Sunday December 18, 2011









Where is Your Kid’s $25,000?


Kids receive $25K on average during childhood in gifts, allowance and earnings.  Is it being wasted?  Put some of that money to use, on the leading wealth building tool for kids.  Parent controlled and free.


http://Kidworth.com


 


 


Today in History


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


Underdog day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=263  


Bake Cookies Day


National Roast Suckling Pig Day



 


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.  
“MATH/LOGIC” Developmental Skill Definition: recognizing and understanding cause-and-effect relationships, forming and understanding concepts, matching, classifying, categorizing, reasoning, problem-solving, strategizing, organizing ideas.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for Math/Logic development is 1 – 4 years old. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing math/logic 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 Math/Logic development:  • rattles • water  • sand  • objects that can be taken apart and put back together  • toys involving problem-solving • games  • clay  • objects involving counting forward and backward  • toys with various shapes, colors, sizes • blocks  • puzzles  • objects that can be matched, classified, categorized  • objects that nest
MORE PRO-ACTIVE Parent-Supervised MATH/LOGIC Activities, 24 – 36 months:
•  EACH DAY, IDENTIFY colors and ask her to point to something else of the same color.
•  BE CREATIVE, use your imagination – find everything orange on Tangerine Tuesday, everything white on White Wednesday, everything blue on Thirsty Thursday, everything red on Fiery Friday, everything yellow on Sunny Sunday.  Find your own names for the rest of the days of the week!
•  ALLITERATION is good! – Little Lily Lion, Big Bob Bear, Nine Nice Neighbors.  It helps us remember, like learning through rhythm.
Next week – “Math/Logic, Pt. 7”


?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com


 


 


THE Perfect Holiday Gift – Half Baked Co. treats baked with HALF the fat, calories and sugar!


Half Baked Co. has some awesome sweet treats and even sweeter holiday deals for Jen’s List fans: For just 20 bucks…Your choice of a dozen oreo pops or marshmallow pops shipped right to your family/friend’s door with a holiday gift note from you OR for $5 more try sending our cake truffles, YUM! Visit the website for more awesome gift ideas or holiday party dessert tables at www.halfbaked.co.


 


 


Chanukah Menorah Lightings


Tuesday, December 20th-27th at Sundown


Downtown Santa Monica will celebrate the Chanukah season with traditional


menorah lightings every evening at sundown. Come celebrate with local


synagogues and temples throughout the week.


Location: Third Street Promenade, Center Court


 


 


Incorporate a Business or Form an LLC Fast!


(LLC’s-S Corps-C Corps-DBA’s-Amendments-Dissolutions)


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http://www.corpnet.com/jlev


 


 


10th Annual Chanukah Concert at Universal City Walk


Tuesday, December 20th


1000 Universal Studios Blvd. in Universal City, 91608


Featuring: Benny Friedman! Pardes Jewish Rock! and more! Free Admission!


http://www.chabadofthevalley.com/citywalk


 
 


Former Toddler teacher, and mother of 2 hosts preschool playgroups out of her home in the Culver/Marina area


The kids have so much fun, and they learn through play! They do circle time, free play, and lot’s of sensory play, music, art etc. that help prepare for a more structured program later. This is a 3 hour drop-off optional enrichment!It’s flexible and much more affordable than traditional “school” and no contracts! Email Shelly@thetotclub.comor call (310) 490-1316 for more info. Come for a free play date to meet your child’s new friends!


www.thetotclub.com


 


 


Winter Wonderland Week: Play Locally, Snow Globally


December 20th-23rd  


Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Catch the season’s first snowflakes as they create a winter wonderland at the Zimmer! Celebrate snow, make gifts for loved ones, and create yummy treats all week long! Public programs are free every day and special workshops will be available daily at an additional cost.


www.zimmermuseum.org


 


 


Thinking About Planning a Carnival Cruise


Robin has a cruise credit of $442 for any Carnival Cruise vacation that is good for the next 24 months on future booking only. Will xfer for $350. Email rtolkan@earthlink.net.  


 


 


Playsource – Indoor Playground, has coupons!


You can print out current open play and birthday party specials.


21921 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364


818-888-0899


http://www.playsourceinfo.com/Coupons.html


 


 


Cats at the Studios, Inc.


“CATS, INC.” is an amazing non-profit rescue organization(where I adopted my kitten a year ago) comprised entirely of volunteers. We are dedicated to nurturing, neutering & spaying, and finding homes for abandoned cats and kittens.


www.catsatthestudios.com


 


 


Popcorn Balls for the Holidays


http://www.chow.com/food-news/55316/popcorn-balls-for-the-holidays/


 


 


Cool Mom


A lighthearted look at how women who have become mothers now view the world around them. The site features short daily videos and a frequently updated blog by TV host, standup comic, and mom-of-two Daphne Brogdon. Cool Mom is an unfiltered, unvarnished, unabashed conversation, a place where moms can share a laugh over situations and stories that they can relate to, as well as seek advice and make new friends.


www.coolmom.com


 


 


Best Bubble Parties Offers fun-filled entertainment for kids’ parties and events


This is kid-fun that even adults find engaging. Kids are mesmerized by bubbles of all shapes and sizes: square bubbles, triangular bubbles, gigantic rainbow bubbles… and each child gets to go inside a bubble! Call 818-350-BUBL(2825) for more info.


www.bestbubbleparties.com


 


 


Paige Lauren children’s clothing


Paige’s clothes are simple, unadorned. They rely on luxurious fabrics, fine tailoring, and subtle yet thoughtful details. The result is somehow both modern and classic, and assuredly luxurious.


www.paigelaurenbaby.com


 


 


Join the Band


There’s nothing better than taking music lessons and playing in a real performing band! We’ll hook you up with other musicians, help you rehearse and let you show it all off at our famous Join the Band Concerts. Come be a part of it! Band and music lessons for kids, teens and adults! Since 1998 our famous Join the Band concerts have featured over 1000 band performances in Los Angeles.


www.jointheband.com


 


 


Good Bite is obsessed with our “delicious made easy” mission


We feature America’s leading food bloggers and famous faces from the food world who share definitive recipes and cooking inspiration. Our rotating cast of contributors includes Aarti Sequiera, who’s currently competing in The Next Food Network Star; cookbook author and star blogger David Lebovitz; and entertaining superstar Sandra Lee, who offers up seasonal cocktails and chic entertaining tips.


www.goodbite.com


 


 


Robin Sax SaxFacts blog


DISCOVERY is part of the pretrial litigation process during which each party requests relevant information and documents from the other side in an attempt to discovery “pertinent facts.” In this personal blog, Robin hopes to discuss issues that need highlighting, trends that are worth sharing, and stories in the news that you must know! While you may not agree, you should be in the know.


http://www.nothingbutthesax.blogspot.com/


 


 


Tasty Land


They believe that good nutrition can be FUN & your favorite snack foods can also be good for you. They make snacks that kids love & parents feel good about. Inspired by the treats that kids beg for (and adults secretly crave!), we leave out all the “bad stuff,” so Tasty Brand snacks are always certified organic and made without GMOs, high-fructose corn syrup or anything artificial.


www.tastybrand.com


 


 


The Center for Postpartum Health Welcomes You


Although the birth of a baby usually brings exhilaration and feelings of new beginnings, it can be a time of crisis. There is enormous change for the new mother and her family. It is not unusual for new motherhood to bring a wide range of feelings during the early weeks after birth. For two out of 10 women, these feelings may develop into post-partum depression. THE CENTER FOR POSTPARTUM HEALTH addresses the physical, mental, and emotional needs of pregnant and postpartum women and their families, facilitating the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. ASSESSMENT and PREVENTION are key. The earlier the treatment and intervention, the less risk of onset or relapse of postnatal difficulties


http://postpartumhealth.com/


 


 


Kidding Around the Kitchen


Where families come together to have fun with Food. You are never to young or old to enjoy cooking together.


www.kiddingaroundthekitchen.com


 


 


L&L Diaper Cakes


Need a one of a kind diaper cake for your next baby shower or for giving as a gift? Contact L&L Diaper Cakes,we can make you a diaper cake to match any theme and one that is sure to be a show stopper. Diaper Cakes make great center pieces at showers and great gifts for the new parents. Email lldiapercakes@hotmail.com for more info.


 


 


Personal Assistant/Errand Runner


Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed these days? Tanya is a mature, responsible mom who wants to help you! She has over 20 years experience working in private homes as a personal assistant and nanny. She can help with the following:  personal shopping, car servicing/washing, dry cleaning, post office/deliveries, banking, light office assistance, waiting for home repair services, childcare and more! Servicing SFV and Simi areas, $15/hour, weekdays 9-2pm. Contact her at tbatarse@gmail.com.


 


 


Licensed Family Day Care and Preschool in West Hills


Bright, spacious house, inviting atmosphere. They start the day with music, and morning exercise. They provide homemade food from Organic ingredients, prepared with Alkaline water by Kangen Water system, freshly squeezed Organic juices and smoothies. They also make cookies, cupcakes and soups fresh. Teaching the kids is one of their main priorities. They have 2 classes daily, including Music, Art, Gymnastics, English and Math, Project Art, Baking, Swimming, and Sensory class.


818-884-8180


www.organickidcare.com


 


 


The news isn’t that fruits and vegetables are good for you.


It’s that they are so good for you that they could save your life.If you knew something you could take that was sciencetificaly proven to prevent disease and illness and slow the aging process, would you want to know what it is?  It’s fruit and vegetables in a capsule or a chewable. The time is now to make the change, don’t wait to get healthy.


Contact Ivee at 818-384-7000.


www.iveejuiceplus.com