SmartyPants – The Total Vitamin Treat Created by local parents who wanted a high quality, all-in-one vitamin for their kids. Unique. Premium. Delicious. Recently featured in Daily Candy, Gilt Groupe, & MSNBC. Pediatrician-approved SmartyPants combine: ·100% of vitamin D ·Omega 3 DHA & EPA ·multivitamin SmartyPants are lower in sugar (only 5g/serving) and use organic, natural, & eco-friendly ingredients. NO yucky High Fructose Corn Syrup, artificial flavors, or colors. Gluten- & casein-free. Kids love SmartyPants (Grown-ups too)! Not all vitamins are the same! FREE SHIPPING http://store.wearesmartypants.com/?aid=13 Today in History Squirrel appreciation day National hugging day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=285 Edward Jenner introduces the smallpox vaccine, which eventually leads to wiping out this deadly disease.(1799) The first Kiwanis club is formed in Detroit. (1915) Science fiction writer George Orwell dies. (1950) Great Deal on Custom Framing – LA Art Exchange in Santa Monica Voomerang has a great deal for custom framing at LA Art Exchange for $50. The business is located at 2451 Broadway in Santa Monica. LA Art Exchange’s staff of experienced professionals will assist you with all aspects of framing from unique and creative designs to challenging and unusual techniques. Isn’t it time to frame those family photos? Voomerang also has a coupon code you can use JENSART and you save an extra 15%. www.Voomerang.com 49% Off Cooking Class for Two in Pasadena Want a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Book a babysitter and take your sweetie to a cooking class! This is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the foodie in your life. Or have Dad stay with the kids and take your BFF to a class for a little Mommy Me Time! (Kids 13 and over also welcome when accompanied by a parent.) The Sunday techniques classes last two hours and are highly-focused lessons concentrating on a particular technique, preparation, or ingredient. Upcoming classes include: Texas State Fair Prize-Winning Recipes, and Stir Fry. After the instructor finishes his or her demonstration, there’s even a small tasting at the end. http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist HomeSpun Fitness Saturdays at 9 a.m. Come try the hot new body-mind workout that’s sweeping the nation! Featured on TODAY, GMA, “intenSati” is a high-energy cardio workout for all fitness levels. It combines aerobics, martial arts, and endurance with spoken affirmations inspired by mindfulness, positive psychology, and the Law of Attraction. Taught by LA’s first intenSati leader and acclaimed certified fitness professional, Dee Sweet, this is an amazing opportunity for new clients to try this life-changing workout at an incredible low price. The Rhythm Room 14261 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks www.deesweetfitness.com  THE SEA STOREProvides professional maintenance and set-up for your fish-only or reef displays in your home or business. Staffed by industry professionals with OVER 15 years experience, they always put our customer’s first. In addition to their maintenance and service department, they also have a warehouse with over 1,500 gallons of fish, coral and inverts, as well as a large dry-goods and accessories section. Call 818-348-5400 for a free No-Obligation Quote. www.theseastore.net GO!screen – Most Luxurious Sunscreen Ever! GO!screen Natural Brush-On Mineral Poweder SPF30 It’s Like Nothing Under the Sun! NO!greasy skin – NO!burning eyes – NO!sticky hands – NO!toxins UVA/UVB Protection: Offers immediate SPF30 coverage – no need to apply + wait. 100% Safe: Developed by a chemist mom to be free of toxins used in most sunscreens. Easy to Apply: No sticky hands or cold spray. Brush it on and be off! Lasting Value: Over 300 applications per dispenser + refillable, too. www.ilovegoscreen.com Entertainment for your party! Bling Divas Entertainment provides Southern California with quality dance entertainment and atmosphere talent. Whether you are looking for Can Can, Ballroom, Salsa, Burlesque, Showgirls, Flamenco, Hip Hop OR look-alikes of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez and more….they have it all! Great for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthday parties, weddings, corporate events and themed parties. Dynamic choreography and authentic, fabulous costumes. www.blingdivasentertainment.com For booking inquiries 818-292-5117 Tiny Tot Tuesday for “The Little Mermaid” at the El Capitan Theatre Tuesday, January 25th at 10:00am For this special screening, lights are slightly dimmed and sound level is reduced! Jen’s List readers can receive the following special discount: Using the code “Mommy”, Jen’s List readers can get tickets at the special rate of $9.00 per ticket*. *Note: This code is good for the Tiny Tot Tuesday performance only, and can only be used in person at the El Capitan box office (6838 Hollywood Blvd.) or by calling 1-818-845-3110. TOUGH COOKIES SEMI ANNUAL 50% OFF SALE IS THIS WEEKEND! 3 days only – Saturday January 22nd – Monday January 24th from 10am – 5pm Don’t miss out on the best sale in the valley! 50% off your favorite brands like: Trunk, Esme, Lola & James, Fore, Splendid, Monster Republic, Kingsley, Joe’s Jeans, Ragdoll & Rockets, Appaman and more! Shop early for the best selection SIZES newborn – up to size 14. Back by popular demand…the $10 bin! 13638 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 91423 818.990.0972 AMAZING KIDS VALENTINE COOKING CLASS Saturday, February 12th, 11:30am-1pm They will be making: Heart Shaped Party Pizza Love-Potion Punch Chocolate Covered Strawberries $65 per child OR buy 1 child, get the 2nd one 1/2 off! Space is limited, signup by emailing littlebluegourmet@yahoo.com, calling (818) 225-8078. 4774 Park Granada in Calabasas, 91302 Host a Gold Party at Home Get Immediate Cash for Any Purpose, Even Fundraising! Get all the details by downloading Jays Free 10 Step Guide to a Successful Gold Party right now at www.JaysGoldParty.com. See what others have to say about Jays Gold party at http://jaysgoldparty.com/testimonials. When you host a Jays Gold Party, Jay will pay you 10% of sales PLUS he will provide a credit for refreshments. Call 818 419-8812 for more info. Get all the details by downloading Jays Free 10 Step Guide to a Successful Gold Party right now at www.JaysGoldParty.com Did you know that granite sealing needs to be done on a yearly basis to insure the stone keeps it’s natural beauty, and is more resistant? HY Granite Company offers granite cleaning, sealing of countertops and they also service outdoor bars and BBQ’s, as well. Call (818)355-2354 for more info. 14721 Keswick St. Unit D in Van Nuys, 91405 http://hygranitellc.com/ Let’s READ, SING and SIGN! Join SignShine for a special Signing Storytime on Saturday January 22nd at 10:30am SignShine’s very own Etel Leit will be there to share, sing, play with puppets and sign a story with you and your family! Children’s Book World 10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90064 The California Baby & Kids Expo in Pasadena at the Pasadena Convention Center Saturday, Jan. 22nd Heather Hart of A La Mode Photo is offering a coupon to all families that would like to attend. Please click on the following for the coupon: http://www.facebook.com/heather.hart.photo#!/alamodephoto. Kids under 12 are free! Heather will have a booth and be offering a $100 discount or a free baby/family follow up session with your booking! The California Baby & Kids Expo is the largest parent, baby, toddler & child expo in Los Angeles. There will be great family stage entertainment including: science experiments, magic show, diaper derby and toddler derby with prizes, karate and more! Pony rides, petting zoo and reptile show and more! Want to see A La Mode Photo’s work? Go to www.alamodephoto.com. Valley Waldorf School Open House Saturday January 22nd from 10 am – 2 pm Kindergarten through 8th Grade / New affordable pricing structure. 17424 Sherman Way in Lake Balboa, 91406 818-776-0011 www.valleywaldorf.org “The Trial of Hamlet” Held by The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) to determine the competency of Hamlet to stand trial for the murder of Polonius, based on Shakespeare’s play. United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy adjudicates this mock trial, whose jurors include Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin and other members of the community. The trial takes place Monday, January 31st at Bovard Auditorium at the University of Southern California. Arguments and verdict will be delivered live before the audience, and this event is recommended for ages 15 and up. Tickets for “The Trial of Hamlet” ($30, $50 and $100) are on sale now; to purchase, call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006 or visit www.Shakespearecenter.org. Kokopax debuts three new modern fabric designs for their Samantha diaper tote collection for 2011 Flutter, a whimsical bird pattern; Watson, a timeless houndstooth design and Bubbles 3, the latest variation of the popular kokopax bubbles design series. These totes are great not just for baby, but also for use as an everyday bag, To see and purchase visit www.kokopax.com. Free Puppet Show at Temple Aliyah Saturday, January 22nd from 4 to 5 p.m. Come celebrate the end of Shabbat with a rambunctious puppet show. Children and their friends will be entertained by Len Levitt and his wacky puppets. Snacks and lemonade will cap the crazy festivities. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Email nellieblye@yahoo.com. Special book signing and cooking demonstration with Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenhold SATURDAY, JANUARY 22nd AT 12:00PM See their new cookbook, The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time. Laurie and Kirstin will only be personalizing copies of The Family Dinner purchased at Williams-Sonoma. Proof of purchase required. 1600 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica (310) 586-1018 Bronco/Pony Baseball for kids (ages 11 – 15) and Shetland (ages 4 – 6) at Toluca Baseball High-quality baseball organization with a positive, fun approach serving the Valley (Studio City, Burbank, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Glendale, etc.) since 1952 has openings in the Shetland, Bronco, and Pony divisions. Be the first kids to play on our brand-new, laser-leveled and renovated fields at South Weddington Park. Player evaluations are Jan 22nd. Register and see video footage of the renovation at www.Tolucabaseball.com. Stuff Sack An odor proof, leak proof, stain proof and waterproof bag that can control even the toughest dirt, moisture and odor. Plus, it is machine washable so that you can use it time and time again. The Sacks also block out dirt, odor and moisture that can ruin your stuff. Next time you head to the beach or get caught in the rain, stash your camera, dry clothes or iPod in the Stuff Sack for protection. To use the bag, simply place the dirty items inside, roll the top of the bag 3 times and clip the buckle shut. This creates a handle that you can use to hang the Sack from a diaper bag strap, stroller handlebar, carrier waistband or simply carry in your hand. http://mbeans.com/go-gaga-stuff-sack.html?deptid=211 The Bob Baker Marionette Theater ushers in its 51st season as the nation’s oldest ongoing puppet theater with the perennial audience favorite “MAGIC STRINGS” Opening Saturday, January 22nd To celebrate the new season, all tickets for this production are $15.00. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater was voted by LA Parent Magazine as the “Best Children’s Theatre of 2010”, and Jennifer Steinhauer of The New York Times has described Baker’s shows as “a staple of a Los Angeleno childhood. It is the cultural equivalent of the annual march by the nation’s third graders to the neighborhood firehouse.” On June 3, 2009, The Bob Baker Marionette Theater was declared an historic cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles. www.bobbakermarionettes.com Teeny Tiny Yoga with a Jewish Twist – Mommy and Me 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 with Mary Arden Qualified Yoga Instructor Tuesday’s from 10:30am-11:30am, Starting January 25th For more information, call 818.718.0777 or email necha@chabadchatsworth.com. Green Beginning Preschool in West LA is Holding Open Houses and Tours Saturday, January 22nd from 10 to 11 a.m. Spots are still available. Adults only, no kids please. RSVP to (310) 841-6100 www.greenbeginningpreschool.com Head Above Water Swim School Celebrating their 10th year in business, Head Above Water Swim School is the premier swim lesson provider in all of Southern California and have taught thousands of children to swim. They offer lessons from 6 months to adult in your private home or in one of their heated pools in Century City, West LA, Brentwood, Westchester, Playa Vista, Burbank, Pasadena and Westlake Village. All instructors are Red Cross certified in CPR and have extensive training and experience in teaching children water safety. They also offer private lifeguard services to keep your pool party safe. Visit www.headabovewater.net or call 888-990-7946. Get 10% off your first series of lessons if you mention Jen’s list (new clients only). Miss Debbie and Mr. Blue Oven Mitt Live! Deborah Ellen is a professional singer/songwriter with credits in film and television. She has created a delightful album and show for children entitled Mr. Blue Oven Mitt (see www.mrblueovenmitt.com). Miss Debbie and Mr. Blue Oven Mitt will be performing a concert to benefit the Simi Valley Hospital’s Child Development Center at 11:00 a.m. on January 22nd at The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. Call the box office at (805) 583-7900 to purchase you tickets now! Tickets are $10 with $5 of each ticket sale going directly to the charity. This show is perfect for kids ages 1-6! FREE Parent & Child Class “Let’s Talk” For Parents with Children age 2 to 5yrs Parent Discussion & Parent / Child Activities Wednesdays from 9AM – 11:00AM Nevada Elementary School 22120 Chase Street in Canoga Park, 91304 Please call “The Village” for information & to reserve your space at 818-702-1255 CARRIE’S READING CLUB (Free for Jan. and Feb) Carrie is teaching reading skills in a club (fun) format. She will come to your home and prepare your preschooler for school. She has her BA degree in Education, Early Childhood Development Credential and years of experience. Introductory offer: Free for January and February. References are available upon request. Email carriegor20@msn.com. A FREE Lecture With Dr. Shanon Brooks Saturday, February 5th from 6:30PM – 8:30PM The ReValue America Tour is a FREE lecture and is a beacon for personal growth by understanding our roots as a nation and learning about a path forward. Dr. Shannon Brooks presents the topics listed below in an entertaining and compelling way that is sure to uplift and inspire. ReValue America will cover: The Five Founding American Ideals – Summary of the State of American Education – Solutions for a Nation in Crisis – The Moral Center of Families- 3 Steps to Reviving American Confidence – An Introduction to the Cycle of Freedom and How America Measures Up- An Introduction to A Thomas Jefferson Education: The Science of Building Americans- The 4 Phases of Learning – The Real Story of the American Founding – The Proper Role of Government- The 7 Keys of Great Teaching- The Secret Roles of Mothers and Fathers. Horizon Hills Campus 33 Greta in Thousand Oaks To register for this event please e-mail: jojoman8@aol.com Before, During and After an Earthquake Brochure http://senweb03.sen.ca.gov/ebrochure/SD20/SD20-Emergency%20Preparedness-Earthquake.pdf Getting Financially Fit Wednesday February 23rd from 7-8 pm at Temple Ramat Zion Free for Center Members and Affiliates; $5.00 for Non-Members. A lecture on how to get you financially fit for the present and the future. SOFA (Society for Financial Awareness) a non-profit organization created to help you in all aspects of finance issues. Please call Jerry Wayne 818-360-2211 for reservations. Refreshments served. Take a minute – set yourself up for a great weekend Clean/straighten/prep the bed/bath/den/kitchen/etc. in just a few minutes each. http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2011/01/the-zfh-minute/ End the weight reduction cycle – “Hypnosis – Use your mind for you” Thursday, February 24th – March 31st (six sessions) from 7-8:30 pm at Temple Ramat Zion $60 for Center Members and Affiliates: $75 for Non-Members. Come to learn how to use the power of your mind to lose weight. Sessions will include clearing emotional clutter, self hypnosis for the perfect weight and how to maintain the perfect weight once you get there. Love what you eat – developing a good relationship with food, good nutrition and how to exercise and love it! The lecture series will also include guest speakers who are experts in nutrition, exercise and other weight loss related categories. Instructor: Hayuta is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Registered Nurse, Certified Medical Hypnotherapist and HypnoBirthing Practioner. Please call Jerry Wayne at 818-360-2211 to make a Reservation. Garage sale Saturday, Jan. 22nd 22822 Burbank Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91367 |
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