Smart Choices – Amazing Kids – Brilliant Camps Camps at The UCLA Family Commons are popular with both parents & children, combining fun with social & emotional growth. Activities – outdoor games & beach play, martial arts, yoga, scavenger hunts, excursions to the Promenade & Palisades Park, more. GIRLS GET REAL(8-12 yrs): Fun & friendship! Activities inspire self-discovery & strengthen confidence BOYS ONLY(8-12 yrs): Gain life skills while enjoying COMMONS KIDS(Co-ed, 5-7 yrs): New! Imaginative play & outdoor time is fun, yet builds cognitive/social skills. New for 2012: June 11-Aug 17. Extended stay option. APRIL SPECIAL-REGISTRATION FEE WAIVED FOR JEN’S LIST MEMBERS 1221 2nd St, Santa Monica 310.395.5650 http://uclacommons.com/programs/camps
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Eight Track Tape Day – do you remember those? The U.S. Submarine Force was officially established. (1900 National Barbershop Quartet Day National Pet Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=366
Parents are always looking for ways to educate as well as entertain their kids Families have been turning to electronic media for several years. Magic school is an amazing alternative to electronic media. Learning magic helps children build skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. While they will learn magic, they will also be learning much more. Magic-related skills that students develop include public speaking, leadership, stage presence, gross motor skills, fine motor skills & interpersonal communication skills. Magic also helps build personal strengths such as self-discipline & perseverance – all while sharpening their critical thinking skills. But all the kids really need to know is that Magic is fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvW60_Es7Y
Even if you Owe More than your House is Worth, You might be able to Refinance Now! Interest rates are at a 30+ year low now! Richard Shuben has been a mortgage broker for over 18 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! Even if you owe more than your house is worth now you might qualify for some new programs. Richard also can represent you in the purchase or sale of your home and save you money in those transactions as well. He can help you with all your legal needs too. Call Richard at (818)883-9473.
$44 for 2 Kids Cooking Classes (Reg. $90) Katie’s Cooking School in Encino is featured today on ValleyBestDeals.com, the SFV’s #1 local daily deal site. Subscription to ValleyBestDeals.com is FREE, and subscribing today will get you exclusive local deals, news and events happening in real time! ValleyBestDeals.com always has something for someone, restaurant deals, haircut services, gym memberships and many more. To see all the deals available please click on over to www.ValleyBestDeals.com/aff/JensList
Jays Gold Party You Don’t need Gold to Host. Get Immediate Cash – Hosting your own fun and profitable gold party at home is EASY. Pick A date Jay does the rest. Customize your invitation, Evites, fliers and more. When you host a gold party, you can be assured that your guests will get the highest and fairest price possible. Get cash to help pay bills, buy holiday and special occasion gifts, pay for a weekend getaway or provide a little reserve fund for unexpected contingencies. See what others have to say about Jays Gold party at http://jaysgoldparty.com/testimonials. When you host a Jays Gold Party, Jay will pay you 10% of sales PLUS provide a credit for refreshments. Book today. Jays only a click away – email jaysgoldparty@yahoo.com or call 818 419-8812.
Brent’s Deli Brings Matzo Ball Soup To The Fork Report Jayme Shuman and owner Marc Hernandez of Brent’s Deli, join the show to talk about their restaurant and the crew will enjoy a tasting of their famous Matzo Ball Soup! Brent’s Deli Mission Statement is the same as it was in 1969; to be the best family owned and operated delicatessen and restaurant in the nation. They strive for this goal by providing excellent service and the highest quality food available. This mission is still based on Ron’s unwavering high standards; standards they expect each of their employees to meet and exceed on a daily basis. Starts at 52:00 – http://tinyurl.com/7x44k3k Read more at http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/ForkReport.html?article=9977528#ixzz1rekJoBkC
Giveaway-Green Day’s American Idiot Now-April 22nd at the Ahmanson Theatre, downtown at the Music Center Performance Schedule: Tue.-Fri. at 8pm, Sat. at 2pm & 8pm, Sun. at 1pm & 6:30pm “A wonderfully RAUCOUS and gorgeously wrought ROCK OPERA” –The New York Times The music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong capture the spirit of a generation with its Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum album. American Idiot puts those raw emotions front and center in a highly theatrical and thoroughly satisfying rock opera that burns up the stage. The songs are bursting with emotion. The story dares you to feel and celebrate and hope. For tickets call 213.972.4400 or visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/IDIOT. To enter to win 2 tickets to American Idiot at the Ahmanson Theatre on Thursday, April 19th at 8pm, email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject: ‘GREEN’ and include your name and phone number by April 13th at 11:59pm.
Looking for a new Mommy and Me? check out “Baby and Me”. WEEKEND classes available! For ages 6wks to 24 mo’s. WEEKEND classes available! Come sing, paint, play and meet new friends. Several guest speakers, including a well known parenting coach, a pediatrician and more have been invited to share their expertise. Instructor, Shaina Rosenfeld, has 20 years experience. Classes open to community. Located at Shomrei Torah Education Center. New session starts the week of April 18th. Contact Shaina for more information at 818-939-8139 or shainaleanne@aol.com.
Grease and Footloose! Children’s musical theater camp! Let your child be a star! “Grease” Performance Dates: July 12th-14th “Footloose” Performance Dates: August 16th-18th STARS offers a summer camp consisting of singing, acting, dancing & unforgettable memories. This summer, they will be performing Grease & Footloose. Camp runs Monday – Friday from 10am-3pm. All Dates and times are listed at www.dramastars.com. The cost for a session is $600 but if you sign up before May 1st, it is $500. Sessions are filling up quickly, email dramastars@gmail.com for more information.
Create Amazing Paper Doll Fashions at the Paper Doll Workshop Saturday, April 21st from 2 pm-5pm at Jo-Ann Store in Porter Ranch If your 7 – 12 year old loves fashion this hands-on workshop will go straight to her stylish heart. Each participant receives an exclusive paper doll kit, a $22.95 value! Call (818) 832-6045 to register and mention CODE 10539500. Highlights: • Create amazing fashions for a teen model paper doll • Learn design and coloring techniques • Stage a paper doll fashion show • Make a flower fairy Workshop led by paper doll artist and author, Marjorie Sarnat. www.jrimagination.com/paperdoll
Just Launched – Calm For Moms – CDs for Busy Moms Busy Moms are our heroes! Just launched – a brand new line of guided imagery CDs – the CALM FOR MOMS series! These new CDs are a tribute to the most hard-working women in our lives – busy Moms. Visit our FACEBOOK PAGE (www.facebook.com/CalmForMoms) and become a Fan. You’ll find tips, tricks & tools for making your life a little easier – and for finding the balance you need to remain as strong as you are! Special Mother’s Day discounts available on our Facebook page. Makes a Great gift!
Gain Clarity around your Money Want to learn tips and tools to help you on gain clarity on your money? Watch the Financially Wise Women YouTube channel for weekly videos on all things women and money. Subscribe to the channel to get weekly updates delivered to your inbox. http://www.youtube.com/brittneycastro
Little Giraffe’s new “Leggies” baby legwarmers They mix and match, and are made of silky-soft feather yarn. For $33, you get three pairs of Leggies that come tucked into a gift ready, giraffe print box. http://www.littlegiraffe.com/catalog/categories/
Study finds new autism risks to be aware of
Coupon Classes Teach How Cut Your Grocery Spending in Half from Ventura County Frugal Living! If you’ve ever seen the TV show Extreme Couponing and wished you knew how to shop like that, this is your opportunity. This two hour class will change your financial life! Sierra Nething, coupon class teacher and column writer of “Saving With Sierra” in the VC Star, says her family now saves an average of 67% on their groceries. (About $500/month!) You will learn new techniques to save your family a few hundred dollars a month. Bring some friends! Go to our website to see upcoming events.
The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist and Download http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/
Resume Rescue! Polish up your resume, without paying a high fee Let’s face it, it’s tough enough to be looking for a job in this sluggish economy. But with the right resume, you can stand out amongst all the other candidates. Have you been sending out resumes, but had no responses? Looking for help polishing your resume? Let someone who has experience getting solid results help you out. Whether you’re looking for part-time work or a full-time position, there’s help. Services include resume review, retouching and complete resume building. Email ccsharp@me.com.
Toddler & Preschooler Summer Enrichment Tot Club is a home based drop-off 3 hour playgroup in the Culver/Marina area. It is led by a fellow mom with a Masters Degree in Family and Child therapy with an emphasis in child development and applied behavior analysis. This is a great social activity that is very administratively casual, flexible, and affordable! Great way to provide a little structure to those long days home from preschool over the summer, or to prepare them for preschool in the fall! Space is very limited – Contact Shelly@thetotclub.com for current openings, and to schedule your free play date to see how much your child will love it! 310-490-1316.
Bottled Up How the Way We Feed Babies Has Come to Define Motherhood, and Why It Shouldn’t. http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520270237
Regulators find “toxic trio” of chemicals linked to birth defects in many common polishes
Student needs mothers to take a completely anonymous survey on being a mother for her thesis project on the social construction of motherhood If you have 10 minutes, please click the link below (or copy and paste into your browser) and fill it out! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H3CRS8J
Meet other local moms for fun, camaraderie, support and child friendly activities! MOMS Club Tarzana is a support group designed for you, the at-home mother of today! Joining the MOMS Club® is a great way to get to know the community, make lasting friendships, and have fun with your children. MOMS Club offers a variety of exciting activities during the week, including playgroups, park days and moms’ night out and more. Membership is limited to mothers living in Tarzana, Winnetka and Reseda. Open to at-home and working mothers and anyone needing support in motherhood. http://www.tarzanamomsclub.com/
Looking for a unique birthday party location? Check out ROCKET FIZZ WESTWOOD VILLAGE. Choose from the Ultimate Video Game Parties, Movie Night, or just make it a destination stop for cake and goodie bags. Call (310) 208-4509 or stop by for more details – 1067 Broxton Avenue in Los Angeles, 90024
PJ Library offers FREE Jewish books monthly
Dougie in Disguise Dougie is a curious kid who loves to play with sticker albums and is never without his friend, Tim the dog. Curiosity and imagination combine when Dougie dresses-up in a disguise and has an adventure. He will need your help to choose stickers from his book that will help him in his travels. Episodes in this volume: Dougie in disguise as… a cloud, a glassmaker, Merlin, a shoemaker, a Masai warrior, Peter Pan, a gym instructor, Robinson Crusoe, a flower, a pirate, a jockey, a teacher and a jeweler. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ AND Dougie is a curious kid who loves to play with sticker albums and is never without his friend, Tim the dog. Curiosity and imagination combine when Dougie dresses-up in a disguise and has an adventure. He will need your help to choose stickers from his book that will help him in his travels. Episodes in this volume: Dougie in disguise as… a blacksmith, Puss in boots, a juggler, a film director, an astronomer, a toadstool, a polar bear, a boatman, a policeman, a florist, an egg, a hairdresser, a lion, and a superhero. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B
Water Whisperer Swim School: SWIM IN 10 LESSONS! Sign up for last two weeks of April get $15 off – Mention APRILPARTTWOJEN See what CBS says: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/. Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List’s clients! Click http://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html to see all of the WW’s videos & read testimonials. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in 10 lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. In Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills.
Two Charming Antique Stores OPEN HOUSE Unique Antique and Vintage Finds, Furniture, Lighting, Iron, Garden, Paintings, Glassware, Collectibles & More Sat., April 14th from 3-6pm Wine and Cheese in the Garden JOSEPH WAHL ARTS ANTIQUE & VINTAGE 818-340-9245 and VINTAGE COTTAGE INTERIORS FOR HOME & GARDEN 818 884 8200 22011 Avenue San Luis in Woodland Hills, 91364
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Puberty Before Age 10: A New ‘Normal’? http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/magazine/puberty-before-age-10-a-new-normal.html?pagewanted=all
Cathy & Marcy Concert at McCabe’s Sunday, April 15th at 11am 2X Grammy Winners-Children’s Music 3101 Pico Bl. in Santa Monica, 90405 (310) 828-4497
House Swap This Summer – LA to East Coast Looking to bring your family or friends out to LA this summer and need a place for them to stay? Somewhere in NYC or nature (beach/woods/lake) on the East Coast is preferable but open to other suggestions. Julie lives in West LA in a brand new modern home. They are a young family with a 6 month old and 2.5 year old. The house has 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, large new kitchen. You can email for pics. Possible dates are a 2 week span between July 15th-August 10th. Email juliegumpert@gmail.com for more info.
Send a meal to parents of newborns from The Meal Stork Let The Meal Stork prepare and deliver a delicious, home-style meal that makes the parents’ day a little easier so the attention can be on the newborn instead of dinner preparation. The meals are prepared in a USDA approved kitchen and are delivered in 1-3 business days. After the order is placed, a representative from The Meal Stork will call the recipient, let them know about the gift and will schedule a delivery date. Send a meal from The Meal Stork today!
Studio City Co Op Preschool’s Annual Spring Fundraiser, ‘CO OP COUNTY FAIR!’ Sunday, April 15th from 11am-2pm Fun for the whole family! Delicious Food, Games, Crafts and amazing Entertainment including: Magic by The Great Gilbertini! Singing and Dancing with MISS MELODEE! Parent & Me Pie Eating Contest with special guests Woody and Jessie! Live Music and more. Great stuff for Mom and Dad too: Silent Auction, Wine Raffle, Yummy Food! (Plus, it’s a great way to tire out the kiddos) Come hungry and ready to play at the Co Op County Fair! www.CoopCountyFair.eventbrite.com
Professional Painting Services Starting at $99/ROOM Drywall Finishing Services Interior and Exterior They are an experienced, bonded and insured company specializing on Drywall and Painting Services, providing our clients the highest quality workmanship and materials with personal attention to details from start to finish. Their reputation is based on the satisfaction of all the individuals and entities we have performed projects for, in both residential and commercial settings. See their Reviews on Yelp at http://www.yelp.com/biz/cheap-house-painters-los-angeles. 323-521-9779
Vyperweb Web Design You’d like a website… but you are not really sure how the whole thing works. Vyperweb is happy to explain the basics without wrapping it in an annoying sales pitch. When you’re ready, they can design, build and maintain your website. They specialize in providing unique, affordable solutions to individuals and small businesses. If you simply need help with Social Media integration or choosing a website address, they do that too.Customers who are Jen’s List members get a $20 discount! Call 310-621-5679 or email john@vyperweb.com for more info. |
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