The Early Childhood Center at Leo Baeck Temple
Offers a developmental, inspirational and holistic approach to learning through classroom experience and Jewish traditions. Visit the tree lined preschool emphasizing cognitive and developmental growth as the experienced staff gently challenges each child. Full day classes for ages 2-5 run from 9am until 3pm with early drop-off starting at 8am and after school enrichment options until 5pm. To set up a personal tour, call 310-476-2274. Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Baseball great Joe DiMAggio hits his first grand slam. (1937) The bikini makes it’s debut at a Paris fashion show. (1946) Work-a-holics Day Dog Days http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=82 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 Get dolled up with $12 for $25 to Spend at VeeveCosmetics.com, premium, mineral-based cosmetics created by one of Chicago’s top makeup artists! Get dolled up with this line of premium, mineral-based cosmetics created by one of Chicago’s top makeup artists! A home with children has enough messes as it is. Mom’s makeup doesn’t need to add to it. Veeve cosmetics come in really handy this way. Not only is it free of chemicals, fillers, dyes or fragrance – Veeve’s powder-based blushes, eyeshadows and foundations are pressed rather than loose, so the makeup doesn’t spill. (A light liquid mineral foundation is also available.) These gentle, mineral-based products are great for sensitive and acne-prone skin! Try Veeve with this half-off deal: $12 gets you $25 to spend on any product at VeeveCosmetics.com! www.familyfinds.com/jenslist 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 Does your child need help with a challenging school subject or study skills? Buddy System In-home Tutors provides tutoring in all subjects, for all students K-12 and we will make a personalized match for you! The one-on-one in-home personalized programs are tailored to help your child gain confidence and passion for academics. Some of the most popular subjects are ENGLISH – Grammar, Literature & Essays, MATH – Basic Math, Algebra, Calculus, etc., SCIENCE – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc., STUDY & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, SPANISH & FRENCH – other languages available, HISTORY, MUSIC & COMPUTERS – keyboarding/software skills, Reading Course for Kids grades 4-12, ESL -, and PSAT, SAT, ACT, CHSPE, HSPT, SSAT, ISEE, ERB test preparation. www.buddysystem.com Step-By-Step Search Engine Optimization July 14th from 7:30-9:30pm Do you know how to attract targeted traffic to your website or blog? Are you getting the results you want from your website? This class will teach you the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization, and practical ways you can optimize your website for the traffic your business needs. This class is designed for those with little or no knowledge of SEO, or those who are not getting the results they expect from their site. It’s taught by experienced online marketing and WordPress consultant, Lucy Beer of WebTrainingWheels.com. There‘s 10 attendees, so you can get the answers to all your questions! n$40. Jen’s list members get a $5 discount! Enter discount code: jenslist. http://learn-seo-losangeles.eventbrite.com/ Interior design is not a luxury, it is an investment Summer time is here and its time to start designing! Don’t do it alone – Call Georgette Westerman Interiors to help you. Georgette can tackle anything from window treatments, to selecting paint colors, furnishing a room with existing/new furniture, designing your kitchen/bathroom to renovating your entire home. She is an expert in space planning and color selections. Make your visions a reality by calling today for your free consultation: 310.425.8228 or email Georgettewesterman@gmail.com. www.Georgettewestermanintetiors.com Lil’ Rock Nation FREE demo class on July 22nd at 10am A developmental music class for children ages birth to five years. Li’l Rock Nation’s curriculum will feature all styles of music from all parts of the world, but will keep the rock and roll edge that sets Rock Nation apart from the rest. Classes will launch in September 2011 in Studio City. All classes will take place between the hours of 9am-Noon. To register, call (818)980-0018. Space is limited. www.rocknationschool.com JustIn Time To Party! ~ Spring Sale! Spring SALE! – Take $35 – $160 off of our party packages when you book with at least 10 days notice. Need great kids’ party entertainment? These professional actors have princesses, super heroes, clowns, magicians and other characters who can provide a magic show, balloon animals, face paint, tattoos, jumper, piñata, build-a-bles and more! NEW! Spring Sale! takes $75 off the price of a 1.5-hour party AND choose from an additional water balloon toss or pie-eating contest! Also, see the popular $120 Weekday Special — Perfect for daycare / preschool / after school / Friday night entertainment! Call Justin at (310) 500-8376 or email Justin@JustInTimeToParty.com. www.JustInTimeToParty.com EmPOWER 30! $39 for 30 days of personalized food plan. Imagine never dieting again or obsessing over your weight! A special offer to JEN’S LIST members: $39 for 30days of comprehensive diet-tailored meal plan and exercise plan that takes away the hassle and anxiety about dieting and losing weight! It doesn’t focus on eating less and exercising more.All the w/outs can be performed at home,and the meals are quick and suitable for the entire family!This plan will speed up your metabolism,blast fat&help u beat your demons! First 20 will get an extra 10% off. Call 818-469-6313 or email sima@meetsima.com. www.meetsima.com Are you in a make-up rut? Do you buy make-up and it sits in your drawer because you don’t know what to do with it? Lori Pinsky, a professional make-up artist of 16 years, will travel to you and assess your makeup bag and see what’s a keeper and what’s not. She does private lessons and will share numerous tricks of the trade. She can customize a look that suits your lifestyle and is available for all events. Mention Jen’s list and get 10% off. 310-486-2279 www.loripinsky.com Madonnara Designs – handmade photo gifts for…and inspired by…your loved ones Specializes in affordable handmade photo and graphic pendants on wood, glass, acrylic and mother of pearl. 1 and 2 sided available. Bookmarks, bracelets and gift certificates as well. Ask about group rates and fundraising ideas for your group, club or school! Visit http://www.dawnwagner.blogspot.com for examples and more information. Email madonnara@yahoo.com to order your one-of-a-kind piece. Local. Sustainable. Home Delivered. Eat the Love. Weekly curated selections of local, sustainably produced fruit, vegetables, pastured meats, regional specialties, Fair Trade products, Grains, Nuts & Dried Fruit and more. All accompanied by a chef-written mealplan with recipes to help you eat your way through your Box. The farmer’s market delivered to your doorstep: Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Agoura, Westlake, TO, Topanga, Malibu on Saturdays. Los Angeles addresses on Wednesdays. http://outoftheboxcollective.com Mara Casey Shoots Photography Special For the month of July, Mara is offering 10% off all photography services in the LA area. Services must be booked/used between July 1st-31st. Mara is a natural light photographer specializing in pet and kid photography. www.maracaseyshoots.com Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Soon? Video Services Un-Limited can preserve the memories of your special day forever, also creating incredible montages for you. They were voted winner on MyFoxLA as best videographer in LA. They have been in business over 30 years and are fully licensed and insured. They are Bar Mitzvah parents themselves and know what you are going through. Visit www.videoyou.com to see samples of their work. Call Maury or Elana at (818)727-7746 for more information and to ask about the Jen’s List special package. Moving? Or just have clutter you need to get rid of and dont know how? Circle of Life Removal is a new and unique business owned by Andee Pariser and Wendy Einbund. They call themselves “Residential Content Removal Specialists”. They clear out any household items that are no longer wanted. Everyone knows that moving can be a monumental task, or even cleaning out the garage can trigger heart palpitations! Just show them what you no longer want and they will sort, pack up, recycle and donate your discards. Virtually anyone might find this service helpful at one time or another. Andee and Wendy are both passionate organizers and this business allows them to do what they love and help people and the environment at the same time. 818.917.5060 www.circleofliferemoval.com Your Friend is in Crisis. What can you do? 1. Don’t say “If you need anything, let me know.” They then need to figure out what you mean by “anything.” 2. Bring over dinner but instead of asking when is a convenient time say “I would like to bring dinner over, which day is best Tuesday or Friday? Would you like meatloaf or lasagna?” People in crisis do not need to make any more big choices, so make the choices easy for them. 3. Deliver meals in non-returnable containers. For other unique ways to offer support, visit www.ExactlyWhatTheyNeed.com. Be the first to know about the latest and greatest beauty products and treatments! If you want to be up on the latest in beauty, visit www.insiderbeautybuzz.com. From must-have makeup, skincare products and insider tips that can make you look years younger, they have you covered from head to toe. Sign up for the free weekly IBBmail and you’ll get first dibs on giveaways, special events and breaking beauty news as it happens. You can even email your burning beauty questions and they will get back to you with personalized advice. Holistic Facials by Karina – Summer Season New Client Facial $65, includes peel (Salicylic, Glycolic, Lactic, Enzyme…) Look and feel great – Rejuvenating and Hydrating treatments! Specializes in Rosacea, Acne treatments and products No machines are used, hands only. Peaceful environment. For appt.’s, call (323) 663-8382 or email karina@facialsbykarina.com. Yelp-Facials by Karina They offer flexible hours for busy Moms! http://www.FacialsByKarina.com Kids love sunflowers And sunflower seeds. Let your kids choose 3-4 packets of different kinds, let them plant the seeds (following written instructions), and water. Stagger plantings. Fast growing. Giant varieties grow to 15’. Best selection at local nurseries (Sperling, Armstrong, Green Thumb, Sego, Sheridan Gardens, Green Arrow, etc.). http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/ Best Fashion Watches An online store for all the latest hottest styles in the fashion industry. They distribute fashion watches at wholesale prices, based in Canoga Park and have been in the fashion watches world for over 12 years. They believe that you can’t have enough watches! Fashionable watches are fun and it completes your look. They want you to be happy with your purchase, their mission is to provide you with excellent customer service. They Love Watches! Do you? www.bestfashionwatches.com Great party idea for all events Hair Braids / Wraps / Extensions / Feathers / Tinsel Tattoos / Airbrush / Glitter Glamour / Henna / Crazy Color Hairspray / Face Painting / Nail polish / Island Crafts The Famous You Paint My Ride / Drum Circle for Toddlers / Balloons. 310-203-1508 or 310-621-0539 www.anitabraids.net “Science of Tantrums” Lecture – Santa Monica Wed., July 27th from 7pm- 9:30pm Designed to introduce the “science” behind a toddler tantrum and how to deal with them effectively. It breaks down into detail the two different types of tantrums and why they are handled differently. Topics include: parenting and understanding the toddler brain, helping toddlers with their BIG feelings, the science behind crying and separation anxiety, tantrums and all their glory, 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 and sleep! $22. Speaker: Octavia Lindlahr Birth & Beyond in Santa Monica 1750 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste # 206 in Santa Monica Another consideration in your weight-loss arsenal Save high calorie foods to early in the day. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/bad-appetite/201106/does-late-night-snacking-make-you-fat Summer Fitness – Train at Home – Anytime! • Provide all the equipment • Over 7 years of experience • Customized workout plans; to include ~ Weight resistance training ~ Polymeric Training ~ Pilates mat ~ Pilates Reformer (if client purchases equipment) ~ Endurance training ~ TRX Training •Body fat percentage (Skin Fold) •Progress tracking •Meal planning •BMR calculation – Calories burned in a day www.befitwithamanda.com Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party Ever feel like you need an extra set of hands? Karen Carter can do anything from set up to preparing food to serving – as well as the dreaded clean-up. Enjoy yourself and let her do all of the running around. She is available for both small gatherings including office parties, backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties and lunches or larger scale events including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations. Karen used to be in the catering business, was a teacher and is now a stay at home mom to two girls. Amazing references upon request. Email karenspartyhelp@yahoo.com or call (818) 445-1749 Summer Soccer Fun For Kids 3-8 Years Old! “We believe it is important that all children have a positive first experience with organized sports.” Soccer Shots LA creates a fun, imaginative, non-competitive atmosphere in which kids can thrive and play! Our professionally trained soccer coaches look forward to meet you! There’s still time to sign up for our Summer Soccer Programs throughout the Southern California Area at various schools and parks. Click on “Register” tab to find locations near you! https://losangeles.soccershots.org/ You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” kids show and “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” teen show! Children and teen STARS needed! If you’re child/teen is looking for a fun way to end their summer, then look no further. STARS is committed to putting on full-length musical productions that are fun for all ages. Each child that participates, not only learns wonderful theater skills, but also learns to have more self confidence, and feel like a STAR. For more information, or to sign up, email dramastars@gmail.com or call (818) 681-1992. Spots are filling up fast! www.dramastars.com 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! Click http://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 July 10th. www.thewaterwhisperer.com Summer Youth Yoga Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz. Julie will guide children on a different yoga adventure each week where they will learn a wide variety of age appropriate yoga poses that build strength, coordination, balance flexibility, body awareness and self confidence-all tools that will last a lifetime! Ages 4-9 – Tues, July 5th-Sept 15th from 4-5pm Ages 10 and up – Thurs, July 7th-Sept 17th $84 for 6 classes Westlake YogaWorks – 2475 Townsgate Rd. 805.371.3030 AND Ages 4-9 – Mon, July 11th-Aug 29th from 4:30-5:30pm Ages 10 and up – Wed, July 13th-Aug 31st $100 for 8 wks Tarzana YogaWorks – 18700 Ventura Bl 818.457.6900 www.danceyoga.com How to stock a holistic medicine cabinet Monday July 11th at 7pm Join a Holistic Moms Network meeting to learn about common homeopathic remedies for common ailments, how to stock a medicine cabinet, what homeopathy is and how to use it effectively. Renee Stonehocker is an advocate of natural health and nutrition, has been using homeopathy for 30 years and consults on homeopathy at Capitol Drugs, a pharmacy for alternative therapies and a La Leche League Leader. Email Nina.sfvhmn@gmail.com for more info. 4032 Whitsett Blvd. in Studio City, 91604 www.holisticmoms.org A Film that Heals This upcoming documentary, My Nose: The Bigger Version, covers the transformation of Emmy award-winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum’s relationship with her mother from Mommy Dearest to Dear Mom–from hatred to love. Through Kickstarter (http://kck.st/jXeKlg), they have set a goal for fans! Visit the link and learn more about Gayle at www.gaylekirschenbaum.com. www.mynosethebiggerversion.com By 7 months, Baby knows your moods Remember, you are Baby’s whole world – what is happening in Baby’s brain when you’re happy? When you’re angry? When you’re depressed? http://www.livescience.com/8150-7-months-baby-moods.html
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