Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Sherman Oaks Children friendly office conveniently located in the heart of Sherman Oaks equipped with TVs in the ceiling, movie theater & aquarium. Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) & nitrous oxide make dentistry much more comfortable for children. Digital x-rays, touchless sterilization & much more. For new patients, mention Jen’s List and receive an electric toothbrush with the first checkup and cleaning. Call (818)789-3844 or email
for appointment. Now open on Saturdays! Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history In the very first All Star Baseball game, the American League wins 5-2. (1933) National Fried Chicken Day First picture postcard made World at Aphelion http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=83 Jen’s List Date Night Giveaway for Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl Enter to win 2 tickets to the Wed., July 13th at 8pm performance of LA Phil Presents Chris Botti • Bobby McFerrin with Yellowjackets. To enter, be the 5th Jen’s List member to email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject line “Jazz at the Bowl” & include your name and tele#. Multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is the decade’s largest-selling American instrumentalist. This incredible musician & his band will delight with cool jazz, pop & romantic ballads. Vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin & friends Yellowjackets, all multiple Grammy winners, collaborate to create beguiling rhythm & jazz. For tickets & info, visit http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4537&utm_medium=c&utm_source=all&utm_campaign=botti. $85 for 8 Weeks of Kids Classes ($170 Value) OR $175 for One Week of Kids Summer Camp ($350 value) at Los Angeles School of Gymnastics This famous center offers classes for everyone – from tots to Olympians. Los Angeles School of Gymnastics classes range from Parent and Me (starting at 18 months) right through training Olympic caliber competitors. This deal is good for any class that is offered Monday-Friday before 1:00 pm. The most popular classes for young kids are the Parent and Me class (for babies 18 months and up) and the Mini-Tot Class (for kids 3-5 years old). And here’s a nice bonus – if you have three or more kids of the same level, they will open a private group class for you. Perfect for Mom and Me groups, preschools pals or just friends who are looking for a fun new activity to start together! www.familyfinds.com/jenslist 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 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 Karina Smirnoff Dance Studio Learn to dance from the Celebrity Pro! Meet new Friends! Get in shape! Sign Up Now and enter to win tickets to Dancing With the Stars. The studio offers everything from Adult classes to Kid programs and Wedding packages in Ballroom, Latin, Argentine tango, Salsa, 2 step and much more. The bestselling Shape Up with Karina fitness program featured in Life and Style, Cosmo, Good Day LA, OK, Access Hollywood, etc. is also available. Ask about special the Jen’s List discount. 21720 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills 818-232-7224 / 818-232-7334 www.KarinaSmirnoffDance.com  Kids Lunches Kicked UpLocal mom in L.A. is dishing out a huge helping of cute for lunch. In her new book The Mini Book of Grandwiches, she shows how to make many uber-cute sandwiches to get kids interested in trying new foods and even creating their own fabulous sandwiches. The book includes tips and tools to get your cute on, and get those kids to maybe eat some new and healthy foods! The Mini Book of Grandwiches is available on Amazon and from www.scrumpdillyump.com. Basketball and Volleyball Camps Throughout July (specifics upon request) Ten days of fun-filled competitive basketball (5th through 9th graders) and volleyball (6th through 11th graders) instruction for $30 per day in Northridge. Contact Humberto Ramirez at (818) 349-1394 Ext. 212 and mention Eric Ullerich.  High schoolers should know by now that S.A.T. does not stand for Sit Around Time this summer! The tutors of Archer have helped hundreds of students to hit their target SAT/ACT scores through a very PERSONALIZED and COMPREHENSIVE preparation strategy: 1) Assess each student 2) Create a unique study plan to address individual strengths and weaknesses 3) Implement plan to cover ALL material required for the particular test 4) Teach the specific test-strategies needed to maximize scores. Every student is unique so every course is unique! Summer is the perfect time to start preparing! Email brent@archertutoring.com. www.Archertutoring.com Glendale Centre Theatre Summer Acting Camp for Children ages 7-15 July 11th-August 1st and August 1st-August 22nd, Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm The Glendale Centre Theatre Summer Acting Camp is a three week program located in the historic Glendale Centre Theatre where your child will learn how to perform a song, act in a scene, participate in a choreographed dance for the final show while also learning stage combat techniques, improvisation exercises, how to write their own scripts and prop-making. Camp hours are Mon-Fri 9am-2pm with extended day offered 8am-5pm. Two sessions left! Call 818-244-8481 or go to website for application. www.glendalecentretheatre.com High Heel in a Haystack’s Style Tip of the Week: This week’s style tip is about being open-minded when it comes to hanger appeal. Things that look horrible on the hanger could actually be gorgeous on. So next time you are shopping, think twice before passing over an item that “looks” like it would be ugly because you never know, it might end up being one of your favorites! www.highheelinahaystack.com SAVE A LIFE Thursday July 7th from 2pm-7:30pm – Appt’s required Tracy and her twin 4yr old boys had their lives turned upside down last Oct. Her young, healthy husband had to be admitted to Cedars for heart failure & is now living with an LVAD to pump his heart. He is currently on the heart transplant list, and has had many blood transfusions to save his life. PLEASE HELP BY DONATING BLOOD IN HONOR OF KEVIN. 20946 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth 91311 Read Tracy’s blog for more info: http://livingwithanlvad.blogspot.com Four 8 week old male kittens need a home! All tested negative for diseases and all very cute! There is a grey/white one, a grey one, and two orange and white ones (one with different colored eyes). The mother was dumped at an apartment building; she is being taken care of but the kittens need a home! Email natashalevinger@gmail.com. Do you have a funny kid? Tuesday July 12th Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank and Claremont now offering STAND UP COMEDY classes for TEENS and KIDS! Get ’em off the couch and into a working comedy club to build confidence and learn how to take their funny comments and complaints and turn them into comedy gold! — Taught by pro comics at Flappers Comedy Club — Learn joke writing/performing in a fun, safe environment — Each class showcases at the club! Email classes@flapperscomedy.com www.flapperscomedyclub.com Trunk Show! FIRE SALE! Everything Must Go for Dirt Cheap! July 6th-July 9th from 10:30am-2:30pm From Scratch Designs has High End Summer Clothing, Shoes, Dollhouses, for Moms & Children sizes 0 & upwards. This fire sale means you will walk away with merchandise for next to nothing. Lines Room Seven, Neige, Oilily and more. RSVP tamikawat@aol.com & you will receive a very nice gift. They will have refreshments for all. 26364 W Plata Lane. Park on Las Virgenes in front of 5360 walk up the stairs, go down, turn right, look for yellow balloons. http://www.fromscratchdesigns.com/servlet/StoreFront ONEgeneration Food Truck Festival Fundraiser! Saturday, July 9th from 4pm to 9pm General Admission $5, Children 12 and under FREE FREE parking and entertainment for the kids. Trucks include, The Munchie Machine, Komodo, White Rabbit, L.A. Snowie, Slammin Sliders, Lake Street Creamery, Meet N’ Potatoes, Ranchan Ramen, Chicago Meats LA, Papas Tapas, Canters, Wrap Me Silly, Flat Iron, Paddywagon and Antonia’s Nuts. Come on out and eat and support ONEgeneration! www.onegeneration.org Looking to partner up with 2 beauty/ massage service to go to the Emmy Award gifting loungeSept 16th-17th Whether you have a product to sell, a new business to market or want the luxury of being present at the Emmy Gifting lounge and showcase your business in front of A list Celebs and over 50 media this is the way to do it!!! My business more than tripled after I went to the Oscars gift lounge. First come first serve. The spot is for a platinum sponsorship$7500. Cost split within 3 people = $2500 each. Don’t pass up this opportunity. Your name will be in all press releases. Www.goflawless.com Smartacus Kids Mobile Learning Lab Tues/Wed, July 5th-27th from 9am-4pm A new and fun Mobile Learning Lab this summer! Small Group Tutor Sessions at Santa Monica Parks. They are a mobile tutoring lab. Jens List member, Alicia Reyes, has enrolled her kids in the math minicamp, vocabulary kids and highly recommends it! www.smartacuskids.org Complimentary Duchess Marden Mini Facials Saturday, July 9th from 10:30am-1:30pm Treat yourself to a skin consultation & mini facial from a licensed esthetician! Reserve your time slot now! Call 818.610.0000 or email sp.wdh.marketing@wholefoods.com. Or you can sign up for a time in the Whole Body Department. Whole Body Department at Whole Foods Market Woodland Hills 21347 Ventura Blvd. – corner of Canoga and Ventura Dinner with Princess Jasmine and Magic School Camp at Fairies and Dragons PartiesJoin princess Jasmine for dinner on July 13th from 5:30-7:00pm Facepainting, magic, dinner and lots of fun! Please come dressed in your best royal attire. $25/child. MAGIC CAMP July 25-28th, 10:00-12:00, $140. A renowned Magic Castle magician Brandon Scott is coming to Fairies and Dragons to teach MAGIC! In addition to learning a variety of magic tricks, children will also be taught basics of performing and holding themselves in front of audience. Call 818 783 8488 to register. www.fairiesanddragonsparties.com Summer Art Workshops in Tarzana July 11th-14th from 9am-noon and July 25th-28th from 9am-noon Does you child love art? Viridian Art Academy’s Summer Art Workshops are 4 day sessions where students will work in charcoal, pastel and oil paints. Students will get individual instruction in a studio setting. Mention “Jen’s List” and get $10 off. 818-774-0775 http://www.ViridianArtAcademy.com Are you a business interested in target marketing to San Gabriel Valley families? Macaroni Kid Pasadena is a hyper-local weekly e-newsletter and website that reaches over 1,200 parents in the greater Pasadena area. With over 15,000 page views per week and a following of over 450 on Facebook and Twitter, MKP is the area’s premier parenting resource. Email JoyceS@macaronikid.com for current advertising rates and availability. Change the World, Look Good While You’re Doing It & Get Something in Return! Join www.SocialGoodies.com Today & Enter to Win One of Five $20 ShoeBuy.com Gift Certificates. It’s an e-commerce “Daily Deal” site with one REALLY BIG difference. The centerpiece of its model is philanthropy, not profit. Get 70% off on fashion, beauty, lifestyle and home décor items, then choose one of the sponsored charities to receive 20% of the gross purchase price. Guilt-free shopping with great brands like Neige, Pixi, Chic Canvas, Spira, Urban Posh, iomoi, Cleobella, Armour Beauty, Give Simple, KOR, RuMe, 80’s Purple, Kristen Elspeth and Melanie Auld! Launched May 23rd, Social Goodies has already donated over $26,000. Current charities: Doctors Without Borders, The Nature Conservancy & Teach for America. Concerned you or someone you know is depressed? About major/minor depression, bipolar, perinatal/postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphonic disorder, SAD, more and treatments for each. http://www.workingmother.com/2008/11/work/defining-depression Brand New Company: Helping Hand Grow 20 years plus experience in at home indoor and out gardening. Helping Hand Grow will help you from beginning to end with all aspects of indoor and outdoor gardening. See how easy it is to have organic fruits and vegetables year round. They have over 20 years experience to make sure they meet all your needs. Call (818) 732-5506 or email helpinghandgrow@yahoo.com for more information or to set up a free at home evaluation. www.helpinghandgrow.com Summer Special: Carmen’s Kids & Co. Rockin’ hair. $4.00 off children’s haircuts (just mention Jen’s List). Also, 1/2 off first time adult clients. 17213 Ventura Boulevard in Encino (818) 501-4472 www.Carmenskidsandco.com Bar & Bat Mitzvah & Wedding Planning: Spectacular Celebrations…It’s All in the Planning Celebrations require hours of planning and decisions. Where do you start? Gain insight, ideas and money saving tips on planning Bar/Bat Mitzvah events from a panel of renowned event professionals at this free seminar. Topics include: bringing spiritual tradition into the celebration, planning stages, décor, floral, catering, music, entertainment, coordination, photo, video, budgeting. RSVP online to www.skirball.org or phone (310) 440-4500 and press 2. Register today for the Spectacular Celebrations Event. Personal Training on the Go: Anytime, Anywhere Want to be in shape this summer? Contact Amanda. Train in the privacy of your own home: ~ All equipment provided ~ Personalized workout routine ~ Meal planning ~ TRX (train resistance exercise) ~ Flexibility and balance ~ Core, core and more core www.befitwithamanda.com “KinderPrep: Learning to Love Learning” Now Extended Through August Academic Achiever’s popular summer program “KinderPrep: Learning to Love Learning” has been extended through the entire summer. The teachers will work one-on-one with your kindergartener-to-be to make sure he or she starts the school year relaxed and confident. The very experienced tutors will cover all Gesell Assessments as well as phonics, beginning math and much more. Give your child a strong desire to learn and a head start on next year with KinderPrep. Call Janis at (310) 883-5810. www.academic-achievers.com/kindercamp.html Keep Your Family Safe USA Electric offers free electrical safety check performed with every service. USA Electric is a family owned and operated in Los Angeles since 1985. They are licensed, bonded and insured and offer Up-Front Competitive Pricing. Lifetime satisfaction guarantee. Call (800) 956-9737. Or, in the West Los Angeles area, call (310) 553-5157 and in the San Fernando Valley, call (818) 705-0893. Available 24/7 to serve you. www.usaelectric.com Tearing your kitchen down to the studs? Some sites to help figure out what goes where. http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/kitchen/smart-ideas-kitchen-00000000013845/index.html http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/organizing-cleaning/organize-kitchen-00411000071810/ http://www.doityourself.com/scat/kitchenc (cabinets, designing, countertops, décor, renovation, safety, more) http://ergonomics.about.com/od/kitchen/tp/Basic-Kitchen-Layouts.htm (galley/corridor, U-shaped, L-shaped, peninsula) Free Credit Consultations, Raise Your Credit Scores Have you ever filed BK? Remove negative items from your credit report and raise your Fico scores, whether you have had a BK or not, your credit can be fixed. Free consultations and go over your credit report with you and tell you how much it would cost to fix it. Contact Sandra Ruiz at (310) 447-8274 for more information. Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent Call 818-943-7711 or email nathaie@charter.net. Will travel over 20 years experience. A Burger You Can’t Refuse http://daburgerboss.com/ National Geographic site – “Little Kids” For 3- to 6-year-olds. Pages on Animals, Games, Crafts & Recipes, Science Experiments, Parents, Videos. Specific parent tips accompany each story/activity. http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/littlekids/
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