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TODAY IN HISTORY Independence Day (U.S.) – HAPPY 4TH! Directory of Fireworks Displays – http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=78 National Country Music Day Sidewalk Egg Frying Day After being displayed or over a century, the torch on the Statue of Liberty is removed so it can be replaced. (1984) www.history.com/this-day-in-history 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. Do you still have that LOW BELLY SAG from your previous pregnancy? Do you suffer from back pain or experience bladder control issues? Our kids sure are cute, but do we have to suffer? NO! Strengthen your core and lose the low belly sag with Restore the Core™, a mat Pilates class incorporating resistance bands and stability balls. Eight week session begins July 5th on Tuesday & Thursday nights 8:30 – 9:20pm in a private gym in Woodland Hills. The cost is $224 and includes your own flat band and balls. First class is FREE as a trial! Space is limited! Contact Melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com or call 818-631-1257 to register. Swim into Summer at the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy 4 time Olympic Gold Medalist, Lenny and his team at LKSA are dedicated to sharing the fun of swimming, water safety, and the prevention of childhood drownings. CBS Just named LKSA one of the best swim lessons in LA: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/. Swimming is a gift for life! Mention this listing and receive a 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per student, new students only. See what others say about their program at http://lennykswim.com/pictures-testimonials. Westside JCC – 323-525-0323 JCC at Milken(in West Hills) – 818-464-3315 www.lennykswim.com Even Toy Executive CEOs played with toys when they were kids As children, many enjoyed miniature cars, trains, colored blocks and board games. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/29/us-retail-summit-toys-idUSTRE75S77020110629 How to help a friend with a broken heart Friends play a critical role in the getting-over-your-ex process. But once you show up, it can be tricky to know what your friend needs. Should you play therapist? Social coordinator? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/ Easy healthy dessert for your junior chef to assemble No cooking. Vanana Vanilla Banana – using yogurt, vanilla wafers, fresh bananas and nut cluster cereal. http://www.traderjoes.com/recipes/recipe.asp?rid=27 Wanna Dance class with Ilyse Baker Sunday, July 10th from 12pm-1pm Ilyse teaches all the Hollywood Stars how to groove. You never know what you will get with Ilyse…jazz, hip-hop, Broadway, lyrical, African…you name it and she does it! This class is life changing, a great workout, and a lot of fun. $15 Email media@ilysebaker.com to reserve your spot. Nadia Eftedal’s Rhythm Room 14261 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks www.ilysebaker.com Jacoby Company Creating fabulous Custom Window Treatments, Custom Bedding and Re-upholstery since 1980! From starter house, family home, elegant retreat and businesses too- their stellar references are legion. They stand behind their products. They get you the best price for the highest quality products. The husband and wife team of Gary and Cory Jacoby, are the friendly, family company who always keeps your security and satisfaction in mind. Summer Kick Off: 10% off all orders over $500.00 + a 1 hour design consult ($150 value). Expires 7/3/11. Offers cannot be combined, new estimates only. Call 818-999-3468, 1-800-921-8686 or email cory@jacobycompany.com. Super Service Award Recipient’s… reviews on Yelp/Google…see what people are saying. www.jacobycompany.com Technology and Informal Education Academic paper from UCLA. Television/video games/Internet are producing learners with a new profile of learning skills. A pressing social problem is the prevalence of violent video games, leading to desensitization, aggressive behavior, and gender inequity. What to do? http://www.cdmc.ucla.edu/ Create harmony and balance in your environment and your life! Does your closet make you feel happy when you look in it? Is it easy to get dressed and feel great about what your wearing? How does your child’s room look? Is it cluttered with old clothes and toys? Couldn’t these old items be donated or have a better use than taking up space and cluttering your house? Call Stacy at Closet Evolution at (818) 620-2420 for your FREE at home consultation and get ready to feel great about your space! http://www.closetevolution.com Bring professional football to Los Angeles! Farmers Field is about more than just football. It’s about bringing 20,000-30,000 good paying jobs to the people of L.A., and improving Los Angeles’ economy by bringing billions of dollars in revenue to L.A. businesses. Click the link to sign the petition for a new football stadium in Los Angeles: http://www.farmersfield.com/page/share/share-farmers-field Have You Ever Thought About Trying Acupuncture? Oriental Medicine has been used in Asian countries for thousands of years to preserve health, diagnose, treat and prevent illness. It can be used for hundreds of conditions, such as pain, women’s health problems, stress, allergies, emotional disorders, and insomnia. Acupuncture is safe and effective at any age. Call (818) 575-9096 or visit www.acuonecenter.com for more information on how acupuncture can help you! *50% off your first treatment if you mention Jen’s List! Specialty Autism Program – Summer Fun at Danny’s Farm! July 18th – August 26th from 9am-3pm Come for structured, fun-filled activities at Danny’s Farm. Highly trained staff provide a safe, nurturing environment for children 5-17 with Autism Spectrum Disorders. REGIONAL CENTER VENDORED! Space is filling, so contact your service coordinator. We pair loving farm animals and provide farm-related activities. Transportation is available. Questions? Call Danny’s Farm at (213) 607-4432 or visit www.dannysfarm.org for more information. Mothers Helping Hand Personal chef and catering company with the mission to help improve the quality of life for busy families by providing fresh and delicious meals through a range of culinary services. Vanessa is dedicated to providing ease of service and family friendly meals that entice your palate and stretch your child’s nutritional boundaries while being budget conscious and creative. www.mothershelpinghand.com The Crayon Box “pARTies” Get a group of friends together (from 3 years-old to adults) for arts and crafts parties in the comfort of your own home. Choose from unique projects for all ages (mosaic flower pots, decoupage picture frames, sock creature dolls, Sculpey clay animals and mezuzahs, taped journals, or drawing and painting skills etc). A great way to entertain for birthday parties, sleepovers, summertime play dates or coffee/desserts for friends. The Crayon Box “pARTies” will bring everything that you’ll need for a one-of-a-kind, creative experience with friends! Owned and operated by Nancy Wasserman, Elementary School Teacher & Art Specialist for over 20 years. Email nwasserman@earthlink.net for party prices, complete project list, and pictures. References are gladly provided. From anger to a cool-down. 6 steps to try. If you find yourself snapping at your kids during breakfast, fuming in the car after work or losing it during the dinner-and-homework scramble, it’s time for a mad-mommy makeover. http://www.workingmother.com/special-reports/mad-mommy-makeover PARENTS…Are you tired of the below average education your child is receiving? Perhaps the class size is too big? Maybe just not the right fit? Stacey Kovoloff has changed so many families’ lives placing their children in the right educational environment. There are many schools that still have places available and it’s not too late to make a change for this school year. Stacey has over 18 years of experience in the educational and financial aid process. 818-284-0781 Why are we fascinated with big families? Hint: it’s not about the children http://skepticalob.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-are-we-fascinated-with-big-families.html Sharpening Your Children’s Skills Over the Summer http://lamommagazine.com/sharpening-skills-over-the-summer/#more-429 Make your nursery fresh and modern with adorable subway art! CUSTOM wall decor for your little one’s room! This artist sells the COOLEST things! http://www.etsy.com/listing/65267485/custom-baby-boy-subway-art-font-1 On DVD Tomorrow! Timmy Time: Picture Day Come along for a picture perfect day of fun with your preschool pal Timmy™! From the Oscar®-winning creators of “Wallace and Gromit™” and “Shaun the Sheep™” Timmy makes you smile, with fun-loving adventures with his nursery friends. From good, clean fun during school photo day to drumming up music lessons, these wonderful stories filled with surprises will have you laughing in a flash. So snap up these five adorable tales with a big focus on fun! http://www.amazon.com/Timmy-Time-Picture-Kate-Harbour/dp/B004TA1GDM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308439247&sr=8-1 AND Fireman Sam: Brave New Rescues “Fireman Sam” is back for more heroic adventures in fire safety! Fireman Sam and his friends in Pontypandy work together to save the day when Mike’s kitchen catches fire, Dily gets stuck out at sea and Norman cries wolf! Come along with the hero next door and his brave brigade for some courageous adventures and daring new rescues the whole family will enjoy. Episodes include: “Cry Wolf”, “Blow me Down”, “Dilys’s Big Surprise”, “Model Plane”, “Open Day”, and “Mike’s Rocket”. http://www.amazon.com/Fireman-Sam-Brave-New-Rescues/dp/B004WSA4B6/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1308439300&sr=1-1 AND Hit Favorites: Preschool Fun A is for adventure with your favorite preschool friends! Jump on the learning track because Thomas, Barney, and all of their friends are waiting for you to join in the excitement. Create a dance-tastic school poster with Angelina Ballerina and then build a pirate ship with Bob the Builder. Don’t forget your rescue hat because Fireman Sam needs help saving the school bus. With these fun-filled adventures, discover that playtime can be learning time for the whole family! http://www.amazon.com/Hit-Favorites-Preschool-Fun/dp/B004WSA4DE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1308439417&sr=8-3 Free PJ Library concert with Rick Recht Friday, July 8th from 10am-12:30pm Come for a morning of crafts, stories, & day camp fun, plus a concert by Rick Recht! Pre-registered (before July 7th at 10:00 am) kids & adults: FREE! Walk-in (day of event): Kids (under 6 years old): $5/Adults and kids over 6: $10. The first 150 children to pre-register will receive a fun PJ Library egg shaker so they can “play” along with Rick at his concert. For more information or to pre-register for this awesome event, contact Jessica at JJablon@JewishLA.org. The JCC at Milken 22622 Vanowen Street in West Hills www.jewishla.org Are you plagued with fruit flies? Search and destroy info. http://www.chow.com/food-news/59371/how-do-you-get-rid-of-fruit-flies-in-your-kitchen/ Every little girl’s dream Playhouse for sale! The two story “Cotton Candy Manor”, as seen on Oprah. Two “rooms”, wood floors, pink sponge painted interior walls, second story loft leads to outside balcony. Air conditioning and lighting has been added. New sells for $9599.00 plus $1000.00 shipping from http://www.lilliputplayhomes.com/house_manor.asp. Asking $6000.00. Email ljmitchell17@gmail.com for more info. Spring buying boosts home prices in 13 US cities http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Spring-buying-boosts-home-apf-3361254249.html?x=0 Live at “The-J” Celebrating 55 Years of NVJCC Sunday, July 17th from 5-10pm GRAND GALA CELEBRATION – Live Entertainment, Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction, Ad Journal, Friends and Reminiscing. Call 818-360-2211 or email nvjcc@yahoo.com for information and reservations. Knollwood Country Club 12040 Balboa Blvd. in Granada Hills www.nvjcc.org Let’s Roll! Sushi-making Class! Wednesday, July 20th at 6:30pm Do you love sushi? Then you will love this event! Kikka Sushi will be at Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch, teaching guests the ancient art of sushi rolling. This sushi class will introduce you to the basics of sushi rolling and presentation. You will leave with a ton of sushi (and the ability to impress your guests at your next dinner party)! This exclusive event is not to be missed and RSVP is required: spptr.marketing@wholefoods.com. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/porterranch/store-calendar/ SING OUT LOUD! VOCAL PERFORMANCE SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 – 11 TWO SESSIONS – JULY 11 – 29 AND AUGUST 1-12 IN WEST HILLS! Teacher: Norene Foin – Professional singer/songwriter with 33 years performance experience and 11 years teaching experience in private voice/piano. Camp will focus on variety of vocal training exercises, understanding how the voice works, placement, correct breathing, fun music games and preparation of performance material for live show presented at end of each camp session. 10% deposit required to reserve space. Online registration at www.westvalleymusiccenter.com. Contact either the studio at 818-992-4142, or teacher directly at 818-679-9267 or NEFoin@gmail.com for additional information. Are you suffering from Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety or Panic attacks? Headaches, Migraines, Heart & Gastrointestinal problems and many more. If you have experienced any of these symptoms and are looking to relieve them, please visit & receive healing sessions from Reiki Master, Sevinj Kerimova. Sevinj is a licensed Parapsychologist, Bioenergist, and a Reiki Master with 20 years of experience. She has practiced in Turkey, Germany, and in the US with great success in helping those find relief and healing without pills or medicine. Mention Jen’s list and receive Free Diagnosis and a 20% off your First Session. Call (818) 859-6567 OR email KSEVINJ@YAHOO.COM for any questions or to set up an appt. Santa Monica Medical Clinic in West Hollywood http://www.reikisk.com/ 4 Ways to Watch TV for Free This Summer http://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-Ways-to-Watch-TV-for-Free-usnews-882457699.html Going Away? Leave Your Dogs Where They are Part of the Family In business 20 years Cage free environment, reasonable rates and long term discounts available. Feeding and TLC, treated like part of the family with exercise and dog walks. Home and yard security with both kids and dogs to play with. Access to a 24 hour veterinarian. Call Susan at (818) 773-8378. Drum Set and Percussion Teacher – Emerson Wahl * Great with children * Enthusiastic and upbeat * Musician’s Institute graduate (AA degree) * 5 years teaching experience * All ages * All styles of music (orchestral, jazz, hip-hop, blues, latin, r&b, hard-rock, metal, etc.) * All percussion instruments (Bells, xylophone, tambourine, triangle, castanets, etc.) * Lessons can include playing along to your favorite music and learning what your favorite drummer plays (note for note) * Willing to drive to your house * Prices: Your house- $50/hour, $30/ half-hour Call 818-610-9887 for more info. Homemade Ice Cream Calories and sugar (sweetened condensed milk) be damned! Sophisticated (Pineapple and Chipotle Ice Pops) and tropical (Caribbean Pineapple Lime Ice Cream). http://bargainbabe.com/2011/07/01/homemade-ice-cream-tips-for-perfection/ Organized Kids Room http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/organizing-cleaning/organizing-kids-roooms-00411000071833/
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