarten through Grade 6), focuses on individual learners and offers an experience rich in critical thinking, hands-on learning and creative problem solving. BHDS has small class sizes and no budget cuts. The academic program includes Singapore Math, Foss Science, Readers and Writers Workshop, Immersion Hebrew, Art, Physical Education and Music. After school enrichment programs include instrumental music, drama and fine art. The administrators and classroom teachers are experienced educators with distinguished backgrounds. Parents and children have a strong sense of community in which you and your child will be known, supported and valued. If you would like more information, or wish to schedule a tour, please contact Betsy Abramsohn at 818-763-9148 ext. 144 or babramsohn@tbhla.org.
www.tbhla.org

 

Eyebrows should frame the eyes… not duplicate a trend… whatever is “in”may not always be “in” on your face
I learned this last week and was thoroughly impressed with my experience! Jay, Rob and Lauren have almost 40 years of experience collectively in the makeup and aesthetics industry. Print work to the runway, television to features and creators of the “J.” eyebrow design system have them on the pulse of the industry! If you have been looking for someone to create that PERFECT brow….this is your place!
J The Make Up Counter is located inside the new Canyon Salon
3693 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Westlake Village, 91362
805-777-1140

 

Great site that provides toys that develop skills, exercise the brain and increase imagination
This is how For Alana chooses the toys they sell:
· Safety: First and foremost, they check product safety.
· Quality: They make sure the toys will outlast the rigors of some good old fashion play-time.
· Longevity: They look for toys that will continue to challenge kids even after hours of play.
· Development: They take pride in the fact that their toys encourage skills such as: fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cause and effect, spacial relation, critical thinking, creativity, memory, verbal, reading, math and imagination.
· Interaction: They love that their toys are not just a distraction, but foster sharing, and parent-child and peer-to-peer interaction.
· And most importantly. Fun!
http://www.foralana.com/shop

 

Wanted – Parents of toddlers and preschoolers with the “WINTER BOREDOM BLUES”
SPARKPlaytime comes to your rescue! Gayle Brooks, a longtime local preschool teacher has used her talents to create an in home enrichment program. She will facilitate activities in your home, while you sit back and relax. Her enthusiastic approach to teaching will entertain and delight your little ones. Set up your play date today. Email SPARKPlaytime@gmail.com or call (818)3848215 for more info.
www.SPARKPlaytime.com

 

Looking for a last minute gift for the college student?
How about a subscription to MAX U! For only $50, the college student will receive 12 weeks of workouts, weekly check-ins with a fitness coach (via online, phone or text), help with scheduling workouts around hectic college schedules and a nutrition/grocery/snack guide. Plus, purchasing the program before December 22nd allows the student to activate the subscription in January (when school starts up again) and includes FREE support during the winter break. More info about the program at www.maxufitness.com. For a bonus laugh (did you know laughing burns calories?), check out the 12 Days of Fitness animated video, inspired by MAX U’s participating students at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-jE6nuW3Vg.

 

CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SEEKS ENTRIES FOR POSTER CONTEST:
Artistic moms take note. It’s not too late to submit an original work for the California Strawberry Festival official poster contest with $2,000 awarded to the winner. The entry deadline is January 3, 2011. The poster is utilized in marketing and advertising and printed on collectible merchandise for the heralded event that takes place May 21 and 22, 2011. Judges are looking for a creative work that reflects the look and feel of the weekend celebration that attracts thousands with its unprecedented collection of delicious foods, kids rides and activities, live entertainment, fine arts & crafts, gooey contests, and more. For rules and to check out the collection of posters through the years visit: http://strawberry-fest.org/about/poster-archive.

 

Massage Therapy
Sally Hayes has been practicing massage therapy for 12 years, well-versed in Clinical Sports, Pregnancy, Neuro-muscular Therapy, Swedish, Stretching, Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation, and Meditative techniques. During January for Jen’s list readers, receive a 50-min massage for $65 and an $80-min for $85. Book today at 310.801.6182 or sallyelizabethhayes@hotmail.com.

 

KooChooLoo Baby
Cute clothing for little ones that can take them from playground to party in effortless style. It has been tagged playfully sophisticated and easily wearable. This line of mix-and-match separates is for boys and girls ranging in sizes 0-3 months up to size 4T. KooChooLoo brings simple, European coolness to the preschool with classic striped turtlenecks, yoga pants, and easy-breezy dresses, sleepers and rompers. Made with soft, natural materials that move with active little explorers. All buttons are lead-tested and made from natural materials such as shell and mother of pearl. And all KooChooLoo clothes are made in the United States. COLLECTION PRICES RANGE FROM $29 up to $73.
www.koochooloobaby.com
Jen’s List readers get 25% off with coupon code: Jenslist25

 

MUSIC CLASSES AT THE PLAYROOM WITH CLAIRE MILLS!!
New session starts January 10th! Classes are Mondays at 10am, and are 45 minutes long. Claire plays her guitar, and brings instruments and puppets for the children, a play tunnel, bubbles, parachute, story puppets, board books and more. Call the Playroom to enroll at (818) 784-7529, or for more information go to www.Clairemills.com.

 

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION – FAMILY SAFETY
Get an Emergency Kit, Replace Food and Water, Make an Emergency Plan…Are these items on your New Year’s Resolution List? Do you already have a kit that needs to be replaced? Need a Plan but don’t know where to start? Let Jen’s List Mom and President of Emergency Cafe Cari Butler help you check these items off your list! Cari will come into your home, help you make a plan, go through your emergency kit with you and answer all questions you might have about family safety! Jen’s list members save 10%!  Call to schedule your appt at 310.823.6999 or email Cari@emergencycafe.com. Remember – we cannot predict, but we CAN prepare!
www.emergencycafe.com

 

Baby it’s cold outside
Zip your little ones up in warmth and comfort when you get out for a stroll with the nomie baby ‘cozy-up’ stroller blanket.  The wind resistant outer layer and super soft fleece inner layer is just what you need to weather the cold this winter. AND, to help spread the warmth nomie baby will give you 20% OFF!  Just use the promo code “warmup” when ordering your infant or toddler ‘cozy-up’ stroller blanket from www.nomiebaby.com. The offer is good for all ‘cozy-up’ orders shipped in the US now through Jan. 31, 2011.

 

Are you ready to create an outstanding, personalized gift?
With Mitetees uniquely creative way of celebrating parenthood, your friends and family will delight in your adorable gift choice.
http://mitetees.com/

 

 

LuxeContent.com is a fabulous and exciting online shopping destination
Runway-inspired fashion handbags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories for women that love being on trend! Jen’s list special offer Save 50% off your entire purchase using promotional code JEN50. Offer Expires January 1, 2011. Follow On FaceBook to receive discount codes and special offers – http://www.facebook.com/LuxeContent.
http://www.luxecontent.com

 

The Cartoon Network Anti-Bullying Campaign
Share with everyone for awareness, bullying has no boundaries.
www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/

 

Lace Me Knots
An adorable new product that takes any lace up shoe and turns it into a slip on. Simply tie up your kids shoes to there desired comfort, insert the buttons into the top laces of each shoe, cut off the excess and never tie your kids shoes again! The pieces come in designs to fit every kid’s personality and create a much cleaner look. Avoid those messy knots and tripping over untied laces. Not only do parents and teachers love Lace me Knots, but the kids think it’s awesome.
www.lacemeknots.com

 

For Sale
NEW Square Springfree Trampoline
Consumer Survey of Product Innovation voted this Trampoline product of the year!
Retails for over $1,600.00
http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/trampolines/
Brand new – shipped directly from manufacture.
Rec’d as gift. Does not fit in backyard. Asking $1200…
Email jmeza@roadrunner.com
AND
Pool Safety Fence & Gate
Save money, will sell for $450 or best offer. 4′ tall black mesh pool safety fence.  53′ including self latching, magnetic gate.  Fence was purchased less than 5 months ago for over $1000. Family forced to move due to job transfer, so fence is no longer needed. Comes with all hardware.  Professional installation available for an additional $200.  Protect your little ones now from one of the top four causes of death for children under 5, drowning.  Call Michelle  at
818-201-4782 for more information.

 

DK Dance Factory Holiday Kids Day!
FRIDAY DECEMBER 24th 8:00am-12:00pm
Only $35 per child – $25 for additional family members – Cash only.
Enjoy a day of shopping or relaxing while your child dances, does Arts n Crafts and has a jolly good time at out Holiday Kids Day!
5505 Laurel Canyon Blvd in Valley Village, 91607
(818)980-4635
www.dkdancefactory.com

 

The Music Workshop
Wednesdays, January 5th through February 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Do you know how to sing or play an instrument, but wish you could read the notes or understand the rhythm more quickly? Do you need to hire someone to write down your original music? Come discover how to read music faster – in both treble and clefts as well as how to understand and produce the different rhythmic notations in music. $95/tuition, $15 material cost.

310-434-3400

 

Jack’s Wholesale Candy & Toy Company
The largest wholesale candy store in Los Angeles. Hosting a party? Create a candy buffet or candy centerpieces for everyone to enjoy. Need candy toys for goody bags, piñata candy, jordan almonds for wedding favors, candy cigars for baby shower or chocolates for party favors? Let them help you DIY and stay in budget. Close to major freeways and free parking. Savings of 50% off online candy stores. Special: king-size FritoLay chips 62 cents. Call 213-622-9287 for directions.
www.jackscandyandtoy.com

 

The necktie remains a timeless icon of professionalism
Combined with a T-shirt it creates an evolved concept; one that’s as casual as it is responsible. Made with 100% organic, pesticide-free cotton that’s grown by family farmers in Texas and sewn in California, the Tie Tee supports the struggling American economy while keeping carbon emissions low. While doing it right may cost a little more, the costs of doing it wrong are subsidized by the entire world through bad air, dirty water, and unfair wages in hellish sweatshops. The Tie Tee claims the powerful symbol of the necktie to create an alternative to the business suit for those who want to dress up but will never sell out; those who’re working to make the world a better place by enriching more lives than just their own; those who are creating a new definition of professional.
www.formalitees.com

 

Tuscan Minestrone
Serves 6-8.  For a vegan version, use vegetable broth.
http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/

 

Rose Parade Float Decorating Presented by Bayer Advanced
December 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st
Experience the magic of the floats before they make their debut in the 2011 Rose Parade. Get a backstage glimpse of the floral floats in their final stages of preparation at any of our three locations. You will see a variety of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses and of course, flowers being applied to the floats by experienced professionals as well as hard working volunteers.
Rosemont Pavilion
700 Seco Street., Pasadena Brookside Pavilion Lot I, south side of Rose Bowl Stadium
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/the-rose-parade/events/detail/float-decorating-presented-by-bayer-advanced

 

FLEX Installs
From installing a Flat Screen above your fireplace, to pre-wiring your new home with the latest technology in wiring, to fully integrating your home theater… they do it all. Need your Night Club or Office building to enter the HD age? No problem! Ask for a free in house estimate. They serve most of Los Angeles & The San Fernando Valley, with great pricing, FLEXible scheduling and a personable & knowledgeable staff who will take the time to answer any of your questions/concerns.
http://www.flexinstalls.com/

 

BAMBAM
It stands for contemporary trends with a classical twist. It is both familiar and innovative, high quality but also surprisingly affordable.
http://www.bambam.nl/
Exchange rate is $1.00 / €0.80

 

Shopping just got a lot easier
aisle411 helps you find the items you’re looking for, create and manage shopping lists, plan your shopping route, find product reviews, and even earn rewards and dollars off for simply finding whatever it is you need.
http://aisle411.com/

 

Professional Organizer Trina Lawrence
Referred by 2 different Jens List Members: mary_solis01@yahoo.com and Laura (310-444-1111)
She is making great strides with many LA moms who need a hand decluttering and digging out from unmanageable amounts of stuff. If you too are a mom who needs a prof. organizer to help you achieve a better way to maintain your home and belongings, contact Trina at www.cluttertoclass.com or call 310-579-7504.

 

Flex Appliance Repair
Referred by Jens List member priscilla@barefootbelly.com
“Uh oh. Washer Machine stopped spinning? Dryer stopped heating? Fridge stopped cooling properly?  These are all very common issues, and usually simple fixes, but not so simple in the annoyance department.  When one of your every day appliances stops working properly give Flex Appliance Repair a call and for a $59 service call fee, let one of their experienced technicians ascertain what the issue is, and promptly fix the problem. Low Service call rates and competitive pricing. 818-287-6955”

 

Sharon’s Kitchen
Homemade food with a rich menu prepared by a Nutritionist. Optional healthy and dietetic dishes custom to your needs. For Shabbat Dinner or weekdays, the food comes ready to your door. Sharon can feed up to 60 guests.
323-646-4202.

 

 

50% Off Event Filming & Commercial Production
Shaulina Production has teams that produce movies, documentaries, commercials, video clips, weddings, and all events. Every project is unique to its own and they look forward to being dynamic and ever evolving with the newest technology and trends of the time. Shaulina Productions works with their clients and budgets to make the best possible scenario which with their expertise always comes out top of the line.
www.shaulina.com

 

Baskets of Happiness Offer a Truly Unique Gift for Christmas
Gift baskets are great gifts for children of all ages. The baskets contain books and toys to encourage reading with everything from Sponge Bob and Disney Princess Baskets to Lemony Snicket and Harry Potter. Custom gift baskets are also available. Prices are reasonable. Check out the pictures on Facebook under Baskets of Happiness. Email paulmara1@yahoo.com for more info.
www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=726957&id=185085284834862#!/pages/Baskets-of-Happiness/185085284834862

 

Show your kids the importance of planning – start a record of your edible garden
blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2010/12/

 

Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher
Lauren is committed to helping improve the health and well-being of people of all ages and backgrounds. She approaches health from a holistic standpoint, taking into account all aspects of the person.  She teaches private and group yoga lessons and cares about getting to know the whole person. Lauren also has her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is eager to help you reach your health goals.
www.reveillelife.com