Summer Camps Combine Fun With Social & Emotional Growth Camps at The UCLA Family Commons are popular with parents & children alike!Array of activities includes outdoor games & beach play, martial arts, yoga, scavenger hunts, excursions to the Promenade, Pier & Palisades Park, more. GIRLS GET REAL(8-12yrs): Fun, friendship & laughter, as girls discover more about who they are & who they want to be. BOYS ONLY(8-12yrs): Boys gain life skills while enjoying active, high-energy fun. COMMONS KIDS(Co-ed, 5-7yrs): New due to parent requests! Imaginative play/outdoor time is fun for kids, yet builds key cognitive & social skills. New dates for 2012: June 11th– Aug 17th. Extended care option. 1221 2nd St., Santa Monica 310.395.5650 http://uclacommons.com/programs/camps
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Yellowstone becomes the first National Park (1872) Leap Day – 2012, once every four years www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Open House at Valley Trails Summer Camp Sunday, March 25th from 11am-1pm ALL children receive a FREE 2012 VT water bottle * Fun and enriching traditional Summer Camp * Caring Staff with Low Camper to Staff Ratios! * FREE Transportation Program from Sherman Oaks & West Valley * Select Your Group… Play with YOUR friends this summer * Age appropriate field trips * Indoor Olympic Size Pool and Group Swim Lessons * Academic Enrichment available * Healthy Balanced Lunch Program ENROLL Online at www.valleytrails.com. Space Is limited. Early Bird Rates and Free Registration available! Questions? Call 818-345-3002. 6043 Tampa Avenue in Tarzana, 91356
Save Up to 40% on OVO by Cirque du Soleil at the Santa Monica Pier! World-famous Cirque du Soleil takes you into the colorful, energetic world of insects in their touring show under the big top. The insects’ daily routine is shaken up by a gawky, quirky new arrival, and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye. With stunning aerial acrobatics and music, OVO is a whimsical wonderland for the whole family. And, Goldstar has tickets to this awe-inspiring performance at up to 40% off! http://www.goldstar.com/events/
Half-Price Tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific from Goldstar The world-class Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet’s largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Also check out BP’s Sea Otter Exhibit, modeled after their natural habitat, and get a chance to meet the otters! Visitors will have the opportunity to touch sea jellies, view king crabs and meet a live Arctic fox. Debating whether you should go? A Goldstar member calls this offer for the Aquarium of the Pacific a “good idea for spending part of a day … without breaking the bank!” Click http://www.goldstar.com/events/ here to get up to 56% off from Goldstar.
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids In the comfort of your home: Wed, March 7thfrom 7:30-8:30pm FREE Webinar where you will find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. This FREE legal planning educational Webinar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 15+ years. You can watch or listen anywhere! Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
My Gym *AMAZING* Children’s Camp & Classes in Woodland Hills/Thousand Oaks Join the Spring Session starting March 5th-April 28th. They will have Spring Camp April 2nd-April 13th from 1:30-4:30pm on Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri afternoons. My Gym was created over 29 years ago to enhance physical development & individual success for ages 3 mths -13 yrs. old! The #1 goal is your child’s growth/development! They also have fantastic birthday parties & a MOBILE PROGRAM that can bring fun & fitness to YOUR facility! Woodland Hills-(818) 702-6946 http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee_schedule.aspx?id=241 Thousand Oaks-(805) 494-4154 http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee_schedule.aspx?id=240
Fairy Workshop and Rapunzel’s Visit this weekend at Fairies and Dragons Parties March 3rdand March 4th from 11am-12:30pm Celebrate first days of spring early this year! Sat., March 3rd – Spring Fairy Workshop – fairy stories, games, singing about spring and a special spring craft making- little fairy dolls! $25/child. Sun., March 4th – Rapunzel will come by to entertain with stories, crafts, face painting and games! Oh, and she sings too! $25/child Reservations required. Fairies and Dragons Parties is a magical fairyland for celebrating birthdays and other special events. They also have entertainers that can come to you! www.fairiesanddragonsparties.com
The Best Ways to Just Say “No” by Dr. Tanya Altmann http://forums.webmd.com/3/parenting-exchange/forum/3653
Interior design is not a luxury, it is an investment” It is a new year and it is time to start designing! Don’t do it alone – Call Georgette Westerman Interiors to help you. Georgette can tackle anything from window treatments, to selecting paint colors, furnishing a room with existing/new furniture, designing your kitchen/bathroom to renovating your entire home. She is an expert in space planning and color selections. Save yourself time and the stress of making a decision alone. No job is too big or too small. Call today for your free consultation: 310.425.8228 or email Georgettewesterman@gmail.com. www.Georgettewestermanintetiors.com
Free Seminar: Unexplained Infertility and The Role of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Thursday March 22nd from 6-8pm Dr. Bayrak, Medical Director of LAIVF Clinic and Dr. Dao from Tao of Wellness will be discussing the complexity of unexplained infertility diagnosis and advanced solutions that result in high success rates. This will be an interactive session and participants will be offered a free in person consultation with Dr. Bayrak.
ediTORIal Ideas, icons, and trends that inspire Tori Spelling! She shares her personal tips for decorating, entertaining, and developing a unique personal style. Plus she dishes about relationships and parenting, and asking such questions as ‘Don’t all little boys wear nail polish?’, ‘Do I need to be worried that Stella says she has a boyfriend?’, or ‘Should I adopt more friends for Totes McGoats?’, ‘Should I rename my home Green Acres? Or Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Farmhouse?’ Hmm, I should file that idea away for my next network pitch. It is not just an online lifestyle magazine, it’s a social networking site where you can sign up for profile pages, post photos and videos, chit chat in the forum, and interact with her.
Can music make your child smarter http://www.todaysparent.com/activities/can-music-make-your-child-smarter
The Help Group is hosting a College Fair for students with learning differences Saturday, March 17th from 10am-1pm The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit in the US dedicated to serving children and adolescents with autism and other special needs. The organization is hosting a College Fair for students with learning differences at its Summit View West School in Culver City. Parking is in 3-level parking structure located on Inglewood Blvd (just north of Washington Blvd). Call 310.751.1100 or email collegefair@summitview.org for more information. http://www.thehelpgroup.org/index.php
Toddler Travel Tips for Uneventful Flying http://blogs.babble.com/toddler-times/2012/02/28/
The Little Preschool in Lake Balboa is now enrolling for fall! Don’t miss out on an affordable, yet quality education, for your preschooler. The play based program with its low student to teacher ratios makes this program incredibly special. Visit the gorgeous new space in the Lake Balboa area! The highly educated, nurturing staff are committed to bringing a developmentally appropriate preschool program to ALL children. Stop by or call for a tour at (818) 996 2647.
When Parents Suffer Work Burnout – Do Their Kids Burnout At School? http://www.parents.com/blogs/red-hot-parenting
Infant/CPR Training at OTB Come learn to be a CPR Lay Responder. The class will include; Program instruction from the American Safety & Health Institute, Digital Book, hand out materials, hands-On training, CPR & First Aid Certificate. Certificates are good/valid for 2 years. This CPR class is OSHA approved, meets the Emergency Cardiac Guidelines, and certificates are recognized by the American Safety & Health Institute. Approx. 2.5 hours including breaks. $35 per person (group rate). Register at www.otbee.com, under “Special Events” (left margin of the homepage). Advance payment must be received. Questions? Email registration@otbee.com or call (818) 348-PLAY. Outside the Box – Westfield Promenade Mall, by the AMC Theaters 6100 Topanga Cyn Blvd. in Woodland Hills
Quirky Discipline Rules That Work http://www.parenting.com/article/quirky-discipline-rules-that-work?src=soc&dom=tw
RSVP Now and save — Casino Night Purim Party Sat., March 10th
Positions Available Looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant and 10 Event Assistants Silent Partners, the largest auction management company in Los Angeles specializing in Silent & Live auctions for non-profit organizations. Located in Calabasas, the admin assistant will answer phones, write auction catalog descriptions, assist at events, and work on donor databases. Must be very proficient working with and inputting data into Excel spreadsheets. Very casual and friendly working environment. Submit resume to smerrin@silentpartnersinc.com. AND Looking for an experienced P/T admin. assistant Ladybug Music offers popular parent & me music classes and great kids music cd’s! Must be self motivated, efficient & reliable with the ability to multi-task & work without supervision. A very friendly & patient disposition is needed to interact with a variety of customers. Computer literacy is required. Job is 10 hours a week(15 hours during class enrollment)can be done from home w/flexible schedule. Submit resume to SCLBJOB@gmail.com.
Second Birth Control Pill Recall in Month http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/02/27/second-birth-control-pill-recall-in-month/?abcnews
FDA Warns of Power Toothbrush Hazards- A Note from Dr. Michelle Kelman, Pediatric Dentist For all children that use a Spin Brush: The brush head of the Spinbrush brand of electric toothbrushes can come off and injure the user, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned February 16th. The FDA warned against: •Spinbrush ProClean •Spinbrush ProClean Recharge •Spinbrush Pro Whitening •Spinbrush Sonic •Spinbrush Sonic Recharge •Spinbrush Swirl •Spinbrush Classic Clean •Spinbrush for Kids •Spinbrush Replacement Heads http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers
Disneyland To Open 24 Hours For Leap Year Celebration http://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/#/default/2012/02
Spark your child’s creativity this summer in a dynamic program with small class sizes and inspirational arts teachers Workshops include painting, ceramics, fencing, dancing, magic, animation, woodworking, sewing, cooking, hip hop & more! 5 – 15 yrs. LA Campus – Mulholland Dr. Session 1: 6/25-7/13 Session 2: 7/16-8/10 Valley Campus – Sylvan St. in Van Nuys Session 1: 6/25-7/20 Session 2: 7/23-8/17 818-780-6226 www.childrensartsinstitute.com
Dancing with the Stars – 2012 Cast for Season 14 http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/cast-announcement
Follow That Chef series The Gourmandise School of Sweets & Savories is excited to announce a delectable lineup of recognized chefs and authors who will tour the Santa Monica Farmers Markets to showcase food demonstrations. The events are free to the public and will require registration at www.thegourmandiseschool.com. The Follow That Chef series begins promptly at 9am with a meet and greet at the Farmers Market on the corner of 3rd and Arizona. • Wed., Feb. 29th with Chef Pail Wilson-Young – http://bit.ly/ChefPaulDemo • Wed., March 14th with Chef and Author Linda Civitello – http://bit.ly/ChefLindaDemo • Wed., March 28th with Chef and Restaurateur of Clementine Annie Miller – http://bit.ly/chefanniemilerdemo
15% off Web and Blog Design for Women Owned Businesses Websites by Creation, an LA based web design company, is offering a 15% discount off web and blog design for women owned businesses. They offer custom design, a content management system so you can easily update all of your content, and great customer service. Download the free website planner today to help you get started! To get your discount, mention Jen’s List!
Klean Kanteen® created the first stainless steel bottle designed for personal hydration The founders of Klean Kanteen® were concerned about the environmental and health impacts of widespread plastic use. Klean Kanteen® was created to promote health, sustainability and environmental awareness. A refillable Klean Kanteen® bottle made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel is a safe, eco-friendly alternative to plastic and lined aluminum bottles.
Fourth Annual Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament Comes to Downtown Los Angeles August 4th-5th Players of all ages are invited to participate in the fourth annual Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament. Divisions are available for players of all ages and skill levels. Bring the whole family and enjoy some fun and friendly competition on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles. For more information, email info@registration.nike3on3.com or visit www.nike3on3.com.
Come and see all of the amazing educational opportunities at Kol Tikvah’s Early Childhood Center They have a lovely, warm facility that is quietly nestled in a residential neighborhood as well as conveniently located off of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills. Call Laurie at 818-992-1960 x 217 to learn more about our emergent curriculum and summer camp, including Jump Start Kindergarten for our Pre-K graduates.
Group, Private and In Home/Mobile Fitness Training Are you trying to lose weight, shape up for a summer getaway, preparing for big celebration or get your body back from having a baby? William Rising Phoenix Fitness can help you reach these goals! Experienced Fitness Trainer available for group, private and in home sessions. Prices are very reasonable and affordable. 818-645-4479
Crunch Time Food Dr. April and Sherri are friends and working moms who have worked hard to get real food into our families’ diets. Their belief is that real food is the real prescription for healthy and happy lives, but they live in the real world, like you, and know how challenging it is to prepare meals when you’re busy. Crunchtime is their place to share our ideas to make real food our fast food. Let’s unprocess meals together and use all that extra time and energy to go out and play.
Calkids Consignment Event March 28th-April 1st Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this 4 day event. It only happens in Santa Clarita twice a year. Hundreds of families participating to sell and buy new and like-new items for babies, toddlers, and school age children. Find toys, clothes, shoes, strollers, pack n plays, high chairs, and everything you need at dollar stretching prices. Visit www.Calkidsconsignment.com for location and details.
Lakers vs Miami Heat VIP Seats Below CostSunday, March 4th at 12:30pm2 hard tickets for Sundays Lakers v Miami Heat in Premeiere Seating with wait service and own entry. PR11 Row 6. Paid about $1,250 for the pair – selling for $500/ticket over $200 savings. Call 310-614-1477.
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