Friday February 4, 2011





There have been countless fad diets that don’t work whether it is a low carb, low sugar, or low calorie


These diets are a quick fixes and yes, you will lose weight but NOT sustain your weight. The difference with New Advantage Nutrition is that you will gain knowledge on food and your body and SUSTAIN a healthy lifestyle LONGTERM. SHELLEE DYNE of NEW ADVANTAGE NUTRITION is the new WELLNESS guru to see when you want to change your body or just get healthy. SHELLEE is the one that gets RESULTS, is AFFORDABLE and like us…she actually LIKES FOOD! She also has a sympathetic ear and is just NICE and FUN to be around. She sees people privately in her offices in Calabasas, does in home consultations that include cleaning out your pantry, and going to the market with you as well as corporate programs. Get your staff out of the vending machines and working at their peak performance! Leave that sluggish “I’ll-exercise-later/never” attitude in 2010! Find an alternative to frozen chicken nuggets for the family dinner! Email Shellee@NewAdvantageNutrition.com



and the 1st 10 people to sign up will receive 10% off their program.


www.newadvantagenutrition.com

 
 
Today in History
Thank a mail person day
Liberace day
Quacker day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=299
First U.S. president elected, 1789
Disney releases Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1938
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/patty-hearst-kidnapped
 
 
$25 for $50 Worth of PJs from BedHead Pajamas
We love buying local, and BedHead Pajamas is one of our favorite mom-owned companies. It’s LA-based, and all pajamas are locally cut and sewn. Each unique pajama is designed by BedHead’s owner and designer, Renee Claire. They offer maternity PJs, kids’ and tween styles, a Mommy and Me collection, and men and women’s pajamas, so there’s something for the entire family. Not only are they ultra-fashionable, they’re super comfy, too! The Hot Pink Wild at Heart collection starts at $58 and is available in Mommy and Me styles. We also love the Humpty Dumpty collection, available for boys and girls. Sale items start at just $24 — and, with our voucher, you’ll only spend $25 for $50 worth of PJs. Get your BedHead Pajamas at half-off, and enjoy sweet dreams tonight.
http://www.familyfinds.com/   


Try This New Restaurant, Café Sorrento in Encino
Voomerang has a new restaurant for you to try and a special deal for you.  Get $25 Worth of Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine at Café Sorrento for $10.  Café Sorrento would like you to stop by their new location at 16616 Ventura Blvd. in Encino.  The restaurant is the perfect blending of old world style favorites with a healthy and modern European flair.  An extra bonus for Jen’s List users, save 10% by entering promo code CAFÉ at check-out!
www.Voomerang.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

 


 


 



Valentine’s Day is fast Approaching and you want to look Silky Smooth and Sexy
What Better time to sample a FREE Service at the European Wax Center! Women Choose from Bikini Line, Eyebrow or Under Arm. Men Choose Nose, Ear or Eyebrows. Must be First time guest with a local ID. Not a first time Guest? Go see them for your Eyebrows – Just $15 or for a Brazilian Wax – only $39. Try the European Wax Center for All you Waxing Needs. Two locations locally.
21811 Ventura Blvd(next to Henry’s) in Woodland Hills
818-746-2683
2871 Agoura Rd (Near Baduccos deli, Cafe Escobar and the Pump Station) in Westlake Village
805-248-7420
www.Waxcenter.com
 
 
Innovative Zap
Looking for (U.S born) Latino American teens who might be interested in participating in a two-part focus group on sneakers/athletic footwear. Need males and females. $150 paid to teens who are selected, and attend a one hour session in LA on April 2nd, as well as complete a 5-10 minute video of who they are in their own words. Questions for this video will be provided. The focus group will discuss athletic footwear, brands and overall fashion choices. Interested? Email sshoemaker@innovativezap.com.
www.igottaggedtoday.com 
 

Mother Nurture Center
Stephanie Morales, LMFT and The Mother Nurture Center offer support for new and expecting families. Being a new parent can be overwhelming and scary. Services include therapy and support for postpartum depression, acupuncture, massage, lactation support, childbirth education and more. Services available for those struggling with fertility or involved in third party reproduction. Reach out, there is help and you are not alone.
www.MotherNurtureCenter.com
 
 
Clean your carpets with the best Carpet Cleaning Service I have ever found!
Marlene does all the work herself, uses environmentally safe products, and has a passion for making your carpets look impeccable! And they do! Don’t invite just anyone into your home! Call her at 818-422-1432 if you want the best service and absolutely the best price! I know SO many people personally(including myself) who have used Marlene and everyone agrees that she is the BEST! -Jen Levinson
 
 
NANNY/BABYSITTER/HOUSEKEEPER LEADS
http://jenslist.com/2011/02/03/nanny-babysitter-housekeeper-leads-jan-15-feb-4/
 
 
Great Facial that has the effect of revealing the fresh and baby smooth skin underneath!
A Microdermabrasion Facial helps to reduce or minimize fine lines or early wrinkles, helps lift out hyper-pigmentation, and acne and acne scars. The top layer of dull and dead skin cells are exfoliated taking fine lines and wrinkles with it. The process uses a medical grade machine known as a Diamond Tome. This is a crystal  free approach to one of the most popular facial today! The Diamond Tips gentle remove  the thickened epidermis…and then vacuums away the skin debris to reveal healthier skin. I had this process done by Jill Sutherland(after being recommended to her by many other Jens List members)along with a hydrating mask, deep pore cleansing and a shoulder/neck/hand massage. The 60 minute treatment left the skin on my face feeling AMAZING! Not only does Jill offer facials, but waxing as well. Just for Jens List members, she is offering $10.00 off any waxing service and $20.00 off any facial. Jill also offers spa packages at a discounted rate for Jens List members.
Euphoria The Spa
19458 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana
805-300-7705
 
 
Julius Dance Machine
Get ready to break out your robot and cabbage patch
Julius is having a dance party! We teamed up with venerable audio manufacturer SpeakerCraft to create this fully-portable iPod docking station with specially crafted stereo loudspeakers so you can take the party with you wherever you go. Featuring an interchangeable dock (adapters not included) and rechargeable NiMH battery, it’s compatible with any and all iPod models and can play up to 6 hours straight between charges. Now let’s get this party started!
http://www.paulfrank.com/product-detail/?subcat=40


 



 
Harlem Globetrotters Ticket Giveaway Contest
One lucky Jens List reader will WIN 4 tickets to any of the 3 show locations. To enter, email your name, email address & telephone number by Friday., Feb. 4th 11:59pm (PST) to sfvmom@gmail.com. Only one email per email address duplicates will deleted. No substitutions please. Winner will be chosen by Sat., Feb. 5th and notified by email. AND In honor of the upcoming big game, if you don’t win, The Globetrotters will give you a “quarter-back” if you buy tickets before the Superbowl. The Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., Honda Center on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and STAPLES Center on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 12 noon. Use code: QUARTER to receive 25% off BASE PRICE (valid on all price levels but P1 and P2), Valid from 1/31 at 10am through 2/6 at 3pm (game time), available online only at www.ticketmaster.com
 

Out of Print celebrates the world’s great stories through fashion
Their shirts feature iconic and often out of print book covers available in men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes. Some are classics, some are just curious enough to make great t-shirts, but all are striking works of art. Each shirt is treated to feel soft and worn like a well-read book.  In addition to spreading the joy of reading through shirts, each shirt we sold makes possible the donation of one book to a community in need.
www.outofprintclothing.com
 
 
T-Mobile wants to put a cell phone tower in an empty tree well right outside Lazy J Park in West Hills
If you would like to help stop this from happening, you can help, by joining the facebook group named “Residents Opposed T-Mobile Cell Phone Tower at Lazy J Park” and post your opposition. On Monday, February 7th at 9:30am there will be a vote downtown to give final approval.
City Hall
200 N Spring Street, 3rd floor, Room 350 in LA
 
 
Understanding Learning Differences
Learn to better understand your children, by understanding how different children do learn differently.
February 10th from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Free Parent Education Series by Andy Mars, Ph.D.
The 2nd Thursdays of Most Months from 6:30 to 7:30pm
FREE – Any & All Parents Welcome. No RSVP Required
Go to www.Perpend.org to learn more about these and other empowering programs for parents and children.
Mars Academy
17730 Magnolia Boulevard in Encino
 
 
Big Mack Paving
Recommended by Jens List member alexfranklin@sbcglobal.net
A fellow Jen’s List member had recommended Big Mack Paving last month and I just had him re-asphalt my driveway.  The experience was fantastic and I wanted to pass along how satisfied I was. Call Steve McAdams with Big Mack Paving for a quote at 818.887.9977.
 
 
Free Bagel Thin Single and Light Schmear from Einstein Bros Bagels
All you have to do is buy a drink. Expires Feb. 20th
http://www.facebook.com/Einstein 
 
 
A Mommy & Me bible-based Kindergarten preparation program
 
Little Lights goal is to see the preschoolers grow and mature academically, socially and spiritually in their unique mommy-and-me program that brings mother and child together during the important year before kindergarten. They meet Tuesdays, from  9 a.m. to Noon, from September through May at Camarillo EV Free in Old Town Camarillo. They are taking registration for fall 2011.
www.LittleLightsCamarillo.com  
 
 
The Playroom PARTY SPECIAL
Sherman Oaks Best Party Place & Cleanest Indoor Play Space for the 5 & under crowd.”The Hot Spot for Tots”.BOOK NOW and get $50 OFF a private party. Limited time special – ends Saturday February 5th (no exceptions). Must mention ad when booking. Party can be for any available date. (Good on new bookings only. Not valid with any other offers, discounts, specials or promotions, Special for private party bookings only. MINIMAL SPACE AVAILABLE. BOOK NOW!
818-784-PLAY (7529)
www.theplayroomvalley.com
  
Special Icon BuyWithMe
The premier social commerce site that has the best deals in Los Angles for families and individuals. BuyWithMe’s deals stay up for seven days, so there’s time to decide – no buyer’s remorse. You’ll find everything from cooking classes to retail and beyond.
www.buywithme.com
 
 
Free Flu Shots for Infants – 18 yrs old
Monday, Feb. 7th from 8:30AM-12:00PM
Broadous Ready for School and Northeast Valley Health Corporation promotes school based Flu Prevention Program
Please bring your immunization record to your visit. No appointment needed.
11736 Bromont Ave. in  Pacoima
(818) 896-3234
 
 
Mobile car wash and detailer
Referred by Jens List member ademby0@gmail.com
Reliable and does amazing work, not to mention very reasonable prices! Why go to the car wash when you can have someone come right to the house?! Contact Spencer at 310-339-5758.” 
 
Special Event Icon Valentine’s CUPCAKE Decorating Class at Lollipop Dream
Friday, February 11th from 4:30pm-5:30pm       
Decorate some fun Valentine’s themed cupcakes! Learn simple piping techniques by decorating 4 of your own cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles. Age: 4 years & up. Cost: $16/child Includes all supplies and cupcakes. RSVP to (818) 981-7446. Space is limited. Taught by Cupcake Lady, Vi from Se La.
14006 Riverside Drive Suite 122 in Sherman Oaks, 91423
www.lollipop-dream.com 
 
 
Valentines Gift Bazaar & Charity Flea Market!
Sunday, February 6th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm
OUTDOOR SHOPPING: Clothing, jewelry, gifts, crafts. Featured organization will be The Rescue Train – www.therescuetrain.org. If interested in participating, email Cupsnlems@aol.com. Admission- donation only- you will receive a complimentary cupcake and glass of lemonade.
Tarzana Community and Cultural Center
19130 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana, Ca 91356
 
 
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear
On display – February 5th
Explore Goose Bumps! starting with the Fear Challenge Course, where you can face four common fears in a safe environment. The first challenge, Fear of Animals, dares you to reach into concealed terrariums that might be full of creepy-crawly creatures. Then, in Fear of Electric Shock, feel your heart pound while anticipating getting zapped by a jolt of electricity. In Fear of Loud Noises, test the innate fear that helps keep us out of harm’s way. Finally, in Fear of Falling, experience a sudden loss of support and watch a video recording of your reaction to the backwards drop.
www.californiasciencecenter.org  
 
 
The Basics – DIY Chocolate Mousse
Good recipe to involve your serious little chef (requires separating eggs, whisking egg whites and whipping cream, and folding same into melted chocolate). Chilled mousse in individual ramekins. Delicious.
http://www.chow.com/assets/2010/02/chocolate_mousse.pdf 
 
 
The Little Gym of Calabasas is Turning 3!
Come for an Open House Party!
Sunday, February 6th from 12:00-3:00pm
23241 Ventura Blvd. #118 in Woodland Hills, 91364Check out the Facebook page daily for surprise activities and guests taking place at the party WWW.Facebook.Com/TheLittleGymCalabasas
 
 
Start a “NO FAT TALK” campaign at your school
The “NO FAT TALK” campaign will work at elementary schools through college. The Principal, President of your PTA, Mother’s Club or Student Body President (if you work at a school) can help expedite this movement. Joelle is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and there isn’t one adolescent that she has spoken with that didn’t have at least one parent speaking or behaving in a way that planted the seeds for an eating disorder. Children as young as four years old have eating disorders. That’s preschool! They’re not getting these ideas on their own. These little ears are listening to everything we say; we’re their role models and their idols. Again, there are many factors involved, but let’s try not to be one of them. Copy and paste this link on YouTube.com to find out more about how you can start a “NO FAT TALK” campaign at your school: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKPaxD61lwo. If you have any questions, email JoelleMFT@teentalkline.org.
 
 
$5 Clothing Sales tomorrow
SPIRIT ACTIVEWEAR BLOWOUT FACTORY SALE
Saturday, February, 5th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
2211 East 37th Street in Los Angeles, Ca.  90058
All items are $ 5.00 each
100% cotton  made in the USA
Women’s, Men’s and Kids
Mention Jens List for your free gift
AND
SUPER SAMPLE SALE!
SATURDAY, FEB 5th from 8AM-1PM
$5 per item(retail between $30-125).15550 Dearborn Street in North Hills, 91343
CREDIT CARDS accepted FOR $40+ 
 

Amazingly Creative Photos of a Sleeping Baby
http://leaflette.org/2010/08/daydreams-baby-mila/ http://milasdaydreams.blogspot.com/ 
 

30% Off Tickets to Dangerous Beauty at The Pasadena Playhouse
 
Tickets are 30% off* for performances now – February 20th. Before there was Lady Gaga or Madonna, Oprah or Evita, there was Veronica Franco, a courtesan-poet, who launched a hundred ships into battle, challenged kings and clergy alike, and fought for the truth, even when her life was at stake.  With a sumptuous score, a love story that will win your heart and a production that will rock your senses, Dangerous Beauty is a provocative new musical filled with passion, politics and poetry. For tickets call (626) 356-7529 or visit www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org and use the code PCBC30. Conditions: Subject to availability. Offer does not include row D. Excludes Saturday performances and Sunday matinee. May not be combined with other offers. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets.
www.DangerousBeautyTheMusical.com 

 
“How to Get Your Child Started in the Entertainment Business” With Belinda Balaski
Sunday, February 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This parent seminar will help protect your child (and your wallet) from common mistakes. Topics include: labor regulations, training, the difference between audition/callback/available/hold, pictures, resumes, Coogan Law, agency protocol, work permits, the differences between an agent and a manager, contracts, and commissions. $50, reserve early as space is limited.
www.BBsKids.com 
 
 
Organize Your Papers Before Tax Time
Cari’s Custom Organizing can help you get your paperwork under control, and develop systems to help you stay organized.  Tax time is around the corner, so start now. Cari also can organize your closets, kids’ rooms, offices, or any area of your home. Call Cari’s Custom Organizing NOW. Call (323) 600-4993 or email info@CarisCustomOrganizing.com.
www.CarisCustomOrganizing.com 
 

Photobooks by Laura
 
Do you wish your photos were in albums, but don’t have the time or patience? Your time is valuable. Let her alleviate stress by helping you organize, protect and present your photos in a beautiful book to enjoy and share for years to come. Great for gifts, or help grandparents put photos in books. At your free initial consultation you’ll discuss the scope of your project, needs, options and budget. 
Call (818) 373-9093 or email laura@photobooksbylaura.com for more info.
www.photobooksbylaura.com 
 

Satori Garden Design
A landscape design service offering sustainable solutions to your outdoor needs. Satori can assist in all outdoor areas from space planning/design, irrigation, climate compatible plants, edible gardens, water harvesting, composting systems, etc…Arleen Ferrara of Satori is a member of APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers), a certified permaculturalist and a member of Santa Monica’s sustainable landscape designers. Excellent references available. Free consultation.
www.satoridesigns.net