Joe’s Gold & Silver in Encino: Turn your Gold Into Cash
They promise to pay more than anyone! They buy: Gold & Silver Diamonds Estate Jewelry Watches Coins Dental Gold Make great money hosting a gold & silver part Contact Jeff at 818-789-0255. 16060 Ventura Boulevard in Encino at the corner of Ventura and Woodley
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Girl Scouts were founded. (1912) Baseball great Joe Dimaggio agrees to a new contract with the NY Yankees & gets a $6,250 raise. My, how times have changed! (1942) Plant a Flower Day http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=335
2 hour Guided Horseback Ride from Rocking K Horse Rentals TodaysNewDeal.com is bringing you a 2 hour guided horseback ride in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains for just $25.00. This is a beautiful fun filled ride that the entire family will enjoy. Brought to you by Rocking K Horse Rentals in Newbury Park. Simply log on to and purchase your deal, and buy as many as you want! Children must be 7 years old and at least 4 foot tall. Horses suitable for all riders experienced or not! Vote for Your Favorite Baby Products in the 2011 Cribsie Awards! Have a baby blanket you can’t live without? Got a stroller you’d rather bronze than eBay? Hosted by Stroller Traffic and A-List Mom, the first annual Cribsie Awards is the definitive baby industry awards, honoring the best brands, products, services, and websites for babies and toddlers. Come vote for your fave, must-have brands and discover new essentials you might have missed. Voting closes March 18. It’s fast, fun, easy and your opinion matters! Spring Family Portrait Day with photographer Orit Harpaz March 20th from 9AM-5PM Casual portraits of your little ones and the whole family in a beautiful, natural setting. Sessions are $95 and include: – 45 minute session (up to 5 people) – 30-60 images to choose from – private web gallery to view your photos – 8×12 print – disc of low resolution images For reservations and location: http://play-losangeles.com/spring-portrait-day-with-orit-harpaz-3-20-11/ 50% Off a Month Membership at Tales, LA’s “Unique Creative Adventureland”
Tales is no ordinary playroom. It is a magical place where play transcends the typical and sparks each child’s imagination. With everything from a theatrical stage and a light-up dance floor to a rope-fort and a rock wall, Tales has something for every kid. A perfect place for birthday parties, parents can also take advantage of Tales’ “Drop-Off” program to run errands or have a date-night. A win for parents and kids alike, this deal is available for a limited time only at http://winwinliving.com/. As always, WinWin donates 10% to a charity of your choice. DON’T FORGET TO TURN THE CLOCK’S TONIGHT! Daylight Savings 2011: 5 Tips to Help the Family Spring Forward http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/ Interested in meeting other professional working women, networking & sharing thoughts on balancing work and motherhood?
Join a very special meeting of Women to Women next Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 pm in Encino. They will be welcoming guest speaker and self-published author of the children’s book Mommy Brings Home the Bacon, Nikki Mark. The book is a heartwarming tale that explores the touching relationship between a young boy and his working mom, told from the young boy’s perspective. RSVP to Michele Avnes at (818) 907-3281 or mavnes@lewitthackman.com. Address and directions will be provided at that time. Shop to Stop Cancer this Sunday & Monday, March 13th & 14th at Tarzana Village Shopping Center Join Lily Kaufman to benefit the Marni Fund at STOP CANCER. Shop the stores including Billy’s, Jane, Harrisons, Hummus Bar, Waba Grill, Yogen Fruz and more. Up to 20% of all sales will benefit The Marni Fund at STOP CANCER. Music from Sam Lyons and Bringing Down the Krause. Please join to shop, have fun and support innovative cancer research. 18735 Ventura Blvd. in Encino New programs for tweens and teens by O2 MAX Proactive & positive program for them to learn more about fitness and nutrition while saving money on fun stuff like dresses, makeup, facials and other fun stuff! 3 different options for them to chose from based on budgets, needs & location (do at home, mix and match classes and workouts or private training).A. $50 – teens get a program they can do at home which also comes with coaching online-coaches check in with them, answer questions, stay on top of them, etc.B. $100 – get the program to do at home & get to try out different workouts & classes in their areas (O2 MAX works with spin, yoga & fitness facilities to set them up).C. $200 – get the program to do at home & get to work with a trainer for a few sessions to get a jump start. Members can also purchase packages of workouts with O2 MAX which will be a mix of classes based on their individual preferences (*all programs come with coaching). O2 MAX is also leading weekly workouts for tweens & teens in Westlake Village & Santa Monica (and collecting requests for the Tarzana area). Email
or call 310.867.1650 for more info. Girls can sign up online for the prom program – www.promfitness.com. Help Raise Money With the Easy Fundraising Program – iCardMall
Schools, temples, churches and other organizations have the opportunity to earn money for shopping at iCardMall.com. iCardMall.com is an eGift card mall. It’s like the gift card mall at your local grocery store, but all the gift cards are emailed. eGift cards can be viewed and used from any PC or smart phone. Every gift card also comes with a stylish and personalized e-greeting card. iCardMall is the fast, easy and green way to give. Email tally@icardmall.com for more information.
The Secret Life of A Camarillo Teenager Monday, March 14th at 5:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo 1500 Temple Avenue, at the corner of Ponderosa See the Teen Reality Theatre performed by Straight-Up, a Ventura County youth project that promotes social change, regarding underage binge drinking and substance abuse, using improvisation and interactive techniques. Saving Lives Camarillo Coalition invites you to the community forum/meeting to become informed, aware and involved. Be a part of the solution. Open to parents, tweens, teen and ALL concerned community members. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Richard Weiner, Saving Lives Camarillo Coordinator at (805) 383-7882 or savinglivescamarillo@gmail.com and/or visit www.savinglivescamarillo.com. Made possible through funding from Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, alcohol and drug programs. Temple Emanuel’s Annual Purim Carnival Sunday, March 13th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM The carnival will feature a wide array of attractions including a dunk tank, mini basketball, a puppet show, a petting zoo, pony rides, face-painting and a “Kiddie Korner” for younger children. There will also be a costume contest and many game booths with prizes for the lucky winners. The IN-N-OUT® truck will serve hamburgers and fries, and Jamba Juice® will serve smoothies. Kosher food (including Nagila Pizza) will be available. The even is open to the community and general admission is free. http://tebh.org/about/purimcarnival.php Maximize Your Maternity Leave at The Pump Station You may be able to stay on maternity leave longer than you think. HR’s guidance can be hard to understand or incorrect, and you run the risk of leaving money or time on the table. This Pump Station class will give you the foundation you need to maximize your benefits. Topics will include what leaves and pay you’re entitled to, what nursing mothers are entitled to at work and how to “milk” your company benefits. Classes are Tuesday, March 22nd in Santa Monica and Wednesday, April 6th in Hollywood. Private consultations are also available.
www.pumpstation.com/pumpstation/dept.asp Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out…La Petite Party hosts Parent’s Night Out! Friday, March 18th from 6 – 9PM Let your children discover their inner pastry chef…It’s a Baking Party! Kids will decorate their own chef hats, put on their aprons, and begin their culinary adventure. A safe, fun-loving environment for the kids….a kid-free night for you. Designed for children ages 5 – 10. Full meal & beverages, crafts and games included. $25/child ($5 sibling discount). Refer 2 friends and receive a $10 discount. 53 Moody Ct. in Thousand Oaks, 91360 CASTING TV PILOT IN LA NOW Are you an LA parent NOT ready for your teen to drive (w/recent permit)? Needed by 3/14/11 ARE YOU A PARENT NOT READY FOR YOUR KID TO DRIVE? If you’re parent or guardian who is totally freaking out about your 16-18 year-old who recently received your driver’s permit – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please email a recent pic of you and your teen + family, your parent’s contact info and a brief paragraph about your situation to: DiscoveryStudioCasting@gmail.com. Recent Product Recalls Honda Civics (voltage converter) and Chrysler Jeep Wranglers (torque fasteners), chain-link rattles from Toys R Us, Forsta coffee/tea makers from Ikea, Liebherr refrigerators, and Skippy peanut butters. http://www.shopsmartmag.org/2011/03/recent-product-recalls.html Gourmet Vegetarian! Who said eating a meatless meal would not taste great? Be a gourmet vegetarian today with this menu and recipes to boot. You will do yourself a favor and keep the cow’s happy for this revival of eating good, nutritious food from our mother earth. The goal in this class is to learn the many ways you can go meatless and not sacrifice flavor and taste. Take a journey through our senses. The menu includes ginger carrot soup and lentil patties with yogurt. www.cooklaonline.com/classes/details/gourmet-vegetarian1/ Get Wired Tec.: A Home Improvement Business That Can “Power All Your Needs” Specializing in home theaters, alarms, CCTV, intercoms, alarms, networking, voice/data, visual/audio and much more. Call for your FREE quote. Need a TV mounted? Need surround sound set up? They can help you. Serving the Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Jen’s List members will receive 10% off. Ask for Solomon Mansur, experienced and Licensed Contractor (CA Lic# 957664). (661) 202-5522
With the New Year Now Under Full Swing, Take Time to Focus on Yourself Find meaning and balance in your life, address your unhappy relationships and or deal with your depression or anxiety. Let Hollye Grayson, M.A., MFT help you find your purpose and discover what really makes you happy. She is currently seeking individuals, couples, children, and/or families with a desire to enhance their personal awareness, gain insight into their lives and decisions making processes, learn more adaptive communication skills and/or improve their current relationships with others and quality of life. Call (310)446-5916 for a free telephone consultation. Accepting Aetna, and Blue Shield insurance plans and operates on a sliding scale fee schedule. Culinary Kidz Academy Summer Camp – Where Laughter & Learning are the Two Main Ingredients This summer, Culinary Kidz Academy, conceived by educator Danny Corsun, is once again proud to offer its revolutionary and FUN workshop in a camp environment. CKA cooking workshops combine the preparation of complex and delicious recipes with learning life and academic lessons like math, science, world history, safety and nutrition. This truly unique program has been received to rave reviews by over fifteen thousand children. Give your children the empowering, self-esteem and independence building opportunity to cook real food and learn valuable lessons, all while having a blast! Session #1: June 27th – July 1st Session #2: July 11th – July 15th Session #3: July 18th – July 22nd (Closed, wait-list available) Session #4: August 8th – August 12th (818) 463-0715 12020 Burbank Boulevard in Studio Citywww.CulinaryKidz.Shutterfly.com MamaCare Groups Forming Now. Birth through age 4 at JungleLand in Agoura Hills. Pregnancy Group in Calabasas. New Moms Group in Calabasas. Working Mom’s Group in Calabasas. 8 week sessions, $200.
For more info, contact Samantha Bookman, Licensed Marraige & Family Therapist and Parent Educator at (818)661-8127. MI-DEL’s FREE Cookie Give-Away – Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip & Vanilla & Chocolate Sandwich Ends March 14th at midnight Popular gluten-free cookie brand MI-DEL wants YOU and your kiddos to try their delicious gluten-free cookies for free. Absolutely scrumptious, good for you and full of taste, you would never know that these morsels were gluten-free. 3 families will win a FREE, 3-pack of gluten-free chocolate chip, vanilla sandwich and chocolate sandwich cookies. $12 value. Take a chance! Ends March 14th at midnight. Click the below link for instructions on how to enter. http://www.glutenfreehelp.info/give-away/ Looking for a Stylish New Location to Host Your Upcoming Event? From an intimate group to a full venue event, Lindero Country Club has been completely remodeled and transformed into one of the area’s most desirable facilities. They offer a wide selection of event packages that can be customized to meet your style, budget and menu preferences. The Banquet Room, with its pool-side patio and bright cabanas can accommodate private parties and events from 15 to 200 guests. The Wedding Garden is the ideal setting for an intimate and memorable wedding ceremony. The Hideaway at Lindero Restaurant located on the grounds of the Club is open to the public and run by popular local chef Robert Grenner. 5719 Lake Lindero Drive in Agoura Hills (818) 889-1158 www.linderocountryclub.com www.hideawayrestaurant.net KSK Martial Arts Academy As seen in the Los Angeles Times, KSK Martial Arts is the best resource to help you child maximize their potential. Can your child benefit from a tremendous increase in confidence? Since 2001 they have been a partner with parents helping kids become life champions. They are the real deal when it comes to martial arts training and character development. If your child is the victim of bullying do not wait another minute. Call (818) 347-3656 to schedule your free trial classes. Life & Career Coach Does your child’s behavior perplex you? Has your doctor or other professionals tell you they ‘will grow out of it’? Do wish for a “How-to-Guide?” for more cooperation and harmony with your children? In 30 minutes you’ll learn practical practices you can do to alter your relationship with your child. Through a Human Design Child session you’ll learn how to get the cooperation and harmony you know is possible. Children 1-6, special price of $75 Children 6 -16, $150 www.alignwithyourdesign.com/child-reading/ DOGS DIG US Full service pet care at it’s finest! They offer Canyon Hikes, Walks, Park Trips, Day Care, Overnights and House Sitting! We mainly service Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. -We are licensed and insured. -References available. -Competitive pricing. -Over 5 years of experience. or call (323) 363-1094 for a free consult! Are you Putting off Hiring an Interior Designer Because All You Want is a Design Consultation? Sometimes a little direction is all you need and Mimi Schector understands that. With 18 years of both model home and private residential experience, she can help you with space planning, paint selection, flooring, kitchen and bath ideas, furniture and window treatments, editing and more. No contracts, no pressure. For hourly rate information and to view portfolio photos or set up an appointment, call Mimi at (818) 324-4863 or email Want to Know How Top Universities Make Their Admission Decisions? Wednesday, March 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Dr. Katherine Cohen, founder of IvyWise, demystifies college admissions in this interactive and eye-opening look at the college admissions decision process from the perspective of an admissions officer. The cost is $50/per person, plus receive a $250 discount towards future IvyWise services and complimentary parking. Register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=m4gf85aab&oeidk=a07e3dl1a4pc0b4184a. For additional information, or to ask questions, contact Lauren at
New Facebook Page Launch: Reading with Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers To all loving parents, grandparents, and caregivers, take a look at the new Facebook page Reading with Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. You can “like” the page to continue receiving information on early reading. Daily updates include tips for reading with little ones, current research and articles related to early childhood literacy, and recommendations for great book selections.
April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th from 7 to 10 p.m. Supported Birth classes educate women and their partners to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby based on technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth, self exploration and pain coping tools and techniques. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered and positive about birth and that there is “no one right” way or method for giving birth. To sign up call Mother’s Haven at (818) 380-3111.
Powerhouse Payments is Here to Help In this economy, everyone has to make cuts and changes to keep their business afloat. Why not cut your credit card fees and keep more of your hard earned money in your own pocket each month. Two moms have opened their own office to help others just like you. At Powerhouse Payments, they help business owners by offering better rates, the latest technology to make credit card processing faster and more efficient, and better customer service. They know they can help your business. Call for a free statement analysis. Contact Erin Tepper at (800) 213-5816 extension 827 or erint@powerhousepayments.com. Or contact Alexandria Campbell at (800) 213-5816 extension 828 or alexandriac@powerhousepayments.com. Celebrate Earth Day… Bye Bye Plastic, Hello Watermatic! Every April, the World celebrates Earth Day. In honor of Earth day, Watermatic is offering a terrific special through the months of March and April 2011. Get rid of those large plastic 5 gallon water bottles from your drinking water company and go bottle-less with Watermatic. Watermatic takes pride in it’s bottle-less water coolers and the service they provide their clients with. With Watermatic coolers, you and your company will receive unlimited drinking water and you will never have to deal with those large bottles — and so much more. During the month of March and April, lease one machine at full price and get the 2nd unit at half off. Plus the first 20 companies to sign up from Jen’s List will get the first month free. For more information, refer to or call (877) 381-PURE extension 237. If you’ve got kids, you’ve got clothes they’ve outgrown. Zearly.com is a website that helps parents turn the stuff their kids have outgrown into points they can use for stuff that will fit, or gift certificates to stores they shop at all the time, like Target and Amazon. Plus, they make it easy by sending you a postage pre-paid bag to fill with trade in items and then send UPS to pick it up for you. You never even have to leave the house. You can buy clothes without trading anything in, too. Great Website With Lists and Lists of All the Best Toys, BPA-free Teethers, Books & More Being a mom can be so overwhelming. This website has well-researched information to help. Lists of everything you’ll need and newsletters with sleep tips, travel must-haves, healthy recipes, and gift ideas for new moms and kid’s birthdays. Want a Promotion at Work? Thursday, April 7th at Mattel 1955 E. Grand Avenue in El Segundo Attend the NAFE Women’s Leadership Summit and learn how to get what you deserve. This can’t miss skill building workshop will arm you with power networking techniques and conflict management tools to ensure an arsenal of applicable skills that can maximize professional relationships in and outside of the workplace. To register, visit
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