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212 Marine St. Suite 102 in Santa Monica, 90405 888-456-7056 Today in History Eat What You Want Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=23 Einstein presents his Theory of General Relativity. (1916) BF Goodrich manufactures the first tubeless tire. (1947) Jay Forrester patents computer core memory. (1951) Eat What You Want Day National Receptionist Day the second Wednesday in May School Nurses Day the Wednesday during Nurse’s Week Twilight Zone Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history $23 for a 2 Hour Hollywood Fun Bus Tour with LA Sightseeing ($47 Value) See Hollywood like you’ve never seen it before – in an open air fun bus with LA Sightseeing. Buy multiple vouchers for the whole family and out of town guests. It’s the perfect way to revisit your fav city and learn from experienced, entertaining tour guides. Who knows, you might even see a star or two. http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids Sun., May 15th from 1:30-2:30pm Your kids will be entertained, while you find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a gift certificate to a Mother’s Haven. Everyone in attendance will take home a free copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents.” This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, father of two, who’s been guiding families for 15+ years. Register at www.estplan.com/haven or call 818-905-6088. A Mother’s Haven in Encino 15928 Ventura Blvd in Encino Deep Hydration Oxygen Infusion Facial – Only $65 Bela Gerenshtien of June & Co has an amazing special on a facial this week. Did someone forget Mother’s Day-here is a treat for mom! This facial also includes a custom blended warming and hydrating hand treatment. June & Co is located at 20969 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills. Jen’s List users get an extra bonus, save 10% by entering promo code OXYGEN at check-out! www.Voomerang.com Water Whisperer Swim School! SWIM IN TEN LESSONS! JEN’S LIST MAY SPECIAL! Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program & her team, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List’s 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 & up (but they start with babies) to swim in ten lessons. Gentle, developmental & creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. Located in Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills. Mention Jen’s List MAY SPECIAL and get $15 off a round of Privates if you sign up by May 15th. www.thewaterwhisperer.com Social Toddler A social networking site where parents can find playgroups, plan playdates and meet other moms and dads in their area, is launching an amazing new daily deals feature. You’ll find the best, most unique products for babies, toddlers and kids at huge discounts. To see today’s deal, click here: http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html. If you are a vendor interested in featuring your product on the site, email deals@socialtoddler.com. Join me for a GNO…This Musical should NOT BE MISSED! May 27th at 8pm-NoHo Arts Center 5 women, each with her own hopes, secrets & desires, find themselves together in a boarding area at JFK airport. Tickets are $40 & the theatre is graciously GIVING $10 OF EACH TICKET TO THE KAPLON FAMILY FUND. Email kodimerk@yahoo.com for mailing address for payment. You can NOT order tickets for this night online. It is going to be an AMAZING night! Please come! www.havingitallthemusical.com Private Tennis lessons available from a College Pro Erin Wiesener just graduated California State University Fullerton, where she was on a full scholarship and played the number 1 singles spot on the Women’s tennis team. In the juniors 18’s age group, she was ranked top 30 in southern California, and achieved a ranking of top 150 nationally. Now that she is finished with school, she will be teaching all ages and levels in the summer and during the year as well. $40 an hour for one student, for 2 students $60 for the hour. Email enwiesener@gmail.com for more info. MOMMMMM! I WANT MY VITAMINS! Impossible to imagine? Not with seriously healthy, yet seriously tasty SmartyPants vitamins. Made in California, these pediatrician-approved gummy vitamins provide ecofriendly omega-3s, 100% of daily flu-fighting vitamin D, choline, and ten more key nutrients. And forget the whole candy-in-disguise idea – there’s zero high-fructose corn syrup in these all-natural bites. A whine you can deal with! FREE SHIPPING online at SmartyPantsVitamins.com. UNIQUE. PREMIUM. DELICIOUS. Recently featured in Daily Candy, ModernMom, & MSNBC. NO yucky High Fructose Corn Syrup, artificial flavors, or colors. Made in California. Kids love SmartyPants (Grown-ups too)! http://store.wearesmartypants.com/?aid=13 Lemonsquare at the Kidspace Museum in Pasadena http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events Times to follow. In the meantime, check out the new Lemonsquare song Lemonade on the music page. Get you copy of the CD now. http://www.lemonsquaremusic.com Save a life and Adopt a pet! As part of its shelter networking program, volunteers of Animal Advocates Alliance and United Hope for Animals help find homes for wonderful shelter dogs. The shelter dogs are walked, socialized, and loved by AAA and UHA volunteers prior to having their photos and videos taken. These fantastic companions are available for adoption/rescue and waiting for a forever home. Please review this list (with video clips) of amazing dogs at the Baldwin Park county shelter! http://animaladvocatesalliance.org/category/adopt-now/. For details of the next adoption event, visit: http://animaladvocatesalliance.org/pet-adoption-event-hollywood-7/. Limelight Limousine Service For any occasion, anytime! Their goal is to efficiently provide a professional and experienced limousine service for you, their customer. They assure that you will receive a level of excellence in quality for all your formal affairs and transportation needs for that special occasion. www.limelightlimo.net 3rd Annual Jewish Food and Cultural Festival in Santa Clarita Sunday May 15th from 11am-6pm There will be Jewish Food Trucks, Canters, TaKosher, Schnitzel Wagon, Yalla Falafel and Sweet E’s Bakery, just to name a few. They will also be attempting to enter the Guiness Book of Records, with the World’s largest falafel ball. Lots of FREE fun for the kids, craft booths, and more. Visit http://jewishfoodandculturalfestival.eventbrite.com/ for 2 for 1 tickets only $2.50 and kids are FREE. www.scvjewishfoodfestival.com AVON can be delivered directly to YOUR home! Stock up on sun screen for the summer and try our award winning skincare. You won’t want to miss out on our specials and try our products. AVON is a perfect way for stay at home moms to earn extra money as well. www.youravon.com/mepps Assisted Living in Your Own Home – Temporary and Long Term Care Founders Homecare, Inc. specializes in helping seniors stay in their own homes by providing highly personalized, long and short term assistance. Meal preparation, bathing assistance, transportation, medication reminders, companionship, errands, and light housekeeping. Hospital sitting, respite care and hospice care available. Founders Homecare is highly personal and provides a team approach. Employees are insured and bonded. Background checks performed. (818) 884-9100 www.FoundersHomeCare.com BOOKS AND COOKIES FINALLY OPENS! Tuesday, May 17th Founded by writer, teacher, TV Host Chudney Ross, daughter of Diana Ross, the new store is located at 2230 Main Street in Santa Monica and offers a unique selection of children’s books, learning toys as well as a delicious array of freshly baked cookies, healthy snacks and beverages. In addition to a schedule of author readings, activities and fun classes for kids, it provides adults creative and thoughtful gift ideas for children with custom-designed gift baskets. Books and Cookies is also available for party rentals in the evenings and weekends. Free Story times on Tues., May 17th at 9:30am, Wed., May 18th at 3:00pm & Thurs., May 19th at 9:30am! www.booksandcookiesla.com TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOW MORTGAGE RATES NOW, BEFORE THEY ARE GONE You can easily lower your monthly mortgage payment by refinancing to a lower interest rate, saving you thousands of dollars. Interest rates are at a 20+ year low right now so take advantage of this. Richard Shuben has been a mortgage broker for over 16 years and is also an attorney. He will find the best rate for YOU! Go to someone that knows the law and is looking out for your best interest, not the banks. He is conveniently located in Canoga Park. Call 818-883-9473 for more info. For Sale Brand new Runaround Cruiser Bike (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/60313?feat=5480-GN2) for $299! Retails for $399. You can place the order yourself and have it shipped to your address, chose either Women’s/Men’s, color & size! Email nancymarch1985@yahoo.com. Send a Beautifully Delicious Gift Basket From Antonia’s Nuts Each basket is filled with Antonia’s gourmet caramelized pecans and imported chocolates, scrumptious caramels, Bavarian Almonds, and other delicious confections. Antonia’s yummies are made fresh using only the finest all natural ingredients, contain zero Trans fats, are gluten free, with no preservatives added. 14308 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys (818) 782-5197 www.antoniasnuts.com BIG SUNDAY FAMILY HEALTH & SAFETY DAY Sunday, May.15th from 11am-3pm For children, there will be a fire truck and other safety vehicles to explore, arts and crafts, a healthful cooking project, a gardening project, and music from Rodney Lee of Groove Kid Nation. Children will receive goodie bags, as well as an ID kit from Kids Are 1st. For parents there will be seminars featuring Rachel Myers from Green Hugs, Kim Gerber from Out of the Box Food, and Cari Butler from Emergency Cafe, among others. Presale ticket prices are: $20/family or $10/individual. www.facebook.com/event.php CleanBeeBaby at The Pump Station this weekend Muddy stroller? Crumbs in the car seat? CleanBeeBaby’s mobile service has a packed schedule of upcoming events at your favorite retailers. Visit www.cleanbeebaby.com to book an appointment for an eco-friendly steam clean on your baby gear. We’ll be at all 3 Pump Station locations this weekend (schedule below), or call us to book a house call! Sherman Oaks: Juvenile Shop on Mon 5/16 and Sat 5/28 Santa Monica: Pump Station on Sun 5/15 and Fri 5/27 Hollywood: Pump Station on Fri 5/13 and Sun 5/29 Westlake Village: Pump Station on Sat 5/14 and Wed 5/25 South Bay: Pampered Tot on Fri 5/20 Pasadena: Giggle on Sun 4/22 Latin Ballroom Dance Course for Kids at The Tango Room Fridays from 4-5pm The dance program is open to kids ages 4-8 years old. The five week introduction course for kids starts Friday, May 13th and ends with a recital on Friday, June 10th. Cost: $62.50 for Five Week Course. For more information call (818) 521 4869. 4346 Woodman Ave. in Sherman Oaks, 91423 http://www.LatinBallroom4kids.com Montessori School of Manhattan Beach 8th Annual Spring Fling Carnival & Silent Auction May 14th from 12 – 4 pm 315 S Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA http://www.montessorimbrpv.com (310) 379-9462 Special Mom’s Night Out in Honor of Natural Child World Magazine’s Launch! Thursday May 12th from 7:00-9:30 pm You are cordially invited to celebrate the launch of Natural CHILD WORLD website and magazine…the beginning of a new era. Design-driven and with a modern outlook at parenting today, Natural CHILD offers a window to the world of sustainability, its players, its benefits to a discerning audience that is willing to contribute without sacrifices and sacrificing. Unbiased and practical information that matter to parents. Raffles and eco-family fun! http://naturalchildworld.com/events Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Just donate one buck and make a world of difference. www.whatthebuck.org Los Angeles Based Maternity Clothing Line Juliet Dream will be opening their own retail location where their private customers can shop directly with them for the first time! They offer fashionable maternity and nursing assortments and will be happy to give you personal service. By appointment only. www.julietdream.com Closet Evolution: Imagine a Closet That You Love Where every day it’s easy to get dressed, find a great outfit, dress your kids, pack for trips and always feel put-together. Stacy is an expert at helping you sort through what you love and what no longer serves a purpose. She will work with you to optimize any closet in your home and will help facilitate donations to your favorite charity upon completion of the job. Email stacy@closetevolution.com to schedule your free ½ hour consultation. www.closetevolution.com Girls, Tweens & Teens Love Glisten Hair Charms, for a Princess Look Like Kate Middleton For dress-up, princess parties, birthdays, cheerleading, dances or any occasion when a girl wants to look special, Glisten Hair Charms are an adorable and fun way to accessorize. Lacing hair with sparkly gems is a new trend, with even Kate Middleton adorning her tresses with bling. Tiny Glisten crystals in pink, blue, green, rainbow or clear adhere to strands of hair safely and easily with a flat iron – until removed with baby oil or washed out. Available for $19.95 at www.micabeauty.com. FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT EVENT Sat. May 14th from 5pm-9pm Encino Parents Nursery School is hosting it’s annual Spring Fundraiser. Admission is free. Enter Ipod Touch raffle, and join us for dinner. Enjoy live music, magic shows, arts and crafts, face painting, games, meet the LAPD, and watch a movie under the stars. Silent Auction features 4 Disney Park Hoppers. Tarzana Community Center 19130 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana, 91356 http://www.pingg.com/view_announcements/ Toilet Learning Seminar at Caterpillar Cottage Preschool: Exploring Parent and Child Perspectives Tuesday, May 24th from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Presented by Susie North at Caterpillar Cottage. Susie North has worked with children and families in the early education field since the early 1970’s. Learn about how the toilet learning milestone is physical, social-emotional and cognitive. What your child is learning when it is adult-driven versus when it is child-initiated. How you can assist in the process. $15 per parent. Spaces are limited. RSVP to heather@caterpillarcottage.com. No child care will be provided. www.caterpillarcottage.com Fence Referral From Jens List member jenniferboulton@gmail.com “I wanted to recommend Mark and team at Finest Fence for a beautiful, affordable, and efficient job building two fences with gates at our home. I called Mark for an estimate and he was here for an estimate the next day with a great attitude and knowledge and pricing was excellent. His team removed the old fences and installed the new ones in one day! I cannot recommend this company enough.” – (805) 581-5826 www.finestfence.com Mommy Makeover: “Living Color..Good Fortune Beauty” Beauty with a twist. Katherin Kovin Pacino has been in the Image Consulting business for years now. Regularly $125.00, she is offering a Mommy Special for a Springtime consultation for just $50.00. With your color consultation, you will receive a packet containing information on “the one-minute face” and how to take a daytime look into an evening look in less than one-minute and also a free kerchief in your color. You will also learn your Feng Shui color and lucky personal birthday color. Email kovinpacino@aol.com. Spice Up Your Next Holiday Party with Henna Tattoos With more than 300 designs to choose from, everyone is sure to love this beautiful body art. For kids, for teens, for adults – perfect for all ages. Prices start at $20 per tattoo for special events and parties. Hourly rates available for a group of 20 or more. Book your Spring carnivals, Fall festivals, spa parties, graduation parties, holiday party, birthday party, anniversary, bar/bat mitzvah party, baby shower, yoga party, pool party, and more. Hostess enjoys a free detailed tattoo. Book your party before May 25th and Rozmin will donate 10% of the entire bill to ANY school of your choice. (Note: Henna is temporary and lasts only for 1 to 2 weeks.) Gratuities are not included. Contact rozminh@hotmail.com Lotus East-West Medical Center: Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Dr. Brendan Armm works with women through their pregnancy, whether be for pain, morning sickness, inducing labor, hormone balancing, stress, fatigue, digestive complaints, or general health maintenance and strength for a healthy delivery. He also works with male and/or female factor infertility, and with women after pregnancy whether be for postpartum bleeding, depression, or boosting the body’s energy and vitality. For more information call (310) 828-8258. www.lotusew.com Maximize Your Maternity Leave at The Pump Station May 12th in Santa Monica & May 29th in Hollywood 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 benefits. Private consultations are also available. www.milkyourbenefits.com http://www.pumpstation.com/pumpstation/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3741
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