MOMMMMM! I WANT MY VITAMINS! Impossible to imagine?
Not with seriously healthy, yet seriously tasty SmartyPants vitamins. Made in California, these pediatrician-approved gummy vitamins provide ecofriendly omega-3s, 100% of daily flu-fighting vitamin D, choline, and ten more key nutrients. And forget the whole candy-in-disguise idea – there’s zero high-fructose corn syrup in these all-natural bites. A whine you can deal with! FREE SHIPPING online at SmartyPantsVitamins.com. UNIQUE. PREMIUM. DELICIOUS. Recently featured in Daily Candy, ModernMom, & MSNBC. NO yucky High Fructose Corn Syrup, artificial flavors, or colors. Made in California. Kids love SmartyPants (Grown-ups too)!
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Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
International floral design day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=323
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. 4:
IN THE 4th YEAR,
· ASK HIM questions about the stories you read. “How many children were in the story? “Where did they go?” “How did she feel?” “What did you like best?”
· ENGAGE IN DISCUSSIONS to develop listening and understanding skills.
· MAKE HOMEMADE books – a “numbers” book, a “letters” book, a “words” book, a “shapes” book. ‘Read’ the books you’ve ‘written’ together.
IN THE 5th YEAR, Kindergartener
· is increasingly able to memorize, retell and act out stories.
· spontaneously uses many descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs).
· enjoys nursery rhymes and songs about familiar things like toys, animals, play activities and people.
LISTEN ATTENTIVELY when she “reads,” and don’t worry about inaccuracies. For preschoolers, mimicking reading is an important literacy behavior and is just as valuable as a baby’s first step.
Next week – Language/Vocabulary: Vocabulary, Pt. 5. Email ?’s to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
$20 for $40 to Spend at ChickLingo.com
The kids’ wall art at Chick Lingo just makes our hearts melt. What parent can resist signs with sayings like “First we had each other, then we had you… Now we have everything” (aw!) to “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.” How sweet! Of course, kids love personalized signs like “Ethan’s Room,” “Olivia’s Room,” or “The Brown Family Est. 2001,” too. We’re also crazy about their personalized jewelry, especially the mother necklaces stamped with the names of your children. Go to ChickLingo.com today to find that one-of-a-kind gift, the perfect kids’ wall art, or a piece of personalized jewelry you’ll treasure forever.
http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist
Video Transfer Services
Your Home Videos Transferred & Archived to DVD. Imagine Video Services will professionally transfer your precious home videos & films to perfect DVD’s. All your old VHS, MiniDV, Hi8 tapes will look fantastic. Free pickup & delivery service in L.A., Westside, Valley. Special Jen’s List pricing! Please see web site for all details. Trusted in L.A for over 10 Years, by directors, producers, attorneys, accountants, and hundreds of MOM’s Like You!
(310) 256-7299
www.imaginevideo.net/jl.html
Divorce Detox – The Leader in Divorce Recovery
It has helped many Jen’s List readers get through the pain and confusion of separation & divorce. Their proven, proprietary programs are the fastest way to recover from divorce, guaranteed. Divorce Detox utilizes the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, & the behavioral sciences. Divorce Detox provides symptom relief & relationship closure, while addressing the underlying pain & heartache of divorce, to insure long lasting divorce recovery. PPO Insurance Accepted.
Divorce Detox Center
212 Marine St. Suite 102 in Santa Monica, 90405
www.divorcedetox.com
888-456-7056
Sierra Canyon Day Camp – ONLY $60 a day
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to get a 40% discount. Since 1972, “The Ultimate Day Camp Experience for Children”, offers a 110 foot waterslide, go-carts, Joey Magic, “The Rainbow Wizard” or plus 30 plus activities! They take the well-being and safety of your child very seriously & are one of the few local camps that is accredited by the American Camping Association. This ensures you that they uphold the highest standards in the day camp and child care profession. My kids had the BEST summer last year and, now they ALL can’t wait to go again!
11052 Independence Ave. in Chatsworth
www.sierracanyondaycamp.com
The REAL in’s and out’s of a Tummy Tuck…from a “real” mom!
I have had SO many people ask me about the experience I went thru a year and half ago, that I thought I would post the blog that I did about my surgery & an article/interview I did with beautyundercover.com.
Read from the bottom up:
http://levinsonfamily.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html
and
http://www.beautyundercover.com/2009/11/breakingbeauty/jen%e2%80%99s-list-creator-talks-tummy-tucks/#more-759
The info and emotions are about as real as they get! I have always pretty much been an open book…and to those mom’s that have already seen this info, and decided to go forward with the procedure, I was told that it helped them immensely!
Happy Reading, Jen
Destination Science Summer Day Camp for girls & boys, ages 5 to 11
Save $90/wk, $400 off all 4 weeks! Ends 3/4/11
Kids create, build, learn & explore. The perfect balance of brain-building science exploration, fun hands-on projects they get to take home, rich science vocab, creativity challenges, silly camp games, outside physical activities, shining teachers, convenient neighborhood locations. Robots, Rockets, Physics, Myth Busting! From a parent whose child went to Destination Science : “I love how excited my children are to go to camp each morning & how enthusiastically they retell the day’s events, well into the evening. I’m learning science from them.”
www.destinationscience.org
Robins Nest Kid-Care
Now Enrolling Quality Care with the comforts of home. Over 15 years experience. 2 months-5 years old Plus after school care Open 7:30-5:30 M-F Pre-K program, Music class, Art, Potty training, inside and outside activities and much more! Call Robin now for a tour at (818)885-6378.
www.RobinsNestKidCare.com
Jessica & Co.
A jewelry company specializing in quality designs in solid 14k gold, .925 sterling silver, and more. Looking for a certain jewelry design? Jessica can find it! Jessica is available for appointments at the convenience of your own home or via email to set up custom orders. You can view the Jessica Diamond Cut Collection at www.jessica.com – Visit www.Facebook.com/JessicaAndCompany to see even more jewelry!
Give your Business a Boost and Attend The Weave-March 22 in LA
Tuesday, March 22nd from 6 pm – 9 pm
·Constructive Strategies for Time Management
·Navigate the Avenues of Marketing & Social Media Tools
·Pooling Together to Maximize Your Individual Success
·Upgrade Your Business Introduction
The Luxe Hotel
11461 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, 90049
Keynote Speaker: Author, consultant, speaker and success coach Amy Applebaum
Honorees: Owners of the Los Angeles Sparks WNBA team, Carla Christofferson & Kathy Goodman . Fr more information, go to: http://www.ourcommonthread.com/theWeave.html
Looking for someone with experience as a publicist and media experience
O2 Max fitness has a prom campaign & program launching next week. They have several pieces to this campaign and are looking for the right person to help them get some media exposure, news segments and print coverage. The campaign is multifaceted as it involves online documentary following girls as they get ready for prom, various events, speaking gigs that the founder has been scheduled for as well as a book. You must be based in the Santa Monica, Bev Hills or the Valley area and have experience getting bookings. They will also listen if you have experience with online press coverage. More info will be shared when they hear from you! If interested, please contact karen@o2maxfitness.com.
TWO AU PAIRS AVAILABLE MID-MARCH
Plus APPLY for FREE & $350 DISCOUNT/LIVE-IN CHILDCARE
PAULINA is a 21 yr. old So. African Au Pair. An excellent role model for your children. Great with babies but equally good w/older kids. She plays the guitar, netball & swims. She has personality plus & is very sweet.NIKKI is from Poland. She’s 2o years old. She would like to be a police officer when she returns home. She played the piano. Nikki enjoys volleyball & horseback riding.APPLY for FREE!$350 discount. Flexible payments. $7.70 hr.Contact LeeCCAuPair@aol.com or 818-422-5133 for more details.
The Designs for Healthy Living Showcase & Gala
Saturday, March 12th at Cal Lutheran University
The first event of its kind in the Conejo Valley will feature tastings of healthy & organic foods. View table setting designs, interactive presentations from local designers, authors & professionals, boutique and more. The Evening Gala includes gourmet tastings of locally grown & prepared foods by award winning Chefs from Southern CA, live entertainment & organic wine, beer & ale tastings. Hosted by Mr. Bob Eubanks, there will be a chance to bid table designs and more. Purchase Showcase tickets, Gala tickets or the combined ticket at www.designsforhealthyliving.com, because everyone needs to be inspired.
Save Today at Karen’s Toys, Cold Stone, Tough Cookies, Menchies, Froggy’s & Many More with Discounts4me!
Discounts4me is the best way to save on your everyday shopping. Find FREE coupons for families in the Discounts4me coupon book & online www.discounts4me.com. Visit the site & make sure to register so you can build your own coupon list & receive even greater “exclusive” discounts. Save today a large list of businesses including salons, stores, restaurants & more!
Royal Basketball School
The Royal Basketball School Head Coach Igor Korolev, former Euroleague champion and coach for various NBA players. His son, Yaroslav Korolev, was trained by him from his tender age. In the 2005 NBA Draft, Yaroslav Korolev was # 12 overall pick by The Los Angeles Clippers. Royal Basketball School is open to boys and girls of all abilities, ages 3 – 15.
Locations: West Hills “JCC at Milken” and Los Angeles “WestSide JCC”
For more info call 310.744.5403
www.royalbasketballschool.com
Froggy’s® Get Frosted
A Cupcake Decorating Workshop for children ages 6 to 12 years! Froggy’s has teamed up with a local cupcake business to bring you fun, creative ways to decorate your already favorite treat, CUPCAKES. With a few simple steps from a professional, Stacey the Cupcake Girl, you can turn your ordinary cupcake into edible art! Each participant will decorate 3 cupcakes, each consisting of several techniques; Injection & Frosting, Ganache Dipping & Fondant Art. Starting Friday, March 4th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Workshop Fee: $35 Price includes all materials. Hey Parents, make it a date night while they bake it up with your kids at Froggy’s! Please Call 818-980-3764 or 818-980-FROG to reserve your space. 11332 Camarillo St. in Toluca Lake (North Hollywood), 91602
FITNESS LEADS
NEW FAT SHREDDER program starting this week Enroll NOW to ensure your spot.
* Diet plan * Weekly challenges to help you change your life * Accountability * New online video workouts every day $30 a month Or join our live Boot camps in Palisades, Playa Vista, Hermosa Beach or Torrance. Change your life today! This method is new and changing every day, the results are like nothing you have ever seen.
http://www.bootcamp4moms.com/nutrition/
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Certified personal trainer catering to women of all shapes and sizes
Meira Melman trains privately in the comfort of your own home, outside in the beautiful sun, or at a private studio. Whether you have never worked out before, are an amateur, have various injuries, are pre/post-natal, or are in great shape and just need that extra push, don’t hesitate to call to get into the best shape of your life! She has very flexible hours and affordable prices. Email mmelman87@gmail.com for your free assessment.
Selling 4 tickets to a great Magic Show!
Sunday, March 6th at 3:00pm
Thousand Oaks Civic Center
Great seats $300 for all 4 or best offer! Contact jdbern@aol.com or 818 880-2000 ask for Dave.
Want to win a B-Ready stroller?
The BRITAX B-READY is all about choice and adapting to your lifestyle. That’s why it offers more than 14 different configurations. Beginning March 1st, they are going to let you decide how to adapt the B-READY Stroller to meet your needs by letting you choose either a FREE CHAPERONE Infant Car Seat, Second Seat, or Bassinet when you purchase a BRITAX B-READY Stroller. Visit http://www.britaxusa.com/promotions/b-ready-free-ride-event to find out where to find a BRITAX dealer near you!One lucky Jens List reader will WIN a B-Ready stroller. To enter, email your name, email address & telephone number by Tues., March 1st at 11:59pm (PST) to sfvmom@gmail.com. Only one email per email address duplicates will deleted. No substitutions please. Winner will be chosen by Wed., March 2nd and notified by email.
PHOTOGRAPHY LEADS
j.lynne Photography
Mother’s Day is May 8th – this is a great time to have your family photographed in time for gifts! Guys – surprise your wife with a photo shoot of your kids! Ladies – give your girlfriends’ husbands a *secret* nudge in the right direction this year! Book a Mother’s Day shoot in March or April and receive a $50 print credit! Limited sessions available. j.lynne specializes in natural light, lifestyle shoots that are fun and relaxed, creating not just pictures, but portrait art for your home.
www.jlynnephoto.com
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Erica Leigh Photography
Specializing in photographing family portraits, bridal and baby showers, charity events, children’s birthday parties, anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners and more. Erica Ginsberg’s passion for photography is evident in her photos and work ethic. She photographs her subjects in a modern photojournalistic manner focusing on the emotion, love, and fun at the event or portrait session that helps families create memories. For family sessions, Erica shoots with natural light and captures the family in a comfortable and warm setting.
(310) 968-4379
www.ericaleighphotography.com
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Noel Warburton Photography
To the first 4 people who book a session with Noel from Jen’s List, you will receive a cd of all your edited images for $500 with no minimum purchase required for the disk. That is a $300 savings off the disk not including the savings with no minimum purchase. 818-297-7328
www.noelwarburtonphotography.com
Two Tomatoes Boutique 3rd Annual Clock Sale
And this year they are adding all Wall Art – Including several Original Oil Landscapes all at a very affordable price. Up to 35% off Beginning March 1st through the 19th.12737 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City. Located in the Piken Business center with Calico Corners.
www.two-tomatoes.com
LA Kids Consignment Sale
Friday-Sunday, March 4th-6th from 9am-5pm
550 families are contributing over 60,000 amazing new and gently-used kids’ items to this semi-annual sale. Come and find great bargains on kids clothes (sizes 0-16), toys, shoes, strollers, books, DVDs, games, puzzles, maternity, furniture and more! Items are 50-70% off retail. Entrance is free. 157 W. Providencia Ave. in Burbank, 91502
www.lakidsconsignment.com
DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR CHILD LEARNS?
Sunday, March 6th from 4:00-5:30pm
Free Parent Education Series by Andy Mars, Ph.D. Come learn to understand your child better.No RSVP Required. Also, mark your calendars now for March 17th’s Free Parent Education on “Raising Healthy Kids” – be sure to attend to learn “The Ten Commandments to Better Health!” Please 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
Parenting Circle
Wednesday, March 23th“Dinnertime: A time of pleasure or pain”Thursday, April 14th“Bedtime – Can You Reclaim YOUR Night?”Thursday, May 19th“Couple Time: Better relationship = Better parentingAt Temple Ahavat Shalom from 7pm-8pm. Cost: $40 for Center Members and Affiliates; $50 for Non-Members: $20 per class if space available. The Parenting Circle is designed for parents of young children looking for a place to hear current parenting information, learn new parenting strategies and share experiences on the trials and tribulations of raising children. Facilitator: Linda Casey, who has 17 years of Early Childhood Education experience working with 18 month to 5 year olds. Reservations are required. Limited enrollment. Contact Amy Grofsky-Flores at (818) 470-3406.
The Doctor’s TV Show is looking for those that:
Want a CURE for chronic KNEE PAIN
Want FREE BOTOX injection to reduce appearance of SQUARE shaped JAW
Want CURE for HEAVY PERIODS
Suffer from DRY, Chapped LIPS
Want to build LUNG capacity in preparation for high altitudes
(Has trip planned or regular hiker, skier, has trouble breathing up high in past etc)
Is concerned about the DANGERS of CLEANING products on lungs
Email jennifer.laplaca@cbs.com.
Jump into the fun at the Summer Programs at Westside Neighborhood School!
June 27th-July 15th and July 18th-August 5th
Be a part of the exciting summer programs at Westside Neighborhood School! The morning Summer Academy offers interactive and engaging project-based learning activities that stretch math, reading, writing, problem solving and study skills. Camp at WNS offers 40 different morning and afternoon half-day, week-long mini-camps, including Explosive Science, Theatre Arts, Art Workshops and Sports camps. For all Pre-K through 8th grade students. Keep your child actively engaged this summer!
http://wnsk8.com
Boutique
Tuesday, March 1st from 11am to 2pm
All Lexiewear $20 – The entire fall and winter line must go! Racks of cute tops and bottoms remain
SUBTLE LUXURY – Bumboo tee’s at below wholesale prices. Subtle luxury silk & cotton kurtas, linen pants and tissue cashmere
LA VIE PARISIENNE JEWELRY – As seen in INSTYLE magazine. Earrings and necklaces made with: 14K gold antiqued finish
swarovski crystal and pearls ( www.lavieparisienne.com )
19701 Wells Dr. in Woodland Hills
Call 818-571-6678 or email samgandara2011@yahoo.com for more info
Kidworth
Here’s a place for parents to help kids build their financial futures, set smart goals, put gifts, allowance and earnings to work, teach kids financial responsibility and involve your network. Intelligent goals. Parent-approved. It’s Easy. And Free.
http://www.kidworth.com/
Soccer Skills Camp for Kids
Starting, Saturday March 5th from 10-11am
Soccer Skills Camp for kids ages 5-8 years old by coach Alejandro at Beeman Park in Studio City (Corner of Beeman Ave. and Milbank Street.) in Studio City. Cost: $15 per session or 6 sessions for $60.
To enroll, visit www.SoccerSkillsCamp.com or call (818)521-4869.
Focus Group
Do you use products and services? Do you have opinions? Do you wish you could share your opinions with large corporations to improve the products and services you use? Trotta Associates in Marina del Rey and Irvine is looking to expand our database for participants in paid market research studies in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Visit www.trotta.net and “join our database”. All information is kept confidential.
Looking for a Dr./RN to Work in a High End Beauty Salon
This Woodland Hills salon is looking for a Dr. or RN to do Botox, Juvederm, etc. They have a large clientele and have had a Dr. on the premises before. This is a great opportunity to work in a positive atmosphere with great people making people look and feel fabulous.
Call (818) 406-9015 for more info.
Shopping Cheryl
A local mom who will
– Pick up the gift that you just can’t find time to get for the birthday party this weekend.
– Pick up that item that you forgot to get last time you were at like… Target?
– Pick up milk, eggs, bread, prescription, etc…
– This and so much more. Whatever it is she can get it and deliver it to your house, to you.
www.ShoppingCheryl.com
Gary Drexler Personal Painting
In business for 37 yrs., painting and decorating exterior and interior homes in the valley and L.A. areas. Written in L.A. magazine as L.A’s best Painter in 1982. They only use the best materials that Dunn Edwards and Ben Moore sell. They only perform construction that Gary is licensed to perform. They are bonded, insured, and carry workman’s comp. ins. They are small company but very dedicated to producing excellent results. Visit gary@drexlerpersonalpainting.com and call 818-224-3596 for a free estimate.
Cars For Sale
2005 BMW Z4 AUTOMATIC 2.5i ROADSTER 13K MILES BLUE – $22500 Email patty1198@hotmail.com
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2002 BMW 325i For Sale – Black with black leather interior – Premium and Sport Package – Original owner with all service paperwork – 114,000 miles – $7,000 – Serious offers only – David @ 310-936-2745
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2000 Suburban LTPewter exterior with tan leather seats. 102,000 miles, tow package, bucket seats Email Sarahbells@socal.rr.com or call 818 912-1577.
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99 VW New Beetle GLS 66K
Asking $5300
One owner. Non-smoker. Clean title. Clean CARFAX. Just smogged. Just detailed. 65,994 miles. “Luxury Package”. OEM leather seats, steering wheel, shifter. OEM sliding moon roof. Power windows. Power Locks. Power mirrors. Heated seats. Heated mirrors. 6 CD changer, AM/FM/Cassette, 6 speakers. A/C. Cruise control. Tinted windows. OEM remote-armed alarm with ignition cutout. Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus tires: 25k miles. 5-speed manual. Exterior: Silver metallic. Call Paul at 310.490.9848