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 BBQ or family road trip this Summer? -Outdoor speakers playing music controlled -Netflix/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 Today in History Stay out of the sun day Compliment your mirror day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=81 Build A Scarecrow Day – first Sunday in month Disobedience Day The first cultivated strawberry is displayed by Michael Kent (1806) www.history.com/this-day-in-history Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Child Skill Development – Creativity: Language, Pt. 4 http://levinsonfamily.blogspot.com/2011/07/play-and-grow-smart-er-tips.html Tornado Relief Cut-A-Thon at Angus Mitchell Salon Sunday, July 10th from 10am-5pm All haircuts are just $25.00 with 100% of all proceeds going to the American Red Cross’ relief efforts in Joplin. That’s an unheard of price for a haircut or even a blow-dry in Beverly Hills especially by a celebrity stylist. The salon will cut everyone who comes in and stay till every head is done & they will have refreshments, a silent auction and celebs attending as well…hard to beat a deal like this…look good and feel good 440 North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210 (310) 550-7716 www.AngusMitchellSalon.com GenerationNecks makes a new Design … A KEY …. With affordable pricing and adorable style for any age, GenerationNecks designs make a great gift! Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky wore this Generation Necks pewter heart necklace to theJimmy Kimmel Live show and you can get the same one for only $27. GenerationNecks has become a personal favorite of celebrities like Adam Lambert, Ashley Greene and Maya. In fact, Ali loves her necklace so much that she has been seen wearing it on Extra, E! and Access Hollywood. It’s just great when Celebrities wear cute stuff that everyone can afford to wear with pride. www.Generationnecks.com Gold Party-15% July Bookings Gold prices have soared up into the $1500.00 per ounce range. Jay’s average party pays around $5000. Previously had you hosted you would have earned 10% which is $500.00. For the month of July ONLY Jay is paying 15%, if you host a party in July and Jay pays out the average $5000.00 you will earn $750.00 an extra $250.00. You do not need GOLD to host, simply invite friends, relatives, neighbors, work associates. Have everyone you invite bring a friend. Call 818-419-8812 or email jaysgoldparty@yahoo.com for more info. www.jaysgoldparty.com Recalls Swing sets (Adventure Playsets), firepot fuel (from Napa H&G), infant girls sandals (sold at Target), Serrano ham. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/ 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. BRICK Sport is seeking an Office Assistant/Intern to work in the corporate offices in Studio City The position requires general office work that includes answering calls, filing, data input, paperwork processing, and some client follow up. The ideal candidate will have an intermediate/advanced understanding of Microsoft Office. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and QuickBooks a plus but not required. Position is part-time and will start at 1-2 days per week and grow in time. Up to $15/hr. Email hooman.ghaffari@gmail.com. www.BrickCrossfit.com Vitamix Road Show! June 30th – July 3rd from 11am-7pm Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch is very excited to welcome the Vitamix Road Show to their store! The Vitamix 5200 blender makes healthy eating easy and delicious! Make your own smoothies, sauces, baby food, flours, salsas, ice cream, soups, whole fruit and vegetable juices and more! The first 20 customers get a free basket of organic produce with their purchase! http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/porterranch/store-calendar/ Sleep Well on July 4TH: Win a $3000 Mattress from Custom Comfort Mattress Celebrate July 4th with Custom Comfort Mattress at www.facebook.com/customcomfortmattress, where you can win a $3000 mattress just for telling Custom Comfort Mattress what a good night’s sleep would “free you” from. For twenty-five years, Custom Comfort Mattress has built every mattress from natural and organic materials right here in Southern California — and sells them in seven locations across the Southland. You can locate the store nearest you at www.customcomfortmattress.com Thrive/Survive, Young Adult Cancer Survivors non-profit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166583110072751 If you’re a post-treatment young adult cancer survivor, you know how hard it is to find local resources that can take you from just surviving to thriving. We’re what’s next. Thrive/Survive aims to create a portal community to enable real-life meetups as well as access to various medical and lifestyle resources. http://www.thrivesurvive.org/ UNUSAL ITEMS FOR SALE Reproductions of antique furniture. Mostly unfinished and ready for finishing and upholstery (custom created) while a few are finished. Some are assembled, some are in need of assembly. They range from a set of dining room chairs, wing chairs, bergeres with otomans and occasional chairs. Some need repair and new cane on seat and/or back. Teriffic oppertunity for comercial furniture sale or the “do it yourselfer”. Email steinberg1@socal.rr.com. Do you have a young adult with special needs in college or heading to college? ADVANCE LA’s Summer 2011 College Transition Program is being held August 8th-12th and August 15th-19th, from 10am-4pm. The program will focus on strategies, skills and supports needed to ensure a successful college experience. Throughout the year, ADVANCE LA provides young adults with individualized guidance from a life skills coach to support their advance toward independence. For more information please contact Lee Chernotsky at (818) 779-5247, email lchernotsky@thehelpgroup.org or visit www.advancela.org. Calling all Business Owners Specialized Payroll can beat its competitors in price from 10-30% and give you everything they give you and more, including incredible customer service, an easier to use web based software and a simple streamlined conversation. If you are currently using another payroll processing company, allow them to give you a cost comparison. All they need is to see a current invoice from them. Contact Michael Goldsmith at (818)941-1643 or mgoldsmith@specializedpayroll.com. www.specializedpayroll.com FUN WAY FOR KIDS TO STAY ENGAGED OVER THE SUMMER Grockit offers a collaborative learning platform for students to master academic skills and improve standardized test scores. Kids can study for the SAT, ACT, AP tests and even subjects such as English Language Arts, pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. Plus a 20% discount for Jen’s List readers – use promo code JEN. www.grockit.com Science and Sensory: Play dates. Play groups. Play Parties. 12 months and up! Get your goop on with world of wonder. Add something unique and fun to your child’s birthday party!! We come to you, set up on a patch of grass in the back yard or at a park of your choice. Science and sensory based Play dates: up to 3 kids for $30 per hour. Play groups: $30 per kid for 90 minutes and your child plays free! Play parties: 4-9 kids $145 for up to 2 hours. 10-15 kids $250 for up to 2 hours. Call 877.764.6679 for more information today! Date nights! Moms play or have me time. www.getgoopy.com Math Midway A traveling exhibition, created as part of the new Museum of Mathematics. Now-August 12th Discovery Center in Thousand Oaks http://mathmidway.org/ ACTING CLASS: Scene Study & Technique with Matthew Arkin Monday Nights at 7:00 PM Deepen Your Understanding, Sharpen Your Focus, Strengthen Your Choices. Technique and Scene Study guide you to the core of each character: the desires of the heart that motivate you, the flaws and obstacles that stand in your way, and the actions that you must take to attain your goal. “Matthew’s insight into technique, character and text are exceptional, as is his ability to communicate that insight. These are the makings of a remarkable teacher.” -Richard Kind, Actor, Spin City www.matthewarkin.com KARIMA HABIBA STUDIO fun & fitness Dance/Pilates for females adults and young ladies 8 to 18 Monday-Saturday from 11am-8:00pm This new studio in Woodland Hills offers and exclusive and comfortable enviornment for women to express themselves interpretative dance movement, body awareness and fitness. Our techniques are proven to develop grace, stamina, and endurance as well as Dancers body. Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz, Middle Eastern/BellyDance, OMG training with Kimberly Fun and Fitness. Email khstudio@yahoo.com for more info! Amythest Productions Provides Clowns, Characters, Balloon Twisters, Face Painters, Magicians & MUCH MORE for children’s birthday parties & events. Clean costumes, great entertainers to make your party a SMASH HIT! Mention Jens List & you get a discount! 818)970-9838 http://www.partypop.com/vendor.htm/3275125 WRITE TO HEAL Sunday, July 31st from 12pm-9pm This unique one-day workshop by the sea invites you to experience the healing power of writing. Through a variety of creative exercises and practical techniques for managing & containing what arises, you will learn to befriend your deepest self and discover the transformative nature of story-telling and listening. The workshop’s co-facilitators, Karin Gutman & Laura Milner, PhD, welcome anyone who seeks greater well-being. Our goal is to create a space in which participants benefit both physically and emotionally from writing stories they may have been unable to tell, for as author Dorothy Allison reminds us in Skin, “there is magic in it.” For full details and registration, visit: www.writetoheal.com. Held at a private home in Malibu. DJ/Electronic Music Production Lessons NYU Senior/Wildwood Alumnus offers private lessons in electronic music production & DJing for ages 12 & up. Production/Composition/Djing using Ableton Live and Reason software. Wildwood School Alumnus / NYU Student / Recording Artist. * Beat making * Synthesizer Programming * Remixing * Midi controllers * Troubleshooting * All ages / Skill levels Welcome * Home tutoring (Los Angeles Area) RATES: 1 hr: $40. Intensive / group lessons: tbd CONTACT: 310 918-4030 or nickybenedek@gmail.com. www.soundcloud.com/benedek_music Maximize Your Maternity Leave How much time off and pay can you receive during your maternity leave? It may be more than you think. Since HR’s motivation is to get you back at work quickly, the information they supply is often incomplete or incorrect. Lauren Wallenstein will give you the foundation you need so that you don’t forfeit your benefits, even if you don’t plan to return to work. Whether you’re pregnant or just had your baby, it’s imperative to understand your rights. She also consult with companies regarding leave administration. www.milkyourbenefits.com 30 New Amazing Birthday Cake Designs – Parenting.com http://www.parenting.com/gallery/30-amazing-birthday-cake-designs?pnid=111824 The Eat Real Festival July 16th and 17th A state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of good food. Participants learn where food comes from, who grows and makes it, and how they make it. Eat Real Festival attendance is 100% free of charge, all food at the festival costs $5 and less, and all food incorporates regionally sourced, fabulous, and sustainably produced ingredients. Founded in 2008, Eat Real is a social venture business with an affiliated non-profit focused on promoting & teaching food craft. Eat Real’s mission is to help revitalize regional food systems, build public awareness of & respect for the craft of making good food and to encourage the growth of American food entrepreneurs. http://eatrealfest.com/event/Los%20Angeles/California/2011 Mint and lime iced tea A delicious and refreshing summertime go-to your Junior Chef can make for the family. Good for following directions and practicing patience. Comments section gives add’l info. http://www.chow.com/recipes/11796-mint-and-lime-iced-tea Want to lose 20 pounds before Summer and not find them again? Michele the Trainer’s success includes losing 165 pounds with no drugs and no surgery and helping her clients do the same. Michele is mobile and location is not a factor; her offerings are fun and philosophy is unique and empowering; Personal Training,Lifecoaching,Nutrition/Health/Wellness, How to prepare healthy meals and include your family,Post Physical Therapy, Aquatics (got pool?) and Yoga. Email Michele@michelethetrainer.com. www.michelethetrainer.com Save $10 on Any Relevé Studios TRIPLE THREAT Camps Discount ends July 26th. Let Relevé help you become that highly sought after triple threat performer and get prepared for that important agent meeting or audition! In one week, our professional staff will help you prepare a monologue, 16-bars of a song, and a short dance – all uniquely chosen and tailored just for you. Full-Day Camp (8:30am-4:00pm) July 11th-15th or August 15th-19th for ages 7-10 and 11-18. $450 (pre-discount) Optional: Add a dance class from 4-5pm for only $10 per day. 818.343.7353 www.relevestudios.com/summer_camps Guitar Lessons from an Experienced Teacher In-home guitar lessons available. All ages, styles, levels. Contact brianrupp70@gmail.com for more information. The Parenting ‘Magic Word’ and 10 ways to use it http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle MD Moms fragrance-free Moisturizing Balm & Hair and Body Wash The National Eczema Association (NEA) – a non-profit organization that funds clinical eczema studies to improve the health and quality of life for those living with eczema – recently awarded MD Moms’ Moisturizing Balm, fragrance-free Moisturizing Balm, Hair and Body Wash and fragrance-free Hair and Body Wash its NEA Seal of Acceptance. www.mdmoms.com Relax, They will bring the Spa to You! Luxury Mobile Spa for the home, workplace, events. The Massage Express Co, is a licensed and insured traveling luxury spa service based in Los Angeles. Their menu of services combines signature spa and beauty treatments from around the world and they use only natural eco conscious products. Their custom Safari Tents, serve as a portable spa retreat inspired by Aman-i-Khas’ outdoor living. Perfect for any event or celebration from 2-200! Think Showers, Spa Parties and Bridal Parties! Gift Certificates available for any occasion. www.themassageexpress.com How To Choose The Healthiest Milk http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-to-choose-the-healthiest-milk-for-you-the-planet.html Science of Sleep” Lecture in Santa Monica Mon., July 25th from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Designed to help parents learn about the “science” behind infant/toddler sleep and how the brain works. It’s an objective lecture reviewing all the sleep training programs, pros & cons, as well as co-sleeping options. It’s designed to offer parents information and tools they need to make a informed and educated decisions about what sleep program, plan or practice is best for their family and how to reach realistic goals in regard to sleep. Register online at www.otbee.com or call (818) 238-PLAY. Go to: “Special Events” on the OTB homepage (left margin). The fee for this lecture is a Day Pass (one per family). Speaker: Octavia Lindlahr. Birth & Beyond in Santa Monica 1750 Ocean Park, #206 in Santa Monica BRAND NEW CUSTOM DESIGNER COUCH for sale A Jen’s List member accidentally ordered the wrong color (the couch is still at the factory). They paid $3149 and would like to sell for $2299 -Mitchell Gold / Bob Williams- Tatum 99″ Sofa – style #1242-015T. Keswick Steel (Fabric #102789) – 100% Polyester. For more detailed information of the couch, visit http://www.mgbwhome.com/TATUM-COLLECTION-P9379.aspx. Email akalpert@gmail.com if interested. |
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