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I did this with all of my kids when they were small and it was AWESOME! They offer a complete head-to-toe workout, while your child comes along for an interactive stroller ride. They turn the park into their own outdoor gym! But fitness is only part of the Stroller Strides experience. In addition to the classes, your voucher gives you membership in LUNA Moms Club with playgroups for you and your child. Also included are different weekly activities following class. Stroller Strides is a class where exercise, friendship and fun come together for moms as well as their kids! http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIPOSUCTION MODEL FOR A CLINICAL STUDY? Liposculpture models and patients wanted for clinical study. Must be willing to have procedure during the month of March 2011. Must be interested in liposuction primarily of the abdomen, flanks, and back. *Participants will receive large discounts on procedures and a 25$ gas card for the initial in office consultation *Call immediately for details and a telephone screening appointment, you may contact Yvette Parsons @ 818-730-2227 to schedule. PureLipo 16260 Ventura Blvd #315 in Encino www.LABodySculpture.com BargainsLA.com new FREE iPhone App! BargainsLA.com, the bargain shopping, sample sale guide to Southern California lists hundreds of bargain hot spots for on furniture, designer clothing & accessories, electronics, appliances & more. Get local sample & warehouse sales sent to your iPhone & iPad. With the BargainsLA smart phone application, you can now download a powerful bargain shopping tool to your iPhone / iPad. You’ll have the inside bargain scoop right in your hand. 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Thursday, March 24th at the Calabasas Inn 23500 Park Sorrento in Calabasas, CA 91302 5:00pm Dinner and Registration / 6:00pm-10:00pm Tournament $150 Dinner and Poker / $50 Dinner Only You can register at the door, but prepaid registrants will receive 1 free re-buy! To register or if you have questions, please contact one of the following chairs: Aliza at benderaliza@yahoo.com, Valerie at val.bennish@yahoo.com or Kirk at kirkbell@charter.net. Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle one Family at a Time – Vendors Needed! Join the first Annual Family Fun and Fitness day at Leo Baeck Temple benefiting the Early Childhood Center. The day promises to bring a fun filled day to include Family Yoga offered by YogaWorks, The Amazing Race, Bike A Thon, Kiddy K mile run, jumpers and a performance by the dancers of Releve’ Dance studio. Vendors and donations are also needed. Vendor rates are $40.00. Many opportunity’s to sponsor specific events. For more information, contact 310 476-2274 & ask for Treci. Ronna Kovner Photography – Professional Photo-Shoot Special: $99 ($450 value) Includes all images from shoot uploaded to a DVD + one custom 8 x 10 print Also refer a friend and receive another custom 8 x 10 Specializing in pregnancy, babies, kids, and families. Ronna works out of her studio at the Estates at Mountain View in Thousand Oaks, with beautiful rolling hills and park like settings. Email ronnakovner@me.com, call (805) 496-9765 or visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ronna-Kovner-Photography/113617198697505. www.ronnakovner.com 2011 Summer Camp Fair This Saturday, March 12th from 10:00am-2:00pm Free Admission & Open to the Public. Over 30 camps are participating, day camps & sleep away, for kids from ages 3-17. Learn about all the different kids of camps out there, including standard day camps, surf, art, drama, science, dance, cooking, music camps and more! Special discounts will be available from several camps for camp fair attendees only! For more information, email ltuohy@roadrunner.com. Woodland Hills Elementary School 22201 San Miguel Street in Woodland Hills Positive Parenting Parenting Workshop – “Handling Sibling Rilvary and Sibling Fighting” March16th in Westlake This workshop will help parents understand why kids fight. Parents will be show why kids love to fight, and the most effective way to intervene when kids are fighting over a toy. The workshop is $25/person or $40/couple in advance and $35/person or $50/couple at the door. The workshop is also available on MP3 two days after the workshop for $15. For more information, call Positive Parenting at 805-648-6846, visit www.positiveparenting.com or email debbie@positiveparenting.com. L’ovedbaby™ Nursing Shawl Offers Mom a way to discreetly nurse in public, while protecting the baby from distractions. The shawl travels well and always stays fresh in its matching drawstring pouch. The complete 7 oz. package fits neatly in any purse or diaper bag. One size fits all means hassle-free shopping and easy gift-giving. Machine washable and dryer safe…nothing could be simpler. Extremely lightweight, breathable, and super-soft to the touch and on baby’s skin. Roomy neckline for added style and increased visibility between mother and child. Full coverage of mom…both front and back; no special nursing clothing required. L’ovedbaby’s™ custom-made fabric complements any outfit…from casual to business to elegant. And, because it’s not cotton, it’s less likely to harbor bacteria. www.lovedbaby.com Natural Cleaners for $aving Money and Becoming Eco-Friendly Natural products and 3 eco-friendly brands. http://bargainbabe.com/2011/03/01/try-natural-cleaners Colors of the Rainbow Sunday, March 13th March can be dreary, but beautiful rainbows peek through the clouds to remind us that spring is on its way! Come to make your own rainbows! All Sunday drop-in programs run from 2:30-4:00pm and are free for members and $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over. Children 2 and under and grandparents are free. Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Visit http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information.BIG IDEA: Taking Care of Planet Earth Could gene tests tell if kids can be sports stars? http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_8559/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=7EEM3ybh ChicaLogic™ An online resource that provides a comprehensive user experience designed by women for women who want access to technological solutions fast. ChicaLogic™ is focused on the education and empowerment of women worldwide. They are answering the call of women everywhere who are tech savvy, but not IT people: Women who are busy and want a place they can go to find solid information, simple tech tips & tricks, reviews, and intuitively designed software product solutions for solving everyday computer problems and concerns. www.chicalogic.com Designer baby and kids clothes, toys and gear at up to 70% off at the mini social Get ready for Spring with on-trend, adorable clothes, creative play toys and top of the line baby gear from the mini social. It’s the premiere private-sale website, that is free to sign up for, that moms of little fashionistas have been searching for. Developed with a clear vision to provide a haven for savvy, stylish moms to avoid the generic department store brands in favor of designer collections at excellent prices and great convenience – everything is up to 70% off! Some of the great designer brands offered at these deep discounts include; Melissa & Doug, Tea Collection, Crocs, Robeez, Eggi Baby, Egg by Susan Lazar, Splendid Littles and more. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to several favorite women’s and children’s charities, including the United States Fund for UNICEF and Shoe4Africa. In addition, they have theme weeks, such as “Eco Week” and “Mom-to-be Week” all feature guest celebrity editors who share their favorite things, as well as a specific charity that correlates with the theme. www.theminisocial.com Green Thumb Newsletter Articles Plant a chef’s garden – look at every available location in your garden with the eyes of a chef. Xeriscape – way more than cactus and sand. Types of mulch to keep down weeds. Garden things to do in March. Quick and easy recipe for Pancit, a traditional noodle dish from the Philippines. http://www.greenthumbinternational.com/news/11/09/print.php Are you ready for fame? Live your dreams… Monica Margolis, the Vocal Mentor to the stars. has been teaching vocal mechanics to singers, actors, dancers and speakers for over 20 years. She has worked in theater and film, appeared in variety shows, worked as a voiceover artist and was chosen as Musical Director for the West Coast Dance Theater. Monica specializes in teaching her vocal method to artists at every level of their career, from the young beginner to major label artist! The Monica Margolis Vocal Arts Studio offers lessons in VOICE, SONGWRITING, ACTING, GUITAR, PIANO, BASS and DRUMS. Private and group lessons are available at your place or theirs! Monica’s proven method has helped students discover hidden talents, develop confidence, power, range and achieve success. Be sure to YouTube Monica Margolis’s interview with American Idol’s “Idol Chat”. 818-599-5297 www.monicamargolis.com Street Fair & Purim Carnival: Celebrate at the Santa Monica Synagogue’s Annual Purim Carnival Sunday, March 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games, music, photo booth, used book sale, teen video gaming room, inflatable jumper and caterpillar, Purim costume contest and parade, shopping at the Street Fair Bazaar, Ta’Kosher Food Truck, silent auction, bake-off and crafts. Admission is free.1448 18th Street (at Broadway), in Santa Monica (310) 453-4276 www.theSMS.org Visiting the Woodlands? Be aware of poison oak. Good description with picture. Valuable poison oak links. http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2011/03/ See the LA Kings play and support the LAPD’s Men & Women in Blue March 17th at 7:30 p.m. Are you and your family hockey fans? If so, see the Los Angeles Kings play against the St. Louis Blues on March 17th and support the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department at the same time. Visit www.lakings.com/lapd to purchase your tickets, and a portion of the ticket price will benefit the LAPD. MYfm’s $5,000 Girl Scout Cookie Splurge MYfm is hungry for our favorite thing-Girl Scout Cookies! And they want to buy $5,000 worth of cookies from the winning Girl Scout troop! Cookies will be donated to the USO. Will it be YOUR troop? Listen to Valentine in the Morning for all the details. Contest is open to Girl Scout Troops of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) council, Girl Scout Council of Orange County, and Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council. Troop leaders just “Like” them on facebook and nominate your Girl Scout Troop. You can vote once a day every day. Troop that has the most votes, WINS! https://www.facebook.com/1043MYfmLA Spring Spa Week – April 11th-17th Full service treatments, normally costing from $100 to $200 dollars, for just $50 dollars! http://www.spaweek.com/ Science, Science Projects and How Things Work How to make a volcano. How to make erupting lava. Batteries from fruit, and more. http://www.how-things-work-science-projects.com/index.html LAPD Topanga Area 3rd Annual Open House Saturday, March 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Topanga Area Community Police Station wishes to invite you to their 3rd Annual Open House. Get a tour of the inside of the Police Station and meet the Officers. Police vehicles and equipment will be on display for you to sit in and photograph. Admission is free and all are welcome. Questions can be directed to the Topanga Division Community Relations Office at (818) 756-3070. https://local.nixle.com/alert/4650406/?sub_id=277534. Topanga Community Police Station 21501 Schoenborn Street between Canoga Avenue and Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Canoga Park behind the Vallarta Supermarket Now available on DVD for the family Thomas and Friends Pop Goes Thomas Tour the bumpy track when Thomas delivers a picnic surprise of bubbling lemony treat to everyone! The fun adventures continue when Thomas and Percy play a fun game of hide-and-seek while trying to get all their work done too! Cheer on the Sodor football team with Emily, and make sure you save room for cake because Mr. Bubbles the clown prepared a showstopper of a picnic. lemon-y treat to everyone! The fun adventures continue when Thomas & Percy play a fun game of hide and seek while trying to get all their work done too! Cheer-on the Sodor football team with Emily, and make sure you save room for cake because Mr. Bubbles the clown prepared a show-stopper of a picnic. http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Friends-Pop-Goes/dp/B004FN8PE6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1299703433&sr=8-1 AND Angelina Ballerina Ballet Dreams Join Angelina Ballerina, Camembert Academy’s shining star, as she finds her way in her new school, puts together her own show and tries to land a leading role in the Mouskinov Ballet. Angelina continues to blossom as a maturing young mouseling as she adjusts to her new teacher’s style and learns the importance of being a patient big sister. Prepare to pirouette along with everyone’s favorite ballerina in these sparkling stories! http://www.amazon.com/Angelina-Ballerina-Ballet-Dreams/dp/B004FN8PEG/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299703465&sr=1-1 AND Beyblade: Metal Fusion Vol. 3 The battle between good and evil is even more intense and dangerous than ever as Gingka, the courageous hero, faces a villain and his plot to unleash a long forbidden Beyblade in his quest to take over the world. http://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Metal-Fusion-Vol-3/dp/B004FZWDTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299703507&sr=1-1 AND The Reef (Blu-ray/ DVD Combo) Featuring the voice talents of an all-star cast including Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Scooby Doo), Evan Rachel Wood (Across The Universe), Rob Schneider (Grown Ups), Donal Logue (“Terriers”), Andy Dick (“News Radio”) and Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”) comes the witty underwater adventure The Reef, debuting on Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack. When young fish Pi (Prinze) goes to live with his family on the Reef, he soon finds that their home is currently under siege by a pack of bullying sharks. Even worse, the love of his life also has the unwanted affections of one of the most powerful in the pack. To win back his home and his love, he must follow his destiny to save her and rid the Reef of the shark menace for good. http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Blu-ray-DVD-Combo/dp/B004G9UXBW/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299703555&sr=1-2 AND Timmy Time Timmy Steals the Show A new preschool star is here! The Oscar®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™ show off their all-new preschool play group, with adorable adventures showcasing Timmy and his young friends! Fun, laughter and surprises take center stage when Timmy performs groovy dance moves and genuine acts of kindness, and also learns the true meaning of saying, “I’m sorry.” So grab your front row seats for playtime with Timmy and his nursery friends in these five lovable tales. http://www.amazon.com/Timmy-Time-Steals-Show/dp/B004FHCH46/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299703609&sr=1-1 Temple Ner Maarav is Starting Purim Early With a Bang Amazing Sunday, March 13th from 11am- 3pm Purim carnival and silent auction. Tickets are now on sale. 17730 Magnolia Boulevard in Encino, 91316 (818) 345-7833 http://www.nermaarav.org/ Gotta Have It- Children’s Boutique SALE! This Friday, Saturday and Sunday only! They are now open in a new location and are having a HUGE blowout bash! Over half of the store is 60-75% off! They will also have bins, $5, $10, $15. 706 Lindero Canyon Rd, Suite 710 in Oak Park, 91377 (corner of Kanan and Lindero Canyon Rd.) 818-584-0032 Tastefully Simple – Gourmet Food Line, Founded & Run by Women Their products are quick and easy, one or two items added can make a gourmet meal in minutes. Tastefully Simple delivers right to your door, so no going out in the crowds. Great gift ideas and perfect for busy moms! Visit www.tastefullysimple.com and then email Connie Verdick, Consultant, at cjunebella@yahoo.com or call (702) 341-5825 with your order. Grammy Award Winner Bunny Hull at Children’s Book World Saturday, March 12th at 10:30 a.m. Grammy Award-winner Bunny Hull reads “This Little Light” from her award winning Young Masters Little Wisdom Series. Bunny will bring her ukulele to sing some songs and entertain with some interactive fun from her “Secrets of the Heart” program. 10580 3/4 W Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles (310) 559-2665 “Me See” Mats are Available for Pre-Sale The “Me See” Tummy Time Mini Mat is perfect for the “Doctor Recommended” tummy time, black and white contrast design to visually stimulate your little one and aid in their cognitive development, will assist in helping baby lift head up by focusing on stimulating designs and the perfect size to fold up and take with you on the go. The retail price will be $48.00. But if you purchase now during the Pre-Sale you will receive 25% off -that’s only $36.00 per “Me See” Mat. And not only are you getting great saving but you will receive yours well before they are available online or in boutiques. If you are interested buying a mat, email sgorski@zeebabee.com. Just let them know if it is for a boy or girl and how many. Shipping will take 2 to 4 weeks. For pictures, visit www.zeebabeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/me-see-mat-are-available-for-pre-sale.html. Monthly Special at Laser Sculpture Choose one of the following services for just $99: Microdermabrasion + Chemical peel or Microdermabrasion + Photofacial. (818)324-6446 www.lasersculpture.net
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