Let’s face it….we are not getting any younger! Have you tried a bunch of different products, but NOTHING makes a difference in your appearance? With so many skincare products in the market today, how do you sort through the hype to find real solutions? Dr. Katie RODAN & Dr. Kathy FIELDS, who created Proactive, are here to help! Experience the anti-aging system voted THE BEST Anti-Age Skincare for 2011!
Today in History Las Posadas www.history.com/this-day-in-histor http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=261 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day The famous World War II “Battle of the Bulge” began. (1944)
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Awesome Personalized Children’s Books Let’s face it – most people love reading about themselves. And your young children are no different. Create a personalized storybook using your photos and your words that your child will undoubtedly love! Twigtale.com offers fun books, learning books, gift books, and books to help with challenging childhood transitions. They provide the editable template and you make it your own masterpiece! Many of the stories are written by child development experts designed to help your child adjust to new experiences in a healthy, yet fun, way.
Give the Perfect Holiday Gift – A Pro Photo Session Thinking about giving a special gift to someone this year? Why not a professional photo shoot? Whether it be a family or individual portrait session, a maternity, newborn, or kids session, photo shoots make a wonderful holiday gift. If you purchase a FULL PRICED session for a loved one, you get HALF OFF on a 2nd session for yourself. Please visit www.isabellamcneill.com for more info. If you purchase a photo shoot for a loved one, they get all photos on a flash drive + 4 retouched favorites and an 8×10 print.
What Better Way to Start the New Year then with a Lower Mortgage Payment! Interest rates are at a 20+ year low now. You can easily lower your monthly mortgage payment by refinancing to a lower interest rate. Richard Shuben has been a mortgage broker for over 16 years and is also an attorney. He will find the best rate for you, and may even get you a loan that costs you nothing! Richard can help you with all your legal needs too. Go to someone that is looking out for your best interest, not the banks. Serving all areas of California. Call (818) 883-9473.
GREAT Winter Camp Idea The Team Enhancement Center is offering an amazing program for the week of December 19th-23rd at the new Woodland Hills Community Center. The camp is only $125 for the week, is intended for 4th-8th graders, and runs from 10am-3pm (extended hours are available as well!). In addition to providing a great time for the kids, the camp provides expert coaching to promote self esteem and develop confidence that will carry over into their school work. Space is limited, so contact Melissa Taraneh at 818-704-4944 or 818-919-4334, or at melissataraneh4@yahoo.com.
2nd Annual Talbert Family Foundation Holiday Toy Drive This year’s recipient is the Sherry family of Canoga Park. The Sherry family has a 3 yr old daughter & a 5 yr son named Daniel who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in March 2011. Both parents are local teachers & are in a dire financial situation as one parent will be unable to work whatsoever while they care for their son over the course of his grueling 3 1/2 year chemotherapy treatment plan. If you would like more information or to learn how your family can donate, please visit: http://tffholidaytoydrive.blogspot.com/2011/11/sherry-family-wish-list.html or email TFF volunteer Alison Watters at alisonwatters@mac.com Gift cards for gas and groceries are especially requested.
The REAL in’s and out’s of a Tummy Tuck…from a “real” mom!
Harrisons – A modern take on the traditional gift store It offers its customers fine and fashion jewelry along with the most unique homewares and gifts. Contemporary and eclectic, HARRISONS has it all! HARRISONStakes pride in offering exceptionally unique and desired pieces to their customers. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and receive 20% OFF any one item in store! 18737 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana, 91356 818-708-7133
Author Challenge 2011 Dear Tooth Fairy, By Sandi Hershenson Benefiting Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School in Northridge. YOU vote on who is the next great children’s book author, and who gets their book published! Please click http://www.meegenius.com/challenge/dear-tooth-fairy-by-sandi-hershenson and help this Jens List member win!
Mommy Mediator – Mother Daughter Conflict? New pilot seeking moms who are having big problems being the mother their teenage daughter (and children/husband) wants her to be. Do you feel like your teenage daughter (or children and husband) are constantly criticizing the way that you act, dress, run the household or conduct yourself in public? Are you finding yourself in big arguments with your teenage daughter? Sick of the yelling and the criticism and want to mend your relationship with your teenager (and kids/husband)? This new pilot looks to mediate in households with moms who may feel like outsiders in their own homes. If you’re sick of feeling like the “bad mom” and want to regain a better relationship with the teenage daughter who no longer wants to have anything to do with you, email kat.agtcasting@gmail.com for more information.
OVO from Cirque du Soleil® Family Day at Beverly Canon Gardens Cirque du Soleil invites kids, young and old, to OVO Family Day this Saturday, December 17th from 10am – 1pm at Beverly Canon Gardens, located at 225 North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. This family-friendly and free afternoon will feature face painting, a balloon artist, an interactive animal exhibit, cupcake decorating, a road crew from KOST-FM, a special appearance from the Cirque du Soleil Truck with special offers and more! A perfect event for the whole family! For more information on OVO, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo
Best iPhone Accessories: Crazy Cases, Professional Camera Add-Ons And More http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/12/best-iphone-accessories_n_1129396.html
Stress Management, Communication Skills & Out of the Box Success Thinking for Teens and Parents Saturday, January 14th from 11am-12pm Life Empowerment Awareness Program (LEAP is offering a FREE one hour overview of “The 5 Keys to Mastering Your Life”) Stress Management, Communication Skills & Out of the Box Success Thinking for Teens and Parents Agoura Hills Library 29901 Ladyface Crt. In Agoura 818-879-1373
Parenting Trends: Mommy Tattoos
Great gift for people who love to sing! There is still enough time to order Voice Lessons To Go for Chanukah or Christmas. These are a series of singing lessons on CD, 4 volumes for adults and 1 available for kids. They make a fun unique gift. There have been tens of thousands sold throughout the world by our own Woodland Hills voice teacher Ariella Vaccarino. For kids: Voice Lessons TO GO for Kids!- $14.99. For teens and adults: Voice Lessons To Go- v.1-v.4 14.99 each or 49.99 box set. Email ariella@voicelessonstogo.com.
The Art Club, Art Workshop for Children, Teens & Adults, offers wonderful art workshops for kids over the holidays -Mon., Dec. 19th from 9:30am-12pm – Gift making – Create 3 unique gifts for family and friends. -Wed., Dec., 21st from 9:45am-11:30am – Acrylic painting and drawing techniques. -Fri., Dec., 30th from 9:45am-2pm – Mixed Media Art Party – Bring a lunch and create all day. After school art classes will resume as usual the week of January 2, 2012. Painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media classes are available all year round. ALL YOU NEED IS A SMILE AND SOME IMAGINATION! For class schedules and more information, email ARTCLUBbyjanet@aol.com. 818-783-6566
Memory Gardener Creates one-of-a-kind DVD slideshows out of your precious photos. The Heirloom DVD is perfect for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, anniversaries, graduations, family reunions, digital Christmas cards, and more!
The Grand Opening of the VIP Club, the most exclusive gym in L.A.! “THE MOST EXCLUSIVE GYM IN L.A.” Limited to 100 VIP Memberships/Personal Training also available. By appointment only. Located in the heart of Bel-Air and Brentwood and just minutes from Beverly Hills, the Palisades, Century City, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks etc. The first 20 people to mention this ad receive half-price on their membership. Call 310-472-5550 or email thevipgym@gmail.com. Bel Air Plaza 651 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 1B in Brentwood, 90049
Winter Fairy Tale Theatre Workshop Ages 5-7 OR Grades K-2 Sun., Jan., 29th -March 18th, 2012 from 10:00 -11:30am, held at The Young Actors Space in Sherman Oaks In this eight week workshop, with instructor, Kerry Bishop, participants play fairy tale theatre games, perform the classics, create new stories and are part of a great fairy tale adventure, presented at the last class. Workshop fee is $225 and includes costumes and an edited DVD of the final presentation. For more information or to enroll, call 310-528-3062. www.fairytaletheatreworkshop.com
Looking for Commercial Kitchen Rental Katherine Haynes, DBA Essential Chef, Personal Chef and Catering, is in search of a commercial kitchen to rent. Do you have a restaurant or health dept approved church or school kitchen and want to sublet? Needs just 4-5 hours a week preferably on Tuesdays or Wednesdays (but can be flexible), San Fernando Valley preferred, but will consider other neighborhoods since there are clients within greater LA. Call 818-384-3451 or email Essentialchef@sbcglobal.net.
Low Fee Counseling Services for Children, Families, and Individuals Vanessa Simiola, M.A. is a registered Psychological Assistant accepting new patients. Sliding scale fee makes it affordable for anyone! Now is the time to start taking care of yourself. Vanessa has a wide range of experience working with children and adults. She has expertise training in behaviors problems and anger management. Email vsimiola@aol.com. http://vanessasimiola.webs.com/
FREE trial class for Kids 5-8 yrs Theatre classes & Melody bear pre-school ballet classes for 2-4yrs Kids Theatre classes, 5-8yrs, held Saturday’s in NoHo & Hollywood. Fun packed, fast paced, full of original songs, routines, games & new stories. End the semester with a performance for family and friends. Melody Bear ballet classes in Sherman Oaks & Studio Theatre, 2-4yrs – Introduction to the magical world of Melody Movement®. Explore dance & music through themes and stories with the use of props & games along with our very own singing, dancing Melody Bear® 310-880-455
See what the Stay at Home FOODIE is cooking up The stay at home FOODIE has been making holiday cookies and the kids are getting involved.
ECD Etheric Consciousness Design Wouldn’t it be nice to respond to situations instead of react to them? Etheric Consciousness Design offers the perfect way to meet your higher self and relax deeply(through sound massage) in a way that is a unique therapeutic technology in the fascinating world of human behavior. If you are interested in scheduling a session, or finding out more about this technology, call 818-343-3518 or email YHVH@ecdspaces.com. Like Etheric Consciousness Design on Facebook for more information.
In-House Piano Lessons Learn how to play piano in the comfort of your own home! Musical Candy offers all of your piano needs. From piano to theory lessons, we are delighted to enlighten you. If you are interested, call Candice at (310)927-2720 or email chakimfar@gmail.com.
Looking for a part time Social Media Manager Launching a new website and brand and need a social media expert. This person will help drive traffic resulting in new business opportunities by writing content and managing sites. This person must have prior experience working in a B2B environment. Looking for this person to; Develop content (SEO) Write white papers Write blog posts Set up a plan to attract friends/fans Develop a Facebook landing page Create a new Linkedin Prof.
Reasonable Interior Decorator Referred by Jens List member luvhannah123@hotmail.com ” I would like to recommend my Interior Decorator, Marissa. She is very knowledgeable and very affordable. She does color consultations, custom window treatments/bedding, and more. Give her a call at (818)625-7936.”
Weight loss Therapy? Enjoy food and still lose weight. Find out what hidden messages you got as child about food. Learn to love your body and feel good about yourself. Start eating like a gourmet and eat what you like but moderate your food intake and enjoy small amounts. Learn to care about yourself and therefore eat healthy. $35/hour Email Croregina@yahoo.com Marriage and Family Therapy Regina Whaley – Intern No.61342 Supervisor: Marjorie Warren MFC 36410 818-462-5077
Family Yoga Sunday, Dec 18th from 9:30-10:15am at Camarillo Yoga Center and 11am-12pm at Westlake YogaWorks. 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. Both classes are taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. Camarillo Yoga Center is located at: 5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 127. Westlake Yoga Works is located at: 2475 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, 91361. For more info, contact julie@danceyoga.com or www.danceyoga.com.
Are You Searching For Your Wand? This novel was just released – Are You Searching For Your Wand? Bridget Straub has written an amazing new novel, “Searching for My Wand” available now on Amazon, iTunes, B&N, and Sony. Named (incorrectly) after Glinda the Good Witch, Glenda is a wife and mom struggling to get through the twists and turns life has thrown her way. You can view the trailer here; http://www.youtube.com/watch
Holiday Baby Sitting/ On Call personal Assistant for you! The Holidays are here, but there is still so much to do. Katie is a pro swim instructor/lifeguard (with 15yrs experience) who spends her winters babysitting, and doing on call personal assistant work. Do you need to do Holiday shopping, but don’t want to drag the kids along? Do you need someone to run errands, or wrap gifts? Consider her your girl Friday for the Holiday season. Katie is CPR, First Aid certified. Email for rates and references at katiekidswim@gmail.com.
NOTHING over $5 Sale! Sat., Dec. 17th from 9am-1pm ~Tons of BRAND NAMES~ALL BRAND NEW clothing ~ Men’s, Women’s & Kids 11577 La Maida Street in Valley Village, 91601 Cross Streets: Riverside & Colfax
Yard/Multi Family Garage Sales Saturday, December 17th from 8am-1pm Furniture, household items, appliances, TV, gently used clothing, lots and lots of jewelry-making items, crystal bowls and much, much more. This yard sale was supposed to happen last month but was rained out. Must get rid of everything. 10255 Riverside Dr. just East of Cahuenga in Toluca Lake AND Saturday, Dec. 17th from 8-12pm Multi Family Garage Sale: Original Little Folk Art Furniture and Accessories, C.D’s, clothing, electronics, DVD’s, bicycles, and more. 2141 Benecia Avenue in Los Angeles, 90025 AND Saturday, December 17th from 7:30am -1pm Large Moving Estate sale – furniture, clothes, toys, nick nacks, gifts, toold, lawn equipment..etc 884 Gray Court in Thousand Oaks
Need a Live In or Live Out Nanny/Housekeeper? Find your nanny/housekeeper today! A free connection service for parents Finding the right person to take care of our children and clean our homes is difficult. Connect you with a pre-screened nanny/housekeeper and make your job easier. There is no finders fee, Domestic Referral Services.com is not an agency, but a connection service. Check the site, pick someone and she will be at your door ready for an interview right away. You check her references and take it from there. This connection service is free for parents and these nannies/housekeepers have very reasonable rates. http://DomesticReferralServices.com AND If you are seeking a trusted professional to take you through the recruiting and hiring process, look no further Your goal is finding experienced staff for your home; they can help make the search easy. Flexible search options based on your location and type of position you are trying to fill. Call to discuss your search without obligation – 818 975-6225. www.robotinasdomestic.com |
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