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Divorce Detox Center 212 Marine St. Suite 102 in Santa Monica, 90405 888-456-7056 Today in History Happy Valentine’s Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=309First trainload of oranges leaves Los Angeles, 1886 The B-52’s play their first gig, 1977 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/st-valentine-beheaded 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: VOCABULARY” development is 2 years through adult. 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 developmental “Language/Vocabulary: VOCABULARY” tidbits focused on building a strong foundation for reading and literacy, Pt. 2: FROM 24 – 30 months, Toddler likely “ SAYS her own name and the names of everyone in the family. “ SAYS new words, possibly without knowing their meaning. “ POINTS to body parts on himself or dolls. “ STARTS talking about herself – what she likes and doesn’t, what she thinks and feels. “ FROM 30 – 36 months, Toddler’s vocabulary explodes up to 300 words, and true conversations begin – maybe 2 or 3 sentences. He strings nouns and verbs together to form complete, though simple, sentences such as “I go now,” “Play ball” and “Want drink.” Expand his knowledge of words and sentence structure by letting him hear the correct order. Don’t demand that he imitate you; for example, if he says “More juice,” say, “Adam wants more orange juice.” Next week – Language/Vocabulary: Vocabulary, Pt. 3 ?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com $29 for One Ticket for a Mimosa Cruise from Corks Away ($78 Value) For only $29 each, you and your spouse can set sail on a romantic and fun cruise out of Naples/Alamitos Bay. As you cruise out to sea and enjoy the wind in your hair, you will be wined and dined as Captain Nate and Shane serve up impressive sparkling wines and vegetarian appetizers. Cuddle up with your loved one while enjoying mimosas on the “Wildflower,” a rebuilt 45-year-old sailboat. (Evening sailings are also available for an additional fee … perfect for a special date night!) Seating is limited to 6 people, so this makes a great double or triple date, or trip with friends, too! http://www.familyfinds.com/ Rock Nation Music Schools Rock Nation is Southern California’s top Rock Performance based Music School! Rock Nation believes that kids need a head start in the music industry and Rock Nation is the #1 place to accomplish this. The instructors are top touring pros! Kids learn to read and write music and then perform in the top venues in LA, that we all grew up with! Their students have performed with Slash, The Elton John Band, Steven Adler and many more! Rock Nation locations are in Santa Monica, Studio City, Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks with still more locations to follow! www.rocknationschool.com SAFE & CARED FOR… NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT! CLASSIC NANNIES Provides Qualified, Experienced: ·Newborn Specialists · Personal Assistants · Estate Managers · Tutors · “Mannies”· Drivers · Personal Chefs · Doulas · Senior Care Classic Nannies diligently screens all candidates. The professional staff lives locally providing affordable services. They have placed candidates to work with families and single parents including estates/ homes of celebrities and top executives. The nannies live-in and live-out on a full time or part time basis. Call 818-274-2300 for more info. Show this ad at your first meeting and receive $100 off your sign on fee, valid through June 01, 2011. www.classicnannies.com Imagination Movers Ticket Giveaway Contest The Emmy Award-winning Imagination Movers will bring their “In a Big Warehouse” concert tour to the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Feb. 26th at 2pm and 5pm. The wildly popular New Orleans-based rock band for kids of all ages will play their most popular songs and bring the magic of the Imagination Movers television series’ Idea Warehouse to life. Concertgoers can expect special appearances from Nina, Warehouse Mouse and other characters from the TV series. Imagination Movers blue-suited band members Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty, bring their hit playhouse Disney series to life on stage. Tickets on sale now thru Ticketmaster. http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/360456/919365?brand=aeglive Here is the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsaQrAgPbOsTo win a FAMILY 4 PACK (retail value approx.$175.00), email your name, email address & telephone number by Friday., Feb. 18th at 11:59pm (PST) to sfvmom@gmail.com. Only one email per email address duplicates will deleted. Winner will be chosen by Saturday., Feb. 19th and notified by email. MyCorporation.com Love Your Business’ Day… This year, make Valentine’s Day a special day – not only for your loved ones, but also for your business! This February 14th, MyCorporation is offering free incorporation’s and free LLC’s all day!Incorporating your business is the smart, easy way to protect your assets and create a strong, professional image for your business. Plus, MyCorporation offers all the products your business needs – free Quickbooks, business cards and a domain name. 1-888-MyCorp8 www.mycorporation.com Custom Play Houses – Play Sets – Tree & Hill Houses Rick Eaggleston specializes in the design and construction of custom, site-specific play houses, play sets, tree and hill houses. He’ll come to your house for a free consultation and is offering Jen’s List readers 20% off of any project booked between now and Christmas. “Rick came highly recommended to us by the folks at Play-Well in Pasadena. He envisioned a fantastic way to make use of the hillside behind our home, designing and building an AMAZING outdoor play house with a turbo slide, rock climbing wall, fire pole and deck for our daughter that our whole family enjoys every day,” says Jen’s List member, Beth. Photos and references available upon request. Call Rick at 818-848-2757 for this special offer. A new website from a mom who’s done tons of research so you don’t have to Feeding schedules and great lists of all the best non-toxic bath toys, books, BPA free teethers and more. Plus, newsletters that are filled with healthy recipes, sleep tips, and birthday gift ideas. www.happyhealthymom.com LEGO® Universe is the first massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) for LEGO fans! Adventure awaits in endless worlds of creative LEGO® fun where you can safely build, play and connect online. Build your custom LEGO Universe minifigure and join the Nexus Force, an elite team of heroes united to defeat the Maelstrom, a dark menace trying to destroy imagination! Battle dark creatures, chat with friends and build custom LEGO creations like pets, rockets and race cars! The best players gain leader board fame and collect the coolest LEGO loot. Within LEGO Universe, players will safely create, build, quest and socialize together. This entirely new online world will be the place for LEGO enthusiasts of any age to form their own fun adventures! http://universe.lego.com/en-us/splash/default.aspx Free Parenting CD “Help! My Kid Just Won’t Listen” http://gilabrown.com/shop_cd.php ATTENTION PARENTS 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 opened an 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. Call or email Dr. Downey at: (818) 336-1165 or ndowneypsyd@gmail.com. http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/84828 The Psychobaby Brand – Customized kids wear These cool cotton tees for baby and big kids, comfy dresses, pants, baby accessories and prints give a shout out to all the cool babies and kids that inspire you. If you are looking for a tee or gift for your cool, crazy Psychobaby, the Psychobaby brand is the best place to start. http://www.psychobabyonline.com/personalize-psychobaby/ Sweet Peas & Stilettos – The Modern Mommy Guide Are you a modern mommy? If so, Sweet Peas & Stilettos is the perfect website for you. You’ll find the best selection of designer baby and nursery essentials, eco-friendly products for your family and home, stylish family organizers and day planners for moms, kid’s party invitations, home decorating ideas, cool iPhone and iPad apps for moms, modern stationery, the best deals on designer handbags and shoes, cupcakes galore and a whole lot more. www.sweetpeasandstilettos.com Organizational/Freelance Personal Assistant Could you use someone’s help once a week/month? Do you need someone to come in and help you get organized once and for all. For over 20 years Paula has been offering her services as a personal assistant/organizer and certified life coach. Offering short and term assistance to families and individuals, she can assist you towards becoming more organized and uncluttered allowing you to have more peace and time in your life. www.paulapopins.webs.com Dove Contractors Inc. Located in Topanga, California since 1990, Dove Contractors offers a wide range of building services. They take pride in their work and it is their goal to satisfy their customers and ensure that they have met and satisfied your building and remodeling needs. www.dovecontractorsinc.com. Want Something “Different” for Your Child’s Next Birthday Party? Former high school basketball coach available for fun, cool and unique kids’ birthday parties. Tired of another party at Chuck E. Cheese’s or bounce houses? Make your kid an “All-Star” for the day as Coach G. offers an exciting basketball-themed experience for your child’s next birthday party. Ideal for boys or girls, any age, keep your party guests entertained as they are “coached” through cool and entertaining basketball drills, contests, games and skills. Prizes can be included as well. Coach G. has trained and coached several athletes who play in the NBA. Email dgvhsbball@aol.com for more information, various party packages and pricing. Also available for private, one-on-one training. FeatherHeadz – Feather Hair Extensions They use real feathers and last several months with no damage to the hair. Feathers come in a full spectrum of colors, and because they are real, each feather is one of a kind. You treat these feather extensions just like you would you own hair. They can be washed, brushed, blow-dried, straightened, and even curled. Call (818) 836-1533 to set up an appointment and/or book a party. Prices start at $20 for a bundle of 7 (you pick the colors, mix and match as much as you like). Handling Sessions: Painting Portraits, Offered at the Getty Villa Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until the end of July A rare opportunity to explore how painters created the faces that decorated ancient mummies in Greco-Roman Egypt. Discover some of the surprising materials ancient artists used, ranging from gold leaf and honey to rabbit-skin glue. With an educator as your guide, learn how a mummy portrait like Herakleides’ was created from start to finish. Handling Sessions: Painting Portraits is held in the Villa Reading Room, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 11:30-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The drop-in sessions are free with an advance, timed ticket to the Getty Villa. Call (310) 440-7300 or visit www.getty.edu to obtain a free ticket. Bone Jour Pet Sitters A full service pet sitting company dedicated to providing the best quality care for your pet. They offer a personalized service to accommodate your needs for pet and home care and strive to be the most dependable and accessible service in the San Fernando Valley – and will go the extra distance to give you exactly what you’re looking for in pet care. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for you and your best friend. www.bonejourpetsitters.com  Tickets are on sale for A.R.T.S. production of the Tony Award winning musical comedy THE DROWSY CHAPERONERunning from February 26th – April 3rd at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. This show follows the story of a quirky man who plays his favorite LP from the 1920’s and narrates as it comes to life on stage! Ticket Prices are $22 Adults, $20 Seniors & Students, $18 Children 18 and under. Call (805)583-7900 for tickets and info. Follow on Twitter @DrowsySimi & @ManInChair www.simi-arts.org Parent Workshop Series Presented by Donna Raskin, Head of School, Masters of Science in Education for the Gifted and Talented, and Masters of Education in Educational Leadership How do We Recognize Giftedness in Children and What do We do About It? Wednesday, February 16th from at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Benefits of Small Class Sizes on a Child’s Academic and Social Development Tuesday, March 8th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion. Temple Emanuel Academy Day School 8844 Burton Way in Beverly Hills www.teads.org Karden’s Corner, LLC It’s time to get the entire family outside digging and playing in the garden and yard. Need ideas? Kardenscorner.com is one of the best family friendly garden sites around. Author Lisa Ely created the idea factory which offers a new fun garden adventure idea every single day. Go to the website and find out about Karden, her garden books, and tons of ways to have fun. Her facebook link www.facebook.com/kinderscorner will send you a daily tease for the idea. www.kardenscorner.com Are You Obsessed with Beauty Products & Treatments? If you want to be up on the latest, look no further than www.InsiderBeautyBuzz.com. From must-have makeup to products that can make you look years younger, they have you covered from head to toe. Sign up for the free weekly email and you’ll get first dibs on giveaways, special events and breaking beauty news as it happens. You can even email your burning beauty questions and they will get back to you with personalized advice. www.insiderbeautybuzz.com Aimee Manis Creative Wedding season has arrived! February brings a frenzy of proposals and planning, and it also brings a deal on “52 Things Brides On A Budget Should Know”. Author Aimee Manis, former Editor of Inside Weddings Magazine and Public Relations Manager for bridal-and-celeb darling Monique Lhuillier, shares a secret: you don’t need a lot of money to pull off a wedding with sublime style and personality. Email aimeemanis@yahoo.com to purchase for $9 per copy, with free shipping. Also available on www.amazon.com. www.aimeemanis.com Minx Nails are at Blush Salon & Spa What is Minx? It extends fashion to your fingers and toes. Minx is a flexible film polymer that literally shrink wraps to your nails under Minx heat. The colors/patterns/chrome are endless. Diane at Blush in Woodland Hills has been trained and certified by the best “Minx Masters” in the U.S. Diane is offering Jen’s List members huge discounts on this fabulous new product. (818) 456-6096 The Dailey Method is Coming Soon to Calabasas A unique combination of ballet barre work, core conditioning, stretching, and orthopedic exercises. This challenging one-hour class effectively strengthens, tones and lengthens the entire body. Grand opening March 5th and 6th with free classes all weekend. Reserve your spot in class now at www.thedaileymethod.com/calabasas.html or call (818) 224-4810. The studio features free parking, childcare, a retail boutique, locker room, shower facilities and more. Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids at this FREE presentation. Sat., Feb. 26th from 2:30 pm. – 3:30pm Your kids will be entertained at A Mother’s Haven, while you find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll also discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk, and make sure your kids will always be raised the way you want, AND make sure the assets you leave behind can’t be taken away in a lawsuit. Plus you’ll have a chance to win a gift certificate to A Mother’s Haven! As an added bonus, all those who attend will take home a free copy of the bestselling book “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents.” Register at www.estplan.com/haven. This educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, father of two, who has been guiding thousands of families for over 15 years. Can’t attend? Make an appointment by calling 818-905-6088 for a complimentary consultation. (Normally $750). Presentation at A Mother’s Haven located at 15928 Ventura Blvd. in Suite 116 Encino, 91436 Family-Focused Eco Travel Want a unique vacation experience that continues to make an impact long after your family returns home? Greenloons offers exceptional eco travel packages that have been accredited based on ethical environmental standards for sustainability and conservation. Don’t fall for “eco” buzz word marketing tactics. Travel authentically green. Best Price Assurance. www.greenloons.com. Energy Healing & Coaching Are you ready to discover your value? In one session, Michelle Kapture, Clairvoyant Energy Healer and Coach, will determine where you are blocked and provide you with the information and tools to start enjoying your life. Michelle will help you discover your self-worth so that you can begin to bring in everything you want, whether that is a soulmate relationship, a great job, being a happy Mom, making lots of money, inner peace, or all of it. www.kapturehealing.com Independence Dance at The Studio Loft 11108 Huston Street in North Hollywood Hey, Adults – Ever wanted to learn ballet? Did you take lessons as a child and haven’t been back? There is a great class in North Hollywood for adults on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Don’t worry, you don’t have to know anything about ballet to join. Fee is ten dollars per class, but the first is free! Your muscles and gracefulness will thank you. www.independencedance.com The Greenhouse Tutoring Center for Young Children with Special Needs Author, publisher and special education teacher, Joan Green recently opened this much needed and unique center intended to be a bridge between home and school. The mission of The Greenhouse is to provide 3 to 8 year old children with special needs additional individualized instruction to assist them in reaching their goals while encouraging, empowering and educating parents in the strategies designed to help them help their child, at home and in the community. Email JoanGreen2000@aol.com or call (661) 263-7661 for more info. TUTOR LEADS TUTORING for Grades Kindergarten through 3rd Experienced elementary school teacher and reading specialist – Northridge area – free consultation – call Carol at (805) 630-2060 or (818) 488-1281. AND Tutor-Tutor Patient and Professional. Your home or his. Tutoring in Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Homework Help, Study Skills. Also One-on-One preparation for SAT/ACT/CAHSEE/CHSPE. Call Derrick – 818-992-0625 www.tutor-tutor.com AND Need to start the new semester off right with tutoring? Dalia is a fluent Spanish-speaker providing assistance with Spanish, English, and social studies. She has been a substitute teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for three years and has taught her own class for English learners. She has worked with middle school to high school aged students. Contact Dalia at daliatutoring@gmail.com for rates and references. Dentist in Mission Hills Arash Farhadian, DDS is dedicated to the highest quality of dental care using the most technologically advanced systems available today in dentistry. From CEREC Dentistry (same day crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays) to Zoom teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, their techniques incorporate convenience and comfort to produce beautiful smiles. Contact their office today and allow them to introduce you to their team of dental professionals. (818) 361-8669 www.missionhillsdds.com Sensual Weight Loss: Create the “Ultimate Foodgasm” to stay slim and sexy without the sacrifice! “Sensual Weight Loss” is a new series developed by Holistic Health Coach Alexis Logan to help you tap into your inner pleasure principle as a means for weight loss. Register for the call here: http://wholisticalternative.com. This free call will take place tonight, Monday, 2/21 at 7pm EST.
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