Thursday June 2, 2011





Are you ready for fame? Live your dream…


Monica Margolis, the vocal mentor to the stars of today and tomorrow has been teaching vocal mechanics to singers, actors and speakers for over 20 years. Monica specializes in teaching her vocal method to artists at every level of their career, from the young beginner to major label artist! Monica offers private and group lessons as well as via Skype.
The Monica Margolis proven method has helped students discover hidden talents, develop confidence, power, range and achieve success!



For more information, call 818-599-5297.


www.monicamargolis.com

 
 
Today in History
National Running Day
National Tailors Day
National Rocky Road Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=45
PT Barnum’s circus begins first tour of US (1835)
Grover Cleveland is married while in serving as U.S. president.(1886)
Congress grants U.S. citizenship to people of American Indian descent.(1924)
National Bubba Day 
 
 
Temple Judea State of the art Nursery School & Early Childhood now enrolling (infant-Kindergarten)
Temple Judea’s Jewish developmentally appropriate programs inspire children, birth to kindergarten. Highly trained, dedicated teachers encourage creativity & socialization with educationally stimulating programs. Nurturing & supportive environment creates friendships that will last a lifetime. Offering full day nursery school. Now Enrolling for Fall: Infant/First Learner, Toddler, Transition, Nursery School (beg. 2 yrs 6 mos), Pre-Kindergarten& Gesher (developmental kindergarten). Private tours available.
http://www.templejudea.com
 
 
$12 for $25 to Spend on Personalized Children’s Books or Cards at Flattenme.com
Such a great offer we extended it!  Just one photo and a few minutes transforms your child into a storybook superhero, mermaid, pirate and more. What a great gift idea! Flattenme.com personalized books, journals, cards and invitations feature a child’s name and picture. (Order by December 10, and books will arrive in time for Christmas.) The best part? It’s easy. Parents just have to upload one photo, and Flattenme.com does the rest. Co-founded by Margo Redfern , a mom of 4, Flattenme.com creates whimsical, high-quality personal storybooks.
http://familyfinds.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=19&aff_id=1016
 
 
Enjoy a FREE day of Fit Tennis at Sunset Hills Country Club
Sun., June 5th from 3-5 p.m.
It’s designed for the whole family to have a good time — beginners welcome. There will be games, raffles, prizes and a drawing free week of Tennis Camp for one lucky camper! Book your spot by calling 818-975-0348. Sunset Hills also announces Fit Tennis Summer Camp for ages 4-16 from June 13th-August 26th. Fitness and tennis in a fun, safe environment. Contact Brad Rowe at brad@fittennis.net with any questions.
4155 Erbes Road in Thousand Oaks
www.fittennis.net
 
 
The Non-Profit Early Childhood Parenting Center’s OPEN HOUSE
June 8th at 10:00am
Enroll in the Infant, Toddler, and Parenting Group fall classes, led by specialists! With professional leaders in a group setting, the infant groups focus on the early adjustment to parenthood. This is an excellent way to enhance the development of your new child in a supportive setting. In the toddler groups, the children play together and are supervised by staff while the parents sit nearby talking together with the group leaders.
310-281-9770
http://parentingtots.org/ 

 
 
Karina Smirnoff Dance Studio
Learn to dance from the Celebrity Pro! Meet new Friends! Get in shape! Sign Up Now and enter to win tickets to Dancing With the Stars. The studio offers everything from Adult classes to Kid programs and Wedding packages in Ballroom, Latin, Argentine tango, Salsa, 2 step and much more. The bestselling Shape Up with Karina fitness program featured in Life and Style, Cosmo, Good Day LA, OK, Access Hollywood, etc. is also available. Ask about special the Jen’s List discount.
21720 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
818-232-7224 / 818-232-7334
www.KarinaSmirnoffDance.com 


 
 
Get a jumpstart on your school search for September 2012!
Sandy Eiges of L.A. School Scout will help you find the perfect school for your child, preschool through 12th grade, public, private or parochial. She’ll take the mystery and worry out of your school search, give you a detailed and realistic look at all your options and hold your hand every step of the way. Get started now for a 10% Jen’s List discount on all services – good through August 31st. Email sandy@LAschoolscout.com or call 310 926 0050.
www.LAschoolscout.com
 
 
Turn Bedtime Into Reading Time
http://www.momversation.com/hallmark/life-special-occasion-jen-levinson
 
 
ROUND MEADOW ONLINE BUY IT NOW SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
If you are interested in any of the items below, please email rmpfaauction@gmail.com. Thank you!
http://levinsonfamily.blogspot.com/2011/05/round-meadow-online-buy-it-now-silent.html 
 
Special Event IconIn Home Tutoring for Middle School and High School Math- Good Rates!
Josh is the best! Everybody loves him and he can really explain math to all students. He isn’t stuffy and he makes it really fun! I was horrible in Algebra and I just got a 95% on my test!“- 9th grade girl.
Josh has made such a difference with my son and his math. Thanks so much!“- Mom of a 10th grader.
Math only gets worse, if you don’t make it get better, and Josh can make it better!“- employer
Call Curtis Education and book Josh for the summer at 818-929-9391.
www.CurtisEducation.com
 
 
AMAZING SPORTS N’ MORE SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS 5-12 YRS OLD
June 20th-Aug. 19th from 9am-3pm
Join Coach Dante for the best Summer Sports camp yet at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center! Camp days are filled with sports like basketball, flag football, soccer, and floor hockey. They play awesome games of capture the flag, dodge ball, slide and many others. Bring a sack lunch and wear athletic apparel. Pre-registration is preferred, however drop in registration is available. $55 a day/Weekly discount: $245. Drop-in cards are available. Buy 10 camp days, get 1 free. Redeem anytime during summer. One card per camper. Call (818) 313-9950 for more info.
www.socalsportsnmore.com 
 
 
Come meet “Judy Moody and The Not Bummer
Summer”

Saturday, June 4th from 4-5pm
Author Megan McDonald and Star of the Film, Jordana Beatty At Books and Cookies. There will be a reading followed by a brief signing. Arrive early and receive a screening pass to see the movie before it’s released in theatres.
2230 Main Street in Santa Monica
 
 
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
7 good ideas including a grill kit, lunch treats, electronics and more.
http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2011/06/fathers-day-gift-ideas/
 
 
Meet Debbie Allen and members of the TWIST cast!
Saturday, June 4th from 10-11AM
At the Build-A-Bear Workshop store in the Glendale Galleria Mall, come and meet Debbie Allen and members of the TWIST: An American Musical cast. They will be signing autographs on a free TWIST locker poster. And there is a special offer: when you create any bear or furry friend, you can receive 2 FREE tickets to see TWIST. (offer good for the first 50 Guests that purchase at the Build-A-Bear store in the Galleria during the event). TWIST is premiering at the Pasadena Playhouse June 14-July 17th.
www.twistanamericanmusical.com 
 
 
PNC Commercial Casting
Shoot dates tentatively 22nd and 23rd of June.
Mom & Dad(38-early 40’s)
Daughter(12-14yrs)
Son (9-10yrs)
*All ethnicities union and non union eligible.
Email francisco@streetwisecasting.com
 
 
Photography Father’s Day Special $149
-Up to 3 siblings with or without dad
– 5 photos min. (*add’tl photos at no extra cost) 
-Various poses, outfits, backgrounds
-When: This offer available for month of June only, M-Fri, & Sun. June 12
-Location: Studio session only in Northridge-Refer 5 of your friends to book this special and your session is FREE.
Contact www.MonicaMartinPhotography.com/blog for more details.
 
 
2nd Anniversary 25% Off Shopaholic Sample Sales
Sunday, June 5th – Sunday, June 12th.
Dolan/Left Coast (normally priced $30-68 will be $22.50-51.00) Retail $70-264.
Romeo & Juliet Couture (normally priced $48-78 will be $36.00-58.50) Retail $78-152.
Eight Sixty (normally priced $40-68 will be $30.00-51.00) Retail $68-125.
For Joseph (normally priced $48-158 will be $36.00-118.50) Retail $108-468.
Rhys Dwfen (normally priced $48-78 will be $36.00-58.50) Retail $118-204.
8032 W. Third Street in Los Angeles, 90048
323.930.9909



 
Find the Right Nanny for Your Family!
Friday, June 3rd at the Westlake Pump Station  from 1-2:30pm
Announcing a new Nanny Doctor Class at the Pump Station! You will receive helpful take-home handouts including a comprehensive list of questions to ask at every phase of interviewing and reference checking and a step-by-step road map to ensure you take the right steps to find the right nanny for your family! If you are currently looking for childcare, don’t miss this essential class! Dr. Heller is a licensed clinical psychologist and former nanny of 10 years. She consults with families and nannies across the country as The Nanny Doctor.
Call 805-777-7179 to sign up.
www.TheNannyDoctor.com
 
 
THE BEST PIZZA  E V E R !!!!!!!!
Fresh Brothers Pizza is FANTASTIC. Everything is so good – pizza, salad and wings(baked, not fried), the kids devour their food, and everyone else I know that has been there, feels the same! Fresh Brothers has a gluten-free menu and a dairy-free cheese, too. They also do “Make Your Own” pizza birthday parties. Locations in the South Bay, Marina Del Rey, Beverly Hills, Westlake and Calabasas. Visit www.freshbrothers.com for more information & follow them www.Facebook.com/FreshBrothers.
 
 
DON’T LOSE ANOTHER THING DOWN THE SEAT OF YOUR CAR!
Drop Stop is the BEST invention EVER! It protects that gap between your car seat and center console from letting anything drop down. I have them in my car – they ROCK! I am not kidding…you will wonder what you ever did without it and why all cars are not made with them! Drop Stop was featured recently on KABC 7news: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/consumer&id=7179292. They are donating $5 of EVERY set sold to the Kaplon Family Fund! AND you will ALSO get 10% off your total! All you have to do is hit the “apply” button after entering the promo code KAPLON and you will see the discount right there in the shopping cart before making your purchase.
http://www.BuyDropStop.com 
 



Enrich Your Family Life, Become a Host Family
From Now until August 15th
Students from around the world are needed to host families for the 2011-’12 school year. From Cultural Homestay International, students are ages 15-18 and attend local high schools for a semester or full academic year. Host Families choose their student from the website – choose gender, country of origin, and activities and interests. Host Families provide shelter, basic food and loving support. The students have their own spending money for all other expenses and carry medical and dental insurances. Ongoing local support is provided, as an academic coordinator will serve as a liaison between the family, the student and the school.
Email 3kdiamond@roadrunner.com for more information.
 
 
The RESPECT! Campaign
The Purpose of the campaign is to support innovative educational programs, so they can engage men and women from all walks of life in positive solutions to prevent relationship violence from an early age. Along with a $25,000 donation to the campaign, the Dockers brand and the RESPECT! Campaign teamed up to create an informational video about the program, shot by director Joey Garfield. The video hopes to bring awareness to the program’s goals while honoring the positive impact that moms, dads, coaches, teachers and other influential mentors make in the lives of adolescents.
http://us.dockers.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4005897
 
 
Available week at a Five Star Resort Hotel
Can be any week of the year. There are four resorts that are all-inclusive. The room sleeps 4-6. $1600.00 for the week!  You can choose from TONS of hotels/resorts in the many countries. Visit www.solmelia.com and then email profhanover@gmail.com for more info. 



 
Pool Safety
http://tinyurl.com/3s7lrx4 



 
Does someone have a washer/dryer for sale they won on the Ellen Show?
If so, email melissa1194@sbcglobal.net 
 
 
Top 10 iPhone Apps for Moms
http://www.circleofmoms.com/article.php 



 
Looking for a good home for a 1 year old pit
Rescuer can’t have him anymore – he is not aggressive, very playful & good with kids and small dogs. Call 818-644-1807 for more info.
 
 
Free Cloth Diaper Workshop
Saturday, June 18th at 1:00 in West Hills
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about choosing and using cloth diapers. We will explain why cloth is the best choice, the differences between diapers and the pros and cons of each. RSVP requested to info@greendiaperstore.com. www.GreenDiaperStore.com specializes in reliable, cost-effective, environmentally friendly products for the family.
 
 
Devise a strategy for managing fears, anxiety
As new life experiences happen, sometimes children get scared. Here’s a start to calming things down, figure out the causes of the fear, and some strategies to consider to help ease tension and anxiety.
http://www.cantonrep.com/life/x1539857849/ 
 
 
Mom must-haves from a mom who’s done her research
New baby checklists, lists of the best non-toxic toys and books for toddlers, BPA free teethers, and more. The newsletters are filled with birthday gift ideas, recipes, sleep tips from experts, and what you need for summer.
www.happyhealthymom.com
 
 
LFCSA Announces Raffle for New Ducati M696 Monster Motorcycle Tickets
$20/each, maximum 2,000 tickets to be sold. Drawing is on Friday, June 17, 2011. MSRP is $8,500. The M696 is provided by LFCSA parent Bill Nation, owner of Pro Italia Motorcycle in Glendale. Visit www.losfelizarts.org/win-a-ducati/ to obtain an entry form and for further instructions and information.



 
Count, Post, Sing & Win
How many adult songs are named in this blog: http://bit.ly/lPvVEE. Count, post on Facebook – and get a free Sing & Sign App.
www.SignShine.com  
 
 
Send your kids to comedy camp this summer!
Studio LOL is a comedy school for kids (www.StudioLOL.com) and is located at 11634 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City (between Tujunga and Colfax).Four hilarious one-week summer camp sessions are being offered for kids ranging from 4-13 years old. For more information, please contact Katy at 818-660-3460 or at StudioLOLclasses@gmail.com



 
Now that your junior chef can boil spaghetti for the family, here’s the next step.
Tomato sauce.  It’s as easy as canned crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic and oil.  Meat/seafood/primavera optional. 
http://www.chow.com/recipes/10955-basic-tomato-sauce 
 
 
Vinyl Decals Beautify Your Home, Office, Car, or Special Event
Custom lettering for weddings and more. Decorate beautifully and affordably with custom vinyl decals from Uppercase Living. Add meaning, humor and charm to your home, business or car. Create unique personalized gifts. Choose from hundreds of designs, 55 colors and 40+ fonts for your creations. Free gifts each month, bonus specials and free shopping sprees when you host a casual girls’ get together.
Shop online at www.tpearl.uppercaseliving.net or visit www.pleaseuseyourwords.com for photos and ideas.