Destination Science Summer Day Camp for girls & boys ages 5 to 11 Save $20/wk, $120 off all 4 weeks! Ends 4/30/11 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! “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.“~ A Happy Mom
Today in History Easter http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=379 www.history.com/this-day-in-history 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, now every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “VISUAL” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: seeing, distinguishing images, focusing on stimuli, tracking images, remembering images, looking at items sequentially, forming mental images. THE CRITICAL WINDOWS during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for VISUAL ACUITY is birth – 6 months and BINOCULAR VISION is 1 – 3 years. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing visual experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for the VISUAL sense: • tracking toys • products with patterns/textures • toys with mirrors/faces • products holding familiar photos • toys with contrasting colors • items that wave in the breeze • bubble pipes • spatial- and size-relationship items • activity centers Some general Visual tidbits: ..• SEEING IN BLACK AND WHITE changes to seeing in color at about 6 – 8 weeks old. Then come primary colors. Pastels are seen later. ..• BY 4 MONTHS, Baby should be able to focus both eyes on 1 object (aligned vision, scanning and tracking) while following vertical motion, uses eyes and hands together, sees and rakes objects toward himself, and watches himself as he moves objects from hand to hand. ..• FROM 6 MONTHS, “Peek-a-Boo,” “Hide ‘n’ Seek,” and “Look what I found!” provide visual stimulation. ..• FROM 9 – 12 MONTHS, consider giving her a drawer or cupboard of her own to store some toys in a room or 2 where the family congregates as she likes to pull things out of drawers, shelves, dishpans, buckets and cardboard boxes. Next week – “Life Skills, Pt. 1” ?s – msmarm@roadrunner.com 3 Photofacials for $99 each at Toluca Lake Skin Aesthetics Come experience the warmth of Toluca Lake Skin Aesthetics, a personal and innovative medical spa cozied in the heart of Toluca Lake. For Jens List readers, book a package of 3 photofacials and pay $99 for each (regular price $300 each). Photofacials use light energy to effectively reduce brown spots, sun damage, redness and broken capillaries while rebuilding collagen for younger looking skin. Toluca Lake Skin’s experienced staff offers the latest in fillers, peels, hair removal and photofacials. 4405 Riverside Drive, Suite 102 in Burbank, 91505 (818) 841-1438 www.tolucalakeskin.com Kids are having a blast with Material Grrlz sewing parties and classes They’re extending to the westside starting Saturday April 30th at Play it Again Creative Arts Center on Westwood Boulevard. Email Yolanda@itsyglitsy.com for more information. www.materialgrrlsz.com Rolling For Pink: Roll for a Cure at the Third Annual Bunko Tournament Saturday, June 25th at 1:00 p.m. Rolling For Pink, formerly known as Bunko For Breast Cancer, is back for the third annual tournament. Play Bunko, enjoy food and beverages from local vendors and help find a cure and raise awareness for breast cancer. Live and silent auction as well as a cash grand prize. All proceeds to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Registration opens May 1, $75 per person, and space is limited. For further details visit www.rollingforpink.com. My Stuff Bags Foundation’s 2nd Annual Chic Stuff Boutique & Luncheon Thursday, May 26th from 10am to 2:30pm at the Westlake Village Inn Guests will enjoy stylish shopping for ladies, great food, a gorgeous setting and will be helping a very worthy cause. Tickets are $40 each. Space is limited, reservations are required. The foundation provides My Stuff Bags filled with much needed new belongings for neglected and abused children who arrive at crisis shelters and foster care centers. (818) 865-3860 www.mystuffbags.org Insurance Bootcamp: Get the Tips You Need to Obtain Insurance Coverage for Autism Treatment Tuesday, April 26th from 10am to 5pm If your health insurance claim for ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy or residential placement or in-patient hospitalization has been denied, or if you would like information on how to obtain health insurance benefits for these services, the Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates has just the event for you. They will be hosting an insurance clinic to help families obtain benefits through their health insurance company. Visit www.bonniezyates.com for information on how to RSVP. Full Immersion Spanish Summer Camp at the Spanish Club in Woodland Hills From June 27th to July 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The themes are Hispanic Artist; Science; Creating our Play and Making Latin Foods. The workshops include cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries, music and dance, arts and crafts, exercise, games, teamwork, and much more. The camp is designed for a small group of children to insure a greater understanding and learning of the language through lots of fun activities. Lunch, snack’s and beverages are included. Space is Limited. Contact Christine at (818) 223-8328 or thespanishclub2010@yahoo.com. Find Everything you Need in the Valley: Discounts, News, Classifieds, Events Need to find a great deal on a restaurant, haircut, round of golf, oil change, etc…., MYSFV.COM has it. Want to find the times and locations of happy hours in your area, it’s right there at your fingertips. Live music…got that too. Need a place to list your items or services for sale or looking for an item or service for sale right in the San Fernando Valley, the latest reviews and articles about places and things you want to know about, then look no further. The deals are great and the news content original and interesting. www.mysfv.com Conversationpieces is exhibiting at the Spring 2011 Unique LA show! Saturday, May 7th and 8th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. California Market Center, Penthouse Suite 110 East 9th Street in Downtown Los Angeles Conversationpieces has been chosen as one of 300 select vendors at the largest independent design show in the country.With summer coming up fast,don’t wait to stock up on conversation starters for car trips, family vacations and camp. Stop by to say hello and mention Jen’s List to receive 10% off your purchase. www.cpieces.com Reward Your Life Now with Certified Hypnotherapist, Joe Lamberti Hypnotherapy can assist you with over 130 different health issues. Some of these include weight loss, anxiety, stress, phobias, smoking cessation, self-esteem and many more issues. One of Joe’s specialties is children’s issues (Note: All children must be at least 5 years old and a parent is required to sit in during the session). Fees are reduced over 50% in order to accommodate those in need. Phone sessions are also available. Email joseph.lamberti@sbcglobal.net for more information. www.rewardyourlifenow.com Early Explorers Childcare and Preschool: Spaces Available Now:12 Months+ At Early Explorers, your ‘Explorer’ will find a warm, nurturing, dynamic and joyful home environment filled with a myriad of daily activities and many opportunities for learning and exploring. The approach is, child-centered, play-based, and has as its basis an understanding of the developmental steps of growth in young children. Owned/operated by a dedicated CA Certified Preschool Director and Teacher, who also holds a CA Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (K-12). Mention Jen’s List for a special offer. (818) 578-3512 www.EarlyExplorersOnline.com Robotinas Domestic Agency They specialize in making your life easier and happier and make it their job to find you the right domestic help for your needs. With day workers as low as $60 dollars. (818) 357-8465 www.facebook.com/robotinasdomestic Create a Beautiful Gift for Mother’s Day with 1000Memories 1000Memories is introducing special Memory Pages for moms, just in time for Mother’s Day. In a nutshell, it’s an answer to sterile and generic Mother’s Day gifts. 1000Memories helps your family and friends rediscover and share old photos and stories of your mom that have been tucked away for years, and assemble them onto an online Memory Page. The result is a truly personal, innovative, and emotional experience honoring a mother you care about. www.1000memories.com/mothers-day-2011 Second Time Moms Group: New Session Starts April 27th Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at A Mother’s Haven in Encino This class, lead by Synthia Praglin, covers how to deal with juggling a new baby and an older child, including sibling rivalry, maternal guilt, childcare, getting out of the house with two, etc. There’s also play activities with the babies, and question and answer time for the moms. Call (818) 380-3111 to register.(This group is for the moms & their new babies.) www.shopthehaven.com Kids not listening? Here’s why. http://gilabrown.com/blog/disruptive-behavior-fantastic/ 50% off Organic Airbrush Tan 100% organic, natural airbrush tans. Covers stretch marks, cellulite and blemishes. Guaranteed to leave you bronzed and beautiful, never orange or streaky! Normally $50 but mention Jens List and your tan is only $25!! Contact Emily Allison for more info at watsonemily@hotmail.com or 805-905-4871. www.thelamakeupartist.com Canyon Miniature Horses Spring Camp April 20th – 22nd and April 27th-29th Camp cost is $60 per day or $150 for all three days, a savings of $30! It takes 4 children, ages 6-12 but older are welcome, for a camp to go so get your child and their friends together for a fun day or days with the mini’s and big horses too! Kids can ride, groom, give a horse a bath, do arts and crafts, drive a mini, learn how to lead, learn how to trick train and much more! Helmets provide. Saturday Camps and lessons offered year round. www.canyonminiaturehorses.weebly.com Are you reducing your carbon footprint AND marketing your business effectively? OrangeHalo is the #1 source for eco-friendly promotional products and corporate apparel in the United States. They have the largest selection of eco-friendly products in the industry, with the most experienced and knowledgeable sales professionals at your service. Their purpose is to help you build your brand responsibly. Their goal is to change your mind about who you’re working with. Contact Joanna@orangehalo.com or (310) 880 2619. Spring Bootcamp is here! Come to Balboa Park from 9am-10am on April 26th T/Th/Sat on the corner of Balboa and Burbank in Encino. 6 weeks ONLY $129! For more info, call Judy 818.482.6463 www.bootcampbarre.com The Mother Company They will be at the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in booth #550, Saturday April 30th, from 10am – 6pm, and Sunday, May 1st, from 10am – 5pm, at the University of Southern California. Ruby, of Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show, will be on-hand from 11am-2pm Saturday, and 12pm-3pm Sunday, for story time, arts and crafts, and lots of fun giveaways. General attendance to the Festival of Books is free. Follow The Mother Company on Twitter (@TheMotherCo) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TheMotherCompany). http://www.themotherco.com/ Mother’s Day at Dominick’s A legendary Rat Pack hangout dating back to 1948, will offer a Brunch Mimosa Special, $12 bottles of sparkling wine and $5 carafes of orange juice, as well as, $12 bottles of its Dago Red and Dago White wine. Guests can enjoy these specials on Dominick’s beautiful outdoor patio along with its regular brunch menu and brunch cocktail menu with favorites including the famous Ricotta Cheese & Fresh Blueberry Pancakes and Scrambled Eggs Bruschetta on Grilled Baguette with Roasted Tomatoes & Pesto. www.dominicksrestaurant.com 8715 Beverly Boulevard in LA (310)652-2335 Every mom wishes for a time capsule to capture all of the special moments of their children’s lives The Child Page app that lets you capture, share and archive the special moments of your child’s life, no matter when and where they happen. Beyond photos, Child Page lets you input milestones, stories, quotes (and photos), and share it too! http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/child-page/id429481755 Mountains Restoration Trust in Calabasas Youth Naturalist Program for children ages 5-7 and 8-12 The goal of the program is to help children become aware of our local natural history, ecological concepts and environmental concerns while having fun. Each session focuses on a topic drawn from natural history and is explored during a walk-about, a craft and a hands-on activity. Programs are held on Saturdays. The program for 5-7 year-olds begins May 21st for 1-1/2 hours for six successive Saturday afternoons and the program for 8-12 year-olds is held on May 14th for 3 hours in the morning once a month. Topics include Insects, Reptiles & Amphibians, Astronomy, Native American Culture, Birds, Mammals, plus more. For information, call Susan Haugland at 818-591-1701 ext. 212. www.mountainstrust.org LICE REMOVAL We Nit Pick A lice removal service who comes to your home and offers a chemical free, efficient, and very thorough and cost effective method for getting rid of these pests. They are family owned having had this problem themselves. Mothers and children love working with them. They are available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. Be sure to ask about their “two for one” special. 888-324-3974 www.wenitpick.com AND The Lice Lady She will come to your home and safely removal head lice. Available 7 days a week in the comfort and safety of your home. Complimentary telephone consultation and head lice check. Preferred by LAUSD schools. Call (818) 905-5423 or (818) 905-LICE. www.liceladytoday.com Looking for an award winning Ordained Cantor to tutor your child AND perform the Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Cantor Ken is currently serving a congregation in Orange County but lives in LA. Cantor Ken can tutor your Bar/Bat Mitzvah child from the very beginning to an amazing culminating ceremony at the place of your choice! Cantor Ken was ordained at Hebrew Union College and is also a professional voice teacher. He will work with you to create a program that meets your and your child’s needs. Email avbenbaer@gmail.com or call 310-486-6878. Magnolia Bakery They put a twist on its delightful classic vanilla buttercream cupcakes, rolling them in sanding sugar and non-pariels, and placing atop edible images of a lovely assortment of vintage moms busy baking love into every bite. Fill a bakery box with all 6 ($28.50) or choose your favorite for a gift box tied with ribbon and tag ($6). www.magnoliabakery.com 8389 West 3rd Street in LA (323) 951-0636 You CAN grow vegetables in a small space About vertical growing, dwarf/miniature varieties, intercropping/companion planting, wide-row intensive planting, rotation/succession sowing. http://www.harvestwizard.com/2011/04/ CROWN MOULDING/BASE BOARDS + NEW DOORS AND DOOR/WINDOW CASING Lead Referred by paulaclare96@yahoo.com “Our home looks stunning after Ben installed new crown molding, base boards, new doors and new door casings – makes such a difference. Highly recommend him.” Call Ben at 805-390-6325. JPElectric/Heating and Air Conditioning Ceiling fan installations, outdoor lighting, indoor lighting, recess lighting, spa hookups, breaker installations, outlets. Air Conditioning and Heating installations and repairs. Honest, excellent work, reasonable rates, senior citizen discounts. Licensed and Bonded. Call Joel at 818-912-1577. Need a Plumber Call Mike Silverberg at Silverberg Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. (818) 986-7130 or (818) 903-0525 BPA Process Servers Need a Process Server? Court filing? Documents Retrieved from Court? BPA is a professional family owned business, established and operated by some of the most experienced and reputable process servers in California. At BPA, they work with you as each case is handled and executed in a manner that best servers your specific needs. For more information, call Henry Aghassi at 818-518-5295 and mention Jen’s List. Call Adam Drexler at the Auto Gallery in Woodland Hills for your next Audi 818-932-1649 or 310-497-0941 FITNESS LEADS Empower your health with intenSatiSaturday/ongoing/2pm Jenna, a certified intenSati leader, provides a workout for your heart, body and mind, and burn up to 800 cal. NYC’s hottest fitness and lifestyle practice is hitting the west coast! Build your mental, physical and spiritual muscle with this revolutionary practice. intenSati combines martial arts, yoga, strength training, and meditation with spoken affirmations. IntenSati promotes weight loss, sculpting, and toning all will encouraging you to life your best life, now! www.satilife.com AND Want to lose 20 pounds before Summer and not find them again? Michele the Trainer’s success includes losing 165 pounds with no drugs and no surgery and helping her clients do the same. Michele is mobile and location is not a factor; her offerings are fun and philosophy is unique and empowering; Personal Training, Lifecoaching, Nutrition/Health/Wellness, How to prepare healthy meals and include your family, Post Physical Therapy, Aquatics (got pool?) and Yoga. Email Michele@michelethetrainer.com for more info. AND Join the motivFIT Body Blast Challenge! motivFIT Body Blast Challenge™ is a fitness and nutrition overhaul that guarantees results of losing weight, body fat and inches, while increasing your strength, cardiovascular fitness levels, and self-esteem or your money back! Utilizing lifestyle coaching, nutritional planning, personal training, and accountability, they empower you to make positive changes in your life. motivFIT Has locations in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, and coming to Malibu CA. http://www.motivfit.com Confidence Builders Contracting partners, Greg and Charlie, have well over 50 years of combined design, construction, engineering, construction management & permit expediting experience. Your project will be professionally supervised and provided with experienced and skilled professionals for every element of the project. They have never once had a compliant of theft or vandalism from any client. They also strive to keep the project area neat, organized and reasonably clean. With a solid network of professionals that have earned their respect and trust, they look forward to hearing from you. www.confidence-builders.com
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