Monday May 23, 2011

Head Above Water Swim School

Celebrating 10 years in business, they have taught thousands of children to swim and are offering 10% off lessons purchased in a series of 10. Lessons starting from age 6 months to adult in your private home or in one of their heated pools in Century City, West LA, Santa Monica, Playa Vista, Burbank, Pasadena and Westlake Village. Instructors are Red Cross certified, have extensive training and experience in teaching children water safety. They also offering 15% off private lifeguard services when booked 15 days in advance to keep your pool party safe*. *For new clients only, certain time and day restrictions apply.

Visit www.headabovewater.net or call 888-990-7946.

 
 
Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
World Turtle Day
National Taffy Day
Lucky Penny Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=35
 
 
$13 for $26 to Spend at Cake Sugar
Personalize your next batch of baked goods with made to order edible icing toppers from Cake Sugar. Your voucher gets you $26 worth of items for just $13, so that the baked goods at your next event will be as special and unique as the day you are celebrating. Choose from dozens of pre-made designs or create your own. Creativity is part of the fun! Great for cupcakes, cakes, cookies, brownies and more.
www.familyfinds..com/jenslist
 
 
50% off at Nothing Bundt Cakes In Sherman Oaks
You know Nothing Bundt Cakes,  you LOVE Nothing Bundt Cakes and now is your chance to save $10 on the best Bundts around. If you haven’t tried the latest rage here’s the perfect excuse to do it! Go to www.gocitydeals.com, Select Conejo Valley or San Fernando Valley as your city and purchase today’s deal!  For $10 you will receive $20 on any of their fabulous Baked Goods!
 
 
Melissa Goodman Photography – Free sitting fee for photo shoot!
Melissa Goodman is an LA based Photographer shooting portraits of newborns, events, families & kids. With this Jen’s List ad get a free sitting fee and no travel fee which is a $250 value. Melissa will travel to location of your choice in the LA or Valley areas. Visit www.melissagoodmanphotography.com and email melissa@melissagoodmanphotography.com to schedule your photo shoot. Please note that digital images are not included and are sold separately.  
 
 
Duarte Salon is exclusively providing LA with exceeded expectations of Luxury Natural hair
An Exclusive Partnership with Leonor Greyl Hair Care, Loreal’s INOA No-Ammonia color, Brazilian Blow Out ZERO, and individual care that’s hard to find these days, this is for you to experience. To welcome you to Duarte Salon, get a limited time FREE consultation (normally $45), including a diagnosis of your scalp & hair using a micro-camera (magnifies 200% for a deeper assessment of each guest). This is the new generation of natural hair care – all bases covered!
www.salonduarte.com 
 
 
Join me & lots of other Jens List members for an AWESOME night!
May 27th at 8pm at the NoHo Arts Center
In 1982, they proposed that women could in fact, “have it all” — successful careers, children, husbands, family life, & still have time to cook dinner & do the laundry! Now 30 years later, in this musical, “Having It All”, five women, find themselves trapped together in a boarding area at JFK airport. As they share their stories & intimacies, they ultimately change one another’s destinations for the better, while discovering that they may be already having it all. Tickets are $40.00 & the theatre is graciously DONATING $10 OF EACH TICKET to the Kaplon Family Fund. Email kodimerk@yahoo.com for mailing address for payment. Tickets can NOT be purchased on line for this show.
www.havingitallthemusical.com

 
High Heel in a Haystack’s Weekly Style Tip: Be Selective, Not Impulsive.
One of the biggest mistakes women can make in fashion today is to get caught up in the idea that they need a new wardrobe each season. You may just need a few key pieces that can bring newness to your wardrobe and can easily be mixed and matched in with whatever you currently own. Every time a magazine says “you gotta have it!” doesn’t mean you gotta have it. Be selective.
www.highheelinahaystack.com 
 
 Fairytale Adventures Camp – Early Registration Special
June 20th-Aug 19th from 9am-3pm
Their program will include lots of extensive crafts – making mermaid grottoes and fairy houses, as well as sock puppets and musical instruments just to name a few projects! They have planned several days of Mad hatter themed crafts and activities that will culminate in a tea party with a surprise visit from real bunnies and Alice! Other surprises will be coming up along the way! Part of the week will be spent outside at a nearby park.
For more details call 818-783-8488 or visit http://www.fairiesanddragonsparties.com/blog/events-and-calendar/.
 
 
Have an adorable sleeping baby?!
Then you need to enter Naturalmat’s contest giveaway for their handcrafted Coco Mat organic crib mattress and mattress protector. Naturalmat makes the very best organic crib mattresses and bedding for baby, handcrafted in England. All you have to do to enter is send them a photo of your precious little one sleeping. Deadline to enter June 13th, contest details here http://blog.naturalmatusa.com/2011/05/naturalmat-coco-mat-mattress-cover-giveaway/ 
 
 
ATTENTION PARENTS
Are you having trouble w/ discipline, setting boundaries, & parenting? Is your child struggling in school? Having difficulties following directions/making friends? Are you concerned about bullying or mood swings? Are your parenting challenges causing greater struggles in your marriage? Nicole Downey, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist -located in Tarzana-offers therapy for children, adolescents & families. Parenting issues as well as individual adult therapy. Dr. Downey helps families w/ conflict resolution, positive & effective communication skills & playful therapeutic tools. Take a positive 1st step today.
Call/email Dr. Downey at: (818) 336-1165 / ndowneypsyd@gmail.com. 
 
 
KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS LECTURE FROM SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE CITY
MAY 25th from 7:30-9:00pm
Determine to Succeed hosts K-6 ADMISSIONS LECTURE-Admissions Directors from 6 of the top private schools in the Valley and Westside. They will offer information about the dos and don’ts of the process, including how to prepare your child, find the right school for you, and handle the testing and interview process, so you can feel confident when applying! $50pp
Luxe Hotel – 11461 Sunset Blvd. in Brentwood
http://dtsla.kintera.org/may2011k-6
 
 
Horse to Heart Benefit Dance
Saturday, June 4th at 5pm in Canyon Country
Horse to Heart is an incredible program that teaches children life lessons through the bond with a horse. It touches the lives of many familes in an affordable and nurturing way. The Horse to Heart Benefit is a good ole fashioned country party at Oak Creek Corral Ranch in Canyon Country. This family friendly event will feature dinner, line dancing, mechanical bull riding and more. Proceeds benefit the Horse to Heart Program. Contact Tracy at 661-607-5971 (after 3) or email admin@countrycritters.biz.
www.countrycritters.biz
 
 
Is that headshot of yours more than a year old?
Time to update your look for FaceBook, Your Resume, Website or LinkedIn? Maybe for Match.com? On Friday, June 10th, by appt. only, Kathy Rappaport of Flash Frozen Photography will be doing Executive Mini Headshots for $100 including touch up.  Flash Frozen Photography’s Studio is known for Fine Family, Children’s Portraits & Fun, Flirty Boudoir and Maternity Photography. Makeup Artist Karen Snyder of Cosmetically Organized will create the right look and style you perfectly for the session. Make up sessions will be $49.00. Call 818.888.2280 to make your appointment and get more information.
www.flashfrozenphotography.com
20969 Ventura Blvd – Suite 3 in Woodland Hills, 91364
 
 
Professional Interior Design Services for your Home or Business
JS Interior Design provides full service design & on site design consultations for your home, office, or place of business. Services include anything from a full remodel to small projects, can work in phases & with any budget. If you need help with a bathroom or kitchen remodel, paint color selections, space planning, furniture selections, or general design advice and direction – no project is too small. Hourly rate for all on site design consults & ongoing interior design services is $75/hr (no other fees/mark-ups). Also providing flat rate per room design services for just $450 per room, includes an onsite visit & a complete design package that you can implement as your time & budget allows.
Email JSInteriorDes@aol.com.
 
 
Celebrate The Joy of Shabbat At Temple Ahavat Shalom Tot Shabbat
Saturday, June 4th at 9:30 am
Join in a preschool friendly service lead by Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik. Lots of singing and a story followed by a fun art project,bagels, cream cheese and a special end of year treat. Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Sundaes. An RSVP is helpful but not essential. For more information or to RSVP, email debi@tasnorthrige.org.
www.tasnorthridge.org 
 
 
The New Moms Connect Program of Jewish Family Service Father’s group
June 1st – July 6th
Becoming a parent is an enormous transition. Much of the attention is paid to the mother whose role is more defined. However, fathers need community, support and tools to adjust to their new lives. The Father’s Group is an opportunity to share with other men as you navigate your way to being the best dad you can be. The group meets Wed.’s 6:30-8PM at 8838 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90035. $10 per session or $50 for six week series.
RSVP required – 310.247.0864 x210 or newmomsconnect@jfsla.org.
 
 
Screens replaced on site.
Referral from Jen’s List member ukfauya@hotmail.com
“I needed screens replaced and called 3 companies to get estimates. They charged $49 for the service call so I decided to do nothing. Through a Jen’s list referral I called “Aarons Screen Service” in the SFV. 818-708-1996. A lovely lady answered the phone and within an hour, Jon came by to give me a free estimate. His prices were 30% less and he was able to replace and install 5 standard window screens and 2 screen door screens in 36 hours. Great value! Highly recommended!”
 
 
“Buy a Pair to Give a Pair”
pediped® footwear partners this Memorial Day with Operation Homefront to support military families
For each pair of shoes sold on pediped.com from Midnight Wednesday, May 24th to Midnight Tuesday, May 31st, pediped footwear will donate a pair of pediped shoes to Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront will distribute these shoes directly to families of our service members and wounded warriors. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers across 25 chapters and has met more than 400,000 needs since 2002.
www.pediped.com 
 
 
Nutritional Food made by a Nutritionist specially for your needs.
As a nutritionist Sharon can help almost all problems the body has to send our way. Sharon offers in home nutritional counseling and is always available via phone for her clients. If you already have a nutritionist and are having trouble with the food, Sharon is here to help. Call 310.770.6423 or email medical.vmp@gmail.com for more information and if you have any questions at all.
 
 
Now at the Juvenile Shop: Sherman Infinity Rings – The Perfect Push Present!
Push presents are a perfect reminder of the everlasting love between a mother and child. Sherman Infinity Rings beautifully encompass this love with their signature Infinity Ring pendant necklace and Heart of Infinite Love pendant necklace. Available online at www.charlesshermanart.artspan.com or at the Juvenile Shop at 13356 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, 91423 they make any mommy smile. The rings have no defined beginning and no end, just like our bond with our babies of any age.
 
 
Baycrest offers summer riding camp for riders ages of 7-12 years old – at all levels
Starts June 14th
Children are supervised by trained staff and counselors and learn horsemanship skills from horses suitable for the young rider. Activities include horse care instruction, riding lessons, trail rides, games, arts and crafts, nature walks and swimming in our clubhouse pool. Camp meets Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $375.00 per week, $100.00 per day. Call Lisa Kunz for more information at (818) 890-6688.
www.baycrestfarms.com 

 
Kosher Certification
Did you know that Magnolia Bakery is certified Kosher dairy?! In LA, they are certified by the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC).
www.magnoliabakery.com 
 
 
Train with BABY/Toddler!
Hire Amanda and get results FAST! Personal Training on the go! Anytime/Anywhere ~ In Home Training ~ Nutrition Planning ~ Pilates ~ TRX ~ Weight and Plyometrics ~ Endurance Training. LOW PRICES!
www.befitwithamanda.com
 
 
Youth Naturalist June Program for ages 8 – 12: Insects and Arthropods
Sat., June 4th from 9:30am – 12:30pm
Young naturalists use microscopes to discover a variety of insects and their special arrangements of body parts and camouflage.  On a hike, they will collect and examine insects and release them, learning about their special body parts, hiding places, food sources, and survival tricks and importance in the food chain. Call Susan Haugland at 818-591-1701 ex 212. Nominal fee.
Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, 91302. 
www.mountainstrust.org
 
 
New baby Gear line – Jahgoo!
This Dutch-designed line of stylish baby hardware includes potties, baby bath items and step stools. The Jahgoo collection was created as a solution for practical, design-conscious and price-sensitive baby gear that will keep bathroom décor looking great with its simple lines and smart design.
www.kastelinternational.com
 
 
Early Explorers Childcare and Preschool: Spaces Available Now:16 Months+!
Your ‘Explorer’ will find a warm, dynamic & joyful home environment filled with a myriad of daily activities & opportunities for learning & exploring! The approach is, child-centered, play-based, & has as its basis an understanding of the developmental steps of growth in young children. Owned and operated by an experienced CA Certified Preschool Director/Teacher, who also holds CA Multiple Subj.Teaching credential (k-12).
www.EarlyExplorersOnline.com
 
 
Ramona’s Pet Grooming Established 2008 – A Home Based Business where your pet is treated like Family.
Monday – Saturday 9am to 3pm – Appointments Only
Ramona has worked on puppies, elderly, disabled, and sometimes aggressive pets. She takes her time when working on your pet so they can adjust to getting groomed and not to let them have a scary experience.
Email medevil3@yahoo.com.
 
 
Save 10% at Kolobags.com!
Use promo code KOLOJEN for 10% off everything at www.kolobags.com. In addition to gorgeous laptop bags and accessories for men and women, they have super cute diaper bags too! It’s the season of Dads, Grads, and Baby Showers! LIKE them on Facebook to get the scoop on how you can win great giveaways at http://www.facebook.com/kolobags.
 
 
Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center SUMMER TENNIS CAMP!
June 20th – August 11th
ACADEMY LEVELS: GRAND PRIX-(Ages 5-8)For the younger tennis player getting started,this group introduces the basic skills of tennis in a funfilled atmosphere,games,swimming and arts & crafts.
Monday thru Friday- 11:00am-4:00pm
CHALLENGER-(Ages 8-15)For children who want to learn the basics of tennis in an exciting environment with games, prizes & swimming.
Monday thru Friday-11:00am-4:00pm
TOURNAMENT TRAINING For jrs. who currently or will compete in tournaments. Approved upon sectional ranking.
www.calabasastsc.com
 
 
$59/month for unlimited pole fitness and yoga – 6 month commitment
Firm up, shed a few pounds, or just want to feel more confident in your suit? Sexy fitness at Domestic Goddess is the perfect way to gain strength, flexibility, have more energy, and reconnect to your sexy side! Classes available 6 days a week, mornings or evenings. Students range in age from 20’s to 50’s. You’ll work at your own pace, led by Miyoko, a former international feature performer. Call or email to get this deal-888.294.9048 / dgstudio@me.com.
www.domesticgoddessstudio.com 
 
 
Join 4GOOD, Carney’s and Bookends for the 2nd Annual Book Drive
Sunday, June 5th from 11:00am-2:00pm
4GOOD is partnering with BOOKENDS to help restock the library of a local elementary school in need. Bring any gently used books you can spare, especially those about animals, nature and space to Carney’s 12601 Ventura Blvd, Studio City and receive a FREE LARGE DRINK* from Carney’s. Carney’s will donate 15% of its sales to 4GOOD! Join the movement and sign up to be a 4GOOD member. *With purchase of any sandwich & fries. Limit 1 coupon per family. Offer good 6/5/11.
www.4goodcommunity.org
 
 
Consider It Done!
Are you overwhelmed and time starved? Consider It Done! can help with
Errands / carwash / dry cleaning / banking / prescriptions / post office / Costco runs / shoe repair
Personal/ virtual assistance Gift / holiday / grocery shopping, Party / travel / event help
Closet / garage / desk / pantry / office organizing
Deliveries / waiting service / house-sitting
Relocation / moving / help / pack / unpack / donations / pantry stocking
Pet sitting / dog walking / vet / groomer.
Discount for Jen’s List members: Take 10% off 25+ prepaid hours, or take 15% off 50+ prepaid hours.
Call (562) 697-0030 for more info!
www.ConsiderItDoneASAP.com  
 

Shaulina Productions works hard and makes videos you lave and care about.
They have professional teams that produce top of the line Movies, Documentaries, Commercials, Video Clips, Infomercials, Weddings, and all events. They have Copywriters, Directors, Photographers, Editors, Makeup Artists, Stylists, and Set Designers ready to produce your next project. Help your business gain that added advantage of movement and life on your web page. Call Jonathan and Sharon at 323.646.4202.
www.shaulina.com
 
 
NexGen Resale Licensing.
A low-cost, owner-friendly alternative to franchising. It is designed to profit independently owned children’s resale businesses, and to offer a safer route than striking out alone. NextGen Licensees have access to the latest resale know-how, computer technology, internet tools and peer support around the clock-all for a fraction of the cost of franchising.
www.Nextgenresale.com
 
 
Paratus Insurance Services
A brokerage which utilizes the top rated carriers to find you the best price on all of your insurance needs. They write Home Owners, Renters, Auto, Umbrellas, workers comp and Small to medium business liability. With access to Mercury, Travelers, Kemper, Safeco, CNA, and more, they can find you the best product that will fit your needs and save you between 10-20% from what you are currently paying. For a free insurance consultation, call (818)345-9486.
www.paratusinsurance.com