SAFE & CARED FOR. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT!
CLASSIC NANNIES Provides Qualified, Experienced: .Newborn Specialists .Personal Assistants .Estate Managers .Tutors .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 and live-out on a full time or part time basis. All Jens List members get a special discount when mentioning this ad. 818-274-2300 Today in History World Laughter Day Play the Ukelele Day Loch Ness Monster http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=14 Good Housekeeping Magazine first hits the newsstands. (1885) Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,130th game, a baseball record that will last for 57 years until Cal Ripken come along. (1939) Baby Day Brothers and Sisters Day West Valley Christian Summer Camp June 20th – August 19th The 17th years of on-campus fun includes waterslide and game bus days, sports instruction in their new air-conditioned gym. They are now enrolling children age 5, through those entering grade 9 & is open from 7:OO to 6:00 with FREE morning day care. Contact Pam Morrison at 818-321-8416 or 818-884-4710 x 243. Visit www.westvalleychristianschool.com & click on the summer camp tab, to see a video of exciting camp activities! $50 for One Day of Surf Camp at Perfect Day Surf Camp ($100 Value) Learn to surf with the pros for just $50! Does your kid wish they could be the next Laird Hamilton? Well, Cowabunga, dude! Have we got a deal for you! Send children ages 5 and up to Perfect Day Surf Camp this summer and they will learn the basics of ocean safety, boogie boarding, and eventually surf! Taught by CPR Certified teachers , Perfect Day Surf Camp provides the wet suits and equipment and offers classes in Santa Monica and Redondo Beach and you can transfer between both at your convenience. Oh, and if you’re feeling like hangin’ ten, they have adult surf camp and lessons too. In fact, they even have a mommy & me surf workshop. (Now that’s a way to make friends!). Sponsored by Quicksilver & Roxy (two leaders in the world of surf), you and your children will be in good hands and have the Perfect Day at this ultimate summer camp. Surfs up, baby! Book today! http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist Water Whisperer Swim School – Jens List May Special SWIM IN 10 LESSONS! Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program & her team, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim and become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jens List clients! 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. Heated, saline, covered pool. Located in Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills. Mention Jens List and get $15 off a round of Privates if you sign up by May 7th. www.thewaterwhisperer.com Plum District – Moms ROCK! One week of KILLER deals and contests for MOM! Today get 5 classes from LA’s hottest workout – SPX – PILATES PLATINUM 55% off (Hollywood, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice). The rest of the week, The Dry Bar, microdermabrasion by Christine Laguna, Cooking classes from EATZ, and an indulgence package from Skinology. WANT A BETTER DEAL? Enter “momsrock” at checkout for an additional 20% off your favorite deal of the week! Also, check out PD Facebook LA for a contest with GREAT prizes. Sign up at http://www.plumdistrict.com/moms/discount/los-angeles to treat yourself this week! You deserve it! High Heel in a Haystack’s Style Tip of the Week: This week’s style tip is simple and will save you from making those unnecessary purchases. Always have this in mind when you are shopping: Buy clothes that you will wear on a Tuesday afternoon, not a Saturday night. Very few people lead Saturday night lives! www.highheelinahaystack.com http://twitter.com/HHHaystack Turn In Firearms With The City’s Anonymous Gun Buyback Program http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/04/19/turn-in-firearms-with-the-citys-anonymous-gun-buyback-program/ Monday at 11pm on CBS2 news “shooz and booze” It’s the ultimate girls night out with friends: share a drink, share a laugh, and talk about how to get the best fitting shoes” The Gold Party Girls want to make your day! Gold is at an all-time high, OVER $1,500! Find out what Your Old, Ugly, Unwanted & Broken GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM IS WORTH! Free Appraisals in your home or theirs. Stacey & Michael Silberman pay highly competitive rates, have numerous references & educate you about your gold. Some of their past clients were shocked to find out that their junk was worth $5,000 or more. They also do FABULOUS Gold Parties(including Fundraisers, Boutiques, Businesses, Stores, Private Appt’s). Invite Friends & Family. Jens List members make 13% of EVERYTHING they buy at your event. Plus $50 for Refreshments. Email silberman1@aol.com or call 818.262.2992 for more info. www.GoldPartyGirls.com  Looking for 2 newborn models under 1 week. Local freelance photographer is seeking 2 newborn models under 1 week between 5/9 and 5/30. If chosen, you will receive a complimentary newborn shoot & 5 custom edited/watermarked digital images. Must be available on Tue. or Sun., between 10am-2pm. They are also currently scheduling for maternity, baby and family session. Mention Jen’s List to receive 20% off all of the packages. http://www.artsychameleon.net AMAZING HELP A MOTHER OUT EVENT Saturday, May 7th from 11am-4pm All open Fresh Brothers Pizza locations will be collecting diapers and monetary donations for HAMO. Donors who give a case of diapers or $20.00 in cash will get the certificate for a 7″ free one-topping pizza as a thank you. Fresh Brothers Locations: Manhattan Beach – 310-546-4444 Redondo Beach – 310-374-5678 Marina Del Rey – 310-823-3800 Westlake Village – 805-777-8448 Calabasas – 818-225-7555 AND Coming Soon… Beverly Hills – 250 S. Beverly Drive http://www.helpamotherout.org/2011/04/21/diapers-and-pizza-in-socal/ 2nd Annual Women in Business Conference, BLP CONNECT! October 23, 2011 This is one you do NOT want to miss! The 2011 BLP CONNECT!, held at the Taglyan Arts and Cultural Complex in the heart of Hollywood, is an innovative and interactive event geared towards all-level of Women in Business and Mompreneurs. The day’s agenda will include top-tier keynote speakers, a diverse panel of business women to field questions, share their knowledge, experiences and tips, breakout sessions highlighting unique products and services, the Sexy Shoe Contest, a fully catered lunch, and of course, fantastic giveaways. http://blpconnect.com/ EVERYONE with kids needs this! I was introduced to this product and I thought it was awesome…so I had to of course, share it with the rest of the Jen’s List members! The New, Patented SealSafe® Adapters make liquid medication storage and dispensing safer and easier than ever. Oral syringes effortlessly draw the exact dose every time while the contents are more protected from the risk of spill, evaporation and contamination. The SealSafe® adapter fits snugly into most bottles while allowing the bottle’s original screw-cap to fit over the adapter. To use, simply insert the tip of an oral syringe into the adapter’s seal, draw a desired dose¹ and remove the tip. The SealSafe® adapter instantly recloses providing a safe and clean seal. Click http://sealsafe.com/ for more info! 3 Blonde Moms… See How They Run! 3rd time back to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre May 7th! A must-see this Mothers Day weekend! This top-notch, high-energy, semi-scripted PG 13 standup comedy show is jam packed full of hysterical material about being a Mom, having a Mom, kids, schools, husbands, neighbors, in-laws and more. The audio visual aspects of live stage show, just reinforce that these are 3 very special, distinct, and unique persona’s with 3 diverse lives, who are unlikely friends in the Cul’d Sac. Tickets available at Ticketmaster or theatre. More info re cast and show at: www.3blondemoms.com http://conejo-valley.macaronikid.com/article/106159/3-blonde-moms Nominate an Amazing Person… Maybe it’s someone who has changed your community for the better, goes above and beyond or who always puts your needs before their own. Do you know an amazing person who could use Ellen DeGeneres help? The show want to hear about them! Tell them all about the most deserving person you know, and how Ellen can rock their world. http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/#ixzz1KhN7l8ct Kids’ Gardens, Raised Beds and more MiniFarmBox complete beginners’ garden kit for kids including mini-farmbox, mini-tools/tote, pots/seedling marker, moisture meter, kids’ gloves, organic seeds, plant markers, t-shirt; MiniFarmBox Planting Parties for kids (Elizabeth, 213-359-0774, My First Ever Garden Parties). Also Rolling FarmBoxes for the patio and balcony, rolling tomato tower, MiniFarmBox Table Garden (good for back backs/special needs). http://www.minifarmbox.com/products/ Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Sagebrush Kids Club Tuesday, May 3rd at 5:00pm Come for a special kids club celebration, including a Marionette show by Bob Baker, My Gym activities, dancing, face painting and kids under 10, eat free with an adult entree. Located on Calabasas road off the 101 and Valley Circle. www.Sagebrushcantina.Com 1 in 4 kids in US raised by single parent A percentage close to twice the average of 27 industrialized countries. Although U.S. public spending on child welfare and education is higher than other countries, the most is spent AFTER the crucial early childhood years. Why? http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2011/04/ Teen Basics Cooking Class (3 days) Tues, July 12th-14th from 10:30am – 1:30pm Each class is set for 3 hrs each day & includes a complete meal that they prepare in class.Price for the series is $175.00 per student for the series of 3 days early registration.Early registration ends 6/3/11. 1. Getting started in the Kitchen-Perfect for any beginning cook starting to make home meals for themselves. 2. Knife Skills 101 3. Basic sauces Further details on website or call 818-760-5157. http://www.cooklaonline.com/classes/details/teen-cooking-basics-1-2-31/ Busy moms toast winding down with wine http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_9331/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=x5i4pXpv Rug’It Cleaning Owned by Isaac Salgado, he offers Eco-friendly carpet, upholstery, tile and grout cleaning. You should clean your carpet every 5-6 months, if you have kids or pets every three months. Rug’It is committed to delivering effective, professional and dependable carpet, floor and upholstery cleaning because Rug’It is not interested in a one-time customer but rather building relationships with their customers to develop life-time relationships. Isaac will educate you on proper maintenance of your carpet, upholstery, tile & grout & guarantees a satisfied. 562-972-9778 www.rugitcleaning.com FITNESS LEADS Are you ready to fit into your skinny jeans again, firm and tone your body all while dropping inches and pounds? Mechanical Fitness is cutting the cost of its regular class price from $149 to $99 for a special 21 day bootcamp. You will get access to 3 classes a week M-W-F at a specific time 6a, 9a or 7p. For 3 weeks (21 days). Click http://mfitnessgig.weebly.com/ for more info. http://www.mechanicalfitness.com/ AND The Dailey Method Calabasas: Try the Amazing Workout That Locals are Raving About It offers a one-hour fitness class, which combines ballet barre work, core conditioning, stretching, and orthopedic exercises. These classes effectively strengthen, tone, and lengthen the entire body while providing quick physical results for clients at all fitness levels. The studio is conveniently located at the junction of Old Topanga Canyon Road and Mulholland Drive. They offer free parking, childcare and a retail boutique. Jen’s list readers get 10% off their 1st package. www.thedaileymethod.com/calabasas.html AND Arena Fitness Training Center: Fitness Training in Encino Ballet Booty Blast, Core Concepts, Kickboxing, Youth Jiu Jitsu, Total Body Conditioning, Personal Training. One week free trial. (818) 906-3030 www.arenafitness.com AND Ready to Get in SHAPE? 1/2 OFF your First Session! What is a better time than now to get in the BEST shape of your life. Perhaps you want to switch up your current routine or just get started with a workout routine that actually works. Monica Nelson is a Certified Personal Trainer in the West Los Angeles area. She works at a Private Gym, or at your home, and offers super fun outdoor workouts. Sign up today and get 50% off your first session!! www.monicanelsonfitness.com Bed Side Valet • Works great all around the home, from the living room to the kids’ rooms. • Also great for couches and recliners. • Made out of heavy duty canvas giving you years of bedside assistance. • Perfect for holding medications, tissues, books or knitting material. www.getbedsidevalet.com Is Your Child Uncoordinated? Does S/He Struggle with School? The problem may be PPR.Many children have a functional neurological problems resulting in incoordination of both body and brain due to PPR – Persistent Primitive Reflexes – which delay their neurological development. This can affect all aspects of learning and activities. There is a safe and fun way of helping them through specific exercises called “Rhythmic Movement Training”, which will be taught in Thousand Oaks from May 19-22. For more info email drgary@thenaturalallergist.com or go to www.rhythmicmovement.com. NEWEST INNOVATIVE HEMORRHOID SURGERY WITHOUT CUTTING! This new surgical technique which cures hemorrhoid symptoms without cutting has been successfully practiced in Europe for 14 years and is recently approved in the United States. Dr. David Rosenfeld, a colorectal surgeon and proctologist, is the only surgeon in Southern California performing this, minimally invasive, out patient, hemorrhoid surgery. Call 805 579-8972. www.davidrosenfeldmd.com Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Give the gift of interior design services An ideal gift for any mom looking for ideas to redesign an entire room (bedroom, living room, home office, etc). By emailing the room dimensions along with pictures of the room and any other info pertaining to needs, function, budget – a complete room design will be sent and will include: a virtual concept board of ideas, a virtual concept board of furnishings & sources, floor plan layouts for the room, & paint color swatches. Each room design is: $300 (normal rate for room packages are $375, mention Jen’s List for the promotional rate of $300.) Email JSInteriorDes@aol.com for details (including payment/gift certificate info). CUB SCOUT PACK 911 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, May 7th from 8-11 a.m. Why cook? Come start your weekend with a delicious fresh-cooked pancake breakfast and support local cub scouts for $5 per person. The scouts use these funds to participate in educational activities and outings. Northridge United Methodist Church 9650 Reseda Boulevard (corner of Superior and Reseda – enter off Superior) Super Hero Cape Kit Let your imagination soar, like the superhero kids are! Create your own superhero character and design their signature cape. The sky’s the limit! Kit contains: plain superhero cape, craft flue and brush, eva sheets and stars, felt sheets and shapes, scissors, colored pencils, glitter glue, design page and tips for your design. http://www.babesta.com/Super-Hero-Cape-Kit.html Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch Celebrates Marvelous Mommies with a Makeover Day! Saturday, May 7th from Noon-4pm Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch wishes you a “Happy (early) Mother’s Day!” with a makeover and pampering party in their store. Select vendors will be giving complimentary massages and makeovers. Enter to win fabulous prizes in their one day raffle. Space is limited, sign up in their Whole Body Department. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/porterranch/ Feathers the latest hair craze for kids at The Yellow Balloon Children’s salon of Studio City FEATHERS are fun and easy hair accessory to wear! They carry a large array of colors, they are safe to wash and blow dry & curl and last up to 4 months! They remove them at no charge too! Prices start at $12 and up to $50. Mention Jens List and get 1 FREE SOLID feather with any purchase of 3 or more! Call for an appointment – 818-760-7141. Also, get 10% off your child’s haircut with mention of this ad thru April and May, 2011. www.theyellowballoon.com Gorgeous, Affordable Portraits: Portrait Parties with Reyna Zack Photography What is a Portrait Party? A Portrait Party is an affordable and fun way to get professional photography portraits taken of your children and to share the experience with friends. How does it work? Visit Reyna’s photography Facebook page to read all about it. www.facebook.com/notes/reyna-zack-photography/ www.ReynaZackPhotography.com Former High School Basketball Coach Available for Private, Personalized One-on-One Basketball Training Sessions & Birthday Parties Any age, beginner to advanced levels. Coach Dave focuses on confidence-building through overall skill development, ball handling, shooting, defense, and conditioning. Ideal for during basketball season or during the off-season, Coach Dave can work with students one-on-one or as a group and has trained and coached several athletes who have gone on to play in the NBA and at NCAA Division I schools. Email dgvhsbball@aol.com or call (818) 935-4506 for rates or more information about private coaching or a fun and unique birthday parties. Gift certificates and group discounts available. Stevenson Rocks! is Family For Stevenson’s annual spring festival May 6th The event features an impressive silent auction, a live concert, games, food, shopping, and activities for members of the whole family. This year, they are going retro – Woodstock style and bringing back the popular car show! The money raised will be used to fund Stevenson’s dance program, art program, garden and library. Other events include – Opportunity Drawing • Shop Hop • Hair & Make-up • Photo Booth • Cupcake Walk • Bakesale • Massage. 3333 W. Oak St. in Burbank, 91505 Gardening Moments With Your Kids Big projects and little opportunities for gardening with kids that can fit seamlessly into your life. How to build a small garden. http://www.kidsgardening.com/primer/primer1045.asp CALLING ALL MOTHER & BABY PROFESSIONALS The next meeting of THE MOTHERHOOD CONSORTIUM will be held Friday, May 6th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana. Following time to mingle, the topic is When Does Adoption Begin” by Dr. Marcy Axness. If you would like to attend, email cdore@postpartumhealth.com to receive an invitation and be added to the mailing list.
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