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Today in History Cyrus McCormick patents the reaping machine. (1834) Go Skateboarding Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
ittle-wittle wonders: “Play Together, Learn Forever” An infant-toddler program that focuses on brain development using multi-sensory stimulation. Led by a credible husband and wife team, ittle-wittle wonders supports the importance of music and proper play. Our classes and Birthday Parties foster development in areas including, but not limited to; visual tracking, auditory tracking, hand-eye coordination, fine-motor/gross-motor skills, while encouraging cooperative learning. Backed by science but delivered with love. 1st class is FREE!
Beautiful Slipcovers & Reupholstery – Free In-Home Consultations I had the pleasure of doing business with Fabrics Up Front and they were WONDERFUL! Are you looking to update your living room or any of the rooms in your home? Fabrics Up Front offers Slipcovers and Reupholstery at GREAT prices. Slipcover your 7-8 ft couch for $499 or Reupholster your 7-8 ft couch for $599 – Including Fabric! Are kids, pets and all their buddies making your home look more “lived in” than you’d like? Fabrics Up Front has 1000’s of fabrics to choose from and many stain resistant and washable! Call (818) 780-8051 for more information.
Summer Entrepreneurship for Girls ages 7-14 at Santa Monica Place Two week programs July 9th-20th and July 30th-Aug 10th, Mon.-Fri. from 10am-2pm(early drop off available) At Bizzy Girls Inc., girls make their own product, write a mini business plan, choose a name, wrapping, make business cards, follow a budget, learn visual presentation, and then have their product on display at the mall. All girls have a behind the scenes tour of the mall. Visits from fashion execs and girl entrepreneurs. Lots of creative fun, great skills and self esteem. Mention Jen’s List before June 25th and receive a $50 discount!
Global Hits, a direct response TV and retail marketing company is looking for exciting new consumer products that could do well on TV and in retail stores Visit http://www.globalhits.tv/ for more info. 100% reputable company with excellent references.
Lollipop Dream is running a July Special! Book your birthday party! Book your Birthday Party and receive $75 OFF your entire Birthday Party Package! Lollipop Dream offers variety birthday themes such as Royal Princess, Tea Party, Pirate Party, Fairy & Bug Hunters, Crazy Hair Salon, etc. Sit back and relax and let them do it all for you! Call (818) 981-7446 for more info. Lollipop Dream is a local award winning Birthday Party venue for kids & they do their best to make every experience magical! Themed Crafts, Pizza meals, Birthday Cupcakes! Mention Jen’s list
Yoga & Art Camp for Girls, ages 5-12, at Pamper & Play June 25th-29th from 12pm-3pm Enjoy health, creativity, friendship and fun. Attendees divided into groups by age. Schedule: Lunch (provided) Play/hang time Yoga Activity Closing circle Activities: Mon.: Flip flop decorating Tues.: Create a vision board Wed.: Eye pillows Thurs.: Tie dye a tee Fri.: Mani/pedi & hair feather party Lunches: Healthy smoothies, wraps, chocolate treats, tea & more. $280 includes lunch & materials. For more info, or to register, email carole@pamperplay.com.
Rhythm Child – at Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts at the Theatricum Botanicum Sunday, June 24th at 11am Norman Jones glides us into singing and playing drums along with his friends and kids! Always a delight, he’s back again to kick off our 20th year of Kids Koncerts! 1419 N. Topanga Cyn Blvd. in Topanga, 90290 310-455-3723
Claim your independence Now! July is the time to Declare Yourself Ready to bring health and balance Begins July 2nd Creative Wellness with Carol is pleased to announce new classes, including a variety of weekly Yoga, Nutrition and Cooking Class options, and Retreats and Health Coaching sessions. Check the calendar on the “Classes and Events” page at www.creativewellnesswithcarol.com. Contact Carol anytime, she will help you find the program that is right for you. Now through July 31st,Treat yourself, you deserve it! Your first Yoga class or “Lunch and Learn” class will be half off! You deserve it to feel good.
Jimmy Kimmel Lie Detective #1 This is a good friends son. It was ALL in good fun – the video has since gone viral! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgpRw9tiuM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Wendy Bellissimo Collection Exclusive to Gilt Baby & Kids has launched Wednesday, June 20th at 12pm This sale is specially discounted at www.gilt.com/wendyb
A fun, FREE workshop where kids become filmmakers!
Closets: Get Organized To Double Your Storage http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/06/15/closets-get-organized-to-double-your-storage/
Honey Bee Pollinator Seedbomb Station – Free Saturday, June 23rd from 120in Make your own plantable nuggets of clay, compost and native pollinator friendly flower seeds! Guerrilla gardening fun for all ages! Come prepared to get your hands a little dirty (but you can clean up at Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day washing station). No RSVP necessary. While supplies last. Whole Foods Market 21347 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364
Betsy Brown Braun gives the skinny on handling tantrums http://www.everydayfamily.com/tv/managing-tantrums-with-betsy-brown-braun/
As parents we all have similar needs, but each family, and each child is uniquely different. Finding someone you can trust in your home, and finding the right nanny who will have a positive influence on your children is no easy task. When you work with The Mc Nanny Agency, you will work with parents who understand you and your needs. To start your search, call 818-232-7688 or use the online family application form.
Cooking and Baking Camps at The Gourmandise School Grab your Chef’s Hat and let us whisk you into a delicious week-long culinary camp! Your child will learn how to make absolutely everything from scratch, using Farmer’s Market ingredients , meet local chefs and gain confidence and safety in the kitchen. The week-long series alternate from cooking to baking every week and feature menus from fruit tarts to handmade pasta in small, hands-on classes. These camps are for children ages 6-11. Baking Hotline: 310.382.4692
Agoura High Diamond Gems Summer Baseball Instructional Camp June 25th-29th, July 9th-13th, July 16th-20th, July 23rd-27th If you have and Elementary or Middle School age player: $175 per week OR $45 a day. Buy 2 weeks and get the 3rd week at 50% off. 10% sibling discount. Campers will have an opportunity to receive valuable instruction from the Agoura High School coaching staff and players and the chance for campers to play on a high school baseball field. They have state-of-the-art facilities. They have excellent camper to staff. It’s a very safe environment at Agoura High School.
Pizza and Sangria | Carpool, Couture and Cocktails http://carpoolcoutureandcocktails.wordpress.com/
Positive Parenting Class – A time to connect with other parents and receive support Wednesday July 11th from 6-7pm Do you have parenting questions or are you looking to connect with other parents and share your experiences? Then join us for coffee and discussion! Kids Therapy Made Simple (West LA) is offering a Parenting Workshop on 7/11 from 6-7pm. Topics to include limit setting, providing consistency for children, communication, praise, and power struggles. Workshop led by Dr Lisa Lewis, OTD, OTR/L, MACLP and Child Development Specialist, Kadie Bogart MA,MFTI. Email info@kidstms.com for more details.
Calling all kids who want to learn to sing and perform this summer! July 16th-27th Learn from some of the industry’s best vocal teachers, song writers and producers. A special guest appearance at the end of camp!This is semi-private so space is very limited sign up soon spaces will go fast.Email info@blendedvoice.com for more information or visit www.blendedvoice.com. https://www.facebook.com/events/40536
Is there a Dad Divide to go with the Mommy Wars? http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16029/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=tpwK9j2y
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company Web Site It’s mission is to empower youth in underserved and at-risk environments with the means and methods necessary to explore personal and social conflicts and develop self-esteem, communication and coping skills to make positive life choices and to be a productive member of the community.
Zynga And CBS Are Working To Bring Draw Something To Primetime TV http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/15/zynga-cbs-draw-something/
Casting Mommy-to-be, have your gender reveal party on national TV! Are you in the Los Angeles area, having multiples, and haven’t found out their gender(s) yet? Well, wait! A popular national talk show host wants to throw your babies’ gender reveal party for you! They invite your friends & family to the studios to have them share a once in a lifetime moment together on the stage. If you, or someone you know, fits the bill, email producer, Faith, right away atproducerfaith@gmail.com. AND Showcase Your Child’s Room in HGTV’s Upcoming Series, “Child Style”! Hurry! We’re Shooting Soon! Be a part of HGTV’s exciting new series, “Child Style”! Looking for interesting and unique playrooms, shared rooms, outdoor rooms, boys’ room, girls’ rooms, you name it. If you’ve got a great room to show the world and don’t mind a small but fun camera crew to film it, email jason@bciitv.com with your contact info. Shooting in July! AND Are you a mother with a daughter between the ages of 14-17? Does your daughter have long, thick hair?Would your daughter be willing to donate at least 8-inches of hair and receive a new back-to-school makeover?If your daughter wants a new back-to-school look complete with a free professional haircut and makeover, and she’s willing to donate her cut hair then a network talk show is seeking you. Only respond if you are willing to be on television. Email haircasting12@gmail.com with your contact information and photos/videos. Must be available on July 23rd.
Kids haircuts in Sherman Oaks Young Attitudes Salon 4 Kids in Sherman Oaks They have been in business since 1990 and the stylists have many years of experience with kids hair. They offer a certificate and a lock of hair for your baby’s 1st haircut. They cater to teenagers also offering the latest trends and styles. They have free video games to play and handheld games while they have their hair done. Free balloons and treats. New customers can mention Jen’s List for $5 off. 15053 Ventura Boulevard at Noble 818-788-2887
Guitar Lessons at Your Home by an Experienced Teacher Guitar Lessons at your home for all ages, levels and styles offered by a teacher with over 14 years experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Guitar Performance. Specialty in working with beginners and children. First lesson half price. For more information, please contact brianrupp70@gmail.com. Web page pending.
Skin Tyte and other laser treatments – prices more than 1/2 of what they are elsewhere! Summer specials expire August 31st Check out Avenue 64 Medical in Pasadena. If you’re skin is starting to sag and you need a little mommy makeover then Gemma Knipschild N.P is the person you need to see! She has a very gentle touch and knows the right combination of treatments to reach the ultimate results for each client. Mention Gina Holmes for the best deal she can offer.50% OFF Package of 3 Skin Tyte.
Why Punishing Your Kids Can Be Dangerous http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/why-punishing
15% off of Web Design for Women Owned Businesses Do you need a website for your small business? Creation Web Design has been designing and building sites for happy customers for 10 years. They do custom e-commerce sites, blogs, facebook and Twitter pages and everything in between. They are offering a 15% discount for any women owned business. Mention Jen’s List to get your discount.
Discovery Science Center Orange County’s leading destination for hands-on science fun. Guests can explore more than 100 interactive exhibits in themed areas. They also provide standards-based science education to students and professional development programs for teachers.
Summer Birthday Party Deals Is your child’s birthday this summer? Pint Size Kids would love to help you celebrate and escape the hot summer sun! We are offering 20% off ALL our party packages on birthdays in JUNE, JULY and AUGUST. Call 310.339.7452 or email pintsizekids@gmail.com to book your party! Based on availability and must mention Jen’s List to receive the discount.
Time Out Stool Sometimes it’s just too hard to punish your kids because they’re so darn cute! However, our time out stool may have them volunteering. The hourglass is filled with white sand to time approximately five minutes, so you’ll know exactly when their time out has expired. The base is made of MDF and wood. Not a toy. For children only with adult supervision. http://www.wisteria.com/Time-Out-Timer-Stool-Navy/productinfo/W6796/
Cleaning House By former White House employee and recovering enabling mother Kay Wills Wyma, it chronicles her decision to run a one-year experiment of empowering her five children to master the basic tasks of independence. Filled with insight, humor and practical steps to overcome enabling, Wyma shares how the process not only changed her kids…but provided her with valuable insights for every parent who seeks to rid their child of youth entitlement.
Betsy Mendel of Betsy’s Basic Training offers Jen’s List members a FREE workout! Simply LIKE Betsy’s Basic Training Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Betsys-Basic-Training/254859147872024 and that’s it. You can either email betsm1@yahoo.com or check the class schedule at www.betsysbasictraining.com for times and location. |
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