In-Home tutoring in all Subjects
Basic Math – Pre-Algebra – Algebra-Geometry – Essay Writing – Study Skills Individual or small group preparation for SAT/ACT/CAHSEE/CHSPE Free 25 minute mini-session to get together and “try Derrick out”. No long-term commitments required. Sessions can be scheduled one at a time with no obligation. Call 818-992-0625 for more info. Today in History April Fool’s Day National Geographic Bee (State Level) http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=355 International Tatting Day National Walk to Work Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history Oliver Pollack invents the dollar sign $ (1778) Dexter Mason Ferry and partners found Gardener, Ferry & Church Seed Company, now called Ferrry-Morse, the oldest seed company in America (1856) Daytime soap opera General Hospital first airs on ABC (1963) EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER OPEN HOUSE AT TEMPLE JUDEA! Sunday, April 3rd from 3-5pm At Temple Judea, they are more than blocks & finger paint; they prepare kids for life. The new building re-opens in August: Come to a sneak peak! Parents will meet the director and teachers, learn about the pre-school, support groups, mommy-and-me classes, enrichment programs AND tour the new synagogue. Kids will create art, sing, play in the beautiful playground, and enjoy Len Levitt and The Levity Puppets. 5429 Lindley in Tarzana RSVP at http://bit.ly/TJECC or 818-758-3800 $25 for $50 Worth of Personalized Gifts at InThisVeryRoom.com In This Very Room, an online-only retailer, offers a variety of items for all ages, nearly all of which can be monogrammed, such as children’s dish sets and nap mats (with matching backpacks and bags available). Grownups can get personalized cutting boards, candles, and Clairebella cell phone cases. In This Very Room strives to offer adorable accessories at affordable prices. They’re constantly adding new inventory items, including a huge trove of back-to-school items starting in July. Among the newest items: initial bracelets for moms, applique initial boxers and bloomers for infants to 1 year, camo duffel and lunch bags, and animal-print monogrammed bibs. In This Very Room looks for not only the cute (monogrammed toddler headbands, for instance) but the practical (oilcloth splat mats to minimize kid messes). http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist Creative KIDS! $25 for an in-home art lesson for up to 4 kids! Westside family favorite, Bobbie Rich Fine Arts is offering a private IN-HOME art lesson for half off, only $25! Bobby specializes in kids parties and can turn an ordinary afternoon into one of fun and creativity! If you want to do a play date with her add up to 4 additional students for $10 per kid. Bobby graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Souther California in Fine Arts and she brings a wealth of inspiration and ideas for that perfect art project! She also brings her supplies! Don’t miss this great opportunity to get those kids off the couch and do something FUN! Sign up for these and other great family deals at http://www.plumdistrict.com. Fabulous Custom Window Treatments, Custom Bedding and Re-upholstery From starter house to palatial family home to elegant retreat, offices and businesses too, Gary and Cory Jacoby have been creating stellar references since 1980. They stand behind every product they sell. They get you the best price for the highest quality products. They’ re the friendly, family company who always keeps your safety, security and satisfaction foremost in mind. 1st 5 to call get 5% OFF ENTIRE ORDER + all get 10% off outdoor drapery fabrics + 10% off all Solar Roller shades + 2 hour complimentary design consultation! ($300 value). Offer cannot be combined with others, new estimates only. Expires 5-1-11 – Call 818-999-3468 or 1-800-921-8686 or email jacobydrapery@mac.com. 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award Recipient’s and reviewed on Yelp,& Google. www.jacobycompany.com Become one of the FEW: Financially Educated Women Wednesday May 4, 11,18,25 from 4-6pm in Westlake Village Join this 4 part educational financial forum and LEARN: How to create an estate plan tailored to your needs. How to reduce the risk to your nest egg and still grow it. How to secure a strong financial future with a strong financial plan. RSVP to (877) 797-6066: space is limited Forum Leaders: Jacey L. Hayes, Esq.; Elana Foxx, CLTC; Cindy Pollack, RN; and Tracy Beckman-Ramos, Financial Advisor Valley Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center – Camp Shelanu An exciting 8 week summer camp for 2 1/2-5 year olds from June 27th- August 19th Enroll your child in Camp Shelanu for a fun-filled summer. The camp is an enriching experience that encourages growth and development with social interaction. All the activities and special events are age appropriate. The camp provides a nurturing and well supervised environment with fully credentialed early childhood teachers. Children will enjoy a balance of outdoor and indoor activities that include water play, ponies, morning sing and more. www.vbsecc.org One-Day Digital Photography Class: New dates! Saturday, April 16th Have a new digital SLR? Have NO IDEA how to use it? Professional photographer Laurie Bailey’s one-day photo class is back. Learn how to get GREAT pictures of your kids and everything else. Laurie will teach you how to shoot everything from candid’s to ballet recitals to soccer games and even how to get a great family portrait with yourself in it! Go to www.lauriebailey.com/blog for more info, dates and pricing and to www.lauriebaileykids.com to see her work. The class gets rave reviews! www.lauriebailey.com Outlaw By Jazz Barbershop and Salon 10am-8pm M-F, 9am-8pm Sat. & 11am-6pm Sun. Moms are you tired of shelling out your hard earned cash and hearing your kids and husbands complain about their hair cuts? Outlaw By Jazz Barbershop and Salon kids cuts are $17 and men’s cuts are $25. And they have the best lollipops west of the Pecos. Check them out on Yelp! www.outlawbyjazz.com  Green Carpet CleaningIf you are in need of your carpet, upholstery, or tile & grout cleaned, Royal Carpet Care strives 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 Baby’s Town’s Anniversary Sale – + Enjoy a NO TAX weekend! Fri. – Sun., April 1st -3rd Plus additional clearance items up to 70% off. Come by and enter your chance to win a Baby Jogger Stroller and other fabulous prizes. Fri – Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 18725 Sherman Way in Reseda, C91335 818-881-4441 www.babytownllc.com APRIL Annual Sales Easter candy goes on sale after Easter. Look for packages with Easter markings. While the chocolate may be the same as any other box, the price is much lower. Expect as much as 90% off on chocolate and other candy. Stock up for birthdays and anniversaries. Get free tax record books from banks and tax preparers. Always ask if you don’t see them. TYPICAL ANNUAL SALES: Some early spring clothing may go on sale at close-out prices. MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE: April: No regular sales. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: asparagus, artichokes, avocados, bananas, beans (green & wax), celery, grapefruit, nectarines, pineapples, onions (bermuda), radishes, rhubarb, spinach, watercress. NOTE: With some produce now available all during the year, many people have forgotten when fruits and vegetables are really fresh. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher, taste better and that money may be going to local farmers. Tough Cookies invites you to a day all about Mom Sunday April 3rd at 1130am & 1pmNikki Mark author of Mommy Brings Home The Bacon will be at Tough Cookies Children’s for her first LA book reading. Mommy Brings Home The Bacon brings simplicity and lightheartedness to an emotional topic fostering a child’s appreciation for working mothers while easing the minds of moms who balance the difficult responsibilities of work and motherhood. Local jewelry designer Oznette Osbourne will also be there helping you customize the perfect gift for mom. Personalized hand stamped necklaces are a gift she will treasure for a lifetime. 13638 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks 818.990.0972 Boutique at Calvary Community Church Saturday, April 2nd from 9am to 3:30pm Featuring over 30 vendors with unique products including baby gear, candles, handbags, unique jewelry, gifts, gourmet foods, body products, women’s clothing, doll clothing, home decor, and much more! Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift and shop for yourself, too! 5495 Via Rocas in Westlake Village, 91362 S&J Euro Closet 2011 Spring/ Summer Collection Sale Sunday, April 3rd at 11:00AM Location: To be disclosed at time of RSVP – call 818 915 1920 or email info@sjeurocloset.com. WHOLESALE PRICES! Brands Include: Cop-Copine (Paris), Kontatto (Italy), Isabel De Pedro (Spain), Sunlight (Paris) , Didier Parakian & Save the Queen and many more Dresses, Tops, Pants, Shirts, Shorts, Spring Jackets, Leggings, Jeans & Accessories. Browse though the web catalogs to get a taste of the style: Didier Parakian http://www.didierparakian.com/ – COP COPINE (Paris) http://www.cop-copine.com/ete/vers_e/index.html – ISABEL DE PEDRO (Spain) http://www.isabeldepedro.com/eo/galeria_detall.php?sec=colec&idg=15 – SUNLIGHT (Paris) http://www.sunlight-paris.com/ Introducing Bamboo Magazine-Conscious Family Living! A website and digital publication for parents with a passion for raising children as naturally & healthfully as possible. They will bring you the best info for natural parenting, organic food, green products, pregnancy & birth resources, natural baby& kids, holistic living, crafting and eco-fashion. They will launch in April but visit now & subscribe for free! www.bamboofamilymag.comLike them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/bamboofamilymagazine Everything You Need to Make Your Event Sound Right Need microphones? speakers? a full sound system? Even if you’re not sure exactly what kind of audio equipment you need for your event, Airplay Sound can help. Run by a dad experienced with family events, Airplay Sound will help you assess your needs and meet your budget. Call today to discuss audio needs for your school event, meeting or party. Mention Jen’s list for a 10% discount and free delivery. (310) 795-7129 or info@airplaysound.com. www.airplaysound.com Buy your kids the gift of a cool swing set Swing Set Professionals Assemble, Relocate and Custom build swing sets! They can work with your family’s needs and budget. Safety is their #1 priority and your satisfaction is totally guaranteed! Call Dunstan at 805-506-1202. www.swingsetprosofsocal.com SAFE & CARED FOR…NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT! Provides Qualified, Experienced: – Newborn Specialists – Personal Assistants – Estate Managers – Tutors – Drivers – Personal Chefs – Doulas 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. The nannies live-in or live-out on a full time or part time basis. 818-274-2300 www.classicnannies.com Designed by a Mom for Moms Jennifer Fisher designed her first pendant after having her first child, Shane. She went searching for a piece of jewelry that was special, not mass produced and that she could wear all the time. Unable to find anything, she created her own! From a simple dog tag on a long chunky chain, to over hundreds of charms and custom stamping to choose from, there is something in the line for every mom. Start with one personalized charm and then keep building- no two necklaces are alike! www.jenniferfisherjewelry.com Palm Springs 3 night resort – April 8th-11th A three night four day stay at the beautiful Hyatt resort in Palm Springs for only $800. Value of $1100. It is The cabana Suite with Cabana Patio: Separate Living Room: Two 42in TV’s: 1 King Bed and Sofa bed: View is beautiful & the suite is breathtaking! Email: stephaniemichellecollier@gmail.com. www.hyatt.com/palmspringssuites Foundation Rwanda and La Brea Bakery Foundation Rwanda An Evening of Food & Fotos LA, an evening of award-winning photography combined with fine cuisine from some of Los Angeles’s top chefs to support women and children affected by the 1994 genocide. The first annual LA Food & Fotos event will take place at The Paley Center for Media on April 7th, 2011 at 6:00 pm. The event will also include an auction of high-end culinary items and entertainment and sports experiences. All proceeds raised from the evening will benefit Foundation Rwanda to help sponsor education for 1500 children in Rwanda. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.foundationrwandafoodandfotos.com. Holistic Facials by Karina – April Specials New Client Facial $65, includes peel (Salicylic, Glycolic, Lactic, Enzyme…) Rejuvenating and Hydrating treatments Specializes in Rosacea, Acne treatments and products No machines are used, hands only. Peaceful environment. http://www.FacialsByKarina.com For appt., call (323) 663-8382 or email karina@facialsbykarina.com. Yelp-Facials by Karina They also offer flexible hours for busy Moms. Alisa Michelle Designs They have sold to hundreds of stores such as Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Kitson to name a few! They are offering a 15% discount on all items through March 30th for being a Jen’s List subscriber! Just enter the code JENSLIST upon checkout! They make personalized necklaces on vintage coins that are truly one of a kind items. www.alisamichelle.com Getting Your Kids to Help with Cleaning Up Help with how to start addressing the issue. http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/ HELL FIRE PEPPER JELLY Made by jenkins jellies is the best jelly I have ever had. It’s spicy and sweet and goes on anything from crackers with cream cheese or brie to being used as a marinade on chicken or fish. www.jenkinsjellies.com Ink-credible Invisible Ink April 3rd Who says fooling has to stop with April 1st? At the Zimmer, they are going to be experimenting with secret messages and making our own invisible ink! They will have a blast creating lighthearted tricks for their neighbors and friends. 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 under 2 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 in Los Angeles, 90048. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Visit http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information. Business & Marketing Consultant for Mom-Owned Businesses After many years of running her own successful product line, Kelli Ivie found her true passion is growing start up mom-owned businesses from the ground up. If you want a thriving business from idea to business foundations, manufacturing/production, national representation, repeat orders, licensing all the way through buy-out opportunities, Kelli can help you. With her experience and background, she can save you time and money and guide and assist you on the path to reaching your ultimate goals. Email kelli.ivie@gmail.com for more info. VOCAL PERFORMANCE SUMMER CAMP FOR AGES 7 – 11 TWO SESSIONS – JULY 11 – 29 AND AUGUST 1-12 IN WEST HILLS! Teacher: Norene Foin – Professional singer/songwriter with 33 years performance experience and 11 years teaching experience in private voice/piano. Camp will focus on variety of vocal training exercises, understanding how the voice works, placement and correct breathing, fun music games and preparation of performance material for live show presented at end of each camp session. 10% deposit required to reserve space. Please contact either West Valley Music Center at 818-992-4142, or teacher directly at 818-679-9267 or NEFoin@gmail.com for additional information. JungleLand in Agoura will be open to the public this weekend Sunday, April 3rd from 10:00-3:00 along with next Sunday, April 10th from 10:00-3:00! Bring in this coupon to receive $5.00 per child! Jungle Land is having an Easter Egg Hunt(And Afikomen Egg Hunt) Tuesday, April 19th at 10:00 AM Come enjoy our egg hunt, snacks, face painting, games, and prizes! Call 818-706-9002 for more info Dirty Car Seat? Moldy Stroller? FREE Cleanings this weekend! CleanBeeBaby is a new mobile cleaning service for baby car seats & strollers. They’re offering free cleaning appointments ($39 value) at Bel-Bambini (Beverly Hills/WeHo) and Juvenile Shop (Sherman Oaks) this weekend. Book now – appointments are filling fast! *FAST: Clean & dry in just 30min *SAFE: Certified Technicians help reinstall car seats *CONVENIENT: Where you shop, or coming to your home *ECO-FRIENDLY: Steam cleaning w/non-toxic products Stroller repairs/tune-ups also offered. Call 310-895-9983 or email info@cleanbeebaby.com for more info www.cleanbeebaby.com Farsi Classes For Children Danesh Academy in Los Angeles provides a practical, nurturing, comfortable program for children 3 to 12 years. This effective and enjoyable program focuses on teaching children conversational skills and by building their Farsi vocabulary. The Spring session begins This Sunday, April 3rd. Classes are scheduled on Sundays at 10:00am for children 3-7yrs and 11:00am for children 7-12yrs. This session we will be offering a weekday class on Thursdays at 3:15pm for children 3-7yrs. The Spring session will run for 13wks ( April 3- June 26). Classes are $25 (There will be no additional material fee, all materials and supplies will be provided). For more info or registration please call (310) 962-1742 or email mymajesticmusic@yahoo.com. “Dance with Me” Special Appearance Postponed As previously advertised the appearance of creators Billy Blanks Jr. and Sharon Catherine Blanks has been postponed. May date will be announced. Classes remain ongoing at Gymnastics World on Saturdays from 10:30am-11:30am. Come for some fun while getting into your best shape! Gymnastics World 20914 Nordhoff St. in Chatsworth www.meettheblanks.com AdJuice – Save & Get Paid Www.SignUpForBestDeals.com – 60 second ad explains it all. – Local deals by zip code – Double opt in so anyone signing up wants the deals – Automated system – You bring in the deal, you get paid on every deal sold – Every person who signs up through your link, you get paid on every purchase they make, not just a referral fee – Public company, earn cash and shares. Call 319-505-1058 for more info. www.BuyEverythingHere.com – fuller company overview GARAGE AND ESTATE SALES FRIDAY-SUNDAY Friday, April 1st from 9am-2pm and Saturday, April 2nd from 9am-3pm This sale includes everything from a granite top dining table to Hummel figurines. Also mid century furniture, crystal, kitchen items, books, artwork by Chagall and Hiro Yamagata and the usual fanfare. There’s even an Eames chair and ottoman. Cash only, no checks. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All items sold “as is” with no guarantees or warranties. Please bring your own boxes and packing. NO PRESALES and NO EARLY BIRDS. http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/163236.aspx AND Larchmont Charter School Garage-A-Rama Sale Drop Off Your Spring Decluttering THIS WEEK to Support a Free Local Public Charter School & Goodwill Saturday April 2nd from 8am – 2pm An event for declutterers and bargain shoppers alike! Garage-A-Rama HUGE SALE Saturday April 2 8am to 2pm at Larchmont Charter School, Waring at Vine in Hollywood. Please bring your donations this FRIDAY, APRIL 1st from 8am to 5pm, & SAT during & after the sale, from 12-4. Goodwill has teamed up to take all unsold goods. Help fill a 28 foot trailer! Everybody wins! AND Estate Garage Sale Lots of baby/ toddler stuff and more! Saturday, April 2nd from 6:30am – 2:00pm 5317 Churchwood Drive in Oak Park, 91388 AND APRIL 2nd from 7:00 am-1:00 pm Agoura High School Garage Sale 28545 Driver Avenue in Agoura Hills, 91301 Front of the school – teachers’ parking lot. AND Moms Club of Burbank Charity Garage Sale Saturday, April 2nd from 7am – 2pm Will benefit the Burbank Temporary Aid Center. All clothing items and small books / toys are $1. Everything at the sale is kid related. Mostly clothes newborn – 5T, but also furniture, toys, books, and kid supplies. 2102 W. Oak Street in Burbank AND Rummage Sale fundraiser at Woodland Hills Private School Sunday, April 3rd from 8:00am-12:00pm There will be all kinds of treasures for sale, including: books, toys, games, clothes, household items, and more! 22322 Collins Street in Woodland Hills, 91367
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