Mommy & Me Yoga or Music in Santa Monica Music, Yoga for ages 0-4 at The UCLA Family Commons
Give your child an early start on the path to lifelong wellness, with fun activities you can do together (dads and other caregivers all welcome). Children learn to express, interact, share and connect when they move, sing and explore percussive and musical instruments. Our accessible, child-centric approach to yoga builds strength and flexibility in body and mind. Mommy & Me Music: Mon or Wed, 10:30 – 11:15 am Mommy & Me Yoga: Tues or Thurs, 11:00 – 11:45 am Call or check website for more information. 10% DISCOUNT FOR JEN’S LIST READERS. The UCLA Family Commons 1221 Second Street in Santa Monica 310.395.5650 Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history The United States annexes Hawaii. (1898) Father/daughter take a walk together day National strawberry sundae day Chocolate day Tell the truth day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=84 SuburbanMomma Brings Daily Deals to The Valley Add this daily deal site to your list of absolute favorites, lovelies. 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You can spend social time with your family while visiting Yosemite, Yellowstone or even Disney. There is nothing like roasting marshmallows over a camp fire. You can even rent the RV these days. Smart-Travelers has pulled the information together you need to take your family on a great RVing vacation. www.smart-travelers.com/camping.html Aikido Kids Camp at Tarzana Aikikai: Now Enrolling Children Ages 5-12 From July 11th-15th and August 8th-26th Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm, with extended care from 8am-6pm. No previous martial arts experience required. Students learn the traditional Japanese martial art Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Daily practice features ukemi (the art of falling), opening movements, and basic, defensive techniques. Program includes yoga, tai chi, art, origami (paper folding), ikebana (flower arranging), Japanese cooking, drama, games and field trips to local museums, gardens and pools. $275/week or $60/day. Call 818-705-0600 to register. www.TarzanaAikikai.com Same Old Fundraisers Got You Down? Try conversationpieces & Raise Money Easily With Something New It’s time to start planning your fall fundraisers and conversationpieces is here to help with a fun line of conversation starters and kids notes. Your school or nonprofit will earn 33% of each unit sold. The portable, detachable sets contain questions, jokes and more for use at home, car rides, in lunch boxes and more. They provide flyers, the parents fill out the order forms and the product is delivered within 10 business days. Visit www.cpieces.com for more information or email info@cpieces.com.
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