Monday June 13, 2011





Call GadgetSOS for all your Summer Tech needs


I have used Gregg’s services personally many times and he is refreshingly reliable, honest and VERY good at what he does! Affordable and dependable.”–Jen



Planning a 4th of July BBQ or family road trip this Summer? GadgetSOS can help:


-Outdoor speakers playing music controlled by your iPhone/iPad


-Netflix or Hulu streaming to all your portable devices on the go


-Digital photography: best cameras, printers, software.


-GPS: the latest & greatest & other automobile technology


-Portable games/DVD players & other entertainment for kids


-Best travel apps & tips to save you $ along the way


Call Gregg at (888) 372-3600, text any SOS tech emergencies to: (818) 485-1444 or email gregg@gadgetsos.com.



www.gadgetsos.com

 
 
Today in History
Pioneer 10 becomes the first satellite to leave the solar system. (1983)
Sewing Machine Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
 
 
The Bar Method Encino
1st Class FREE at LA’s Most Targeted Body Sculpting Workout Now in Encino!
Ready to get sculpted arms, flat abs, a lifted booty, long firm thighs, a sexy strong back?  Come to The Bar Method Encino for an intense, challenging workout that will increase your strength and flexibility.  The Bar Method integrates the fat-burning format of interval training with muscle-shaping isometrics to quickly and safely reshape the entire body.  Its non-impact, one-hour workout targets all major muscle groups and improves posture. $10 off the Intro Special for Jen’s List Peeps!
www.encino.barmethod.com
 
 
Enter to Win a Superdeluxe Birthday Blowout From My Gym and DoodleDeals
DoodleDeals, a deal site just for parents, has arrived in LA. For a limited time, new subscribers can enter to win an incredible party package for 25 kids hosted by My Gym in Los Angeles or Orange County. One lucky family will get private use of the entire facility, decorations, favors and free passes, pizza, cake, and more. In all, worth $465! DoodleDeals subscribers discover the best kids’ classes, food and fun, and receive huge discounts-up to 90% off. Absolutely free.
www.doodledeals.com
 
 
$15 for one-year subscription to Zoobooks, Zootles, or Zoobies ($29.95 value)
Turn your child’s love of animals into a love of reading. There’s something for every stage of learning, so the magazine series grows with your child. Zoobies are designed for kids ages 0-2 with lessons in colors and shapes with feel and touch pages. Zootles are geared towards kids ages 2-6, perfect for pre-readers and beginning readers. Zoobooks magazines are for kids ages 6-12, and include pull out sections with puzzles, number game and more. From apes to zebras, you child will develop a love for science and nature through the colorful pages of each magazine. The learning continues online 24/7 with the Secret Jungle, a subscriber-only site for safe learning fun, and e-Safaris that are emailed twice monthly.
www.familyfinds.com/jenslist
 
 
CBS Just Rated Water Whisperer Swim School As One of the Best Swim Lessons in L.A.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/
Swim in ten lessons. Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, 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! Clickhttp://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html to see all of the WW’s videos & read testimonials. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in 10 lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. In Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills. Mention Jen’s List and get $15 off round of Privates if you sign up by June 19th.
www.thewaterwhisperer.com 
 
 
High Heel in a Haystack’s Weekly Style Tip:
Does it fit and flatter? 1. Look at yourself in the mirror from ALL angles, not just head on. 2. Shirts/Jackets: The seams on your shoulders need to align with the tips of your shoulder bones. If the seam hangs past the tip, it’s too big. 3. Shorts/Pants: If the rise of your pant is too snug or the opposite and is droopy, it’s time to get rid of them and invest in a pair that fit properly.
www.highheelinahaystack.com
 
Event Icon Emerging Club Basketball Organization seeking young talent and passionate players!
June 1st-September 1st – Summer 2011 session
Venom is an emerging basketball organization geared toward the serious, motivated, and competitive young athlete. SoCal Venom has created  groups of players who learn important basketball etiquette through weekly practices and clinics. They do not settle for mediocrity, but instead strive for excellence on their mission to become a family of players and people who eat, drink, breathe, and sleep the game of basketball. New players (who have never played before) and continuing athletes are welcome.
www.socalvenombasketball.com 
 
 
Tired of your Kitchen or bathroom?
It might be time to get your home renovated. Capital Construction has great references, great prices, and a really great attitude. Everything is handled personally and professionally. See pictures and testimonials at www.CapitalBuilds.com.
 
 
Davis Research in Calabasas is Looking for a Part Time Human Resources Professional
Are you passionate about helping businesses develop the fullest potential of their employees?  Davis Research, a family owned, Calabasas based company, is looking to add a part time HR professional to its team. Flexible schedule 20-24 hours a week at $20-25hr.  Please submit your resume & a cover letter indicating why you are qualified for this position to humanresources@davisresearch.com. Prior HR excellence required. Position offers great work/life balance while kids are in school.
www.davisresearch.com
 
 
GUITAR LESSONS FOR KIDS
Northwestern University music major, gifted guitarist and great teacher would love to teach other kids how to play this beautiful instrument. Classically trained and playing since he’s 11, my son has had great success in teaching kids in a way they will understand and learn without feeling intimidated or stressed. Reasonable rates. will travel or students can come to our home in sherman oaks. contact Zach Robinson at ZROBUSA@gmail.com with questions.
 
 
Vote for BRENT’S DELI to be featured on KTLA
Vote for both Northridge AND Westlake! It only takes a minute and you can vote up to 15 times! SPREAD THE WORD!
http://www.ktla.com/community/deli/ktla-deli-jewish,0,1694869.poll
 
 
Maxwell Needs A Home! Woof Woof!
Lab mix, 65 lbs. 4 years old. Owner is moving and cannot keep him. Extremely affectionate, has lots of energy, needs exercise every day. Up to date on all of his shots, is neutered and has ear chip. Loves the water, swimming in pools and the Ocean! Peanut butter is my best-friend! Has wonderful obedience training.
Call (818) 681-0742.  
 

For Art’s Sake in Agoura Hills
Offers Fine Art Classes in Oil Painting. Oils are a wonderfully flexible mediums for students of any skill level to explore. They teach children as young as 6 1/2 yrs as well as teens and adults. SUMMER ART CAMP – Enjoy a day filled with painting, drawing & mixed media projects Flexible , weekly enrollment, Kids & Teens Each day will consist of a traditional fine art lesson & a mixed media art project geared towards the age & skill level of the student.
www.4artsakestudio.com
 
 
Free Lecture Series with Ani Papazyan at Whole Foods
Are you living with hot flashes, lack of sleep, monthly painful menstrual cycles, low sexual drive or low libido, and mood swings?
Join Ani Papazyan, nutritionist and certified lifestyle educator, for a series of seminars discussing different symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances and the steps you can take to eliminate them. Call the store for more information and to reserve a spot!
June 30th – Environment & Food Connection to Hormonal Imbalances at Woodland Hills store – 818.610.0000
July 7th – Your Liver & Detoxification at Sherman Oaks West store – 818.382.3700
July 14th – Adrenals Connection to Hormonal Imbalances at Tarzana store – 818.578.7840
July 21st – Got Ecology at Woodland Hills store – 818.610.0000
www.wholefoods.com   

 


 
 
3 Dodger Tickets FOR SALE
Wednesday, June 15th at 12:10 – Dodgers VS Reds. Section 13RS Row DD Seat 2,3,4. Face value $18 each. Take all 3 for $15.00. Does not include parking. Email ileenkell@yahoo.com
 
 
Casting
Great Mother/Teen Daughter Show!
The daughters should be between ages of 13 and 17. Show will focus on building a better mother/daughter relationship. They are looking for daughters who have issues with some of mom’s lifestyle choices. Mom may be having unique challenges like: shopping or spending problem, obsession with the gym, nightlife, weight, becoming famous, etc. If you want to transform your mother/daughter relationship, visit www.mysticartpictures.com.
AND
ROSACEA
Do you have a skin condition called rosacea? Do you have red blotchy skin? Does your skin get easily irritated? Do you have inflammation of small blood vessels in your skin that can make your face look flushed when you aren’t? Do you get a reaction to hot drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, sunlight, even emotional stress? If so, CBS’ talk show called THE TALK would love to hear your story. They have the solution to your skin with amazing results. Email marcanthony.nicolas@cbs.com or call 818 655 8507.
 
 
Uncover, develop, and write your personal story
June 15th – August 10th, 8 Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. (Santa Monica)
This 8-week workshop is designed to explore the life experiences that have shaped and defined you. Through a wide variety of creative exercises and practical techniques, you’ll find the *spark* to unleash the stories that reflect the uniqueness of your personal voice, and the opportunity to open up to your deepest, authentic self in your work. Bring a work-in-progress, an idea you wish to develop, or simply come willing to explore. Instructor Karin Gutman has been working closely with writers for over 10 years and often works with deeply personal material. Karin also teaches at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program and coaches writers privately.
www.unlockingyourstory.com 
 
 
Rock Stars In Training: New Classes, Demos, Birthday Parties, Home Classes 
Named by KidsLA Magazine as one of the best places for babies and children to learn to rock. Special: $5 demo class for first timers. New classes: Sherman Oaks at The Playroom, Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., beginning June 22nd. Email info@rockstarsintraining.com to enroll or save a spot in a demo. Also, available for b-day parties and private classes at your home or location of choice.
www.rockstarsintraining.com 



 
Nothing Gets a Party Jumping Like Fun, Colorful, Bouncy Jumpers & Slides from Blazing Bouncees
Go ahead, jump, laugh, and have a leaping good time – whether birthday, picnic, corporate affair, or any other occasion. They recognize how important your event is to you. For this reason, they deliver top-notch customer service and prompt delivery with new equipment.  For delivery area, pricing and availability, call or email today. Mention Jen’s List and save $10 on your first rental.
(661) 904-6229 
www.BlazingBouncees.com 



 
Stuck in the Same Old Patterns?
Have goals so you can’t seem to achieve? Unhappy and unfulfilled? For over a decade Lisa Cefalu, C.Ht., has assisted thousands of people with their life struggles to achieve their personal and professional goals. She has a private practice specializing in Trauma Release, Addiction Assistance, Habit Modification, Weight Management, Creative Enhancement, Fear/Phobia Release, Self Esteem Issues and Life Path Quests. Offering a wide range of therapeutic modalities; Spiritual Counseling (Coaching), Therapeutic Hypnotherapy, Vision Work, Neurofeedback, Family Constellation Systems, Therapeutic Imagery and NLP to achieve lasting and healing results with her clients. Call (818) 219-6642 or visit www.powerofhypnosis.net.  
 
 
“The Science of Sleep” Learning Lecture at “Outside the Box”
Wednesday, June 15th at 7:00 PM
Designed to help parents learn about the “science” behind infant/toddler sleep and how the brain works in regard to this process. This is an objective lecture reviewing all the different sleep training programs, pros & cons, as well as co-sleeping options. It will offer parents information and the tools they need to make a informed/educated decision about what sleep program, plan or practice is best for their family and how to reach realistic goals in regard to sleep. Register at www.otbee.com under “Special Events” on the OTB homepage (left margin). The fee for this lecture is a Day Pass ($22). Call (818)348-PLAY or Octavia at (818)645-4692 for more info.
22011 Avenue San Luis in Woodland Hills
 
 
How to Grill (Almost) Everything
Recipes to keep you fired up all summer long include Chicken (skewers, sausages, cut-up, whole), Burgers (beef, bison, lamb, turkey), Steak (top sirloin, rib-eye, rib/flank/skirt steak), Vegetables (peppers, romaine hearts, asparagus, mushrooms, corn, summer beans), Seafood (whole fish, fish steak, shrimp), Dessert (fruit, cake, chocolate).
http://www.chow.com/food-news/55047/how-to-grill-almost-everything/ 



 
You’ve already stepped into fatherhood, now it’s time to enjoy it in style!
Tea, Diaper Dude, and Bonobos are giving you or a special someone in your life a touch of style this year. For the kids, a $500 shopping spree for modern children’s clothing perfect for a day of play with Dad. For Dad, a hip and functional Diaper Dude diaper bag packed with all of the essentials, plus a $500 gift certificate at Bonobos to outfit yourself in style. Full details are available in the Official Rules. Embrace your stylish side this Father’s Day!
http://www.teacollection.com/fathers-day-sweepstakes.htm 
 
 
Group Therapy for Teens
Fridays from June 24th – August 12th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Eight week session for $200. Teens will explore their feelings and beliefs about relationships and themselves in a safe therapeutic environment. Art, talk and play therapy will deepen their understanding of themselves and the mistaken beliefs that impede relationships and self-esteem and lead to improvement in these areas.  Contact Rena Pollak at (818) 754-4450.
Counseling West
4419 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 300 in Sherman Oaks
www.counselingwest.com 



 
Teenager’s Website To Aid Disabilities
16 yr old Logan Kurtz, deals with Tourettes Syndrome every day. He’s on a mission to help address day to day challenges faced by people with disabilities, caretakers, or know someone who has a disability. Logan’s developing an awesome website devoted to helping kids, parents, family members, friends, professionals worldwide to share, blog, cope. Sign up for a website & Facebook pg. that’s have meaning & purpose. 
http://www.definitepossibilities.com/about-logan-kurtz/
 
 
Installation and Maintenance of Organic Vegetable Gardens
groOrganic is committed to cultivating healthy lifestyles in every community they serve. Their passionate and dedicated team of Certified groOrganic Gardeners and Franchisees offer their personal pledge of excellence. They believe there IS an economical, healthy way to eat organically. They can provide that and the sense of self sufficiency for you and your family. They can help you grow organic produce in your own backyard!
www.groOrganic.com
 
 
Brand New 6 Week Summer Camp at Tec4Youth
Not only is it only $60 per week, but it is Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no membership fee, however there is limited enrollment. Youth will also learn performing arts and wrestling, while being taught by top of the line instructors including:  5x All star cheerleader and former UCA Instructor, 4x All American Champion wrestler, Former Pro Champions of Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
www.tec4youth.org 



 
Summer Safety Tips – Sun and Water Safety
Recommendations for babies under 6 months and all kids over 6 months.  
About heat stress in exercising children.  
Pool safety.  
Boating safety.  
Open water safety.
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Summer-Safety-Tips-Sun-and-Water-Safety.aspx 



 
Are You Tired of Walking Around With the Top of Your Pants Undone?
Are you craving the point in your day when you can change into your comfortable clothing? Then EXPANDEEZ is the must gave accessory for you! Expandeez allows you to expand your waistband an extra inch and more: for extra weight gain, a bloated feeling, after a big meal, a growing baby bump, for comfort throughout your work day, during airplane flights and vacations (especially cruising), etc.
www.expandeez.weebly.com 
 
 
Kids Party Event Business for Sale
Opportunity to own one of the 5 top-rated kids party event places in LA according to a major children’s television production company. The business has established a reputation for providing outstanding themed children’s parties for boys and girls on site in their well-positioned San Fernando Valley location or anywhere in Los Angeles County. For more information, call 818.585.4215 – Lic#: 01895229.
www.bizex.net/business-broker/tom-plotkin
 
 
Summer is Just Around the Corner & Spring Cleaning Has Just Begun
Tired of looking at an empty room? Have great furniture but not sure where to put it? Need to renovate a bathroom but can’t decide which tiles to use? Not sure what furniture to buy? Need new window treatments? Call Georgette if you answered yes to one of these questions! Don’t be afraid to take the first step – she believes that Interior Design is not a luxury, it is an investment. You deserve to be happy in your home/office. And don’t think that good design has to cost a lot of money either! Call (310) 922-8181 for your free interior design consultation and 2011 low rates. Check out client testimonials, her latest projects and blog at www.GeorgetteWestermanInteriors.com



 
It’s Time For Camp: Let Your Child Be a STAR!
Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 20th – July 16th
Shayna Turk’s Academy of Rising Stars children’s drama camp in Hidden Hills. This summer they are doing “Annie” and “Charlie Brown”. Each session costs $500 and for each friend you refer you will receive $50 off. Email Dramastars@gmail.com or visit www.dramastars.com for more information.



 
Here’s a comprehensive collection of info on 12 common injury risks for children
Each risk area lists safety resources (fact sheets, research reports, safety tips, videos, downloads, useful web links): bicycling/skating, car seats/boosters/seat belts, choking/suffocation/strangulation, drowning/water safety/pool safety, falls, fire/burn/scalds and 6 more.
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-resources-by-risk-area/ 
 
 
50+ Singles Group Japanese Garden Tour And Bagel Brunch
Sunday, June 26th from 9:30-11:30 am
Japanese Garden – 6100 Woodley Ave in Van Nuys
“The-J” Center Members and Affiliates – $7/ Non-Members – $8. Fee covers brunch and admission
Reservations NO LATER than Tuesday, June 22nd – Email budelf120@aol.com or call Bruce at 805-390-0622.
 
 
Improve Your Game: Focus for Success
Wednesday, June 29th from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Free Visualization (guided Imagery) for Success & Focus at 11 a.m.  Visit my booth (#38). Join the fun, win prizes. ENJOY connecting with that one thing to move you forward. Call Shirley at (818)347-4472 for your free consultation.  What do you need to improve? Learn Natural ways to reduce fear of flying, weigh less, sleep better, be smoke free, pain less, communicate, focus, end nail biting and more? LA Valley College Southland Realtor’s Expo
5800 Fulton Avenue in Valley Glen
www.ShirleyVinock.com