The Kelter Center: Learning To Learn Since 1977, The Kelter Center has provided educational therapy programs to produce fundamental change in student learning, creating self-sufficient learners. They specialize in helping students with average to above-average intelligence with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, who struggle to acquire basic skills. Their client is your child! Mention Jen’s List and get a FREE initial consultation ($100 value) “The Kelter Center knew exactly what my daughter needed. She went from being a non-reader to reading at grade level. I never thought I would see my child read for pleasure, Seeing her read the entire Twilight series made me so happy I wanted to cry. ”- Philly L. 11340 W. Olympic Blvd. #140 in Los Angeles, 90064 310-312-1056 Today in History House passes the 13th Amendment, 1865 Apollo 14 departs for the moon, 1971 Truman announces development of H-bomb, 1950 First McDonald’s opens in Soviet Union, 1990 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/truman-announces-development-of-h-bomb Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: developing communications skills; articulating thoughts, feelings, needs; speaking, listening, reading, comprehending, writing, and spelling. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY: NATIVE LANGUAGE, RECOGNITION OF SPEECH” development is birth to 5 years. The more opportunity children have for positive language/vocabulary experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. Some “Native Language, Recognition of Speech” Pt. 2 tidbits: • READING to her helps her learn good communication skills – the speech patterns she hears are more important than the content. Read the stories and rhymes you remember from your childhood – nursery rhymes, lullabies, poems and stories. • WHEN HE IS calm and you’re able to relax and share a nurturing moment with him on your lap, look at and read or tell a story from a colorful picture book (“board book,” cloth or vinyl). Even though he might not understand the words you read and the pictures you show him, the rhythm of your voice, your words and how you’re holding him are “having an effect on the developing brain.” Don’t worry about finishing the book – babies rarely make it cover to cover. • TALK to him as you’re carrying on the daily chores – how you’re making dinner, why you’re doing the laundry, and what you see as you drive down the street. Next week – Language/Vocabulary: Recognition of Speech, Second Language Any ?s – email msmarm@roadrunner.com $15 for $30 Worth of Truffles & Chocolates from Sugar-Plum.com Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Half-off chocolates, truffles, and sweet treats from Sugar-Plum.com. Place your online order before 2 PM EST on this sweet site, and your one-of-a-kind treats will be handmade and mailed the same day. Their truffles ($30 for a one-pound box) are to die for! Choose from a dozen different flavors that will please every palate, such as chai, crème brulee, peanut butter, and strawberry cheesecake. They also offer chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate “pizza,” chocolate lollipops, chocolate-dipped biscotti, and more. Yum! Treat your sweetie (or yourself!) to some delicious chocolates or truffles from Sugar Plum this Valentine’s Day or any day! http://www.familyfinds.com/ Dance Event of the Year! Does your son or daughter love to dance? Do you want them to learn from the best in the business? Well, now is your chance! The Millennium Dance Complex is holding its first Millennium Experience dance intensive on February 19th and 20th at The Music Box in Hollywood. The Experience will feature star choreographers such as Marty Kudelka (Justin Timberlake’s exclusive choreographer) and Donyelle Jones (So You Think You Can Dance finalist), a performance by pop superstar Colby O’Donis and much more! Talent agents and dance professionals will also be on hand. Space is limited, so visit www.millenniumdancecomplex.com/theexperience to sign up now. Put “Jen” in the promo code for 10% off! Toddle Tunes® LA’s #1 Baby Music Class has now implemented Baby Sign into their curriculum creating an even more effective & fun learning experience! The first class is free! Credits good for 1 year from the date of purchase! Refer a friend & get a free credit, no limit! All genres of music & the most variety of instruments for your child to explore & play. Guided interaction from experienced teachers! Open 7 days a week. Come & try a class today using the free trial form! It’s SO much fun! www.toddletunes.org Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is Auctioning Grammy VIP Tickets Package 2 VIP Event Suite Tickets (Level C) for the Grammy Awards, February 13, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Includes limousine service to and from event within the Southern California area. Minimum bid $3,000. Buy it Now price $25,000. Generously donated by AEG Live and La Costa Limousine. Bid Now at www.idonatetocharity.org/store/rcharsfu. Bidding will close January 31st, at 11 p.m. They have recently received this amazing donation of Grammy VIP tickets for their upcoming Gala, but the Grammy’s occur on February 13th and the Gala is on March 12th, so they are not going to be able to include the tickets in our Live auction. Here’s your chance to go! FREE Nutritional Counseling with Shellee Dyne Wednesday, February 2nd from 12pm-1pm BetterBody Pilates Fitness, Inc. 22237 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas, 91302 818-224-4734 www.newadvantagenutrition.com www.betterbodypilates.com F.A.S.T Class at The Westlake Tennis and Swim Club Fitness Aly’s Specialized Training Class will have a new home at The Westlake Tennis and Swim Club beginning March 1st. The Club is undergoing a gym “makeover” with all new state of the art equipment and will be offering a new Fitness and Wellness Program . Specialized Training Classes include a “Boot Camp” type program offered at 6am – Sunrise Training and 6pm – Sunset Training, as well as Suspension Training (TRX), Six Mile Training (a 10K training program), Spa Training ( complete challenges to earn massages and facials ), Student Training (Kids Fitness), and Seven $ Saturdays. F.A.S.T Classes are offered at 9:00 am and 10:30 am on varied days. Memberships to the Club are also available which includes full access to the gym and pool as well as Masters swimming. If you are interested in the F.A.S.T Class program and/or gym membership, contact Aly at fitnessaly@yahoo.com or (805) 402-8769. *Mention Jen’s List and receive a Sample Training Class pass, good for 1 Free workout. JOSEPH WAHL ARTS & JOEYBABY END OF WINTER SALE! Order any BED or CRIB and receive a 15% credit toward the purchase of any of their fabulous bedding lines including Dwell, Bella Notte Linens, Serena and Lily and Annette Tatum. Order any DESK or DRESSER and receive a 15% credit toward the purchase of any one of their chairs or custom corkboards. Order any BOOKCASE or TOYCHEST and receive a 15% credit toward the purchase of any of the fantastic framed or unframed artwork including the complete art catalog of Oopsy Daisy. Or just mention this email and receive 10% off everything in Joseph Wahl Arts/joeybaby including furniture, bedding and the huge selection of toys and gifts! 5305 Topanga Cyn. Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364 (818)340-9245 www.josephwahlarts.com Lotus East-West Medical Center: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Dr. Brendan Armm works with women through their pregnancy, whether be for pain, morning sickness, inducing labor, hormone balancing, stress, fatigue, digestive complaints, or general health maintenance and strength for a healthy delivery. He also works with male and/or female factor infertility, and with women after pregnancy whether it be for postpartum bleeding, depression, or boosting the body’s energy and vitality. (310) 828-8258 www.lotusew.com 2 Chix Huge Maternity Sale at 2 Chix Maternity & Baby 1426 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica They are slashing prices to make room for their brand new maternity wear. Save up to 60% off sale items including maternity pants and skirts, tops, sweaters, shrugs and gorgeous v-neck dresses. Items priced as low as $12.99. New maternity wear includes cargo pants, pencil skirts for work, cashmere-blend baby doll tops, v-neck sheer sleeve tops and more. Also, seasonal baby and toddler clothing is on sale and all Kicky Pants too. Home Styling & Organizing by Mess Be Gone New year, new start. Get organized and start fresh. Revital will make life easy and neat for you. Her services include kitchen, bathrooms, pantries and all closets anywhere in the house. Moving or going under construction? She will help sort and organize everything before and after, including your garage too. Mess Be Gone is dedicated to take stress of your life! 15% off to Jen’s members.(818) 631-4282 www.messbgone.org Breastfeeding 101 Prenatal Class at A Mother’s Haven A three hour prenatal workshop teaches couples about proper positioning and latching, as well as how to prevent common lactation issues and how to pump. While breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t always come naturally or easily for new moms and babies. Next Dates: Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. on 2/12, 3/19, 4/16, 5/14. Call (818) 380-3111 to register. Already had your baby? Come to the Breastfeeding Support Group, every Friday at 10 a.m., led by a lactation educator. www.shopthehaven.com Mommy & Kids Allure Boutique A premiere shopping site for all things related to pregnancy, motherhood and young children. Check out their weekly up to 70% off deals at www.mommyandkidsallure.com. Got Messy Memories™? Get A Custom Media Makeover! Need to scan old photos? Transfer out-moded video formats to dvds or external harddrives for viewing, editing and sharing? Want to preserve your child’s artwork to treasure for years to come? Now is the time! Upload and unload tons of music cd’s cluttering your cabinets. Make 2011 memorable by reining in your media mess with Christina Sleeper’s help. She’s a Professional Organizer specializing in media organization. Her company, “Organize My Media” offers services including highspeed scanning of photos, artwork, memorabilia, video conversions, music cataloging and digitizing, custom album creation, photo cataloging for insurance records, design services and more. “Custom Media Make-Over Packages” start at just $99.95. For more information, visit www.organizemymedia.com or contact her at 310.614.6683 or holdersleeper@yahoo.com. www.mycmsite.com/sites/chrisholdersleeper Kolobags Expands their Diaper Bag Collection You may know Kolobags for their designer laptop bags for men and women, but did you know they also carry a large collection of designer diaper bags such as Soapbox, Kalencom, and Amy Michelle? Check out their product line at www.kolobags.com/diaper-bags-c-67. Sign up for their newsletter on their homepage to receive free shipping, and “Like” them on Facebook for additional specials at http://www.facebook.com/kolobags. Summer Beach Rental in Oxnard 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom “ocean front” house, right on the sand. Watch wonderful ocean sunsets and stroll on the beach, build family memories. Great deck in the back for outdoor dining, fully equipped and bikes too. Enjoy a little R & R close to home. $2800 weekly. Contact: arlene@travelkleen.com. Brand New Eco-Friendly Twin Mattress + Organic Bedding Collection – $999 Nancy won all these goodies on the Ellen Degeneres Earth Day show. Retail goes for more than $1600 for just the mattress. Ellen gave everyone in the audience a gift from Portico Paisley Bedding Collection. Portico uses only the finest, ultra-soft 100% organic cotton in their bedding, with no harsh chemicals and no harmful dyes. This includes; a sheet set, a duvet set, a coverlet, and two pillow shams. Of course, that bedding would go great on a brand new bed, so Ellen gave everybody one from www.Sleepys.com, which offers the greenest beds from Spalding Sleep Systems — the only company that uses 100% green materials in their mattresses. She can meet you either in Agoura Hills, North Hollywood, or Palmdale and can be reached by email at nancymarch1985@yahoo.com or by phone at (661) 208-6766. www.sleepys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10551&productId=36995&catalogId=10602&langId=-1 Pin The Sperm On The Egg – The Ultimate Baby Shower Game! Just like the old fashion game of pin the tail on the donkey, this new and exciting version will thrill your friends and family at your next baby shower. Offer prizes to the person who can pin the sperm on the egg! Add silly photos of the husband to each sperm and one of the wife to the egg! A very funny game, everyone will enjoy it so much that you might not need any others. This one will take the cake. Great use of pastel colors and adorable animated features. Play it over and over, it’s that easy. Use a large baby diaper or baby print cloth for the blindfold. Great game for men and women, great for a co-ed party. Only $14.50 plus shipping and handling and additional Bags O’ Sperm available for purchase. www.PinTheSpermOnTheEgg.com Neck Pain? Low Back Pain? Soreness? Tightness? At Glendale Chiro Care they can help you achieve optimum health. They offer Chiropractic, Acupuncture, massage, and nutrition. Why suffer when you can be pain free. Call (818) 244-7600 for your complimentary consultation with Dr. Gassia Titizian. And, receive $20 off any service when you mention Jen’s List. 1620 Victory Boulevard in Glendale www.glendalechirocare.com Wheel Repair Specialists Repair your wheels and save! They can repair the original wheels on your car to new condition at a fraction of the cost of buying a replacement from the dealer and often times faster than it would take to locate and purchase a new one. They also paint, polish and chrome wheels. Call (714) 973-1741 or email wheelrepairs@aol.com to see if they have the wheels you need in stock. www.wheel-repairs.com Monica’s Fine Foods No time make dinner for your family?…no worries. Authentic Italian, freshly prepared food, sauces and canned goods readily available. Monica Sementilli’s Italian heritage and flare for cooking is what brings the family together. Want to learn how to cook? Join her in the kitchen for fun, easy and delicious meal preparations. This month’s feature is “Marmellata Picante’, a spicy jam that compliments any meal. Contact her at calmati-mo@hotmail.com to place an order or to book lessons for you and your friends…enjoy your meals… salute! Foster & Adoption Agency: Struggling With Your Child? Learn the secrets of effective parenting. Southern California Foster Family & Adoption Agency and Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, the mother of two adopted children, invites you to a free all day parenting workshop on Saturday, March 19th in Los Angeles. All you need is a copy of one of her best-selling parenting books. For more information and to register, visit www.beyondconsequenceslive.com. www.scffaa.org Kara the Computer Tutor Kara tutors beginning and intermediate computer users. She loves to teach and is very patient. Call (310) 714-3952 or email kara@karathecomputertutor.com for more info.www.karathecomputertutor.com Christian Performing Arts Center – “Building character through faith, one student at a time” Their mission is that they dedicated to training dancers, musicians and actors in a caring and nurturing environment. Offering not just training but multiple performance opportunities in the community. Classes include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Drama, Guitar, Voice, Performing Artist, Pilates and Fitness. (818) 921-4430 9349 Melvin, Unit 11 in Northridge, off of Corbin and Plummer www.cpacstudio.com University Synagogue’s Early Childhood Learning Center is Rockin’! Join them for Parents & Kids Rock…a music and movement class for babies through preschool age. This class will meet on six Saturdays from 10-11am. Classes begin on Saturday, March 5th with the last class on Sat., April 16th (no class on Saturday, March 26th). The cost is $210 for families with one child or $240 for families with two or more children. Call (310) 472-0603 or email erosenfield@unisyn.org now to register. Full payment is due by February 18th. They hope you’ll join them for a morning of movin’ and groovin’ with instruments, scarves and lots of great music by their music specialist. www.unisyn.org Look and Feel Amazing for Yourself & Your Sweetheart 50% off (for Jen’s Lists members) of the Valentines pamper package that includes an ultrasound facial and organic airbrush tan. Get a 50 minute Ultimate Ultrasound Facial from the exclusive Cella Skin Care boutique and a perfectly bronzed body from Emily Allison’s 100% natural and organic airbrush tans. The Ultrasound facial uses the latest in aesthetic ultrasound technology to smooth fine lines and stimulate collagen production as well as give an incredible surface exfoliation for a youthful glow. The all natural and organic airbrush tan wraps your body in the finest organic bronzing agents guaranteed to leave you with a beautiful bronze glow that will never be orange or streaky. Covers stretch marks, cellulite and blemishes! Book this special Jen’s List Valentines package for only $89. First time clients only, please. Gift certificates for this deal are also available. Call (805) 905-4871 or (818) 324-5810 for more information. Or visit www.thelamakeupartist.com and www.cellaskincare.com. The Treehouse Social Club Are you looking for an upscale, fun, creative place to host your child’s birthday party, shower or event? The Treehouse Social Club will be featured in US Weekly in the Buzz-o-meter section as one of the premiere spots in LA for parties. And, they love mommy groups. $5 Open Play for each child, for everyone in the group. And Monday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day, which means arts and crafts, snacks and fun. www.thetreehousesocialclub.com Shawn Draws Portraits Candy and flowers are nice, but a hand-drawn pencil portrait of you and your Valentine will be remembered and treasured for a lifetime. Plus you will score major points for originality. Order your Valentine portrait by February 3rd and get 20% off. And yes, Shawn will get it to you in time! He also draws pets, houses, or most anything. Don’t have time to get me a photo in time for the big day? A gift certificate is the answer. He can design and print a custom certificate just for your Valentine. www.shawndrawsportraits.com/ It’s Aparent: Respect & Discipline-Workshop for Parents with Kids with Special Needs Monday, February 7th from 3-5 p.m. in Spanish & 6-8 p.m. in English at California Psychcare In this interactive workshop you will learn why children do what they do, why to set limits, how to set limits, give choices, set consequences and be consistent to help your children thrive at home and at school. Reservations are required by February 4th. (818) 222-2606 16946 Sherman Way in Van Nuys www.itsaparentparenting.com Moving Matters LLC You must know a senior who needs to move to a new residence. Don’t let them do it on their own. It’s an overwhelming task. Moving Matters takes the stress out of the move. Sort, pack, get reliable movers, estate sales, remove un-needed possessions. Unpack, hang pictures, put up shelves, hang the TV. Use Moving Matters and you will say “this move wasn’t so bad after all” and the added plus is the whole family will still be talking to each other. Contact Gail Meyer at (818) 582-6266 for a free consultation. www.movingmattersllc.com Torah Fair: A Jewish Journey Through Time at Conejo Jewish Day School Tuesday, February 1st, the opening ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Conejo Jewish Day School would like to invite you to an amazing exhibition of Torah projects depicting their heritage from the times of Creation through the time of the Mishna and Talmud. You will see: Noah and the flood, our forefathers and mothers, the Egyptian exile and Exodus, The Judges, Prophets and Kings, and much more. www.conejojewishdayschool.com Valentine’s Cupcake Decorating Class at Lollipop Dream Friday, February 11th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Learn simple piping technique and sprinkles/decorate cupcakes. You get 4 cupcakes and all the swirls you need! Sign up soon as there is limited space. $16 per child with all supplies and cupcakes. Learn from an incredibly talented cake decorator. Yummy. 14006 Riverside Drive, Suite 122 in Sherman Oaks (818) 981-7446 www.lollipop-dream.com Daily Services: Employment Agency As a parent, Raquel Soleimany knows how difficult it is to be on top of everything with children. It truly is difficult to keep the house in tact when you come home from work; have to cook..clean..or give the kids a bath. It can be hard to maintain all the work on your own. Therefore, she’d like to help all mothers who would like an extra hand by offering the service of a housekeeper/nanny without any cost for you! Allow her to take the hassle out of finding affordable help. Call (310) 854-5757 or email Dailyservices@hotmail.com for more info. UK Company Looking for People to Start Their Own Home-Based Stationary Business Started by three women in the UK with a vision and a basket of $50 cards. The world’s number one direct-selling greeting card company is growing in the US. It was created for people who are passionate about design, quality and value. Email gaynorg@pacbell.net for a free information pack about starting your own family-friendly, financially rewarding and fun business. www.phoenixtrading.com/web/gaynorgrubbs |
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