Introducing LA’s Only Doula & Lactation Educational Community Center & Store on Ventura Blvd.’s Baby Block
Join the Grand Opening Celebration & neighborhood sidewalk SALE! Sunday, January 16th from 11am-4pm They promote the capability of women to have natural, gentle & educated birth Visit www.youridealbirth.com for fantastic savings & gift certificates. Discounts at Juvenile Shop, Right Start & Green Cradle by mentioning “Birth happens naturally”. Raffles, Prizes & Refreshments too! 13371 Ventura in Sherman Oaks, 91423 818-850-BIRTH
Dress up your pet day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=278 The first colonial constitution, 1639 The United States of America ratifies a treaty with England ending the Revolutionary war, 1784 FDR becomes first president to travel by airplane on U.S. official business, 1943 Marilyn Monroe marries Joe DiMaggio, 1954 Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their final concert, 1970 Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Redskins in Superbowl VII & become the first undefeated team in NFL history, 1973 The Simpsons debut on television, 1990 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/albert-schweitzer-born Half-Off 2 Tickets to “Barefoot in the Park” Play Looking for a different way to spend your date night? Soak up a Broadway show at the beach for only $40 for two tickets! For a short time, Neil Simon’s award-winning, romantic and comical play “Barefoot the Park” is playing at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. With over a dozen different performance dates and times to choose from, it won’t be hard to find a babysitter! Check out the longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history…a definite must-see! http://www.familyfinds.com/ Your Child Have A Birthday or Event in Next 90 Days? Smart families use this opportunity to start developing their child’s financial foundation and teach critical financial habits. Kidworth, a free service featured on FOX TV, is a system for setting and sharing goals for kids. It makes it easy and engaging for kids to focus gifts and earnings towards meaningful long term goals (such as sports equipment, savings & investing, education, charitable giving). It takes a minute to get started and can make a big impact on your child’s financial life. www.Kidworth.com Meet the Mom Behind Jen’s List – Agoura Hills, CA Patch http://agourahills.patch.com/articles/meet-the-mom-behind-jens-list Building Blocks Basketball Training – Basketball Clinics and Tutoring My boys have been a part of this program and it is truly TERRIFIC. 3-B provides 1 on 1 training and small group clinics for ages 5-14 in the Valley and on the Westside. It’s designed for the beginner as well as the experienced player who is determined to improve his/her game. The coaches will achieve this by setting individual goals, by teaching the essential fundamentals, and building on them through weekly intense workout sessions. The ultimate goal is to instill confidence in each players individual game allowing them to reach their maximum potential. 3-B prides itself not only teaching skills for the game of basketball but also developing skills to apply to everyday life. Call Byron Joseph at 818-652-5424 or email bjoseph24@gmail.com for more info. New days/times are always being started for clinics and additional 1 on 1 tutoring is also available at your convenience. Just ask! www.teamlabball.com Adam Z. Hand, Esq. – Tax & Financial Consulting Take the stress out of taxes this year. Let Adam Hand guide you through the tax season with the security of knowing that you will not pay a penny more than you should. Adam is a tax attorney with over 16 years of experience preparing tax returns and providing high-level tax planning for individuals and closely-held businesses. He recently left a national accounting firm to start his own practice, so you will receive the highest quality service without paying “Big Firm” prices. Adam will not only take care of your taxes, but will review your overall financial picture to make sure you have a well-rounded financial plan in place. Adam is a lifelong friend and someone that I would recommend HIGHLY. Call (818) 436-0453 or email azhand@ahandconsulting.com to schedule your free initial consultation. Mention Jen’s List and receive 20% off your tax preparation services. www.ahandconsulting.com Baby Town’s Weekend Sale – NO TAX January 14th – January 16th Baby Town was voted one of the 21 best baby stores in America by the authors of Baby Bargains. It has one of the largest displays of Baby Furniture & Children’s Furniture(65 floored cribs and 33 toddler to teen furnished showrooms) plus a complete line of custom bedding, strollers, car seats, highchairs, & children’s accessories. ALL of my children’s furniture is from Baby Town and I have been 100% happy with everything we have ever purchased! They offer an online baby registry, accessible to your family and friends nationwide. Family-owned and operated store since 1999. The #1 goal is to provide a uniquely pleasant shopping experience for expectant parents and their families, as well as families with toddlers and teens. The 22,000 square foot store exhibits the largest selection of cribs, changing tables and young children’s furniture in Southern California. They offer reasonably priced furniture for every budget and stocks most cribs and furniture for the customer’s convenience. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable & will take the time to personally assist each customer. 18725 Sherman Way in Reseda (818) 881-4441 Hours – Tues-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12am-5pm, Closed Mondays http://www.babytownllc.com/ Band On A Run 5k run/walk Saturday, Jan 15th – Race begins at 8am Vendor expo at Los Cerritos Middle School soft fields 2100 E. Avenida De Las Flores(Erbes entrance) Register online at www.active.com and Search “band on a run” or http://www.active.com/running/thousand-oaks-ca/band-on-a-run-5k-2011 Create the Baby Bedding of Your Dreams Carousel Designs, a contemporary and trend-setting leader in the baby bedding industry for more than 22 years, announces the launch of “Version 3.0” of its popular Nursery Designer®, the company’s unique interactive design tool. Carousel Designs is the only baby bedding company that allows parents to design their own crib bedding, see it online, and choose other elements of the nursery to preview the room before making a purchase. The new version will offer expectant parents more options than ever before for designing and decorating their nursery. Visit www.babybedding.com to try out Nursery Designer and see the complete Carousel Designs collection. Donations Needed For The Growing Place Child Development Center in Santa Monica The Growing Place at Marine Park is a non-profit preschool that provides a high quality, year round educational program for children from three months to five years of age. The annual Teacher Appreciation Celebration & Silent Auction event is on Saturday, March 12th and raises money for resources, equipment and enrichment programs for our children. The event is attended by teachers, parents, alumni and members of the community. They are seeking gift certificates for restaurants, retailers, family entertainment and personal service/beauty items for the silent auction and need all donations in by Friday, February 11th. Email stacyezra@hotmail.com for a donation form which includes the tax ID #. You can also mail items to: The Growing Place at Marine Park Attn: Silent Auction Item/Kim Turner 1406 Marine St., Santa Monica 90405 Second Story Pilates An award-winning classical PILATES and GYROTONIC studio, is now offering some enticing special pricing to help you get in the best shape of your life. Their January specials include 5 One Hour Mat classes for $60 or 5 One Hour Equipment classes for $100. Call the studio at (818) 456-5030 or visit them online at www.secondstorypilates.com . You can also talk to them about becoming a Pilates Instructor! The Wesley School Open House They invite prospective parents to the final Lower School (K-5) Open House on Wednesday, January 19th from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. The final Middle School (6-8) Open House will be Thursday, January 20th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join them for a student guided tour, refreshments and a meet and greet to learn all about the school. Contact Verena Denove to make a reservation at (818) 508-4717. The Wesley School is a coed, K-8 day school of 200 students. www.wesleyschool.org Sharkey’s Cuts For Kids, Northridge Grand Opening – January 15th The salon just for kids where haircuts are cool and fun rules! Flat screens at every station for DVDs or XBox360 & Nintendo, Tween Lounge, Glamour Girl parties and specialty car chairs for younger children. 9679 Reseda Blvd. in Northridge www.SharkeysCutsForKids.com Tired of Driving a Lemon? You may be entitled to a new vehicle or your money back if the new or used car, truck, van, suv, rv, motorcycle or boat which you purchased or leased has been in for repair repeatedly and still isn’t fixed. With no cost to you, you have nothing to lose but your lemon! Call the Law Offices of Elizabeth Delevie Agmon at (818) 344-7022 for a free consultation. www.lemoncarlawyer.com FOCUS GROUPS Looking for first time expectant women, ages 21-35 to participate in an on-line focus group on Tuesday, January 18th at 1:00 PM. Each qualified respondent will receive $75 for 1 hour of their time. Please call Robin at 818-366-1126. AND Focus Group Regarding Current Trends Thursday, February 3rd from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Looking for both males and females, ages 18 to 70 who are available to participate in a focus group panel in Downtown Los Angeles. Monetary compensation of $200 will be given for participation if you are qualified. Only a select few individuals will qualify and they will contact you for a telephone screening should your answers meet the preliminary criteria. Answer the following questions for consideration and email them to sandrajaffe@yahoo.com 1. Name 2. Age 3. Occupation 4. Contact Telephone Number 5. List 1 or 2 Special Hobbies or Interests That you Have 6. Are you Registered to Vote in Los Angeles County 7. Education Level (Less than High School, High School Grad, Some College, College Grad, Post Grad) Teeny Tiny Yoga With a Jewish Twist Every Tuesday from January 25th to March 1st from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Experience a calming and nurturing Yoga session focused on bonding with your baby. Learn Yoga relaxation techniques and poses that you can do with your baby at home. 6 week course with Mary Arden, Qualified Yoga Instructor. Boys and girls ages 0 – 2 years old. (818) 718-0777 20735 Devonshire Street in Chatsworth Temple Judea’s Tot Shabbat Saturday, January 15th at 9:30 am “Tu Bishvat – Go Green & Recycle” With Rabbi Dan Moskovitz and Song Leader Daniel Brenner 5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana, 91356 www.TempleJudea.com Group Sing For Kids Singing is a great fun way to build confidence for public speaking and life! Does your child love to sing? Join Ariella Vaccarino’s Group Sing classes. Two new ones have just been added. $15 per class. Kids learn about music, build repertoire, and practice solo work. Ariella has 18 years teaching experience and is the creator of Voice Lessons To Go. Call (818) 593-2038 for more information and the first class free! Private voice and piano lessons are also available. www.web.me.com/sso2005/Site/Group_Sing.html What if You Could Watch a Video of Your Great-Grandparents… …telling the stories of their lives? Maybe how they came to America, or started a business, or how they met their spouse. Their remembrances of your grandparents and parents as children, the values they held dear…would you want to watch that? Of course! Imagine how fascinating that would be. Now you can make that a possibility for your own young children and beyond. The Legacy Masters are TV pros that create broadcast-quality documentary videos about your family that will last for generations. A wonderful gift for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or just to capture the wisdom of a loved one. This is something we would all like to have but that few of us will ever take the time to actually get done. The Legacy Masters make it easy. Call Doug Minnick at (818) 286-3992 to find out more and to discuss your own unique situation. See samples of their work at www.thelegacymasters.com/ or email info@thelegacymasters.com . Louie’s Letter Challenge is a Free iPhone App for Early Readers Produced by a very well respected education technology company. Geared for early readers, but older kids seem to like the practice as well. www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/louies-letter-challenge/id409147546?mt=8 Skip Hop Introduces the Newest Bag: Bento The name comes from the traditional Japanese bento box where everything is organized and has its own perfect place. Skip Hop brings that philosophy to busy parents! Bento is the “ultimate” diaper bag and includes the insulated Mealtime Kit. www.skiphop.com/product/bentoultimatediaperbag.html H U G E S A M P L E S A L E Saturday, Jan. 15th from 9am-1pm $5 blowout sale! -Tons of Brand New Clothing -Hundreds of Name Brands Moving location so this is a BLOWOUT! Men’s, Women’s and some Childrens Clothes 11571 La Maida Street in Valley Village, 91601 Credit cards accepted over $40 Email michellesells77@yahoo.com for questions. CSUN Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center & Broadous Ready for School Resource Family Center Free Parent Workshop on Autism Thursday, January 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come learn about what Autism is and what it means for your child. Presented by L. Fernando Guerrero, Ph.D., BCBA-D who is a Behavioral Consultant from the North Los Angeles County Regional Center. This workshop will be in Spanish. The CSUN FFREC is a Support, Information and Referral Services for families with children aged 0-22 who have an IEP. Childcare will be provided for children 2 years and up. RSVP by Monday, January 17th to (818) 677-6854 or (818) 896-3234 with your name and phone number. If you need English translation or have any questions, contact the CSUN-FFREC office at 818-677-6854. 11736 Bromont Avenue in Pacoima Little Shack of Sugar is working on some great new goodies for the year to come Keep watch for a brand new website, new pictures and of course new flavors! It’s just January, but Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and they are offering special treats in honor of the occasion. Place your order now for delivery or pick up in the Los Angeles area. Make this a sweet New Year. www.littleshackofsugar.com Circle of Life Moving Services Are you selling your home or have a family member who needs to move? The task can be overwhelming, stressful and exhausting. Let Circle of Life reduce the stress of moving. Once personal belongings are sorted and packed, they dispose of all unwanted furniture, clothing, food, and miscellaneous items. Everything is recycled, donated or disposed of responsibly. Your residence is left completely empty after Circle of Life has completed the job. Whether it’s moving an elderly parent, the loss of a loved one, down sizing or a divorce, your peace of mind is important to them. They can help. Call Andee Pariser & Wendy Einbund at (818) 917-5060 for a free estimate. circleofliferemoval@gmail.com Are You a Wine Lover? Enter the Jen’s List Promo Code: 132 to get a 10% discount on everything you purchase from Plonk Wine Merchants, the coolest and most interactive wine store on the Internet. Plonk Wine Merchants is the ultimate online destination for outstanding wine at bargain prices. Plonk specializes in small production, hard to find boutique wines from around the globe all for under $30 per bottle. Order online and get your wine delivered right to your door, or place your order over the phone and pick up from their will call facility in Santa Monica to save money on shipping. Watch live video reviews of every wine they sell and join their exclusive wine club to get 4 bottles of wine delivered to your door for just $89.99 per month. Sign up now and get a fifth bonus bottle for free! Plonk also provides beverage catering for private events, wedding showers, baby showers, corporate functions and dinner parties. Call (877) 507-5665 or email help@plonkwinemerchants.com for further information. www.plonkwinemerchants.com Dollhouse Interior Design by Deb After 20+ years interior designing for entertainment industry executives and high-end corporate clients; including 10+ years art directing independent films, and 2+ years raising daughter Luca, Deb has found a way to combine all her loves into one great passion: Interior Design of Dollhouses for kids and kids at heart. Check out Deb’s website and/or contact Deb at (310) 466-4651 or dlz_mac@me.com to discuss your dollhouse (or playhouse) needs. www.web.me.com/dlz_mac/Site/Photos.html Yogi Girl Yogi Guy ®: Making Lifestyle Wear & Accessories They believe by wearing YGYG, one feels a sense of inner peace. As one connects to the design, a beautiful connection to the inner self-the spirit soul is awakened. Ignite the spark of consciousness within yourself and raise your vibration in the Universe. Redefine your center and embellish your life with Yogi Girl Yogi Guy®. Made In America. Created in Santa Monica. Designed for the Universe. (310) 495-0747 www.YogiGirlYogiGuy.com Attention Parents: Is Your Child Having Troubles? Is your child having trouble in school, making friends, following directions and/ or channeling his/ her anger? Are you having trouble with discipline? Setting boundaries? Are you worried about how your child is socializing? Do you struggle to find the right words to say to your child and/or partner with regard to parenting strategies? Are your parenting challenges causing greater struggles in your relationship? Nicole Downey, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, has an office in Tarzana offering therapy-based services for children, adolescents and families including: children with developmental delays/at risk behaviors, children with inability to regulate attention, adolescents struggling with self-esteem, body image and social issues, new mothers, sibling issues, and parenting issues as well as individual adult psychotherapy. Dr. Downey helps families, and couples together through conflict resolution, positive and effective communication skills and expressive and playful therapeutic tools. Take a positive first step today. Call or email Dr. Downey at (818) 336-1165 or via email at ndowneypsyd@gmail.com .You can also view Dr. Downey’s Psychology Today profile at: www.therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/84828 . Cupcakes and Lemonade is Looking for Flea Market Vendors for Monthly Charity Flea Markets The next flea market will be a Valentine’s Charity Flea Market on Sunday, February 6th at the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center. To participate email cupsnlems@aol.com and/or visit www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cupcakes-and-Lemonade . Yoshi Hair Studio Are you looking for a new hair cut for 2011? Longtime Fekkai stylist Yoshi has opened his own salon in Beverly Hills. Jen’s List member Toby Berlin says “Yoshi is the most amazing cutter. I have thick, dark, curly hair and Yoshi’s cuts look beautiful and last forever. I just wash and go, rarely even having to blow dry. I highly recommend him. He’s the first ever stylist that was able to figure out my crazy hair.” (310) 285-9910 450 North Canon in Beverly Hills www.yoshihairstudio.com Family Time! Songs and Stories from the 2011 Children’s Grammy Nominees Saturday, February 12th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Rock, bop and sing along with top children’s recording artists who are nominated for 2011 Grammy Awards. This is the third year that the Children’s Recording Arts Alliance has presented its Grammy children’s celebration concert for the public. In previous years, concerts featured Cathy & Marcy, Ziggy Marley, Buck Howdy, Greg & Steve and Brady Rymer among many others. For this year’s concert, the nominees are donating their performances, and all net ticket proceeds will benefit Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. The nominees confirmed to perform so far include Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, Bill Harley, Steve Pullara and Judy Pancoast. Tickets are $12.50 each in advance, $15 at the door. Non-walking babies ages one and under are free admission. Advance ticket purchases are recommended as last year the concert sold out beforehand. http://www.mhopus.org At Cella Skin Care, not only get radiant, healthy, youthful skin, but, also get a sublimely relaxing respite Jen’s List members who become Cella clients in January will receive monthly Ultimate Ultrasound Facials for only $75/month (reg $95!). See a difference immediately after your first session and as you continue with monthly treatments the cumulative result is quite amazing. Call Cella now and book your first facial for $75 and decide afterwards if you’d like to embark on your monthly regimen to exceptionally BEAUTIFUL skin. Each monthly treatment includes: · Deep cleansing and exfoliation · Extractions (when necessary) followed by anti-bacterializing treatment · Luxurious massage · Application of serum customized to your skin’s individual needs · Use of specialized Ultrasound machine to penetrate the serum, stimulate collagen production and elastin renewal, and help clear away old debris deep within the dermis. Allow 55 minutes to an hour for treatment(s). 5348 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite 106 in Woodland Hills (818) 623-7333 www.cellaskincare.com Yogini Designs Specializes in Parties of All Kinds From kids to baby showers to themed events, you name it, they paint it including children’s face and body painting. Colored non-toxic face painting and organic henna tattoos, glitter tattoos and crystal body art. Fun for all ages and occasions with private art classes available as well. Call (310) 495-0747 to book your event today. www.YoginiDesigns.com Garage/Home/Clothing Sale Saturday, January 15 starting at 8:00 a.m. Tons of women’s business and casual clothing (size 0-8), girls clothes (all sizes), and lots of new things in original boxes! 11724 Otsego, Valley Village, a few houses west of Colfax on the south side.
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