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5927 Franklin Ave in Los Angeles, 90028 323.461.5500 Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Meteor Day Balance Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=76 Four tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Pantages Theatre for only $195 – a $312 value! Enjoy this critically acclaimed musical in orchestra level seats at a savings of $117. SHREK THE MUSICAL is making its Los Angeles premiere at the Pantages Theatre this summer for three weeks only! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life the stage. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, it’s big green fun for orges and orgresses everywhere. http://www.familyfinds.com/deal/shrekpantages Hoops and Virtues Basketball Program Hoops is the heart and Virtues are the soul of this program. The Mission for Hoops & Virtues Basketball Program is to enrich the lives of children and their families by effortlessly combining every day lessons that allow for the natural goodness of children and to not only teach, but to introduce the heart and soul of the game of basketball. This will be accomplished by upholding the virtues being taught and focusing on basketball FUN-damentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, nutrition and the rules of the game. www.Hoopsandvirtues.com Are you a parent seeking solutions for behaviors as small as whining and as big as misconduct at school, talking back, hitting and biting? If you are, Behavior Problems; No Problem! has the answer for you. Parents, you will love these life changing classes so come sample part 1 of a 2 part series for FREE! Classes start 8/1. Lori Abosch is the presenter and brings more than 20 years of experience specializing in behavior. Lori is a captivating speaker who creates an interactive, safe and emotional classroom environment that functions to empower parents in becoming their own best resource for effectively managing behavior while building loving, quality relationships with their children. Email loriabosch@yahoo.com or call 818.360.8169. www.behaviorproblemsnoproblem.com Don’t Wait. Vaccinate. Vaccines are the most effective way to protect children, teens, adults and seniors against serious disease. They also help stop the spread of highly contagious disease in our schools and community, like whooping cough and the flu. It’s easy to find out which vaccines are right for you or your loved ones by calling your doctor or clinic. But for everyone’s health and well-being, don’t wait. www.vaccinatela.com Family Journey to Forever Remember http://www.bayareafamilytravel.com/index.php?pr=foreignGalapagos $99 for a Hair Treatment of Your Choice from Fred Segal Salon – A $300 Value Hair stylist Bethany Mahoney has been doing hair for more than eight years. Not only has she worked on the hit show, America’s Next Top Model, but she has done hair for some of the biggest celebrities in the world. With today’s plum deal, you can choose to get one of the following hair treatments from Bethany: coloring, highlights, or hair straightening. http://www.plumdistrict.com/moms/discount/los-angeles $25 for $50 at Sweet as Honey Boutique, name brand boutique clothing at discount prices. Redeem your voucher for $50 worth of name brand boutique clothing for just $25. If you’re looking to spice up your summer wardrobe, Sweet as Honey Boutique is your one stop shop for the latest fashion. With easy to navigate pages, you can search via clothing type or brand. Read sidebar tidbits about what celebs are wearing and how to make their looks work for you. Sweet-as-Honey-Boutique-Offer Tylenol recalls 60,912 bottles due to “musty” odor reports http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/29/us-recall-tylenol-idUSTRE75S7KO20110629 Join Baby Town’s 4th of July Firecracker Sale! Thursday – Sunday, June 30th – July 3rd Enjoy a NO TAX weekend. Plus additional clearance items up to 70% off. Come by and enter your chance to win a Baby Jogger Stroller and other fabulous prizes. Check out the great online baby registry. Don’t miss CleanBeeBaby at Baby Town on Saturday, July 2nd. They’ll be there from 10am-2pm and receive 50% off all cleaning of car seats and strollers. Hours – Tues – Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 , Closed Mondays 18725 Sherman Way in Reseda, 91335 818-881-4441 www.babytownllc.com  SUMMER PARTY SPECIAL at The Playroom – The Best Indoor Playspace!Book your private weekend birthday party for any weekend in July and August and take $75 off any party package! PLUS A five play card FREE! Not valid with other offers. Offer ends July 5th. (818) 784-PLAY (7529) 14392 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks(Beverly Glen/Ventura) www.theplayroomvalley.com “Science of Tantrums” Lecture Wed., July 6th from 7pm- 9:30pm Designed to introduce the “science” behind a toddler tantrum and how to deal with them effectively. The lecture breaks down the two types of tantrums and why they are handled differently. Topics include: parenting & understanding the toddler brain, helping toddlers with their BIG feelings, the science behind crying & separation anxiety, setting healthy boundaries and how to stick to them, how to enforce “positive re-enforcement as opposed to negative consequence, why bad behavior is sometimes GOOD development, and toddler tantrums & sleep! Speaker: Octavia Lindlahr. Fee $22. Register online at www.otbee.com – Click on “Special Events”. OTB Center in Woodland Hills 22011 Avenue San Luis in Woodland Hills, 91364 818-238-PLAY  Dessert with Daddy Night at Lollipop DreamJuly 8th at 6pm A perfect date for date dad and daughter! Come for an evening of tasty treats and special entertainment courtesy of the fun Lollipop hostess! Make a craft and dance! RSVP only – Call (818) 981-7446 to book your spot! Cost:$20/Family of 2 ($8 add’l child). Lollipop Dream – Westfield Mall Outside Near Bloomingdales 14006 Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks, 91424 www.lollipop-dream.com Bright Beginnings: Development Parent and Me Classes Play, sing, dance and climb at Bright Beginnings where you will guide your child to reach his full potential. Classes available for birth-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18 months. Your facilitators, all experts, from the fields of child development, occupational therapy, and marriage and family therapy bring you the newest information to discuss while you make new friends and develop great parenting skills. New class session begins the week of July 4th 2011. A ten week session is $350.00. Space is limited. Call 818-222-2606 to register or for information or email faith@itsaparentparenting.com. www.itsaparentparenting Movers and Shakers Mommy and Me Summer music classes! Mornings, starting July 8th Join Movers and Shakers for fun, educational and creative family and me music classes geared for children 0-5. Cathy is an amazing teacher – passionate about great music that both you and the kids will love, presents songs in unique and engaging ways and has an infectious energy that carries well beyond class time. Summer session in Sherman Oaks and NoHo. 7 weeks $112, (siblings $68). Contact Cathy if you have a group interested in a demo, or you would like participatory music at your next party. www.littlemoversandshakers.com All Night Studios! Adorable handmade children’s shirts, hats and quilts using a mixture of vintage, re-purposed, and new materials and organic products whenever possible. Get a 10% discount by entering UPALLNIGHT at checkout! http://www.etsy.com/people/upallnightstudios Members Need Leads Looking for Sunday newspaper coupons. Email valerzeto@yahoo.com and they can be picked up. AND Looking for anyone currently suffering from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Type 2. A Jen’s List member was just diagnosed and would like to speak to others suffering from the disease. Email jodima@sbcglobal.net. AND Do you have an Oeuf Classic Crib with Walnut trim? Are you ready to sell it? A Jen’s List member is expecting her second baby in September and looking for an Oeuf Classic Crib with Walnut trim. Email drlindsayheller@gmail.com. AND Is your child attending Ascension Lutheran School in the Fall? Looking to meet any other families that may be going there, specifically in Kindergarten and 1st grade. Maybe a play-date at the park or some kind of get together before school starts. Email schulers5@yahoo.com. AND Looking for a nice/private/quiet/affordable guest home for widow. He is looking into moving in the beginning of July, hopefully in Chatsworth/Canoga Park/West Hills/Northridge/Porter Ranch/Woodland Hills Town-home. Email riahong@yahoo.com. AND Two moms and their 3 kids are looking to rent a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house/town home/condo that allows dogs and cats. Email mariannesalsberg@comcast.net. AND Single mom looking to rent a room for her and her daughter. She would be willing to help with children, pets or assist with errands etc. for lower rent. She has a degree in child development, tons of experience and references. Email jenadarvey@hotmail.com. AND Professional and recently single mom looking to share house (with a yard) with another single mom. Any other professional single moms looking for the same that would like to split the cost and share a home with this mom, 20 month old and two small dogs in the Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village area, contact rlm0018@mac.com. AND Looking for a home alarm company that provides 24 hour monitoring, etc. Email americanbulldogmom@yahoo.com with any experiences and which company you love/hate. AND Looking to pursue an acting career and wanted to know some good tips on how to start. Local theaters and places that have open auditions may give the experience needed before going through an agent but have not found many places that offer auditions. Looking for auditions and/or any information and knowledge. Email hairstyles4u2@yahoo.com. The Santa Monica Food Tour Sunday, July 10th from 10am-2pm Presented by Valley Beth Shalom Sisterhood. Reservations are required. Space is limited! $65 per person. RSVP by Tuesday, July 5th. For Reservations and/or questions, email Helaine Kroll helaine.kroll@sbcglobal.net. Sunday Family Program at the Zimmer Children’s Museum July 4th Come create hand-wand sparklers that are just as colorful and sparkly as real fireworks, but much more friendly for the environment! All Sunday drop-in programs run from 3:00-4:00pm and are free (in addition to the entrance fee). Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 2 and over. Children under 2 are free and Grandparents are free on Tuesdays. Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Visit http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information. SUMMER YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS CLASSES BEGINNING with Coach Cory! Join in on the fun with your little one! YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS classes beginning JULY 5th. Shake, Groove and Pose with instruments, songs, dance, children will learn to implement Yoga in their daily lives. TUESDAYS – Walkers -6yrs 10am – 11am. Located at the beautiful Body Sattvah Center Yoga studio – 1414 Thousand Oaks Blvd. All mats, instruments and materials will be provided! $10 per class! To register, call (805) 497-0300, email info@bodysattvah.com or call Coach Cory at (310) 963-7222 for more info. The Westlake Hyatt Bridal Premiere Bridal Show Sunday, August 21st from 11am-3pm Meet over 70 wedding professionals ready to assist with all aspects of wedding planning, and enjoy fashions that feature the latest in wedding attire. Stroll the aisles; sample tasty treats from caterers and bakeries, be snapped at the photo booth, and register for thousands of dollars in door prizes. Eliminate waiting in line, receive a discount for you and your guests, peel n’ stick labels, and automatic entry into the Hyatt Honeymoon Weekend Giveaway. Just pre-register at www.bridalpremiere.com with the bride’s name and information. Tickets may also be purchased on- line at a discount! Limited vendor space is available. (805) 376-3515 Rock The Barre’s Summer Special Love Dance? Love it more often at Rock the Barre! Rock the Barre’s unlimited schedule allows the dancer to study Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop and allows mom to say yes! $225 all summer, unlimited, Monday through Friday and a free tee shirt. You can find the schedule on Facebook. Rock The Barre is located in First Neighborhood 31840 Village Center Road in Westlake Village (818) 620-7299 Early Explorers Enrolling 20 Months to 3 Years Old Licensed, developmental home daycare and preschool. Located in the West Valley, your ‘Explorer’ will find a warm, dynamic and joyful home environment filled with a myriad of daily activities and opportunities for learning and exploring. The approach is, child-centered, play-based and has as its basis an understanding of the developmental steps of growth in young children. Director/Main Teacher is highly experienced and CA Credentialed in both Child Development and K-12. For program details and reviews visit www.EarlyExplorersOnline.com. Mention Jen’s List for special a offer. Discounts at Strong Body Pilates in Studio City Work out in the new, spacious, light-filled studio. Highly trained and certified instructors are dedicated to giving you the best workout; whether you’re an expectant mother, an avid athlete, recovering from an injury, or just interested in overall better health. Mention Jen’s List and get 50% off your first three classes or private sessions (regular rates, new clients only). 13033 Ventura Boulevard, West of Coldwater in Studio City (818) 510-0827 www.strongbodypilates.com West Coast Counseling Center: Group Therapy The Men’s Group meets Monday in Encino from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Women’s Groups meet: Tuesday in West LA from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Encino 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Encino from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Young Adults Group meets on Mondays in Encino from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The West Coast Counseling Center also has a NEW 60+ Women’s/Coed Group on Tuesdays in West LA from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the initial group interview. Groups are $60 per 90 minute session. For more information, contact Jody Frank, LCSW at (310) 475-0223 or (818) 986-0600, extension. 2 or jodyfrank@wcccla.com. www.wcccla.com BargainsLA.com: New FREE iPhone App The bargain shopping, sample sale guide to Southern California lists hundreds of bargain hot spots for on furniture, designer clothing and accessories, electronics, appliances and more. Get local sample and warehouse sales sent to your iPhone and iPad. With the BargainsLA smart phone application, you can now download a powerful bargain shopping tool to your iPhone/iPad. You’ll have the inside bargain scoop right in your hand. Best of all, the BargainsLA iPhone App is free! www.bargainsla.com/mobile/ Did You Look in the Mirror Today? Did You Like What You Saw? Still not in shape for Summer? Fear not! Personal trainer Allison Baker is discounting her private training session rate. Normally $75, you can now get the discounted rate of $50 … a savings of 33%. If you train with a buddy, it’s 2 for $32.50 each. In a gym or at your home, Allison will take you through core and strength training. She will gear your workout to your physical fitness level/needs, as well as create a custom food plan to help you reach your goals. Call Allison Baker at (818) 468-1468. Does Your Special Needs Child Have the Acting Bug? The Miracle Project at The Help Group Autism Center is now enrolling children ages 7-12 and 13+ for the July 11th – August 5th session. The program in Sherman Oaks, is for children with autism and their typically developing siblings & peers. Coaches work as a team to bring the talents, voices & ideas of the students together to create an imaginative script and original music. The session culminates in a fully staged musical with a live audience. The Miracle Project is a multi-platform socialization program that enables children and teens with autism and other special needs to express themselves through music, dance, acting, story, and writing. Contact Nicole Webb at (818)779-5188 or nwebb@thehelpgroup.org for more info. Baby Blanket Music Introduces Madonna & Michael Jackson Lullaby Albums Two new releases: Soothing Lullaby Arrangements of Songs Made Famous by Madonna and Michael Jackson. The two CD’s join the current collection of Baby Blanket Music releases featuring unique, soothing lullaby arrangements of favorite songs from favorite artists. Six albums are presently offered in the collection which includes music from Elton John, Billy Joel, John Mayer and Simon & Garfunkel in addition to the new Madonna and Michael Jackson releases. www.babyblanketmusic.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 it be for postpartum bleeding, depression, or boosting the body’s energy and vitality. (310) 828-8258. www.lotusew.com Pet Sitter When you’re away from home and need care for your beloved furry friend, you want the best for him. Treating your doggie with love and kindness is Shannon Becker’s specialty-giving you peace of mind. www.whwaggiewalkers.com Gentle Endings: Estate Executor’s Helping Hands Taking apart a family home, especially in time of sorrow, can be a daunting endeavor. Where to begin? Leaving a house unoccupied is costly in many ways. Expenses continue to compound: mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, gardener, pool service, etc. Adult children faced with the task may have moved away or have other obligations which prevent them from doing what must be done. They can help. Call Lois at (818) 768-5693. www.gentleendings.com Do You Suffer With Anxiety, Panic, Worry or Fear? In a very supportive environment you will learn effective tools to overcome fear, let go of worry, prevent panic, conquer phobias, and learn to relax. Don’t be embarrassed. Everyone in this group suffers with anxiety. There will be handouts, techniques to quiet the mind and relax the body, and guest speakers who will talk about how they overcame their anxiety disorder. The group is held on Wednesday nights at 8pm. The cost is half price ($25) if you sign up for 10 groups in advance. Otherwise it’s $50 per group or $35 per group if you sign up for five groups in advance. For more information, call (818) 426-1780 or email kengoodmanlcsw@yahoo.com. www.KenGoodmanTherapy.com Fabric Button Earrings For Sale Help support one woman’s volunteering efforts abroad by checking out her earrings. www.etsy.com/people/LotemCreative “Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still” Dorothea Lange SW Photography, specializing in Maternity, Portrait and Event Photography. Mention LA Mom Magazine to receive a 20% discount on your portrait session or upcoming celebration. www.photosbysw.com 310-882-5446
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