Friday December 31, 2010

 Boot Camp H2O
FREE Trial class, with additional 10% off your first purchase!
Burn off those extra calories before the holidays! Boot Camp H2O is a high intensity, low-impact water workout. This is NOT your Grandma’s water aerobics; this is a butt kicking hybrid exercise program that incorporates swimming, water polo, and traditional strength/resistance training. You only have two options: SINK or SWIM!
5870 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90036
Call (323)774-1083 or email info@bootcamph2o.com for more info.
www.bootcamph2o.com

Today in History
HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE – BE SAFE!

Bald, Fat and Crazy – Surviving Breast Cancer while pregnant
By sharing her story, Stephanie hopes not only to inform women who find themselves in a situation similar to hers, that they can face both cancer and pregnancy at the same time, but also to inspire others to face challenges head on, even when it seems impossible. Pull up a chair, read on and rock out!
http://baldfatandcrazy.com/

PARAGON FINANCIAL PARTNERS
A Financial Life Planning firm established to help you find financial solutions in today’s ever-changing world. Their goal is to reduce the complexities in your life by providing professional advice and guidance amongst the many choices available to you. Life isn’t static & your financial plan shouldn’t be either. It needs to be flexible enough to meet unexpected challenges & the many demands you face including family, work, health & hobbies. Your financial plan also needs to be disciplined enough to maintain a long term vision that encompasses your personal/financial goals. They will guide you on your path to success. You determine what is important to you based on your aspirations, desires and goals. They learn this from you and partner together to identify your priorities and create a customized financial plan. Led by Evan Shorten, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ professional, they specialize in helping you achieve the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you are properly planning for today & tomorrow.
310.557.1515
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Do you still have that LOW BELLY SAG from your previous pregnancy?
Do you suffer from back pain or bladder control issues? Restore the Core™ is mat based Pilates that restores the postural changes and muscular imbalances that pregnancy and childbirth bring. Some muscles become tight and short, others become overstretched. This is why we must retrain the core for a tighter, slimmer, stronger body! 8 week session is $289 and starts January 10th. Free trial classes are NOW in session! Mon – Thur 8:30 PM in Tarzana. To register, email melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com or call 818-631-1257.

SignShine on NBC Brian Williams: Sign Language Signs
What if your baby could communicate what they want, without speaking or even crying?  The latest trend in parenting is teaching toddlers, who have normal hearing, to communicate by sign language.
NBC’s Robert Bazell reports – http://www.signshine.com/pressNBC.php
Call today to find your class location 310.277.SIGN or visit http://www.signshine.com/schedule.php.
Jen’s List Special: until 1/2/2011: HOLIDAYBABY

MUSIC TOGETHER Sign Up for Free Demo Jan. 3rd or 5th
Sign up for a free demo of the internationally renowned and beloved Music Together® program! Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. The free demos for children 0-5 years and their parents/caregivers will be held at Play It Again, 1752 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024 on Monday, January 3rd and Wednesday, January 5th at 10:30 a.m. Call (310) 482-7222 or email director@sunshinemusic.org to RSVP with your preferred date, name, number, email address and child’s name. Email confirmation is required for attendance.
www.SunshineMusic.org

JOIN THEMOMVERSATION
MomsLikeMe.com, is an online community of moms just like you  and best of all moms who live near you. Created for and by moms, it’s a special destination where you can connect locally and totally be yourself. New moms. Working moms. Stay-at-home moms. Work-from-home moms. And here, moms take on just about everything from pediatricians to potty-training to politics. Its where moms share stories. Swap advice. Speak their minds. Make new friends. Even make plans to meet up live.
Isn’t it time you had a place like this to call your very own?
http://www.losangeles.momslikeme.com/

25% OFF ENTIRE STORE at Diva and Dudes
Ends TODAY Dec 31st
Find the perfect gift for newborns to teens. From educational games and toys, the coolest must have accessories to the perfect holiday outfits. We offer complimentary gift wrapping.
4881 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills
(818) 704-0100

Play With Your Food
A fresh new birthday idea — the mobile baking party. Celebrate your child’s special occasion with a hands on baking party in the comfort of your own home. The parties are all inclusive — from the recipes, baking activities, goodie bags and favors.
www.playwithyourfoodparty.com

Nursing Master
Makes it easy to track all your baby’s breast and bottle feedings so you can see how much and how often your baby eats.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nursing-master/id356687268?mt=8

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 at (818)324-6570 or email inhishandscpr@gmail.com.
WWW.INHISHNDSCPR.COM

Lillian Vernon clearance sale – Lilly’s Kids
http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/thumbnail.jsp?parentCatId=8&catId=1579
Save 70% plus on Everything.  Quantities are limited.  Check back often as new items are added weekly.
A couple of coupon sites to save more:
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/lillianvernon.com
http://www.couponcabin.com/s/coupons/lillian-vernon/

DODGER SEASON TICKETS for sale
Selling up to 20 games on the Field Level, Sction 24, Row M, Seats 5 through 8 (4 seats/game), comes with very convenient parking. Minimum 5 game purchase. These seats are behind the visitor’s dugout with great site lines. The cost is $325/game. Please call Michael at (818) 388-8020 if interested.

A Few Last Minute Tax Tips
A helpful forum on dealing with all sorts of tax issues and planning.
http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/taxes/
 

Looking for Something to Do Outside with the Kids?
Check out Lake Balboa / Balboa Park in Van Nuys. It’s a large lake with playground equipment, birds to feed, and an easy walking / bike riding trail.
http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/lakeBalboa.htm

Focus Groups Looking for:
Boys 8-14  (must get cable & like cartoons)

Girls 8-11 (must get cable and watch cartoons)
Teenage girls 15-17 (must watch ABC Family channel)
Women 18-34 (Must watch ABC Family channel)
Women 35-48 who have teen daughters 15-17 (must watch ABC Family)
Looking for women and kids for focus groups next week watching new TV shows & cartoons. You will be paid for your time. Contact Jenny at (818) 225-8425.

The Jumbo Shrimp Circus
Burbank New Year’s Eve Celebration is family friendly, east coast time! From 6 – 9 PM there will be a great band, DJ and host Philip Briggs from the Jumbo Shrimp Circus. Come be the first to see Burbank’s Rose Parade Float, eat snacks and ring in the New Year!
http://www.ci.burbank.ca.us/Modules/

After the Rose Parade, See the Floats Up Close
It gets crowded later in the morning/afternoons, but it’s amazing to be able to walk through and see the floats up close. Only open Saturday and Sunday Jan 1st-2nd.
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/the-rose-parade/

Are you addicted to SHOPPING?
Do you buy more than you actually need? You may need some help!  Let Stacy help you sort through what you have, actually wear and love and get rid of all that you don’t! This seemingly difficult task is easier than you think with Stacy’s help!  Check out http://www.closetevolution.com and start 2011 with a closet that you love! Email stacy@closetevolution.com for more information and get 10% off your service when you mention JEN! 

Tax Records You Should Keep, and For How Long
As yearend tax documents start to come in over the next couple of months, everyone always wonders what to keep and how long to keep them. This short article gives provides a helpful chart to answer those questions.
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/

Snow Tubing Near Los Angeles
With all the rain and cold weather, it’s tempting to take the kids up to see the snow. Here are some local tips (from last January) on where to go and what to do. Watch out for road closures or other requirements, and it wouldn’t hurt to call ahead to check conditions!
http://www.examiner.com/motherhood-in-los-angeles/
 

Target Gives New Year Birth Announcements – A Touch of Hollywood Fame
Target is offering proud parents an exciting way to share their birth announcements through its Big Baby Billboard, an interactive online experience that includes an outdoor presence in Los Angeles at the Hollywood and Highland Center. Beginning December 26th, parents can visit the Target Baby Facebook page (Facebook.com/TargetBaby) to create a playful digital birth announcement that can be shared online with family and friends. Target will then randomly select announcements for display on a giant, 25×30 feet magnetic board with colorful letters that will be assembled by workers into the announcements. Once the announcement is in place, a camera will capture a photo of the board (capturing the child’s first 15 minutes of fame!). Photos will then be uploaded to the Target Baby Facebook page where parents can download and print their child’s big moment. Baby announcements at the Big Baby Billboard in Los Angeles will be updated every 10 to 15 minutes, generating up to 50 keepsakes every day. The event begins Jan. 1st at 10 a.m. PST and runs through Jan. 5th during mall hours.

USDA rule requires nutrition labels on many cuts of meat, poultry
Calorie-conscious consumers will have less guesswork in the meat and poultry section of grocery stores starting 1-1-12 thanks to new nutrition labels that will be required on packages.
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2010/12/

Hooray for little kids and big celebrations!
Hip Hip Hooray! is a daily blog cataloging all things kid’s parties from invitations to decor and all the details in between. They provide tips, resources and inspiration to help plan a fun and creative party for the little ones in your life.
http://hiphiphoorayblog.com/ 

Digital Photography for Beginners
This course will give you the essential skills needed to get started with digital photography. Students will learn about camera controls, resolution, memory cards and downloading images to your computer. Bring your digital camera, cables & instruction book to the first class, you will be taking pictures. 5 Wednesdays, starting January 5th from 6:30-9:30pm, $95, Room 207, Course #06376. Call (310) 551-5150 to enroll or register online http://bhas.bhusd.org – Keith Johnson, Instructor kjphotog@gmail.com.
www.thephotoshopguy.net

Bullying is a problem nationwide and needs to come to an end
It is a subject people don’t really talk about. Judi Lirman is a psychotherapist who would like to come to speak at schools, churches, synagogues, PTA events, and so on to discuss what bullying is, why it happens, and how survivors of bullying can regain their self confidence and heal. She comes with the hope of making your community a safer and friendlier place to live. Email judimft@gmail.com or call 818)998-3205.
www.judilirman.com

Breast-feeding benefits academic performance 10 years later
Breast-feeding infants for at least six months appears to give kids’ an advantage in school, according to a study published in the journal ‘Pediatrics.’
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/dec/20/news/la-heb-breast-feeding-20101220

Basic Home Earthquake / Disaster Supplies
It’s something we all hope never happens, but preparing for the worst while hoping for the best means everyone should have basic disaster supplies in their homes, and a kit in their car (plus good walking shoes!) in case you’re stuck out of the house for a while. Here’s a list of things to include in a basic disaster kit.
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html

Empathetic, effective therapy for people who are wanting to experience great joy and love in their lives and relationships
Individual, Couples or Parenting Counseling in Beverly Hills or Calabasas for people who want to be the kind of parents they dream of being, or have the kind of head-over heels in love relationship they were in that made them want to marry and have children in the first place! Child and play therapy available in the Calabasas office.  Licensed since 1990 and with 2 grown children and a long, committed (27 years!) marriage of her own, Catherine DeMonte. LMFT has been helping individuals, couples and families get to the kind of lives they know they deserve.  She may be reached at (818) 880-6559 or (310) 295-2130.  Please see her website at www.catherinedemonte.com. Become a “fan” on her facebook page (Catherine DeMonte, LMFT) for relationship and parenting tips.

Make JNET Your New Year’s Resolution
Join Jewish professionals at JNET’s first meeting of 2011 on January 5th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For additional information contact Frank Tessel at 805-509-5030 or email franklintessel@att.net. Find out what everyone is talking about.
Shomrei Torah Synagogue
7353 Valley Circle Blvd. in West Hills, 91304
http://www.jnetonline.org
 

There’s a time-limited 25% discount on The Acting Camp
A magical and amazing spring weekend camp for child actors 7-17
http://www.theactingcamp.com/

How to Prepare for Rainy Weather
It was supposed to be a dry, La Nina winter, but we have a whole year’s worth of rain and it’s barely January. Here are some helpful hints on some routine maintenance around the house in case the rain keeps on coming.
http://www.ehow.com/how_757_prepare-home-rainy.html

Raise Your Child with Music Enjoy a relaxing morning of singing, rhythm games, baby yoga, and play
Learn how music and movement help children develop listening skills, following directions, reading, math, discipline, creativity, and so much more. Teri Stansfield creates and environment that is warm, calm, and nurturing. For children ages 12-30 months. Classes will be held on Thursdays, from 9-11 a.m., beginning January 13th, at Chatsworth Hills Academy. Contact nancy.salyers@chaschool.org.
http://cha-t.wikispaces.com/Mommy%20&%20Me%20Winter%202011

BODY LANGUAGE Fitness Boutique in the WOODLAND HILLS ATHLETIC CLUB
Jens List members get 20% off all items in the boutique including Hard Tail.
20971 Burbank Blvd. in Woodland Hills
www.thewhac.com

ZenBunny co-op wants to help you start your own home party business
Love BLING? Unique distributor opportunity for those serious about fashion and fun! Sell high-end items sold in places such as Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal and other upscale boutiques for sample sale prices at your parties! If you are serious about working for yourself or are simply looking for a second income, let the girls of ZenBunny co-op help you get started! Call (818) 679-5415 for more information.
www.facebook.com/zenbunnycoop