Thursday August 25, 2011

Drop Off Your Child at the Promenade Commons Kids Club

Children ages 5-12 will enjoy an afternoon of crafting, active games and other healthy fun at The UCLA Family Commons in Santa Monica. Moms and dads can relax and savor some time off, knowing their children are safe and happy. Available Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Cost: $15/hour.

The UCLA Family Commons 

1221 Second Street in Santa Monica

www.uclacommons.com 

310.395.5650

 

 

Today in History

Kiss and Make Up day

http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=133 

Amelia Earhart completes her trans-continental flight. (1932)

www.history.com/this-day-in-history 

 

 

OPEN CASTING CALL AMERICA’S SUPERNANNY NOW CASTING NANNY FOR NEW LIFETIME SERIES

Lifetime is launching the all-new unscripted series America’s Supernanny, marking the first true U.S. version of the hit global format that will feature an American homegrown nanny. The producers of America’s Supernanny are searching the country to find a dynamic, caring and credentialed woman to star in the new series. If you’re a nanny, a teacher, a parenting coach, a child psychologist or another type of viable family specialist, apply by emailing nannysearch@shedmediaus.comwith a completed application, photo & resume. The deadline to apply is Aug. 30th. Applications found at www.shedmediaus.com.

FAMILIES needing the help of “America’s Supernanny”, email Supernanny@shedmediaus.comor call 877-NANNY-TIME. 

 

 

Eleanor Jean Haute Beauty: Huge Savings on Lashes, Nails or Both

Offering a full or partial set of Novalash Lash Extensions plus an eyebrow wax & shape for only $85 or $121. Also, the Jet Setter Manicure plus lotion for only $19($39 value). “The Marilyn” includes a full set of NovaLash extensions; a partial set, called “The Demure,” adds 2550 lashes per eye. With either set, today’s deal will also include “The Eyelift,” an eyebrow wax and shape. Blink and leave your admirers weak at the knees. Or fly in to get the Jet Setter Manicure. This marvelous mani covers everything for girls on the go. Plus, with today’s deal you’ll get to add one fabulous 4-ounce lotion of choice. Snag this SuburbanMomma deal today!

http://www.suburbanmomma.com/deals/eleanor-jean-boutique-sherman-oaks-673 

 

 

Pay just $100 for $300 at FamilyGetaway.com.

Spend less time planning and more time together with FamilyGetaways.com – a one-stop shop for bargain family vacations. This website makes booking family vacations easier with a selection of travel deals for the best family resorts, hotels, cruises and tours. Every property and package has been examined by travel professionals and meets strict criteria for inclusion in their network. Whether you are looking for a specific destination, hotel or style of family friendly vacation, FamilyGetaway.com has a travel package for you. Today’s deal is good for $300 in credits for just $100.

http://o.familyfinds.com/aff_c?offer_id=141&aff_id=1016

 

 

Get Private Piano, Guitar, Voice & Drum Lessons For Your Children in Your LA or Valley Home

The Music Teachers Network provides fun music lessons in your home. They serve the greater LA area and have a wonderful instructor near you. Get kids piano, voice, guitar or drum lessons and more. Music is a great activity for summer – plenty of extra time for practice. The company screens 100+ applicants for every one they hire – very selective. Get started today to take advantage of their summer discounts – $1.10 a minute. Further discounts are available for lessons over 1 hour with 2+ kids.

http://www.musicteachersnet.com 

 

Special Event Icon Go Flawless mobile beauty is seeking beauty experts in all fields to partner up for beauty events

As featured on Good Day LA and many other mags, Go Flawless(GF) has become the Go to company for beauty/spa events. They’re always looking for  experts to partner up for future events. This is a great PR for those who join not to mention building a new clientele list. So if licensed to do an facials, lash extensions, thread brows, mani/pedi, microderms, spray tan or own a salon with these services or any other cool spa gadget & want to join GF, email and put yourself on the list at Info@goflawless.com.

www.goflawless.com 

 

 

Win Tickets to the Tchaikovsky Spectacular With Fireworks!

See the annual spectacular, complete with cannons and pyrotechnics to light up the sky, Sept. 9th-10th at the Hollywood Bowl. To win 2 tickets to the 9/10 concert, email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject: LAPHIL and include your name and phone# by 11:59pm, 8-25-11. For tickets and information, visit www.HollywoodBowl.com.PLUS: Receive a 20% discount in selected sections. The 20% discount will apply to bench seats in sections M & N and tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 323-850-2000, or in-person at the Box Office (2301 N. Highland Avenue) by using the code word TCHAIKOVSKY. Tickets are subject to availability. Promotion expires 9/10.

 

 

Free End of Summer and Back to School Party for Kids!

Monday, August 29th from 10:30am-12:30pm

Come out for the end of summer and back to school party at the Yellow Balloon. It’s a fun filled time with special guest “Little Artist Party!” Each child will be able to paint and decorate a ceramic arts and crafts project to take home with them (first ceramic free.. additional ceramics extra), 10% off haircuts, mini-mani, balloons, free giveaways, raffle prizes, tattoos, candy treats, juice, snacks, cookies, popcorn, free snow cones brought to us by “Outback Caterers” and free bundt cakes brought to us by “Nothing Bundt Cakes” and much more!Call to book your hair appointments

www.littleartistparty.com 

 

 

Downtown Santa Monica celebrates Back to School with two Kids Crafts days on Third Street Promenade and Broadway

August 27th & 28th from 1-4pm

Your kids will have the opportunity to decorate their own special back-to-school pencil box, pencil holder, ruler, or library book bag. The crafts will be free to all kids ages 5-12, but parents or guardians must show a receipt from a Downtown Santa Monica Business in order for their children to participate. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/DowntownSantaMonica in the Events section.

 

 

Family Yoga

Sunday, August 28th from 10:00-11:00 at YogaWorks in Tarzana

Family Yoga welcomes all ages and promotes family togetherness. Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. This class is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. Family Yoga is free for YogaWorks members and $8.00 for non-members.

18700 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210

818. 421.7779

www.danceyoga.com 

 

 

SCV Kids Consignment – Registration is Open

SCV Kids Consignment, sister sale of LA Kids Consignment, is opening registration for consignors on 8/29. The first 425 consignors will be accepted. This is a great time to clean out your closets before the holidays! Register online at www.scvkidsconsignment.com. Just want to shop? Mark your calendars: Oct. 20-23, 2011.

25300 Rye Canyon Rd. in Valencia, 91355

 

 

All about honey
Diabetes and honey. Healing wounds. Uses and recipes. Substituting honey for sugar. Cinnamon and honey as a purported health cure. Honey as food for people living with HIV/AIDS. 
http://www.klausesbees.com/health_news.html 

 

Special Event Icon It’s party time at “The Yellow Balloon : Children’s hair salon in Studio City! end of summer event!

Monday, August 29th from 10.30 to 12.30

12448 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City

Created By: Little Artist

Each child will be able to paint and decorate a ceramic arts and crafts project to take home with them (first ceramic free.. additional ceramics extra), 10% off haircuts, mini-mani, balloons, free giveaways, raffle prizes, tattoos, candy treats, juice, snacks, cookies, popcorn, free snow cones brought to us by “Outback Caterers” and free bundt cakes brought to us by “Nothing Bundt Cakes” and much-much more!! Don’t miss this fun event! Admission is FREE!

Call now to book your hair appointments.

www.theyellowballoon.com  

 

 

Business Forecasting 2011

A two-day, three-track, learning, networking summit focused on business planning by way of superior prediction capabilities. Comprised of three unique tracks; Financial Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence and Demand Planning & Forecasting this is an event any business executive or manager won’t want to miss.

www.Altamont-Group.com 

 

 

Buckle Up America
Traffic safety facts, car insurance rates facts, car insurance laws facts. 
http://www.buckleupamerica.org/ 

 

 

Cold Zucchini Soup
What fun for your Jr. Chef! Parental supervision. After sautéing zucchini and an onion, add stock, and a bit of curry powder.  Use your immersion blender (worth getting if you don’t have one) and stir in light coconut milk. Delicious both warm and chilled. 
http://www.culinate.com/recipes/
 

 

 

Indian catering service!

Ayur Ras: Indian food that is cooked according to Ayurvedic princples. All the food is cooked under the specific and right extent of temperature to retain their holistic and nutritive value. The ingredients used in the cooking are FRESH and ORGANIC and in harmony with the environment; creating food full of nutrition and energy. All the food is balanced with the right proportions of proteins, carbs, vitamins, spices and herbs to boost energy and vitality.

www.ayurras.com 

 

 

Healing Services: Birth Consultation, Prenatal / Postnatal, Birth Trauma, Conception,& Workshops

Healing services are for the sacred woman in conception, pregnancy, birthing, and motherhood. Sessions are held in the beautiful mountain community of Topanga, California. Healings are held in a safe and loving environment that upholds truth and purity of service. Energy healing and guidance for conception, pregnancy, birth healing, and women’s issues. Healing workshops: Sacred Birth Art, Painting Conception, Birth Circle, Mommy & Baby Meditation, and Unexpected Birth.

http://www.birthhealing.com/ 

 

 

Back to School Bargains
School supplies, shoes, backpacks, clothing, school uniforms. 
http://www.bargainsla.com/bargain_finds/
 

 

 

DIY Honey and Apricot Fruit Leather
Deliciousness your Jr. Chef can make. ‘Cooks’ in a very low oven for 6-7 hours on a silicone mat. Parental supervision. Consider other fruits like mangos or ripe plums, alternative sweeteners and spices.   
http://www.chow.com/recipes/29918-honey-and-apricot-fruit-leather 

 

 

WOOLLY POCKET VERTICAL GARDENS FOR KIDS

Woolly Pockets, brand new Mini-Wally and Book, exclusive for a limited time at ecomom.com. Just in time for back to school, 20% of each purchase goes to the Woolly School Garden Program! Not only is it an opportunity to garden with your kids with the innovative DIY vertical gardens, it’s an opportunity to create flourishing gardens in our school!

http://www.ecomom.com/ecomomr-exclusive-mini-wally-and-book-by-woolly-pocket-pre-sale.html 

 

 

Bat/Bar Mitzvah photography starting at $1,000 for Jen’s List friends

Fee includes photographing the service and party. You’ll receive a DVD of all unedited, noncolor-corrected digital photos files at the end of the evening. Visit www.trippypics.biz for pricing details or call Mark Tripp at 310.750.5728.

 

 

Calkids Consignment Sale!

Friday, August 26th from 9am – 5pm

Saturday, August 27th from 9am – 5pm

Sunday, August 28th from 9am – 3pm

25327 Avenue Stanford in Valencia, 91354

Only Visa, MC, and cash accepted. No checks.

Sales tax will be charged to all transactions.

www.calkidsconsignment.com 

 

 

Benefits of a vegan lifestyle
‘Peas and thank you’ blog. Going veg: the why and how. Simple, satisfying and healthy vegan swaps for chicken, bacon, butter, milk, cheese/sour cream/mayo, beef. Swapping even 1 or 2 things is healthier, kinder to animals and money-saving. 
http://peasandthankyou.com/#blank 

 

 

Affordable Party Entertainment and In-home Playgroup Enrichment with Ashley!

Want a unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Looking to have a small get together with the kids in the neighborhood? Early childhood enthusiast and playtime expert, Ashley Renee Jefferson, is now booking for parties and playgroups. Contact Ashley for information about face painting, Wiggles & Giggles classes, themed art projects, characters and more! Mention this ad and get 20% off of party booking total! Email ashley@myplaywithashley.com.

www.myplaywithashley.com 

 

 

Healthy GREEN Carpet Cleaning

If you are in need of your carpet, upholstery, or tile and grout cleaned, Royal Carpet Care strives to impress every customer with their advanced steam cleaning equipment, knowledgeable certified technicians, and their green cleaning solutions. Call for a free Carpet Inspection at 800.976.9250. Visit www.myroyalcarpetcare.com for $25 off your next cleaning

 

 

Get a $50 Stella & Dot jewelry item just for booking a trunk show for Sept or Oct w/Pattie Lofton

Stella & Dot Stylist Pattie Lofton is currently booking shows for Sept & Oct. Book a party before September 30th and you will receive a piece of jewelry of your choice from Stella & Dot’s current Fall Collection (retail value of up to $50). To book now, call Pattie at (805) 660-9758 or email pslofton@gmail.com. S&D offers boutique-style jewelry and accessories with half the line below $50. They are have been featured in People Style Watch, InStyle, Lucky Magazine, among others.

www.stelladot.com/pslofton 

 

 

Vintage Baby and Mommy

NEW merchandise discounted, and also SECOND HAND merchandise, only in very good condition like new. They sell, buy and take on consignment.

14441 Ventura Blvd  (at Ventura & Van Nuys Blvd))  –  Behind El Torito in Sherman Oaks, 91423

818-986-9961

 

 

Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Saturday, August 27th from 11am-3pm

Come celebrate and get a COMPLIMENTARY Discovery Period of Care! Dr. Nimira Alibhoy would like the opportunity to introduce you to the Upper Cervical Chiropractic philosophy & explain how her patients can live long, healthy lives just by having a properly functioning nervous system, & that they can maintain it by including upper cervical care in their lifestyle choices. Many people have limited knowledge on what upper cervical care is; & she would like the opportunity to shed light on how it is beneficial to people of all ages & all levels of health.

www.facebook.com/UCSC.LosAngeles 

 

 

“I’ve Never Been So Happy” 

From October 6th through 23rd

Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City

Featuring music that ranges from a traditional gospel love song to a modern action film score, from an operatic aria to a hip-hop party mix and from a traditional country duet to a death metal song, “I’ve Never Been So Happy” is a wild ride though the myths and realities of the American West. Tickets may be purchased by calling CTG Audience Services at (213) 628-2772, in person at the Center Theatre Group box office (at the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles), on-line at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org or at the Kirk Douglas Theatre box office two hours prior to performances. Groups: (213) 972-7231. Deaf community: information & charge, TDD (213) 680-4017.

 

 

Personal Assistant

When you’re too busy to take care of your life, call Bonnie for all your personal or business needs.Services include Errands, shopping, animal care, notary, Computer, ebay sales, travel arrangements, organizing home or office, and more.

www.bonniecanhelp.com 

 

 

Keep your end of the summer swim parties safe with Little Fish Lifeguards!

Alexandra Gettings is a certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding, She has done Jr. Lifeguards with Los Angeles County for 7 years, and is very experienced in Lifeguarding for both big and small parties. Email alexgettings1@aol.com.

 

 

African Folklore Embroidery

15% off online at www.aflembroidery.com – Expires 8-31

Six NEW designs including two new bird design, a fish, fireworks, chameleon and lizard.

 

 

KATIE’S KRITTERS PET SITTING

Serving: Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks & Surrounding areas. Call Katie at 310-989-6867 for summer specials for Dog Walking, Dog Hikes, Dog Park Visits, Daily Loving Interaction & Daily Feedings. 

ALL  PETS WELCOME.

 

 

Do you have a lavender plant?
Pight pruning every year is good, and recycling is green – save dried lavender bundles to help get winter fires started and sweeten the air. 
http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/lavender-fire-starting-bundles