Wednesday March 2, 2011

 
BASEBALL LESSONS AGES 5-10 IN THE WEST VALLEY
Looking for someone to work with your child to improve his baseball skills? Call Jordan Schore, a 14 year old baseball player from West Hills Baseball who has been playing since he was 5 years old. Lessons include hitting, throwing, and fielding. $10 per 1/2 hour,
$15 per hour. Locations may vary. Contact Jordan at 818 274 8674 or baseballboy838@aol.com.
 
Do you need advice about how to get a lower rate on your Credit Card?
CBS is doing a story about transferring your credit card debt to lower rate credit cards & they are looking for a mom who’d be willing to get some free advice from Consumer Credit Counseling (on camera). You would have to be willing to share what you owe on your cards. Email nmedina@cbs.com or call 818 655-2258
 
 
Great Deal on REIKI Energy Healing Session at L.A. Reiki in Studio City
At Voomerang save over 50% on this deal; an Energy Healing Session for only $35. Reiki is a powerful healing technique that creates balance and well being in the body, mind and spirit. Common outcomes from Reiki are feeling clearer, more balanced, more relaxed, less pain and more energy. Don’t we all need more energy! Voomerang also has a promo code you can use, enter REIKI at check out and you save an extra 10%.
www.voomerang.com 
 
 
All Green Carpet Cleaning
If you are in need of your carpet, upholstery, or tile & grout cleaned, then contact Royal Carpet Care. They strive to impress every customer with their advanced steam cleaning equipment, knowledgeable certified technicians, and their green cleaning solutions. Call 1-800-976-9250 for a free estimate. Mention Jen’s List for $25 off your next cleaning!
Www.myroyalcarpetcare.com
  
 First Steps to Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting: A Seminar with Solutions to Every Behavior Question
March 20th from 1pm – 6pm in Pasadena
In this class, intl. parenting expert, Noel Janis-Norton teaches brilliant techniques to solve any behavior issue. You’ll learn why reminding and repeating don’t work to get kids to listen and then discover what does and how to do it using simple, respectful strategies. A must class for learning how to help your child become more cooperative, confident and self-reliant. Noel is an author and behavior expert with 40 yrs experience and a frequent guest on Doctor Radio. $125/one & $199/two.
www.calmerparenting.com

Enter to WIN one of 2 FREE Sniffle Buddies “Outdoor Family Pack” – valued at $60
Visit www.anyluckyday.com on March 4th!
It’s easy to sign up. Share the link for extra entries! Get (2) Small (toddler)/(2) Medium (Child Over the Coat – Adult)/(2) Large (Adult ski buddies) FREE! Stock up for allergy season, take a few along on your next ski trip, or sport one while gardening! BUY 3 and Get a 4th FREE at www.snifflebuddies.com. Assembled in USA!
 
 
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!
IT’S TIME TO GET HEALTHY & JUMPSTART YOUR METABOLISM!
Refer a client and receive the following for the month of March:
$100 towards additional sessions OR $50 towards any supplements or nutritional bars.
New clients receive:
$100 off any program OR $50 towards any supplements or nutritional bars.
Offer expires March 31st. For more information, contact Shellee Dyne, Certified Nutritionist at shellee@newadvantagenutrition.com.
www.newadvantagenutrition.com 
 
 
Academy Swim Club Birthday Party for 10
Gift Certificate Valued at $380 – Will Sacrifice for $220 OBO
Located in Valencia – http://swim4life.com/parties.php
Email markcohen007@gmail.com for more info
 
 
Hold On To Your Memories Spring Cleaning
The time is now to preserve your memories today, before they fade away. Their photo scanning services are the perfect way to preserve your photos, slides, negatives. Free pickup and delivery. Spring sale 50% off photo scan packages (excluding slides or negatives) until April 1.Gift certificates avail. Email Jen@HOYM.US or Call 775.453.6536 for more info.
WWW.HOYM.US 
 

Being A Parentless Parent: The Effect on You, Your Children and Your Marriage
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allison-gilbert/parentless-parents_b_822738.html
 
 
LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION – GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Mammoth Condo available this weekend
Thurs-SundayMarch 3rd – 6th
Checkout anytime. Only $600 for the weekend! No tax or cleaning fee. Ski in, ski out at the Bridges. #203 – 2 bed 2 bath sleeps up to 6 with jacuzzi. Contact Mike at mike@calequitylenders.com or 818 807-3866 asap. 
 

Camp JCA Shalom Open House
Sunday, March 6th from 1:30-3:30
Join Camp JCA SHalom for JCA Shalom’s Open House. Tour the beautiful grounds and find out why everyone is calling Camp JCA Shalom the best Jewish overnight camp in California. Camp JCA Shalom is located at 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, 90265.  For more information, call 818-889-5500 or go to www.campjcashalom.com.
 
 
HANDPAINTED IS BACK
After a few years and a few operations, Julie & Joe are at it again. For 20+ years experience painting murals(children’s’ rooms are their favorites), faux finishes ( glazing, sponging, venetion marble), color consultations (including color boards for your entire home), restorations, custom paintings ( pet portraits their favorites),and anything you can imagine. They are spreading the word to all past and perspective clients to “freshen up” or repair your existing art work. Email steinberg1@socal.rr.com.
 
 
Blood drive benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is looking for sponsors
The blood drive will be held on July 10, 2011 in Sherman Oaks.  They need restaurants to donate things like pastries, cookies and juice for blood donors. They also need sponsors for a gift bag to give to blood donors. Please contact Diana at daizman@gmail.com to volunteer your business. Help save some babies!
 
 
For your lucky charmer!
Through March 17th, save 20% on a custom St. Patrick’s Day gift from Mitetees. The child’s name and optional year stamp are centered on a bright shamrock. Choose a t-shirt, onesie, set of bibs, or bucket hat. Garment colors include white, light blue, light pink or apple green. Text color options include white, blue or pink. Place your order at www.Mitetees.com. Offer ends March 17th.  


About Play Yards – from Consumer Reports
Play yards — updated versions of playpens — are for more than just playing. They can also provide babies with an enclosed place for napping and some can function as a portable changing table, saving you from having to run to the nursery for every diaper change.
Getting started. Types. Features. Brands.
http://www.walletpop.com/2010/12/10/smart-shopping-play-yards/
 
 
CPR Classes
In His Hands CPR & First Aid – Offers CPR & First Aid classes in the Los Angeles area. Mobile service to your location. Services available for community groups, friends & family, babysitters, moms groups, church groups, coaches, teachers etc.  Everyone should learn CPR to help save a life. Group rates offered to Jens list subscribers. Contact Dee Dee Barksdale at (818)324-6570 or email inhishandscpr@gmail.com.
WWW.INHISHNDSCPR.COM
 
 
ZOOCCHINI’s hooded towels
Feature great characters that are sure to delight! All hooded towels come embellished with great detail like claws, feet, friendly faces and tails. They are generously sized (20″ x 50″ )and the cotton Zoocchini uses is thick and lush. ZOOCHINI’s hooded towels are available in 9 fun designs  and retail for $30.00. ZOOCCHINI is a children’s lifestyle company dedicated to FUN products like, plush toys, hooded towels, home decor, carpets and melamine dinnerware sets.  ZOOCCHINI’s signature designs, creative packaging and friendly characters make for a wonderful day of play.
http://www.zoocchini.com/shop/hooded_towels/
 
 
Ole Tapas on March 24th
Yes, they’re small plates of food but you’ll make plenty of them class. You won’t only go to Spain but also many other regions that consider this tradition of tapas a ritual on a daily basis. What’s on the Menu:Spanish Potato Tortilla
Marinated Olives and salted almonds
Roasted Vegetable Salad or Arugula salad, cheese, radicchio, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Warm spiced Lentils or Prosciutto stuffed mushrooms
*Sangria with Fresh Fru
http://www.cooklaonline.com/classes/details/ole-tapas/ 
 
 
Jens List member is looking to adopt…
They are a loving family that enjoys having fun. They love to spend time together whether it is at home or out doing activities. They love to travel and we enjoy the outdoors. They love spending time together reading books, taking hikes, riding bikes, and playing games.
http://richandcarrieswish.blogspot.com/
 
 
Queen of the Mommy Bloggers
Of all the self-exposing bloggers striving to be heard, Heather Armstrong has emerged as the master of the art and commerce of the overshare.
http://nyti.ms/eEfdu4
 
 
Looking for a bright, energetic, and qualified person to fill a position as full time Office Manager immediately
Strong communication skills and customer service experience is required. Qualifications: Customer Service Experience particularly in dispute resolution – Must possess strong knowledge with the following programs: QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel. – Excellent correspondence skills – Data entry skills – Accounting – Filing/Organizing – Correspondence – Overseeing general operations.
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30-5:30pm. Salary based on experience. If your experience matches these requirements, please forward a copy of your resume to rinatbaranes@hotmail.com – located in Chatsworth.
 
 
Good Life Hypnotherapy
Is your baby in Breech presentation? Hypnotherapy has been proven to help turn “breech babies” over 80% of the time. At Good Life Hypnotherapy we have experience and proven success with that and many other issues: Fertility, childbirth, weight, insomnia, stress management, and more.
www.goodlifehypnotherapy.com
 
 
Robin Schrumpf is a Hair Stylist that works in two locations, Encino and Woodland Hills
She specializes in cuts and color & also does the Brazilian Blow Out, Yuko Japanese Straighten, Highlights and low lights.
Call 818-523-6225 for a free consultation.
 
 
Water Whisperer Swim School is OPEN!
JEN’S LIST SPRING SPECIAL! Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program and her team, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim and become safer in the water. Click on the following link and scroll down to see all of the WW’s videos, including the new one on Kimora’s Life in the Fab Lane & read testimonials: http://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in ten lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Located in Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills.
www.thewaterwhisperer.com. Mention Jen’s List and get $20 off a round of Privates if you sign up by March 10th.
 
 
Psychotherapist Leads
Getting divorced, especially if you have kids, can cause feelings of stress, depression, anxiety, guilt, loneliness, and a sense that the world has turned upside down. Ellen Butterfield, LMFT, runs a weekly group for women who need support from other women who “get it.” Ellen has been a psychotherapist in Studio City for 16 years, and has helped numerous women regain a sense of peace and contentment. The group is warm, understanding, helpful and even fun. Call (818) 458-3344 to find out more.
www.StudioCityTherapy.com
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in family system dynamics. Kimberly loves working with couples & teens & believe that families who are open communicators learning how to listen to each other have a better chance for happiness. Often we react to each other because we personalize each other’s behavior. Learn simple tools and gain awareness so you can have a more peaceful experience with your children and spouse. Free consultation.
www.kimberlywick.com
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“The bottom line is that patients want to, need to be listened to. They want a therapist who can listen to them in depth.. That is what psychoanalysis is, that is what we offer; we listen to people in depth, over an extended period of time and with great intensity….We listen to what they already know or can see about themselves, and we listen to what they can’t see in themselves…” Lew Aron.Stefanie Rosen, MFT, provides psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Westlake Village. Call 818-292-0331.
 
 
Fine Art Instruction
Enhance your art abilities with new techniques and skills. Small classes are held in a beautiful English cottage setting in Woodland Hills. Contact Morgan Kari at (818)593-4264 or morgan.kari.studio@gmail.com. Morgan is also available for portrait commissions.
www.morgankariartist.com
 
 
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
Temple Ner Maarav in Encino is starting Purim early with a Bang! They will have a Purim Carnival and Silent Auction on Sunday the 13th of March from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tickets are now on sale.  They are looking for donations for the Silent Auction. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl or Dannielle at 818-345-9999. 
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Van Gogh Street Elementary School is holding their annual Silent Auction attended by over 600 people this April. Van Gogh is a superb public school serving 500 students in Granada Hills. Support this fundraising event with a tax-deductible donation of goods, services or a sponsorship. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Silent Auction Chair, Donna Dandini at donnadandini@verizon.net or PTO President Cindy Goodman at kandcgoodman@yahoo.com.
www.friendsofvangogh.com
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Woodlake Elementary School is in need of silent auction donations for their online auction in May. This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the school. They are looking for donations of any kind, including restaurant and gift certificates, birthday parties, beauty services, dance, gymnastics classes, summer camps, jewelry, tickets to sporting event, memorabilia, vacation getaways, hotel stays, etc. It is always the intention that the products featured will give exposure to your business and hopeful clients for the future. If you are interested in donating, contact Christina Distefano at bellabaza@yahoo.com 
 
Natural Aloe Vera Skin Care
L’Bri is based on natural ingredients, using Aloe as the first ingredient in each skin care product. Would you enjoy trying something that was more natural, and more beneficial to your skin than traditional, chemically based products?  Visit www.jilljohnson.lbri.com to order your FREE samples (S/H $6.75) and to see the full line of products. The body care products are safe and gentle for infants and children! 
 

Eco friendly, organically edible paints
They are completely safe for your kids and edible in case they decide to put their little hands into their mouth, which has been known to happen while finger-painting. The finger paints make baby, toddler, and children painting fun again! Wee Can Too is all the rage with mommy bloggers, autistic children for art therapy, babies & toddlers.
http://www.weecantooart.com/Products.html