Sunday September 25, 2011









Force/Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Yoga


Kids learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Red Power Ranger! Adult BJJ and yoga classes as well!


Kids learn fitness & discipline while having fun training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Force/Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Yoga. Unlike other martial arts which focus on striking, BJJ is a ground based art using thoughtful strategy to defend oneself even if they are smaller than their opponent. Build your child’s confidence with these amazing classes taught by Steve Cardenas, the former Red Power Ranger. Let his 20 yrs of experience tap into your child’s inner and outer strengths!


818-565-0155


www.forcebalancebjj.com


 


 


Today in History


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


National comic book day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=165


Sandra Day O’Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice. (1981)


 


 


AWESOME Electrican Lead
Owner of GBC Electrical Services, Gary Carter is a good friend, has been used by MANY Jen List members and has received rave reviews. Gary is reasonable, trustworthy, and VERY good at what he does. Call for a free quote (818) 458-6559 whether it’s for something as simple as having a new lighting fixture installed or something more entailed as an electrical rewire, panel upgrade or an electrical remodel. MANY happy Jen’s List member, including myself and sgucla@cs.com.


 


 


Simplify & breath! The kids are back at school and it’s time for YOU to get organized!


Getting rid of stuff seems to be the chore we all dread. Clutter and disorganization can significantly slow you down in many ways. Start by simplifying your surroundings, clearing spaces for more function and you will find other aspects in your life will become more stable and balanced. Contact Stacy at Strive to Organize today and let her help you to get on your way to a more organized home! Mention Jen’s List for 10% off- offer expires 10-31-11.


www.strivetoorganize.com


 


 


Toddle Tunes® Mommy n Me Music Classes


New moms: Special 6 classes for $90 when you mention Jen’s List!


Come in with your baby or toddler for music, learning & laughter at Toddle Tunes.


*The first class is FREE.


*Credits good for a year from the date of purchase.


*Refer a friend & get a free credit.


*Wide variety of instruments and all genres of music.


*Lots of hands on, guided interaction for your baby!


*Open seven days a week for your convenience.


*The most unique baby class you will ever experience!


Visit www.toddletunes.com & sign up for your free trial today.


 


 


Play and Grow Smart-er Tips
Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Sunday.  These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books.     
THE CRITICAL WINDOWS during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for Musical Development is 3 – 10 years.  The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Musical experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.                     
A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for Musical development:  · musical instruments  · rattles and other toys for making rhythmic sounds  · items that create gentle, rhythmic sounds  · play phones  · toys that jingle, squeak, chirp, click, snap, ring  · any technology that plays music  · singing toys
GENERAL “MUSIC” TIDBITS:
··  SINGING IS as natural as talking for most children.
··  A SHY CHILD may discover that she feels bolder among other people when loudly singing or dancing.
··  CULTIVATE A LOVE for music – have fun with sounds and rhythms; cheerful and simple are best.  Try all cultures and styles.  Stay away from head-banging rock, grunge music, heavy metal, and rap because constant exposure to chaotic and discordant music negatively alters brain structure.
Next week – “Music, Pt. 2 ”         
?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com


 


 


6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism


Saturday, October 15th at 5:30pm


ACT Today (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to resources and treatment for children with autism.


For more info on the event, visit http://www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net/#!tickets-ads-donate-sponsor.


 


 


WeddingPhotography411.com


Photographers Robert Evans & Ryan Phillips created this site to educate future brides/grooms about the most important part of any wedding day, their wedding photographs. The two founders each have more than 20 years of experience photographing weddings, portraits, fashion and commercial shoots. Between the two of them they have photographed more than 1000 weddings and events since they first started their careers in professional photography. Their goal is to share their experiences with you and help you and your photographer to capture amazing photographs on your wedding day.


www.weddingphotography411.com


 


 


Justice Street Elementary school is considered the hidden gem of the valley


They are looking for more children, grades K-5th. Justice has a very high API score and is small and quaint. Children are made to feel like they are in a private school. They individualize for each child’s needs. They need more students in order to save a teacher and keep their class size small. Time is of the essence. Email dlsatnick@earthlink.net for more info ASAP.


 


 


Increase your blog readership & Twitter following by connecting with local Mompreneurs


http://www.blpconnect.com


 


 


Learn a few coupon tricks and watch the grocery savings begin to stack up
Pros and cons of Sunday coupon inserts, store ads and coupons, digital and online coupons, plus other savings strategies.
http://www.oregonlive.com/living/


 


 


Zodiac Girls Special Live Event


Thursday, September 29th at 7:30 PM


You’ve listened to them on CBS Radio. Now meet the Zodiac Girls in person.


Solaris… the Psychic Astrologist


Laura… the Spiritual Medium


Kyra… the Multiple-Life Psychic


The Zodiac Girls are three top psychics who have joined forces to answer your questions about love.


Why three psychics?  Because your love life is very complicated.


Attend their Special Event and get readings from all three Zodiac Girls. 


Bodhi Tree Bookstore


8585 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, 90069


$30 cash at the door. $25 for advance tickets (go to Zodiac-Girls.com for more info)


Finding love should be natural. But when it’s not, you might need a little help from the supernatural.


www.Zodiac-Girls.com


 


 


5 things you can do today to stop a fire at home before it starts
PDF (smoke alarm audit, extinguishers, talking prevention with your kids, your home from your child’s perspective, overloading sockets/cords) and a “We are Fire Safety Smart!” family certificate.
http://www.safetyathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/UL_FirePrevention.5.pdf


 


 


House swap for Spring Break


Your LA/Southern California home, for a Scottsdale, Arizona home. March 17-24. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with lots of extras. Fabulous, desirable Kierland location. Photos and details available on request. Contact kccevent@cox.net and include the info and location of your home.


 


 


Seamstress


Available for any kind of alternations and create any kind of women’s and girl’s clothing.Email Valerie Basile at rexingergirl2@gmail.com.


 


 


Get a toned & sculpted body in just weeks!


FREE Private session if you sign up for one month – 4 sessions. Carolyn Barnes’ unique program has helped woman get in shape quickly with her Cardio barre/power pilates workouts! She’s the founder of the cLEANmomma Lifestyle program & “Get in shape go To Mommy coach”(LA TIMES)making healthy living convenient, easy & DOABLE! Get toned & sculpted FAST, convenient, in your home! She’s a Certified Pilates instructor & Former professional dancer. She’s been featured on the cover/appeared on Doctors TV, Style Network Fitness host, CBS/KTLA News, LA TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, FITNESS Magazine, SELF, Real Simple, Self, All You, LA Parent, Parenting Magazine, Real Simple, LA parent, Daily News, LA & OC Register. Contact 310 418-3782 or leanmomma@gmail.com.


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can cook 40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken
Recipe intended for use with a Dutch oven:
http://www.suite101.com/content/recipe-for-40-clove-garlic-chicken-a86620
Here’s a slow cooker version:
http://kidscooking.about.com/od/
This one uses 2 whole chickens to feed a crowd:
http://www.pallensmith.com/food/recipes/40-clove-garlic-chicken?


 


 


5 Scientific Benefits of Play
Better behavior, ‘playing for the team,’ moving, improving test scores, joyful fun.
http://www.livescience.com/15541-top-5-benefits-play.html


 


 


THE ADVENTURES of SUPER STRETCH


http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-stretch-yoga/id456113661?mt=8


A fun, interactive yoga app created for kids, used by the whole family!Move, play and breathe as Super Stretch introduces you to his friends and their yoga poses. Super Stretch is your guide who takes you on your journey.Using storytelling, animation and video examples, kids enjoy making NAMASTE a part of their day. NAMASTE is The Adventures of Super Stretch’s secret code to help kids learn to find balance and strength in their lives. Be the best you can be! Practice poses, collect 12 stars and get a team photo.Each of Super Stretch’s friends helps us learn how to use movement and breathing to make every day balanced. Then, real-life kids demonstrate the pose.


 


 


DOUBLE LIFE


GRB Entertainment and Executive Producer Bryn Freedman who together produced the acclaimed documentary series, “Intervention”, are partnering again on a transformational new television series. Hosted by psychotherapist, Stacy Kaiser, (The Today Show, CNN and MSNBC), “Double Life” will help people who are leading secret lives come clean to those closest to them. “So many people are suffering because they are living with lies,” said Freedman.  The goal is to help them find the courage to speak their truth, find real healing and rebuild their fractured lives. Stacy has the skills, the clarity and the compassion to do just that. If you or anybody you know is living a lie and wants help, contact 818-728-4147 or email rdavis@grbtv.com.


www.doublelifecasting.com


 


 


2011 “Movies by Kids, for Kids” Film Festival & Awards Ceremony


Saturday, October 29th from 2:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.


Kids in the Spotlight, Inc. a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization is hosting our 2nd Annual “Movies by Kids, for Kids” Film Festival & Awards Ceremony at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.  This org. trains foster care youth to write, cast & star in their own 10-mintue short films that culminates in an annual film festival. The event is hosted by actors, Tatyana Ali & Harry Lennix. The event includes ~ VIP Red Carpet reception, Celebrity Presenters, Silent Auction & film festival.


http://kidsinthespotlight.org/


 


 


Bébé au Lait Nursing Covers and Hooter Hiders


They combine style and function to keep mom comfortably covered and chic while breastfeeding in public. The unique neckline features patented Rigiflex™ technology for ventilation and direct view of baby during breastfeeding, while the generous size of the cover allows mom to be discreet. Machine washable and 100 percent cotton, both nursing covers double as a blanket or sunshade for baby. The Hooter Hiders Nursing Covers also offer external pocket or ruffle design embellishments. Click here for a demonstration of Bébé au Lait Nursing Covers and Hooter Hiders.


www.bebeaulait.com


 


 


Looking for new and unique vendors for holiday boutique!


November 29th


Looking for new and unique vendors for inclusion in a highly anticipated holiday boutique. Seeking all types of vendors, including clothing, jewelry, children’s toys and gifts, beauty products, housewares and handbags. Space is limited. If you are interested, contact Alex Berman at alexandraberman@me.com.


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How to spot health fraud
Tip-Offs to Rip-Offs – red flags to look out for when deciding whether to try a health product unknown to you, like “1 product does it all,” testimonials, quick fixes, “natural”/”time-tested”/”satisfaction guaranteed,” meaningless medical jargon, more.  
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/


 


 


Holiday Portrait Special $99


LMilanPhotography is offering the following holiday package:


– holiday portrait sessions for $99 (a $125 savings)


– 30 minute shoot


– choose 10 digital images from an online gallery


Bonus Goodies:


– book by October 30th and receive a FREE 11×14 printed photo


– five digital images sized for Facebook


Direct Link to Flyer: http://on.fb.me/r99wFA


www.LMilanPhotography.com


 


 


SAT WRITING/CRITICAL READING TEACHER


Teacher/Tutor with more than 10 years experience teaching the SAT Writing (both the essay AND the grammar) and Critical Reading available for one-on-one tutoring as well as small classes. Contact Maggie Field at msf4227@sbcglobal.net.


 


 


CANARYVOICE CAPTURES VOICE MESSAGES FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND TURNS THEM INTO MEMORABLE GIFTS


CanaryVoice has launched a unique digital greeting service that lets you turn voice messages into treasured gifts to celebrate special occasions and honor the important people in your life. Invite friends and family to leave messages in a private mailbox, organize them online and share your completed voice album as a gift CD or send it as a link via email or Facebook. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination, and include thank you, happy birthday, get well soon, congratulations, we miss you and more!


http://www.canaryvoice.com


 


 


The Rude Mechs return to LA with I’ve Never Been So Happy at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Downtown Culver City! 


Oct 6th-23rd


I’ve Never Been So Happy is a transmedia hootenanny centered around a western operetta filled with ballads, heavy metal, opera and R&B. When a mother ties her son to a mountain lion to make him strong and a father won’t allow his daughter out of the house to protect her virtue, it’s gonna take a Texas-sized, foot stompin’, genre rompin’ sensory assault to bring these star-crossed lovers together. And smack in the middle is an intermission shindig is an interactive carnival-esque performance party. Tickets start at $20! Call 213.628.2772 or visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/HAPPY.


 


 


Skincare by Jennifer Client Appreciation Day


Sunday October 9th


Come for a wonderful and relaxing day filled with complimentary gifts, food and drinks, mini treatments and raffles. In addition to Jennifer, some other professionals in the beauty and health industry will be there to talk, listen and demonstrate what they do best. As a fun way to let go and feel your inner Arabian desires, there will be a complimentary Belly Dancing Class from 2-3pm.


20643 Clarendon St. in Woodland Hills, 91367


Email jennifer@skincarebyjennifer.com or call 818-426-7088 for more info.


www.skincarebyjennifer.com


 


 


Study: Whooping cough vaccination fades in 3 years


http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PRS3OG0.htm


 


 


Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine


Dr. Brendan Armm – Lotus East-West Medical Center


Works with women through their pregnancy, whether be for pain, morning sickness, inducing labor, hormone balancing, stress, fatigue, digestive complaints, or general health maintenance and strength for a healthy delivery. He also works with male and/or female factor infertility, and with women after pregnancy whether be for postpartum bleeding, depression, or boosting the body’s energy and vitality.


310-828-8258


www.lotusew.com


AND


Dr. Alexandre Hillairet – La Vie Acupuncture Clinic
Ventura Office: 2393 E. Main Street


West Hills Office: 7230 Medical Drive, Suite 501


(805) 798-4018


www.lavieacupunctureclinic.com


 


 


Family Camp Day


Saturday October 29th from 10am-4pm


Grab your parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, best friends, cousins, neighbors, grandparents and anyone else you consider family and come for Family Camp Day. There will be arts and crafts, the climbing wall, archery, tie dying, yoga, a BBQ lunch, and tons more for the whole family. $25 per person.


http://www.laparks.org/dos/camps/


 


 


Bookmark this – Valuable Mental Health Resources
Addiction and recovery (7 links). Anxiety disorders (3 links). Associations and institutes (11 links). ADHD (3 links). Child abuse and Domestic Violence (6 links). Chronic fatigue (1 link). Depression (4 links). Developmental disorders (3 links). Diagnosis (1 link).  Dissociation and traumatic stress (1 link).  Eating disorders (2 links).Journals/magazines (36 links). Medications and health supplements (9 links). Mental Health Care general links (10 links). Personality disorders (2 links). Suicide Awareness and hotlines (3 links). Add’l mental health care and counseling resources (5 links).
http://www.familysupportandstrategies.com/


 


 


Good for Customers, Good for Retailers & Good for Charity!


www.SocialGoodies.com debuts its redesigned site featuring enhanced aesthetics and functionality, three new charities and new content including a focused Tumblr blog. It is a daily deal site that leverages e-commerce and social media marketing to raise money for charity. The site has raised over $30,000 for charity. This month Social Goodies announces its second group of charitable beneficiaries: Children’s Health Fund, Fisher House Foundation and Surfrider Foundation. Social Goodies offers consumers up to 70% off retail on national and emerging fashion, beauty, lifestyle and home décor brands & then donates 20% of the gross proceeds of every purchase to one of the website’s featured charities, as designated by the customer. 


 


 


Educate Our State


A parent-led, statewide campaign to unite the voices of Californians in support of high-quality K-12 Public Education and demand real change.


www.educateourstate.org


 


 


Personal Assistant/Errand Runner Lead


Too much to get done and so little time? Tanya can help with grocery shopping, store returns, car servicing/washing, post office/deliveries, office assistance, etc. Tanya is experienced, trustworthy, mature and drives an insured car. Serving the SFV. Email Tanya at tbatarse@gmail.com.