The Pump Station & Nurtury™ LA’s Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center & Boutique. The Westlake Village store has spaces for expectant parents in some of its most popular classes: The Happiest Baby on the Block Baby Care Class – This two-part class covers everything you need to know when bringing baby home. Introduction to Breastfeeding – Taught by Certified Lactation Consultants – this class provides clear, accurate breastfeeding information. Childbirth Prep Class – This four wk class covers important information you need for a clear understanding of the process of labor & birth. Call (805)777-7179 or email Tamara@pumpstation.com for more details. Sign up for any 2 classes above, Mention Jen’s List and Get 2 free Hot Topics Classes – a $50 value.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Happy Easter All is Ours Day Draw a Picture of a Bird Day National Pie Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=363
Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter Leads http://jenslist.com/2012/04/06/los-angeles-housekeeper-and-nanny-leads-march-21-april-5/
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Meet legendary Dodger, Wally Moon – only at Brent’s Deli Wednesday, April 11th from 11am-2pm BOOK SIGNING OF MOON’S NEW BOOK: “Moon Shots: Reflections on a Baseball Life” 2799 Townsgate Road in Westlake Village, 91361
Jessica Morris, MA, MFTI – Therapist in Calabasas Jessica specializes in working with parents who are struggling with the demands of parenthood. Let her help you to reintegrate balance back into your life. Whether you are a new parent or a seasoned one; a single parent or co-parent; Jessica provides a safe and supportive environment to assist you in working through your struggles. It’s time to focus on taking care of yourself so that you can better care for your children. Email jessicamfti@yahoo.com.
Mornings, starting April 9th: runs for 10 weeks Enjoy an amazing, bonding, creative, fun and, of course, educational musical experience with your little one at Little Movers and Shakers! Cathy is passionate about great music that both you and the kids will love, presents songs in unique and engaging ways and has an infectious energy that carries well beyond class time. Voted #1 music class in LA in Red Tricycle! Spring session starting in Sherman Oaks. 10 weeks $160- tuition prorated for latecomers. Demo your first class for free! www.littlemoversandshakers.com
SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the school! They are looking for donations of any kind: restaurant & gift certificates, birthday parties, beauty services, dance, gymnastics classes, summer camps, jewelry, tickets to sporting event, memorabilia, vacation getaways, hotel stays, etc. It is always the intention that the products featured will give exposure to your business and hopeful clients for the future. f you are interested in donating, contact Ginny at vschaase@mac.com and she will forward you the donation form. AND Yerba Buena Elementary & Buttercup Preschool PFA’s are seeking item or service donations for their Dinner, Dance, Live, Silent Auction and Raffle Event on May 12th Email yerbabuenapfa@yahoo.com or find a donation letter form on our website. This event helps raise $180,000 to support programs not paid for by the school district (music, PE, art, computer lab and classroom aides). Your business name will be shown next to your donated item and listed in the monthly newsletters..
Dazzle Party Productions will be Showcasing at Maggiano’s Open House! Also Showcasing: The Party Zone Entertainment, Favor It Girl and Betty Lou’s Cake Pops! Stop by to see the unique displays, take a look at the beautiful venue and enjoy a complimentary lavish buffet and live entertainment. Thursday, April 12th anywhere from 5:30PM – 8:30PM 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91367 RSVP to Alina@DazzlePartyPro.com. Call (818) 609-8040 for further info. www.DazzlePartyProductions.com
Free Armenian Cooking Class at Whole Foods Market Tarzana Thursday, April 12th from 6-7:30PM Led by Aline Kamakian, owner of Mayrig restaurant, Beirut, and Barbara Drieskens, anthropologist and co-author of “Armenian Cuisine”. Aline and Barbara will prepare 3 original and authentic Armenian mezzes, healthy and easy to prepare: an olive and nuts salad, a bulgur and pomegranate salad and a grilled eggplant and pepper dip, and a vitamin-rich spiced fruit dessert. RSVP to SPTRZ-MARKETING@WHOLEFOODS.COM. http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsTarzana
10 Words to Avoid in Front of Your Kids http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/10-words
MyInfoGuardian – They Protect Your Privacy You and your family are at risk from complete strangers. People search sites sell your personal information without your knowledge to anyone. Anyone can find out everything about your family online. Home address, children’s names/ages, financial wealth, home/mobile phone numbers and more. MyInfoGuardian shows you how many sites sell your information. When you subscribe, they remove your information and provide constant vigilance to keep your information off these and any new sites.
Nutrition Counseling Services from Randi Drasin, Registered Dietitian Offers: Family and Individual Nutrition Counseling, Meal Planning, Marketing Trip and Recipe Creation & Weight Management. Specializing in eating disorders from 11-19 years of age. Exercise Consulting In home counseling. Call 818-326-4266 for an initial assessment. www.randisfitnessnutrition.com
Mommy & Me Mini Mother’s Day Session Candyce Carpenter Photography is offering a fun and cute mini photo session for all the mommies out there. On Saturday, April 14th and Sunday April 15th (location TBD) from 10am – 3pm she will do short 30-45 min sessions of you and your little ones. Your package will include: All High Resolution Images on a keepsake disc (approx. 15-20), 3×3 Mini Brag Book, Custom Designed Facebook Timeline Cover Image and 25% additional prints. $80 per session. Contact candycecarpenter@gmail.com or visit www.candycecarpenter.com.
Get Beautiful! J. Stewart Hair Design is a Full Service salon in Woodland Hills conveniently located on Ventura Boulevard and De Soto. They offer hair services, waxing, threading, facials, nails and more. As a first time client you will receive a free haircut with any color service (incl. shampoo, color/highlights, cut, blowdry, style), free manicure with a pedicure, and 50% off other beauty services, including Facials and Brazilian Wax. They carry the most professional lines including Moroccan Oil, Brazilian Blowout, Redken and Paul Mitchell products. Mention Jen’s List and receive 10% off your total product purchase. (818) 883-4696
Kid-Friendly Freddi Fish Makes a Splash in the Apple App Store Nimbus Games wants to re-introduce you and your child to Freddi Fish, the sleuthing yellow fish, in his first Apple’s App store adventure: the new and improved Freddi Fish and the Case of the Stolen Shell. Here’s your chance to journey under the sea to help Freddi solve a big mystery and catch the conch shell thief. The game offers engaging, fun-filled game play and amusing adventures that enable children to build fundamental skill sets that encourage critical thinking, problem solving and memory. You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy the game either! Freddi Fish and the Case of the Stolen Shell is available now in Apple’s App store for $2.99 for ages 3+. Exercises: Do them right. This sounds over-simplified, but it’s so true. If you perform exercises properly that are based on how the muscle is supposed to work, you will work that muscle effectively, safely, and get results faster. Call/text (310) 383- 5811 or visit www.robbfitnesstraining. Slots are filling quickly.
Train for a 5K/10K with Moms In Motion LA in Griffith Park or Encino Beginning April 14th
If you are looking for a way to share in the Hunger Games experience with your kids, that you visit www.chefmorgan.com. She has an entire Hunger Games menu on her blog, with photos and printable recipes. Reading the books, seeing the first movie and now cooking together is a great bonding experience.
Women On Wisdom: Life Beyond Adulthood Tuesday, April 17th from 12:45pm0in
Are Picky Eaters Just Spoiled Kids? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charity-curley-mathews/
Are you prepared? If you returned from a family vacation, could you list all of your contents for insurance reimbursement? Document your home/valuables with a professional video inventory. Perfect for insurance, home leasing and legal issues. Protect your assets and finally take this off your ‘to do’ list!
Would You Rather Be a Princess or a Dragon? You’ll never know which one to be until you’ve tried. If you want to be a princess or a dragon Here’s a book to help you to decide. An Enhanced Read-Aloud eBook that reads the story while each word is highlighted when each page is turned. A great way to learn how to read. Simply turn the pages to find out if you would rather be a Princess or a Dragon!
Custom Made Wooden Playhouses
90 Day Beachbody Fitness Challenge Starts April 30th! You do everything at home with the added group support of an online community. Get everything you need: FITNESS + NUTRITION + SUPPORT = SUCCESS. Only accepting 5 participants to keep it small and focused on YOU! Contact Heather for details at coachserrano2@aol.com or visit www.getfitwithheather.com
Melanie Williams Landscapes Inc. It’s spring and there is no better time than now to enhance and beautify your outdoor living areas! Melanie Williams Landscapes Inc. is based in the greater Los Angeles area and provides the following services: specialty maintenance, garden restoration, small-scale installations, container plantings and landscape design/consultation. Mention Jen’s List for a free initial consultation! Call (310) 383-7811 or email melaniewilliamslandscapes@gmail.com. www.melaniewilliamslandscapes.com
Free pediatric care App to help identify the seriousness of problems and symptoms Book a Romance Party and have a blast with your Girlfriends! Romance parties are the new plastic parties our mom’s had, but a lot more fun! Romance Parties are a great way to get your girls together and enjoy a fun night of giggles. Contact Patty to host a Girl’s night out, Bachelorette Party, Divorce Party, Housewives Slumber Party, Couples Party, Afternoon Dirty Tea Party! Mention Jen’s List for a free gift! Call 818-633-3281 or email patty1198@hotmail.com.
Custom Renaissance costumes for ladies, gentlemen, kids and babies Renaissance Faire is here again! Thinking to surprise everyone with a gorgeous gown or a nice doublet? Can’t find matching costumes for everyone in a family? If you are looking for a historical costume, EZorangeDesign offers custom work for ladies, gentlemen, kids and even babies! As long as you have a picture or just a general idea of what you would like, EZorange can create it for you. Will work with your budget. Contact EZorange and let’s create something beautiful for you and your family! www.ezorangedesign.com/costumes.html
Pet Sitting, Animal Care, Dog Walking, In-Home Care Insured, Bonded & Certified in Pet First Aid to Give You the Best Care for Your Best Friend. Valley Pet Sitting has the flexibility to take your dog on a walk during the day in the comfort of your neighborhood or stop by for a potty break, feedings (for any type of animal), and some playtime. So take a vacation and know your pet is well taken care of in the comfort in your own home reducing their stress as they continue their regular routine.
Chakra Healing Workshop with Michelle Kapture April 14th from 1-3pm This is a deeper exploration of the Chakra system including the Hands and Feet. Learn how the 7 main Chakras are directly linked to your overall health and spiritual evolvement. Understand the potential illnesses associated with each chakra and practice specific preventative energy healing techniques to cleanse and harmonize your energetic system and Spirit. As a special gift to each registrant, Michelle will include “The Sounds of Silence”, a wonderful book on meditation, mantra and healing. Limited to 16 guests. $20. Register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e5sgbsl9cc37d602&oseq
Join club l.a. & club l.a. TEEN for Some Wacky Workshops in April! club l.a. (18+) will be on Sunday, April 22nd. RSVP by Wednesday, April 18th to reserve your spot. Contact Rachel Underwood for more information or to RSVP for the next event.
Before and After-School Enrichment Programs: For children ages 5 +, provides yoga instruction in schools.
Capoeira (Brazilian Dance Fighting Martial Art) This class is a full body workout that combines movements of the Brazilian Martial Art Capoeira with strength and conditioning, music, yoga/pilates style movements, and some acrobatics to maximize your full potential. Capoeira is a great way to get fit and make new friends. The class is for ages 7 and up to do at any fitness, age, and experience level. Classes are broken into various levels so everyone can do what makes them comfortable. Grab a friend and play! The first class is free.
Earn Extra $ while working around your families lives Dr. Katie Rodan & Dr. Kathy Fields creators of Proactiv Solution® ~ the world’s #1 selling acne brand ~ are doing it again with their new Anti-age skin care line Rodan + Fields Dermatologists. How do you fit in? This time the doctors are letting real people profit BY PARTNERNING WITH THEM IN THEIR NEXT BIG THING! This is a ground floor opportunity in a 2.5 billion $ industry that can change your life. Can you imagine if you partnered with the doctors when they first demonstrated Proactiv® where you would be today? *Flexible work schedule *Be your own boss *Work from home Call 818-268-3884 for more info. |
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