Apple’s Amazing FREE iCloud is Finally Here! iCloud stores your music, photos, docs, and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. PHOTOSTREAM – Take pix on your iPhone and they appear magically on your iPad/Mac. BACKUP your device to the Cloud – wirelessly sync your iPhone/iPad to your Mac. Overwhelmed with too many Apple IDs? Purchase apps and music with an old Apple ID & unsure how to proceed with iCloud? There are some tricks to “taming” this service! Sam & Company will show you how to manage your Apple ID’s & make all your devices work seamlessly with each other: • Organize your iTunes library • Sync your CALENDARS, CONTACTS & BOOKMARKS • Optimize your media on all your devices • Save 10 – 15% on all new Macs Call 818-222-2101
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history The United States Marine Corps was created. (1775) Direct dial telephone service is first available coast to coast. (1951) Sesame Street premiered on PBS television (1969) Forget-Me-Not Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=218
Dream Team Doulas These ladies are FANTASTIC, have worked for MANY people that I know & I HIGHLY recommend them. They specialize in lactation, soothing techniques, circumcision care, infant and mother nutrition, postpartum depression, acid reflux, multiples, and sleep training for infants and toddlers. They are CPR certified, certified by Dona international, members of DASC, and are insured. They have also had extensive training by DR. Elliot Berlin in supporting orthodox Jewish mothers, are recommended by The Women’s Care Of Beverly Hills Medical Group and numerous other physicians. They offer full body massage and many other perks to their new parents. Email lanightdoula@yahoo.com or call 310-433-8385.
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Youth Mindfulness Classes in Santa Monica Offer Tools to Reduce Stress and Improve Focus Mindful awareness offers simple techniques that help you pay attention to what you’re experiencing right now, from moment to moment. The UCLA Family Commons uses a down-to-earth approach, especially adapted for tweens (8-12 yrs), that includes fun games, simple body movement, breathing exercises & guided visualizations. Mindfulness can create calmness, improve memory & increase self-acceptance. Now enrolling for new classes starting November 16th & November 19th. Offered in collaboration with the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. The UCLA Family Commons 1221 Second Street, Santa Monica http://www.uclacommons.com/programs/mindful-awareness 310.395.5650
DIVORCE DETOX™ The leader in divorce recovery, has helped many Jen’s List readers get through the pain and confusion of separation and divorce. The proven, proprietary programs are the fastest way to recover from divorce, guaranteed. Divorce Detox™ utilizes the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, and the behavioral sciences. Divorce Detox™ provides symptom relief and relationship closure, while addressing the underlying pain and heartache of divorce, to insure long lasting divorce recovery. PPO Insurance Accepted. (888) 456-7056
All It Takes A non-profit organization that empowers individual action creating a movement for sustainable positive change both locally and globally. By focusing on environmental integrity, youth leadership and health awareness, they provide tools, opportunities and education launching momentum for change. All It Takes is YOU!
Recruiting for Good Launches Benefit Program to Collaboratively Fundraise for Girls in Power and Sponsor Girls to Be Rockstars in Life Thursday, November 10th from 5:30pm-7:30pm Recruiting for Good is a socially progressive technical recruiting Co-Op. It rewards people who share contacts enabling recruiting to make a difference by paying for benefits making life great. The Co-Op’s Making Life Great Benefit Programs will provide free yoga, health, wellness, career, and food mentoring programs for girls through GirlsinPower.
Afternoon Just for Woman Beauty Event at Mediwellness, Inc. Sunday, Nov. 20th from 2pm – 5pm Join this Wonderful Holiday Sunday Event and have a glass of wine and relax. Take advantage of the Specials and get ready for the Holidays Looking Your Very Best! Come and “Indulge Yourself” with all the HOT MUST HAVES for 2011. Rodan & Fields Skin Care Line, Complementary Reflexology Massage, European Clothing Design and Great Company. Bring a Friend and Receive a Gift Bag 28047 Dorothy Dr., Suite 201 in Agoura Hills, 91301 (818) 879-7979
November 19thand 20th Holiday Mini Sessions for 30 mins. and 5 high resolution images on DVD for $125. Siblings are okay but no family shots. Email heidi@heidimarie.net to sign up and head on over to the blog to take a look!
Want to End Those Bedtime and Naptime Battles? Lecture and Book Signing at OF ONE MIND Thursday, November 10th at 7pm-8:30pm Kim West, LCSW-C, known as The Sleep Lady®, is a licensed child and family therapist. She has helped thousands of tired parents gently and effectively teach their babies and children how to sleep and stay asleep. She’s appeared on Dr. Phil, Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC, CNN, and TLC. 16501 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 104 in Encino RSVP to askdr.nancy@gmail.com. $25 fee at the door.
Gift Ideas: 40% off Reusable PB GREEN Snack Bags That’s $4.99 for great stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or coworker presents. PB GREEN snack bags are reusable, BPA free, and can be put in the dishwasher or washing machine. They come in fun designs to suit most everyone!
$15.00 introductory offer for Pilates All through Nov. and Dec. 2011 Instruction on the universal Reformer for an hour at $15introductory offer, unheard of. Bring a friend for $10per person. Try Pilates on the Reformer for the 1st time or the 100th time. All ages, genders, physicality, levels. Work on flexibility, strength, stamina, work on your golf swing, tennis, just have fun. Give yourself the gift of Pilates this year! Open 6 days a week AM and PM by appt. only. Certified Pilates instruction. Northridge area, 91325. 818-993-3021 or 818-384-9217 www.wix.com/lisaLebowskipilates/lisalebowski-pilates
Free Music Show for the Kids Sunday,November 13th at 11am Come out to Canfield Elementary for an amazing music show by the great Randy Kaplan and stellar David Tobocman. 9233 Airdrome Ave in LA, 90035
FitDesk: Workouts for workaholics http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57320871-1/fitdesk-workouts-for-workaholics/?tag=cnetRiver
MOMS Club of Encino, Lake Balboa, and Van Nuys is looking for new members They are a chapter of the International MOMS Club dedicated to stay-at-home moms. They offer weekly playgroups where children of the same age can play while moms socialize, as well as a host of other group activities for Moms and their children. A new group for infants is now forming so new members are needed. If you have an older child, they have a group for you too! For more information, email midvalleymomsclub@yahoo.com.
Prepping Your Child for Kindergarten http://mailer.lamommagazine.com/lists/lt.php?id=YUlSCAYEVFRNB1oPHwZWWgU%3D
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A Thanksgiving Class at Katie’s Cooking School Sunday, Nov 13th at 5pm Katie’s series of adult cooking classes continues. Debby Pearlman & Lisa Dick show you how to jazz up your Thanksgiving dinner. The menu: Sausage Apple Stuffing Cranberry Raspberry Relish Brussels Sprout Salad Roasted Squash Spread Wild Rice Stuffed Squash For information or to register, call 818-377-6200, 818-535-4928 or email jeff@katiecookingschool.com.
“Fairytale Fantasy” a fundraiser for JDRF ~ the Theatricle Extravaganza of the year! Nov. 13th from 11am -3pm Performances by many local talent, Hands on activities for the children, Vendors. There is a costume contest so please come in costume. A raffle, and an auction will be prints from the children’s book Little Edwin’s Triumph, signed by renouned artist Jeff Nentrup(he did all the Harry Potter promotional ad art). Mother Love, Ambassador of Diabetes is our guest MC. It is at the Oak Park Community and Garden Center – 1000 Kanan Rd. in Oak Park, 91307. $12 Admission per family and includes an autographed book by Fairy Queen Flutterby & snack ticket, will supplies last. Come raise funds to find a cure for diabetes in a family fun way! Wear gym friendly shoes as part of event is in gym.
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Yoga for Kids! Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz, she will guide children on a different yoga adventure each week where they will learn a wide variety of yoga poses that build strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, body awareness, inner calm and self confidence-all tools that will last a lifetime! Westlake YogaWorks 2475 Townsgate Rd. Nov 10th – Dec 15th, Thurs. from 4:45 – 5:45 $70.00 for 5 wk series MUST pre-register at 805.371.3030. AND: Tarzana YogaWorks 18700 Ventura Bl Nov 9th-Jan 4th, Wed.’s from 4:30-5:30 $98.00 for 7 wk series MUST pre-register at 818.457.6900 Adult classes offered at same time for both classes!
Maiden Kitchen – Cooking Parties from the Comfort of your Home Interested in learning how to cook in a fun coooking environment with your closest firends from the comfort of your home? Let Maiden Kitchen bring the party to your kitchen!Visit www.maidenkitchen.com, Select a menu from the maiden style section of the website & email info@maidenkitchen.com with the amount of guests, menu selection, and date! They will take care of the rest.
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5k and 10k Training in Encino on Saturdays (now Monday evenings too)! Join AFAA-Certified Group Fitness Instructor Karen Kalan for this awesome workout on Saturdays at 10:30amand Mondays at 7:00pm that will prepare you to run or walk your first (or 50th) 5K or 10K. Class will consist of running/walking mixed with strength training and stretching. Meet at Balboa Park (contact karenkalan@yahoo.com for location). Session starts on Saturday, November 12th.Option to purchase only Saturdays, only Mondays or both. Mention JL for 10% off. karenkalan@yahoo.com for info.
With Interiors By Ilyse we offer High End Design to fit any budget. Customizing to reflect you. No matter what your budget is we will customize your house into a home that will reflect your personality and lifestyle. Especially with the Holidays just around the corner, give your home a facelift to show off at your Holiday Parties. Call 818-926-2481 or email ilysekusch@yahoo.com to set up your first concultation and if you mention this ad, you will receive half off you first consultation fee.
The Holidays are Almost Here! Give Some Magic Sleeper’s Gourmet Food Company, the creators of “Magic Rub” and “Magic Jam” is offering deliciously magical Gift Baskets & Packages just in time for gifting. Try their “FOWL” rub for roasting your turkey for the most succulent Thanksgiving feast. Or “Original” rub in “Magical Mashies.” They even have fresh baked and spiced “Magic Nuggets” for stuffing, salads and more. And their jams, in flavors like “Cabernet Spiced Apple Butter” and “One Plum Sangria”! All of their gourmet food products are hand-crafted in artisan batches from the freshest and finest California fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices picked and preserved at their flavor-full peak! Custom Labeling available. Email zzz@sleepersmagicrub.com or visit www.sleepersmagicrub.com.
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Extra Weight = Wait, don’t let another minute go by with your life on hold Michele the Trainer is a concierge personal trainer and health life coach who has created a breakthrough formula for you individually, a program based on her special sequencing (hey, she was an engineer). Learn the secret to burning fat so you enjoy the results you crave. Reshape your body and bend your thinking about health & weight. Gym membership can cost you over $1,000 a year and it rarely gets you the results you desired when you plunked down money. Sign up before the holidays for a special gift! Michele has been there. At almost 300 pounds, she was as wide as tall until she said ENOUGH. Michele discovered her own way. Call 310-948-2560 or email michele@michelethetrainer.com. http://www.michelethetrainer.com
Educational Toys, Music & Books for 1-6 year olds Go to www.RockinGrandmaMusic.com or Amazon.com and look for Sam the Broken Robot’s Special Box, 3 Books and 2 CD’s for original music and stories written for children 6 months to 6 years. Sam was born with a handicapped arm but that doesn’t stop him from doing whatever he wishes. He lives with The Pretend Family and visit their Grandparents on a small organic urban farm in the middle of a VERY large city. Sam talks to animals, teaches sharing, doing good deeds, solving problems,with music & fun.
Kid’s Indoor Playground and Birthday Party Place MyParty Playhouse is an indoor playground and birthday party place for children with comfortable seating and modern decor for parents. The space offers children a clean, safe environment to play and is equipped with an indoor play structure, bounce house, interactive floor games, and other mentally and physically stimulating activities.
Discounted tickets to The Nutcracker The complete & traditional ballet, from the Victorian-style party scene to the glittering Sugarplum Fairy. Shows at the Wadsworth in Brentwood, Dec. 3-4 & 10-11at 1pm & 5pm. Tickets are normally $30 + processing fees, but only $15 for kids & $25 for adults with no additional fees with the discount. 2 ways to purchase discount tickets: 1) Order by Email/Fax: Use the Friends & Family discount form(Code JENSLIST). You’ll receive email confirmation & get the tickets the day of the event. http://www.westsideballet.com/ticket-families-11.pdf 2) Purchase in Person at Westside Ballet of Santa Monica on Sat., Nov. 12,19 & 26 from 10am-12pm. Mention Jen’s List. 1709 Stewart St. in SM, 90404. ?’s – email westsidenutcracker2011@gmail.com.
Free Kid’s Club with Ruby’s Studio at Whole Foods Market Saturday, Nov. 19th at 11am Come for a free family afternoon full of fun activity books, stickers, story time and more with Ruby’s Studio. For more information on Ruby’s Studio visit www.rubysstudio.com. 21347 Ventura Blvd. at Canoga in Woodland Hills
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